Skip to main content
The primary navigation is located in the collapsible sidebar on the left side of the screen.

​
Main Sections

The sidebar provides quick access to all major sections:
  • Daily Schedule - Today’s games with live updates
  • Weekly Schedule - Seven-day calendar view of games
  • Standings - League and division standings
  • Stat Leaders - Top performers by category
  • Teams - Browse all MLB teams
  • Players - Search and explore player statistics
  • Transactions - Recent roster moves and trades
  • Stats API Playground - Interactive API explorer (development mode)

​
Active Page Indicator

The current section is highlighted with:
  • A colored dot indicator to the left of the link
  • The active state remains visible while browsing subsections

​
Game Count Badge

The Daily Schedule link shows the number of games scheduled for today, updating automatically. On desktop devices:
  • Click the sidebar toggle to expand/collapse
  • Collapsed mode shows only icons for space efficiency
  • Expanded mode displays full labels and additional features
On mobile devices:
  • Tap the menu icon to open the sidebar drawer
  • Tap outside or navigate to close automatically
The sidebar state persists across page navigation, maintaining your preferred viewing mode.

​
URL Structure

MLB.TheOhtani.com uses clean, predictable URLs for easy navigation and bookmarking.

​
Common Patterns

/ - Home page with season overview
/schedule/day - Daily schedule (defaults to today)
/schedule/day/[date] - Specific date (format: YYYY-MM-DD)
/schedule/week - Weekly schedule (defaults to current week)
/schedule/week/[date] - Week containing the specified date
/game/[gamePk] - Individual game details
/teams - All teams directory
/teams/[teamId] - Individual team page
/player - Player search
/player/[personId] - Individual player page
/player/compare - Player comparison tool
/standings - Current season standings
/standings/[season] - Specific season standings
/stats - Current season stat leaders
/stats/[season] - Specific season stat leaders
/transactions - Recent transactions
/transactions/[date] - Transactions for specific date
/api/v1 - API Playground home
/api/v1/[...path] - Specific API endpoint explorer

​
Date Formats

All date-based URLs use the ISO 8601 format: YYYY-MM-DD Examples:
  • /schedule/day/2026-03-03
  • /transactions/2026-03-01
You can manually edit dates in the URL to quickly jump to specific days without using date pickers.
Most pages display breadcrumbs below the header showing your current location in the site hierarchy.

​
Features

  • Click any breadcrumb to navigate up the hierarchy
  • Automatically generated based on page structure
  • Helps orient you within nested sections
Example breadcrumb trail: 
Players > Player Comparison

​
In-Page Navigation

​
Weekly Schedule

The weekly schedule includes:
  • Week Picker - Navigate to previous/next weeks or select specific dates
  • Sport Selector - Filter by league (MLB, Minor Leagues, etc.)
  • Toggle All Details - Expand/collapse all day sections at once
  • Expandable Days - Click day headers to show/hide games
  • Game Count Links - Click the game count to view daily detail page

​
Player Comparison

  • Player Selection - Add/remove players from comparison
  • Stat Group Selector - Switch between hitting, pitching, and fielding stats
  • Individual Stats - Choose which statistics to compare
  • Horizontal Scroll - Swipe to view more players on mobile

​
API Playground

  • Endpoint Browser - Explore available API paths
  • Query Parameters - Modify request parameters dynamically
  • Response Viewer - Navigate through JSON response structure
  • Syntax Highlighting - Color-coded JSON for readability

​
Search and Filters

​
Finding Content

Different sections offer specialized search and filtering:

​
Schedule Views

  • Date Pickers - Jump to any date or week
  • Sport Filter - Show games from specific leagues
  • Favorite Teams - Games featuring favorites appear first
  • Search by player name
  • Filter by team
  • View player headshots for visual identification

​
Standings

  • Season Selector - View standings from previous seasons
  • Division Tabs - Switch between AL/NL divisions

​
Stats Leaders

  • Category Selection - Choose batting, pitching, or fielding
  • Stat Type - Sort by different statistical measures
  • Season Filter - Compare leaders across seasons
Most filters update the URL, allowing you to share filtered views with others or bookmark them.

​
Favorites Quick Access

The sidebar includes special sections for personalization:

​
Favorites List

  • Displays all teams and players you’ve marked as favorites
  • Click to navigate directly to team/player pages
  • Remove items by unfavoriting from their respective pages

​
Player Comparisons

  • Shows players added to your comparison queue
  • Quick access to the comparison tool
  • Add up to multiple players for side-by-side analysis

​
Spoiler Prevention

  • Hide scores for games you plan to watch later
  • Toggle on/off per game or globally
  • Prevent accidental spoilers while browsing

​
Keyboard Navigation

MLB.TheOhtani.com supports standard keyboard navigation:
  • Tab - Move between interactive elements
  • Enter - Activate links and buttons
  • Arrow Keys - Navigate date pickers and selectors
  • Escape - Close modals and dropdown menus

​
Mobile Navigation

​
Touch Gestures

  • Swipe - Scroll horizontally through comparison tables
  • Tap - Expand/collapse schedule days
  • Pull to Refresh - Reload live game data (on supported pages)

​
Mobile Optimizations

  • Bottom navigation safe area support for notched devices
  • Larger touch targets for easier interaction
  • Simplified layouts for smaller screens
  • Optimized table views with horizontal scrolling
The sidebar footer includes:
  • View on GitHub - Source code repository
  • Built by nuotsu - Developer website
These links open in new tabs to preserve your place in the app.

​
Tips for Efficient Navigation

Use Favorites

Mark your favorite teams and players for instant access from any page.

Bookmark URLs

Save direct links to frequently accessed views like your team’s schedule.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Use Tab and Enter to navigate quickly without reaching for your mouse.

Edit Dates in URL

Manually modify dates in the address bar to jump to specific dates instantly.
The app remembers your sidebar state, dark mode preference, and favorites across sessions for a personalized experience.

Features Overview

Explore all features available in MLB.TheOhtani.com.

Introduction

Return to the getting started guide.

Build docs developers (and LLMs) love

Get started for freeTalk to us