Mookie Betts had Dodger fans clenching their butt cheeks on Wednesday … when his foul ball almost took out Shohei Ohtani in the dugout — but thankfully, the $700 MILLION man took cover just in time!!

The frightening moment went down against the Rockies on Wednesday … right after Ohtani launched a 448-foot homer in the first inning.

As Ohtani celebrated with catcher Austin Barnes on the bench, Betts was up to bat — and after making contact on a pitch, the ball shot right toward the Japanese superstar.

“That should be, like, a no-sit zone,” the broadcaster said. “Especially for Shohei.”

Ain’t that the truth — after all, the last thing anyone wants is to see the three-time MVP sidelined with an injury at his own teammate’s expense.

President Donald Trump was just gushing over the four-time All-Star at the White House last month … when the Dodgers were in town to celebrate the World Series.

Actor David Howard Thornton says he can’t tell fans whether he likes playing Art the Clown or the horror version of Steamboat Willie more … or rather, he could — but then he’d have to turn into a real-life slasher and start killing.

We caught up with the actor in Los Angeles recently … and, we had to ask if he enjoyed playing a killer clown in the ‘Terrifier’ movies or a ravaging rat in “Screamboat” more.

DHT says he just can’t choose between the two … and, the person next to him suggests that he could answer the question, but then he’d have to kill the cameraman — and David readily agrees.

If you don’t know … the movie, filmed on Colin Jost and Pete Davidson‘s Staten Island Ferry, is based on the Steamboat Willie character from Walt Disney‘s classic 1928 cartoon — one of the first pieces of media with fully synchronized sound. That IP entered the public domain once the copyright on this specific iteration of the character lapsed in 2024.

Tyler Posey — a former Disney star himself — has a role in the movie … and, he assured fans it wouldn’t ruin the iconic character for them.

Ben Affleck popped off with his raw thoughts about Jennifer Lopez at his movie premiere in Los Angeles Wednesday … and, he couldn’t say enough kind things about his ex-wife.

The actor stopped for an interview with Entertainment Tonight on “The Accountant 2” red carpet … and, they asked him about bringing Lopez’s kids to the screening with him despite their recent divorce.

Affleck says he feels the media is often looking for negative storylines … but, he’s only got positive things to say about his ex — explaining she’s great with his kids, he loves hers, and she’s just an “enormously important” person of the highest character.

They weren’t the only ones who walked the red carpet, BTW … the film’s stars Jon Bernthal and J.K. Simmons also attended — as did reality TV heavyweights like Larsa Pippen, Heidi Montag and Spencer Pratt, Jason Oppenheim, and comedian Matt Rife.

Jennifer herself didn’t attend … so, it seems while there is no outward animosity between the two, they still aren’t hanging out at social or work events.

As you know … J Lo filed for divorce back in August, and the couple settled the divorce months later, in January.

Ben’s recently opened up about the trials and tribulations of dating, albeit through the lens of his character in the ‘Accountant’ films … though it certainly sounded like he was relying on personal experience.