Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani reveals next steps for injured shoulder after using sling at Game 3 of World Series
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani reveals next steps for injured shoulder after using sling at Game 3 of World Series

Daily Mail  

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was seen wearing a sling around his injured shoulder prior to Monday's Game 3 win over the Yankees, but Los Angeles' $700 million man did offer some optimism afterwards. Shohei Ohtani talks how he's feeling with his injury: "I wasn't really exactly sure, I was concerned if I was safe or out, it was only when I went back inside where we had to figure out what it was. pic.twitter.com/6d94QZAuqE — Yankees Videos October 29, 2024 Ohtani greets teammates with his right arm while his left remains conspicuously in a sling Ohtani, center, reacts after being injured while trying to steal second base against New York Following the incident, a social media account that offers English-language reporting on Japanese baseball has revealed the Dodgers star's exchange with translators and trainers. Instead of Ohtani, the Dodgers have been powered by Freddy Freeman, who hobbled by an ankle injury entering the World Series and has since hit three home runs.

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Ohtani hits solo HR in return to Japan, leading Dodgers’ powerful offense to 6-3 win over the Cubs
3 days, 23 hours ago

Ohtani hits solo HR in return to Japan, leading Dodgers’ powerful offense to 6-3 win over the Cubs

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Shohei Ohtani hit a solo homer in his return to the Tokyo Dome, Roki Sasaki threw three eventful innings in his big-league debut and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Wednesday night to sweep the two-game series in Japan. Ohtani’s homer in the fifth barely cleared the right-center fence and the call was reviewed …

Tokyo Boy Snags Shohei Ohtani's First Homer of the Season
4 days, 12 hours ago

Tokyo Boy Snags Shohei Ohtani's First Homer of the Season

India Today  

Sota Fujimori is the luckiest 10-year-old in Japan. Sitting in right-center field on Wednesday night at the Tokyo Dome, he watched Shohei Ohtani’s home run in the fifth inning fall off the hands of another fan nearby — and back onto the field. Young Sota retrieved it as umpires reviewed the play to ensure the ball had cleared the wall …

Yamamoto, Ohtani deliver in return to Japan, Dodgers beat the Cubs 4-1 in season opener
5 days ago

Yamamoto, Ohtani deliver in return to Japan, Dodgers beat the Cubs 4-1 in season opener

Hindustan Times  

TOKYO — Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five strong innings, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and scored twice, and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 on Tuesday in Major League Baseball's season opener at the Tokyo Dome. HT Image Playing in front of their home country, Yamamoto and Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga both pitched well …

Yamamoto, Ohtani deliver in return to Japan, Dodgers beat the Cubs 4-1 in season opener
5 days ago

Yamamoto, Ohtani deliver in return to Japan, Dodgers beat the Cubs 4-1 in season opener

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five strong innings, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and scored twice, and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 on Tuesday in Major League Baseball’s season opener at the Tokyo Dome. Playing in front of their home country, Yamamoto and Cubs lefty Shota Imanaga both pitched well in the …

MLB preview: Ohtani and Co. hope to make Dodgers first repeat champs since ’98-'00 Yankees
6 days, 23 hours ago

MLB preview: Ohtani and Co. hope to make Dodgers first repeat champs since ’98-'00 Yankees

Associated Press  

Shohei Ohtani will be in the batter’s box for the season’s first pitch Tuesday, arriving at the Tokyo Dome coronated a World Series champion. “We’d normally spread things among the teams a little differently,” baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said. “I do think that fans are going to have an opportunity to see Major League Baseball all season long in a …

Dodgers Dugout: Shohei Ohtani pitching debut delayed; Tommy John will answer your questions
1 week, 4 days ago

Dodgers Dugout: Shohei Ohtani pitching debut delayed; Tommy John will answer your questions

LA Times  

Tommy John is congratulated by Tommy Lasorda after shutting out the Phillies in Game 2 of the 1978 NLCS. “We just felt that to intensify the bullpens, alongside of the intensity of the games, wasn’t smart,” manager Dave Roberts said. A look at the managers with the best winning percentage, minimum 1,000 games, since 1901: Dave Roberts, 851-507,.627, 2 World …

