Shohei Ohtani expected to miss only one game with back tightness
7 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani expected to miss only one game with back tightness

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani watches his groundout during the seventh inning of the team’s win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday. After being removed early from Saturday’s win over the San Diego Padres because of back tightness, Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani was not in the team’s starting lineup for their Sunday series finale at Petco Park. So with a little bit of smoke, I just want to make sure we put that to bed.” Ohtani said he first started feeling discomfort in his back while working out before Saturday’s game. In the ninth inning, though, the Dodgers pinch-hit for Ohtani after Roberts said he “got word … that his back tightened up.” After the game, Roberts described the team’s concern level with Ohtani’s back as “minimal” and said removing him early was a “precautionary” move.

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

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

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

Shohei Ohtani's touching gesture for Dodgers teammates revealed as LA stands one win away from World Series
1 month, 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' Shohei Ohtani reveals next steps for injured shoulder after using sling at Game 3 of World Series
1 month, 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 …

Shohei Ohtani to Start in Game 3 of World Series
1 month, 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.

Yankees' Home Crowd to Ignite Comeback in Game 3
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Yankees' Home Crowd to Ignite Comeback in Game 3

CNN  

The New York Yankees will look to the Bronx crowd to help kick-start their World Series comeback in Game 3 against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Bronx Bombers have the seventh-best home-field advantage in the postseason, and the atmosphere in the Bronx is expected to be electric. Aaron Judge is looking to rediscover his form and provide a spark for …

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

Shohei Ohtani suffers horror injury in nightmare blow for Dodgers during World Series Game 2
1 month, 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 ‘banking on’ Shohei Ohtani playing in Game 3 of the World Series vs. Yankees
1 month, 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 …

Dodgers can beat Yankees in World Series without Shohei Ohtani
1 month, 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 …

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

Shohei Ohtani’s injury places Dodgers' World Series win at risk
1 month, 4 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 win Game 2, but will Shohei Ohtani injury complicate World Series path?
1 month, 4 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.” …

How do you pitch to Shohei Ohtani? Scouts break down Dodgers-Yankees World Series
2 months ago

How do you pitch to Shohei Ohtani? Scouts break down Dodgers-Yankees World Series

LA Times  

Yankees starting pitcher Gerrit Cole adjusts his cap during the fourth inning of Game 2 of the ALCS in New York. Scout A pointed to the matchup between the Dodgers lineup, which is leading the postseason in runs, and Yankees pitching staff, which had the lowest postseason ERA of any of the four league championship teams. And when they’ve gotten …

Dodgers Dugout: Why do you guys look so nervous all of a sudden?
2 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: Why do you guys look so nervous all of a sudden?

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. —Most postseason homers in baseball history: Manny Ramirez, 29 homers, 410 at-bats, 14.14 at-bats per homer José Altuve, 27, 436, 16.15 Bernie Williams, 22, 465, 21.14 Kyle Schwarber, 21, 228, 10.86 Derek Jeter, 20, 650, 32.5 George Springer, 19, 276, 14.53 Corey Seager, 19, 299, 15.74 Albert Pujols, 19, 304, 16.0 …

Shohei Ohtani's Epic Home Run Sends Dodgers On a Wild Ride to NLCS Game 4
2 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 …

Dodgers can’t overcome Jack Flaherty’s struggles in NLCS Game 5 loss to Mets
2 months ago

Dodgers can’t overcome Jack Flaherty’s struggles in NLCS Game 5 loss to Mets

LA Times  

Before the sun had set in Queens on Friday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts faced a dilemma. “All I have to do is be average,” a frustrated Flaherty said afterward, “and we’re in this game.” On a night the Dodgers could have ended the NLCS and booked a place in next week’s World Series, they let this best-of-seven head back …

Shohei Ohtani adds to Dodgers postseason highlight reel with late-game moonshot
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Dodgers need Shohei Ohtani to be playing like their best player
2 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 …

‘He’s going to reset.’ Shohei Ohtani trying to rectify ‘bad habits’ amid playoff struggles
2 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 on verge of another broken October after NLDS loss to Padres
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers on verge of another broken October after NLDS loss to Padres

LA Times  

For the second time in three postseasons, the Dodgers showed up at San Diego’s Petco Park on a cool October night brimming with confidence, riding on emotion, stung by skepticism, ready for revenge. Dodgers Dodgers can’t overcome disastrous inning in NLDS Game 3 loss to Padres The Dodgers were unable to wrestle back control of the NLDS from the San …

Shohei Ohtani defying explanation with his Dodgers heroics
2 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 …

Shohei Ohtani’s three-run home run helps rally Dodgers past Padres in NLDS Game 1
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani’s three-run home run helps rally Dodgers past Padres in NLDS Game 1

LA Times  

The redemption tour began just as the Dodgers imagined it. “He’s the guy that is gonna guide us through all of this.” Indeed, in the Dodgers’ 7-5 win in the opening game of this year’s National League Division Series, Ohtani’s three-run homer in the second inning did more than erase the club’s early three-run deficit. × In the Dodgers’ 7-5 …

Shohei Ohtani falls short of triple crown, but extends hitting streak in Dodgers finale
2 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
2 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. …

