Features Overview

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Game Tracking

MLB.TheOhtani.com provides real-time tracking of MLB games with live updates and detailed information.

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Live Scores and Updates

• Real-time scores - Game scores update automatically every 3 minutes during live games
• Game status - See whether games are scheduled, in progress, final, or postponed
• Line scores - View inning-by-inning scoring breakdown
• Play-by-play - Follow the action with detailed play descriptions

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Game Details

Each game page includes:

• Starting lineups and rosters
• Pitcher matchups
• Current game situation (runners, outs, count)
• Team statistics for the game
• Historical matchup data

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Schedule Views

View MLB games in flexible calendar formats to plan your viewing.

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Daily Schedule

Access at /schedule/day to see:

• All games scheduled for a specific date
• Game times in your local timezone
• Quick access to game details
• Filter by sport (MLB, Minor Leagues, etc.)

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Weekly Schedule

Access at /schedule/week to see:

• Games organized by day across a full week
• Expandable day sections (today’s games auto-expanded)
• Game count per day
• Week picker for browsing different weeks
• Responsive grid layout for multiple games

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Player Stats

Explore comprehensive player statistics and compare performance across players.

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Player Search

Find players at /player with:

• Search by name or team
• Player headshots and team information
• Quick access to detailed player pages

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Player Profiles

Each player page (/player/[personId]) displays:

• Career statistics
• Season-by-season breakdown
• Biographical information
• Current team and position
• Recent performance

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Player Comparison

The comparison tool at /player/compare allows you to:

• Select multiple players to compare side-by-side
• Choose specific stat categories (hitting, pitching, fielding)
• Highlight best values in each category
• View normalized stats for fair comparisons
• Save comparison sets for later reference

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Teams

Access comprehensive team information and standings.

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Team Pages

Visit /teams to browse all MLB teams, then view individual team pages (/teams/[teamId]) featuring:

• Current roster with player positions
• Team schedule and recent results
• Season statistics
• Team transactions
• Historical information

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Standings

View league standings at /standings with:

• Division standings (AL/NL East, Central, West)
• Win-loss records and percentages
• Games behind leader
• Playoff positioning
• Wild card standings

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Transactions

Stay updated on player movements and roster changes. Access at /transactions to see:

• Recent trades and signings
• Waivers and releases
• Optional assignments and recalls
• Organized by team and date
• Transaction type indicators

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Stat Leaders

View top performers across key statistical categories. Access at /stats to see:

• Batting leaders (average, home runs, RBIs, etc.)
• Pitching leaders (ERA, strikeouts, wins, etc.)
• Fielding statistics
• Customizable by season
• Sortable categories

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API Playground

The Stats API Playground provides an interactive interface to explore the MLB Stats API.

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Features

Access at /api/v1 (development mode) to:

• Browse available API endpoints
• Make custom API requests
• View formatted JSON responses
• Test different query parameters
• Learn the API structure

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Usage Tips

• Replace https://statsapi.mlb.com/api/v1/... with https://mlb.theohtani.com/api/v1/... in your browser
• Use the playground to prototype queries before implementing in code
• Explore nested data structures with syntax highlighting

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Favorites System

Personalize your experience by marking teams and players as favorites.

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How It Works

• Click the star icon on any team or player page
• Favorites appear in the sidebar for quick access
• Home page shows your favorite team’s schedule
• Games featuring favorite teams are highlighted
• Favorites persist across sessions

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Benefits

• Quick navigation to teams and players you follow
• Personalized home page with favorite team schedule
• Priority sorting in schedule views
• Easy access from any page via the sidebar

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Season Information

View key dates and milestones for the current MLB season. Includes:

• Season start and end dates
• All-Star Game date
• Playoff schedule
• Important deadlines (trade deadline, roster expansion, etc.)
• Days until key events with countdown timers

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Responsive Design

MLB.TheOhtani.com adapts to any screen size:

• Mobile-optimized layouts for phones and tablets
• Desktop grid views for larger screens
• Collapsible sidebar navigation
• Touch-friendly controls
• Safe area support for notched devices

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Dark Mode

The app includes automatic dark mode support:

• Respects system preferences by default
• Manual toggle in the sidebar
• Optimized color schemes for readability
• Smooth transitions between modes
• Persistent preference across sessions