‘A lot of sacrifices’: During World Series run, Dodgers were more banged up than they let on
2 weeks, 6 days ago

‘A lot of sacrifices’: During World Series run, Dodgers were more banged up than they let on

LA Times  

Four months later, it’s the most grueling memories that have also become the most meaningful ones. But I’m not surprised they found a way to get through it.” One of the first surprise revelations regarding the Dodgers’ October injury problems involved Kopech, who recorded some of the most important outs en route to the World Series title. An MRI exam …

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits HR in 1st spring at-bat following offseason shoulder surgery
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits HR in 1st spring at-bat following offseason shoulder surgery

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani hit a solo home run in his first spring training plate appearance on Friday night following offseason shoulder surgery. Batting in the leadoff spot, Ohtani worked a full count against Los Angeles Angels pitcher Yusei Kikuchi before driving a fastball to the opposite field, easily clearing the left field wall. Ohtani …

Shohei Ohtani’s swing looking good: Dodgers star homers in first spring at-bat
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Shohei Ohtani’s swing looking good: Dodgers star homers in first spring at-bat

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits a home run during the first inning against the Angels in spring training Friday. “He does not cease to amaze,” manager Dave Roberts said of Ohtani’s leadoff blast, an opposite-field drive that landed in the Dodgers’ left-field bullpen. “ the shoulder, it’s a little bit more complicated,” Ohtani said through interpreter Will Ireton earlier this …

Shohei Ohtani to make spring training debut against Angels on Friday night, Roberts says
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Shohei Ohtani to make spring training debut against Angels on Friday night, Roberts says

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani will make his first spring training appearance of the year on Friday night against his old team, the Los Angeles Angels. Roberts has not given a timetable for Ohtani’s return to the pitching mound other than to say he hopes it would be “sooner than later.” Roberts has …

Ohtani throws a 2nd bullpen session as he makes his way back to the mound for the Dodgers
1 month ago

Ohtani throws a 2nd bullpen session as he makes his way back to the mound for the Dodgers

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani threw his second bullpen session of spring training on Tuesday, continuing the process of his return to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Even so, Ohtani won his third MVP award while becoming the first player to join the 50/50 club with 54 home runs and 59 stolen bases as the Dodgers won the …

Shohei Ohtani expects to throw first bullpen this weekend as he prepares for return to the mound
1 month, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani expects to throw first bullpen this weekend as he prepares for return to the mound

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani plans to throw his first bullpen this weekend as he aims to return to the mound from a one-season pitching layoff caused by elbow surgery. “Not sure what my intensity is going to be.” Manager Dave Roberts has already said that Ohtani won’t throw in Tokyo for the season opener against the Chicago Cubs on …

How Dodgers could manage Shohei Ohtani’s return to a two-way role
1 month, 1 week ago

How Dodgers could manage Shohei Ohtani’s return to a two-way role

LA Times  

In his first batting practice of spring training on Wednesday, it took just four swings for Shohei Ohtani to look like himself. “I’m looking forward to those conversations, but it’s obviously going to be a little more complex than it was last year.” Ohtani said he does “want to play as much as possible” but “if the team feels like …

Ohtani’s return to pitching could come in May for World Series champion Dodgers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Ohtani’s return to pitching could come in May for World Series champion Dodgers

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani pitching for the Los Angeles Dodgers in May is “about right,” manager Dave Roberts said Saturday at the team’s annual fan fest. “I saw some videos recently and you just wouldn’t think that there was any shoulder surgery this past winter.” The Dodgers begin reporting to spring camp in Arizona on Feb. 10. “I’ve been …

Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit for opener in Japan, but not be on the mound
3 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit for opener in Japan, but not be on the mound