Locked in at the plate, Shohei Ohtani chases Triple Crown entering final weekend of regular season
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Locked in at the plate, Shohei Ohtani chases Triple Crown entering final weekend of regular season

Associated Press  

DENVER — Shohei Ohtani’s locked in at the plate, on the bases, for the NL MVP and now even on the Triple Crown. “I’m personally invested in the Triple Crown,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “He’s locked in,” teammate Chris Taylor said of Ohtani. “Being on the same field with that type of player, I think players sort of feel …

Dodgers clinch MLB’s best record as Shohei Ohtani continues triple-crown chase
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers clinch MLB’s best record as Shohei Ohtani continues triple-crown chase

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto works against the Colorado Rockies in the second inning Saturday in Denver. “It’s really satisfying,” Roberts said of clinching MLB’s best record, with his club now 97-64. Yamamoto’s first three starts back had gotten progressively less impressive, following up a pair of four-inning efforts earlier this month with a three-inning, four-run clunker against the Rockies …

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani proves no moment is too big for him
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani proves no moment is too big for him

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani isn’t like any other baseball player. Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds first on a fourth inning double against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium. Ohtani also drove in the deciding run the previous day in a 4-3 win over the Padres in which a loss would have diminished the Dodgers’ lead over their second-place …

Who else? Shohei Ohtani slugs Dodgers to verge of division title
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Who else? Shohei Ohtani slugs Dodgers to verge of division title

LA Times  

A night earlier, he was stranded in the on-deck circle by an astounding triple play that pushed the Dodgers’ division title hopes to the brink. Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani shouts after hitting an RBI single in the sixth inning against the Padres at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday. “He’s the best player in baseball, you never think he’s going to …

What was (and wasn’t) discussed in Dodgers’ pitching meeting with Shohei Ohtani
2 months, 4 weeks ago

What was (and wasn’t) discussed in Dodgers’ pitching meeting with Shohei Ohtani

LA Times  

Dodgers officials and Shohei Ohtani met last Sunday to discuss the state of the two-way star’s pitching rehab program, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Thursday. “It just wasn’t even talked about,” Friedman said, “because it’s not a thought.” Instead, Sunday’s meeting centered on a delicate balance Ohtani and the Dodgers will have to strike in October, when Ohtani …

Shohei Ohtani helps Dodgers breathe easier with win over Padres
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani helps Dodgers breathe easier with win over Padres

LA Times  

The way Dave Roberts framed it, Wednesday was a day for composure, not concern. “And the thing about baseball players, you have to come back and win the next day.” With a big helping hand from Shohei Ohtani and a lights-out bullpen, that’s exactly what the Dodgers did. And while starting pitcher Jack Flaherty grinded through a five-inning, three-run start …

Ohtani, Betts go back-to-back in ninth as Dodgers rally past Rockies 6-5
3 months ago

Ohtani, Betts go back-to-back in ninth as Dodgers rally past Rockies 6-5

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani hit a tying home run in the ninth inning and Mookie Betts followed with a game-ending drive as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 6-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday to maintain their three-game lead in the National League West. “To start that ninth inning with Shohei continuing to do what he …

Ohtani sets MLB record with homer and stolen base in same game in Dodgers’ 6-4 win over Rockies
3 months ago

Ohtani sets MLB record with homer and stolen base in same game in Dodgers’ 6-4 win over Rockies

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani set a major league record by homering and stealing a base in the same game for the 14th time and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the last-place Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Friday night. Ohtani’s 52nd homer and 52nd stolen base allowed him to break the previous mark of 13 games with at least …

Letters to Sports: Shohei Ohtani reaches another level of greatness
3 months ago

Letters to Sports: Shohei Ohtani reaches another level of greatness

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani became only the sixth player in baseball history to reach 40 home runs and 40 stolen bases in a single season earlier this summer. Wayne Muramatsu Cerritos :: Just when you think you’ve seen it all, Shohei Ohtani surprises all of us! Geno Apicella Placentia :: With the Dodgers’ pitching staff seemingly suffering a setback at least once …

Ohtani stays on a tear, setting another MLB record in 14th game with a home run and a steal
3 months ago

Ohtani stays on a tear, setting another MLB record in 14th game with a home run and a steal

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani is at it again. Ohtani’s heroics occurred a night after becoming the first player in major league history with 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season. Ohtani’s 52nd homer off a 3-2 pitch from Kyle Freeland traveled 423 feet to center field, scoring Max Muncy and put the Dodgers ahead 3-2 with …

Shohei Ohtani helps ignite Dodgers comeback, reaching 52-52 mark in win over Rockies
3 months ago

Shohei Ohtani helps ignite Dodgers comeback, reaching 52-52 mark in win over Rockies

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a 6-4 win over the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. Had the Dodgers clinched the National League West title by now, like they usually do, they could have given Shohei Ohtani Friday night off to bask in the afterglow of Thursday’s six-hit, three-homer, …