Associated Press  

DALLAS — The Los Angeles Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit when the reigning World Series champions open their season in Japan against the Chicago Cubs on March 18 and 19. “I don’t think he’d have it any other way,” manager Dave Roberts said Monday of the NL MVP who had left shoulder surgery last month. “That’s …

Shohei Ohtani will hit but not pitch in LA Dodgers season opener
3 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani will hit but not pitch in LA Dodgers season opener

CNN  

CNN — Shohei Ohtani should be ready to hit when the Los Angeles Dodgers open their season in Japan – but is “very unlikely” to be pitching by March. “It’s just gonna be too early of a ramp up: there’s an innings limit, a workload management part, to think he’s gonna go wire to wire from Tokyo March through the …

Shohei Ohtani in early stages of rehab from shoulder surgery and hopes to be ready for opening day
4 months ago

Shohei Ohtani in early stages of rehab from shoulder surgery and hopes to be ready for opening day

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani is in the early stages of rehabbing from arthroscopic surgery to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series championship over the New York Yankees last month. “We’ve already removed the stitches,” the Japanese star said Thursday in Los Angeles after winning his third Most Valuable Player award, …

Dodgers not counting on Ohtani to pitch at the start of next season following left shoulder surgery
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers not counting on Ohtani to pitch at the start of next season following left shoulder surgery

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — The Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t counting on Shohei Ohtani to pitch at the start of next season and will wait to see how his rehabilitation progresses following shoulder surgery on his non-throwing arm. “We’re going to take it piece by piece and get through this and then take it in one-, two-week chunks and make sure that …

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani undergoes surgery after playing through World Series with injury
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani undergoes surgery after playing through World Series with injury

Daily Mail  

Shohei Ohtani has undergone successful surgery on his dislocated shoulder after playing through injury in the Dodgers' World Series win. The Dodgers' statement read: 'Shohei Ohtani today underwent successful arthroscopic surgery, performed in Los Angeles by Dr. Neal ElAttrache, to repair a labrum tear that resulted from a left shoulder dislocation Oct. 26. Shohei Ohtani grimaces after dislocating his shoulder …

Shohei Ohtani has surgery to fix torn labrum, expected to be ready for spring training
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani has surgery to fix torn labrum, expected to be ready for spring training

LA Times  

Turns out, Shohei Ohtani was playing through more than just a partially dislocated shoulder in the World Series. The Dodgers announced Tuesday that Ohtani also suffered a torn labrum when he injured his left shoulder sliding into second base in Game 2. While the Dodgers managed to defeat the New York Yankees in five games to win their second championship …

Dodgers' Ohtani's Comeback Aims to Continue World Series Domination
Trending News
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers' Ohtani's Comeback Aims to Continue World Series Domination

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a strong start to the season, despite some early setbacks. Shohei Ohtani has been a dominant force on the mound, and the Dodgers have shown resilience in their playoff run. The team has made some key pickups at the trade deadline, including pitchers Jack Flaherty and Michael Kopech, and utilityman Tommy Edman. The Dodgers …

How Shohei Ohtani drove himself to become a World Series champion
4 months, 3 weeks ago

How Shohei Ohtani drove himself to become a World Series champion

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani was hitting with one arm. The best player in baseball for the last four years, Ohtani became a World Series champion on Wednesday night. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani gestures in the dugout before Game 5 of the World Series against the New York Yankees. Dodgers president Stan Kasten, right, celebrates with Shohei Ohtani after the team’s World Series …

Shohei Ohtani's touching gesture for Dodgers teammates revealed as LA stands one win away from World Series
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani's touching gesture for Dodgers teammates revealed as LA stands one win away from World Series

Daily Mail  

As the Los Angeles Dodgers possibly stand nine innings away from winning the World Series, a past kind gesture from Shohei Ohtani to his teammates has been revealed. Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty confirmed that Ohtani picked up the bill during a team dinner where he was celebrating his birthday. Shohei Ohtani's gesture during a past team dinner was revealed this …

Dodgers Clinch 4-2 Lead in World Series Against Yankees
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4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers Clinch 4-2 Lead in World Series Against Yankees

Associated Press  

The Dodgers clinched a 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 4 of the World Series, extending their lead to 3-0 in the crucial matchup. Freddie Freeman hit a three-run homer, and Walker Buehler pitched a dominant 5-hitter, striking out five batters. The Dodgers dominated the game from the start, scoring runs in the first inning and holding …

Freddie Freeman’s superhero effort silences Yankee Stadium and inspires the Dodgers
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman’s superhero effort silences Yankee Stadium and inspires the Dodgers

LA Times  

Freddie Freeman had already done plenty to infuriate fans of the New York Yankees, the Dodgers first baseman crushing a dramatic walk-off grand slam in the 10th inning of the World Series opener and a solo homer in a Game 2 victory. “F— you, Freddie!” Freeman responded to the Bronx cheer by rewarding one of those fans with a souvenir, …

Shohei Ohtani to Start in Game 3 of World Series
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani to Start in Game 3 of World Series

CNN  

Shohei Ohtani will play in Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night, batting in his usual spot at the top of the order. Ohtani sustained a left shoulder subluxation in the bottom of the seventh inning while attempting a steal during Game 2 on Saturday, which the Dodgers went on to win 4-2 against the New York Yankees.

Shohei Ohtani in the Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3: ‘He wasn’t going to not be in there’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani in the Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3: ‘He wasn’t going to not be in there’

LA Times  

Teammates show concern as the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani heads to the clubhouse after injuring his shoulder in Game 2 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium. We said, ‘All right, he’s got us.’ We’ll be ready for him to be in the lineup.” Ohtani was indeed in the lineup Monday night, batting leadoff in Game 3 at Yankee Stadium just …

Dodgers Dominate Yankees, Clinching 4-2 Lead in World Series
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers Dominate Yankees, Clinching 4-2 Lead in World Series

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 4-2 in Game 4 of the World Series, extending their lead to 2-0 in the series. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched a complete-game shutout, allowing only one hit over 6 1/3 innings. Freddie Freeman hit two home runs, including a walk-off grand slam, to lead the Dodgers to victory. The Dodgers will look …

Shohei Ohtani suffers horror injury in nightmare blow for Dodgers during World Series Game 2
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani suffers horror injury in nightmare blow for Dodgers during World Series Game 2

Daily Mail  

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a nightmare during Game 2 of the World Series when starman Shohei Ohtani exited the showdown with an apparent shoulder injury. pic.twitter.com/T3Af5GRaiw — FOX Sports: MLB October 27, 2024 Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani exited Game 2 of the World Series with a nightmare injury The Japanese player was slow to get to his feet after …

Dodgers beat Yankees 4-2 for 2-0 World Series lead, as Ohtani injures shoulder : NPR
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers beat Yankees 4-2 for 2-0 World Series lead, as Ohtani injures shoulder : NPR

NPR  

Dodgers beat Yankees 4-2 for 2-0 World Series lead, as Ohtani injures shoulder toggle caption Ashley Landis/AP/AP LOS ANGELES — Yoshinobu Yamamoto walked back to his dugout and made the slightest tip of his cap to cheering fans. So we’re encouraged.” Sponsor Message Tommy Edman and Teoscar Hernández also went deep off starter Carlos Rodón, who tied a Yankees World …

Dodgers can beat Yankees in World Series without Shohei Ohtani
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers can beat Yankees in World Series without Shohei Ohtani

LA Times  

Suddenly, the party stopped. Dodgers Dodgers win Game 2, but will Shohei Ohtani injury complicate World Series path? The Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the World Series, but it remains to be seen if Shohei Ohtani will play in Game 3 in New York. Considering they extended their lead in the World Series to two …

Dodgers ‘banking on’ Shohei Ohtani playing in Game 3 of the World Series vs. Yankees
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers ‘banking on’ Shohei Ohtani playing in Game 3 of the World Series vs. Yankees