Ohtani steals 49th base in Dodgers’ 8-4 win over Marlins
3 months ago

Ohtani steals 49th base in Dodgers’ 8-4 win over Marlins

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Shohei Ohtani stole his 49th base and moved closer to becoming the first player in major league history with 50 homers and 50 steals in a season as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 8-4 Wednesday night. “What a season – it is remarkable that he can hit as a DH but what’s more remarkable is …

Shawn Green on Shohei Ohtani breaking his Dodgers record: He’s the greatest ever
3 months ago

Shawn Green on Shohei Ohtani breaking his Dodgers record: He’s the greatest ever

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani reacts after hitting his 50th home run of the season in a 20-4 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday. “My phone started blowing up,” the former Dodgers slugger said, “so it wasn’t hard to figure out what was going on.” Green set a franchise record with 49 home runs in 2001, but as he approached …

Shohei Ohtani does it! Dodgers star first to 50-50 mark in three-homer, 10-RBI day
3 months ago

Shohei Ohtani does it! Dodgers star first to 50-50 mark in three-homer, 10-RBI day

LA Times  

One of a kind. He didn’t just become the first player in MLB history to have 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in the same season, eclipsing both marks in the Dodgers’ 20-4 win over the Miami Marlins — one that just so happened to clinch the first postseason bid of Ohtani’s career, and the 12th in a row …

Jesús Sánchez leads Marlins in 11-9 win over Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani hits 48th homer of the season
3 months ago

Jesús Sánchez leads Marlins in 11-9 win over Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani hits 48th homer of the season

Associated Press  

MIAMI — Jesús Sánchez doubled twice and drove in three runs, and the Miami Marlins beat Shohei Ohtani and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 11-9 on Tuesday night. “It doesn’t matter how good our pitching is, it’s just one of those things that when you have Shohei Ohtani at the top of their lineup, there’s a chance that a …

Shohei Ohtani moves closer to 50-50, but Dodgers lose to Marlins
3 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani moves closer to 50-50, but Dodgers lose to Marlins

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani watches the ball as he hits a home run in the third inning Tuesday. “It’s something I will look back on at the end of the season,” Ohtani said last week, as the spotlight began to intensify. “Throughout the game today, I didn’t feel really convicted about the zone I wanted to swing at,” said Ohtani, who is …

Dodgers manager raises possibility of Shohei Ohtani pitching in playoffs
3 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers manager raises possibility of Shohei Ohtani pitching in playoffs

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Shohei Ohtani did some long tossing in the outfield before the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Atlanta Braves on Friday, another step in the two-way star’s road to returning to the mound. Even so, he’s having a potentially historic campaign as the team’s designated hitter, trying to become the first player with 50 homers and 50 stolen bases …

Shohei Ohtani sparks four-homer first inning, moves closer to 50-50 in Dodgers’ win
3 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani sparks four-homer first inning, moves closer to 50-50 in Dodgers’ win

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani runs the bases after homering in the first inning Wednesday. “Every night, I feel like he does something we’ve never seen.” Tommy Edman had a huge night for the Dodgers, hitting a two-run homer to left field from the right side of the plate in the first inning and a two-run shot to right from the left side …

Ohtani chases historic 50-50 club in home runs and stolen bases
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Ohtani chases historic 50-50 club in home runs and stolen bases

Associated Press  

Shohei Ohtani has become the sole member of an exclusive club. Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run next to Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 26, 2024, in Toronto. Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run during the third …

Shohei Ohtani returns to Anaheim with an RBI triple in the Dodgers’ 6-2 win over the Angels
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani returns to Anaheim with an RBI triple in the Dodgers’ 6-2 win over the Angels

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani hit an RBI triple in his first regular-season game back at Angel Stadium, and he scored on Mookie Betts’ three-run homer in the 10th inning of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 6-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night. Most importantly, it’s about winning the game, and I’m glad we won.” The Dodgers already …

Shohei Ohtani, Angels fans can get ‘closure’ in slugger’s return to Big A with Dodgers, Roberts says
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani, Angels fans can get ‘closure’ in slugger’s return to Big A with Dodgers, Roberts says

Associated Press  

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani has returned to the stadium and the city where he did just about everything except win. “I think it’s going to be special for everyone,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said before the game. It will be a nice moment, but I know he’s excited to be a Dodger and competing for a championship.” Exactly one …

Shohei Ohtani's return to Angel Stadium showed Dodgers fit him
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani's return to Angel Stadium showed Dodgers fit him

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani celebrates with his Dodgers teammates after scoring in the third inning Tuesday. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter that Shohei Ohtani offered the Angels a chance to match the Dodgers’ offer or whether he would have re-signed with them if they had. Exactly one year after he played his final game for the Angels, Ohtani stepped into the batter’s box …

Ohtani homers and has 2 steals in Dodgers’ 6-4 win over Orioles. He and his dog handle first pitch
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Ohtani homers and has 2 steals in Dodgers’ 6-4 win over Orioles. He and his dog handle first pitch

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Teoscar Hernández hit a go-ahead, three-run homer in the third inning, Shohei Ohtani went deep leading off the game on his second bobblehead night and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-4 on Wednesday night. “We collectively did very well against him.” He and beloved dog Decoy — who appear together on the bobblehead — …

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