LA Times  

The Dodgers breathed a collective sigh of relief on Sunday. After Shohei Ohtani left Game 2 of the World Series with a partially dislocated left shoulder, the team is optimistic that he’ll be back in the lineup for Game 3 on Monday, manager Dave Roberts said. “He’s got to still go through the workout and swing the bat,” Roberts said …

‘We’ve all been battle-tested.’ Dodgers’ relievers rely on one another to seal wins
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘We’ve all been battle-tested.’ Dodgers’ relievers rely on one another to seal wins

LA Times  

Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia reacts after earning the last out in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the Yankees at Dodger Stadium on Friday. Saturday night was payback time, with left-hander Alex Vesia throwing Treinen a life preserver after Treinen yielded a run, gave up two more singles and hit a batter and pushed …

Dodgers win Game 2, but will Shohei Ohtani injury complicate World Series path?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers win Game 2, but will Shohei Ohtani injury complicate World Series path?

LA Times  

In Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night, Dodger Stadium fell quiet only twice. In immediate postgame tests, Roberts said Ohtani’s shoulder strength and range of motion were good, leaving the team feeling “encouraged” about his status for the rest of this Series. “But after the range of motion, the strength test, I felt much better about it.” …

Shohei Ohtani’s injury places Dodgers' World Series win at risk
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani’s injury places Dodgers' World Series win at risk

LA Times  

Scared, for the Series. In the seventh inning of the Dodgers’ eventual 4-2 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night, Shohei Ohtani took off on an attempted steal of second base. Teoscar Hernández hits a two-run home run for the Dodgers in the third inning of Game 2 of the World …

Dodgers cruise but Shohei Ohtani injured in Game 2 victory over Yankees: Takeaways
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers cruise but Shohei Ohtani injured in Game 2 victory over Yankees: Takeaways

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers are halfway to a championship in this World Series, dispatching the New York Yankees in Game 2 on Saturday, 4-2, behind one-hit pitching from Yoshinobu Yamamoto and three home runs from their offense. All of the early runs in the game came off homers, by the Yankees’ Juan Soto off Yamamoto and by …

Dodgers reveal Shohei Ohtani's pitching status ahead of his World Series debut against Yankees
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers reveal Shohei Ohtani's pitching status ahead of his World Series debut against Yankees

Daily Mail  

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has firmly shut the door Shohei Ohtani's chances of pitching during the upcoming World Series. Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani answers questions Thursday 'I've never said to them that I wanted to pitch in the postseason,' Ohtani said through an interpreter. 'The guy never wavers,' said Dodgers reliever Brent Honeywell joked, wearing …

The Role Players' Showdown: Yankees vs. Dodgers in the World Series
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The Role Players' Showdown: Yankees vs. Dodgers in the World Series

Associated Press  

Despite star power, the Yankees-Dodgers World Series matchup could be decided by role players. The Yankees have a strong lineup with players like Judge, Soto, and Rizzo, but the Dodgers have a powerful and versatile bullpen led by Ohtani and Betts. The series will be a battle of pitching and defense, and the outcome could hinge on the performance of …

Ohtani's Historic Journey to the World Series: A Journey of Dreams and Determination
5 months ago

Ohtani's Historic Journey to the World Series: A Journey of Dreams and Determination

Associated Press  

Shohei Ohtani has achieved his dream of reaching the World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He hit .364 with two homers, six RBIs, nine walks and a 1.184 OPS against the New York Mets, including two hits and an RBI in Game 6. He's batting .286 with three homers and 10 RBIs over 11 games in his first postseason …

Dodgers Dominate Mets, Extend Series Lead to 3-1 in NLCS
5 months ago

Dodgers Dominate Mets, Extend Series Lead to 3-1 in NLCS

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one win away from the World Series after defeating the New York Mets 10-2 in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series. Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff homer and scored four times, while Mookie Betts also went deep and drove in four runs. The Dodgers broke open the game in the fourth inning with …

Shohei Ohtani's Epic Home Run Sends Dodgers On a Wild Ride to NLCS Game 4
5 months ago

Shohei Ohtani's Epic Home Run Sends Dodgers On a Wild Ride to NLCS Game 4

Associated Press  

Shohei Ohtani hit his third postseason homer in Game 4 of the NLCS, giving the Dodgers a 3-1 lead against the Mets. He also walked three times and scored four runs, leading the NL in home runs and RBIs in his first season with the Dodgers. Ohtani's latest home run was hit at just after 9 a.m. Tokyo time, averaging …

Shohei Ohtani adds to Dodgers postseason highlight reel with late-game moonshot
5 months ago

Shohei Ohtani adds to Dodgers postseason highlight reel with late-game moonshot

New York Times  

NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani perked up when he heard his name. “I told him,” Dodgers backup catcher Austin Barnes said after Ohtani’s three-run moonshot iced an 8-0 victory over the Mets in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series, “hit the ball over the fence.” “Not bad advice,” Ohtani said. “Like, ‘Today, man, over the fence.’” Ohtani beamed …

‘He’s going to reset.’ Shohei Ohtani trying to rectify ‘bad habits’ amid playoff struggles
5 months, 1 week ago

‘He’s going to reset.’ Shohei Ohtani trying to rectify ‘bad habits’ amid playoff struggles

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani yells back while headed to first on a walk during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium. Asked about all this Tuesday, during an off-day ahead of the New York swing of the best-of-seven championship series, Roberts pointed back to Ohtani’s struggles against Darvish — and the bad habits, like chasing pitches out …

Dodgers need Shohei Ohtani to be playing like their best player
5 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers need Shohei Ohtani to be playing like their best player

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani was staring at his phone when I approached him in front of his locker in the wake of the Dodgers’ 7-3 defeat to the New York Mets on Monday in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. Well, I suppose that’s better than him doing a Lincoln Riley and saying defensively, “There ain’t nobody taking more responsibility …

Shohei Ohtani's MVP regular season not carrying over to NLDS
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani's MVP regular season not carrying over to NLDS

LA Times  

This year would be different. The San Diego Padres beat the Dodgers on Tuesday, 6-5, so the Dodgers either win two straight games or lose in their first round for the third straight season. Dodgers on verge of another ugly October encore The Dodgers’ lack of fury and energy in their loss to the San Diego Padres in Game 3 …

Shohei Ohtani defying explanation with his Dodgers heroics
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani defying explanation with his Dodgers heroics

LA Times  

When Shohei Ohtani is concentrating in the batter’s box, what is that experience like for him? “Well, I’m clear about what I want to do and I head into my plate appearance prepared to a certain degree,” Ohtani said. “He certainly has that switch.” In his first at-bat, Ohtani was late on a high 99-mph fastball by Cease and flied …

Dodgers home run star Shohei Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 2nd straight season
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers home run star Shohei Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 2nd straight season

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani topped Major League Baseball jersey sales for the second straight season while becoming the first player to reach 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in the same year. The Los Angeles Dodgers star was followed by Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper, the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge and the Dodgers’ Mookie Betts, said Major League Baseball and …

Shohei Ohtani falls short of triple crown, but extends hitting streak in Dodgers finale
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani falls short of triple crown, but extends hitting streak in Dodgers finale

LA Times  

Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani watches the flight of his single in the eighth inning, which helped spark a two-run rally Sunday. Shohei Ohtani didn’t win the National League batting title, or claim the NL’s first triple crown since 1937, during the Dodgers season-finale 2-1 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. Despite going one for four in Game 162 …

Ohtani launches homer No. 54, steals 57th base as NL West-champion Dodgers power by Rockies 11-4
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Ohtani launches homer No. 54, steals 57th base as NL West-champion Dodgers power by Rockies 11-4

Associated Press  

DENVER — Shohei Ohtani hit his 54th homer of the season, a towering three-run shot, after stealing his 57th base earlier in the game and the NL West-champion Los Angeles Dodgers powered past the Colorado Rockies 11-4 on Friday night. “ hits the ball really hard because he swings hard and he’s a strong man,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. …

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