Shohei Ohtani will hit but not pitch in LA Dodgers season opener
1 month 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 end of October is hard to imagine without a stoppage in the middle of season,” manager Dave Roberts said Monday at the Winter Meetings. Asked if Ohtani’s recent shoulder surgery had slowed his return to the mound, Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes responded: “Not that much, seemingly.” “Early-season games are very important, but we feel like if we can get him to a position where he is peaking toward the end of the season, that is the ideal scenario,” Gomes added, according to MLB.com. As the first designated hitter to win MVP honors, Ohtani posted a.310 batting average, stole 59 bases and led the National League with a franchise-record 54 home runs and 130 RBIs.

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LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announces his wife Mamiko Tanaka is pregnant
1 week, 6 days ago

LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announces his wife Mamiko Tanaka is pregnant

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Shohei Ohtani and his wife announce they are expecting their first child
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Shohei Ohtani and his wife announce they are expecting their first child

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, sit together during a Lakers-Portland Trail Blazers game at Crypto.com Arena on Dec. 8. Shohei Ohtani announced Saturday that he and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, are expecting their first child. Despite being unable to pitch while recovering from surgery, Ohtani helped lead the Dodgers’ run to a World Series title, winning …

Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award
2 weeks, 4 days ago

Shohei Ohtani wins 3rd AP Male Athlete of the Year award

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani is keeping elite company. “I’m very honored,” Ohtani said through translator Matt Hidaka in an exclusive interview with the AP. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Moving from the beleaguered Los Angeles Angels to the powerhouse Los Angeles Dodgers, Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player award and …

Shohei Ohtani used to follow Michael Jordan from Japan. Now his third AP award ties NBA legend
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Shohei Ohtani used to follow Michael Jordan from Japan. Now his third AP award ties NBA legend

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is showered with sunflower seeds after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on April 21. Maybe next year, I’ll get the award again.” Ohtani previously won in 2021 and 2023 as a member of the Angels, before signing with the Dodgers last offseason. “I’m just exited to see what …

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

‘A Shohei economy’: How Shohei Ohtani’s first year transformed the Dodgers financially
1 month ago

‘A Shohei economy’: How Shohei Ohtani’s first year transformed the Dodgers financially

LA Times  

The announcements came like a metronome at the start of last season, a steady stream of almost weekly news releases from the Dodgers announcing one Japanese sponsorship deal after the next. And even before accounting for the staggering $680 million of deferrals Ohtani proposed in his contract — a structure that preserved the Dodgers’ payroll flexibility by paying him only …

Ohtani again wins MVP and Japanese newspapers print more special editions to mark history
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Ohtani again wins MVP and Japanese newspapers print more special editions to mark history

Associated Press  

TOKYO — Shohei Ohtani is going to save the newspaper industry in Japan — singlehandedly. The award triggered Japanese newspapers to print special editions, given out on Friday morning in central Tokyo. This comes less than a month after Ohtani and the Dodgers won the World Series, which also prompted the special editions that are fought over as collectors’ items. …

Shohei Ohtani in early stages of rehab from shoulder surgery and hopes to be ready for opening day
1 month, 2 weeks 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, …

Shohei Ohtani unanimously wins his third MVP award, and first with the Dodgers
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani unanimously wins his third MVP award, and first with the Dodgers

LA Times  

The coronation was nothing new. “I obviously don’t go into the season trying to strive to get the MVP award,” Ohtani added. “But we are taking our time, obviously … I think we are going to take a little bit more time and be conservative and we’re going to make sure I’m healthy before I step back on the mound.” …

Shohei Ohtani wins MVP with best season in L.A. sports history
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani wins MVP with best season in L.A. sports history

LA Times  

The four words were first spoken here on a bright spring afternoon at Camelback Ranch, my astonished syllables joining similar tones of amazement floating from every corner of a crowded press box. “Are you kidding me?” Down to his last pitch in his first spring training game as a Dodger, Shohei Ohtani had just launched a two-run home run. “Are …

All-MLB team 2024: Ohtani, Soto only repeat winners as Bowden picks the best at each position
1 month, 4 weeks ago

All-MLB team 2024: Ohtani, Soto only repeat winners as Bowden picks the best at each position

New York Times  

The league’s 2024 All-MLB team will be announced on Thursday, so it’s the perfect time to make my own picks for the best in baseball at each position. He finished in the 100th percentile in batting run value, xwOBA, xSLG, average exit velocity, barrel percentage, hard-hit rate and walk rate. He finished in the 99th percentile in batting run value …

Shohei Ohtani’s labrum surgery could delay return to pitching, but shouldn’t impact swing
2 months ago

Shohei Ohtani’s labrum surgery could delay return to pitching, but shouldn’t impact swing

LA Times  

If you’re buying tickets to the Dodgers’ season-opening games in Tokyo next March, don’t count on seeing Shohei Ohtani pitch. Ohtani’s shoulder procedure was fortuitously to his non-throwing arm, and isn’t expected to have any “big-picture” impact on his ability to pitch next year, according to general manager Brandon Gomes. “ would have been really bad,” Rothenberg said, “considering he’s …

Dodgers not counting on Ohtani to pitch at the start of next season following left shoulder surgery
2 months 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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2 months 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
2 months 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 dog steals the show on Dodgers' World Series parade as he joins players in front of 100,000 fans
2 months, 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani's dog steals the show on Dodgers' World Series parade as he joins players in front of 100,000 fans

Daily Mail  

Shohei Ohtani did not come alone to his first World Series championship victory parade, bringing his dog, Decoy, on the team bus. The Los Angeles Dodgers' roster was stuck in traffic on the way to their own World Series victory parade, where 100,000 fans were waiting to celebrate their championship victory. Shohei Ohtani's dog, Decoy, made a grand appearance at …

Dodgers' Historic Comeback Stuns Yankees in World Series Game 5
Trending News
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers' Historic Comeback Stuns Yankees in World Series Game 5

China Daily  

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their eighth World Series title with a thrilling comeback victory against the New York Yankees in Game 5 of the series. Despite trailing 0-2 in the series, the Dodgers staged a remarkable comeback, scoring 10 runs in the fifth inning to secure the win. Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman shone brightly for the Dodgers, contributing …

Dodgers' Ohtani's Comeback Aims to Continue World Series Domination
Trending News
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 1 week 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
2 months, 2 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’
2 months, 2 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
2 months, 2 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
2 months, 2 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
2 months, 2 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
2 months, 2 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
2 months, 2 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?
2 months, 2 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
2 months, 2 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 …

The 2024 World Series will spotlight Dodger's star player Shohei Ohtani
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The 2024 World Series will spotlight Dodger's star player Shohei Ohtani

NPR  

The 2024 World Series will spotlight Dodger's star player Shohei Ohtani When the World Series begins Friday, LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will finally have his moment. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: The World Series starts tonight in Los Angeles, the Dodgers versus the New York Yankees - two iconic, big city teams with some of baseball's biggest stars. FUTTERMAN: The Dodgers …

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

The Role Players' Showdown: Yankees vs. Dodgers in the World Series
2 months, 2 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 …

Japan Gets Ready to Cheer on Dodgers, Ohtani in World Series
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Japan Gets Ready to Cheer on Dodgers, Ohtani in World Series

Associated Press  

Japan prepares to cheer on Ohtani and the Dodgers, with the country dressing for the occasion. Television ratings in Japan have set records as the Dodgers and Ohtani prepare to face the New York Yankees. Ohtani has stoked national pride, even among Japanese who don’t care about baseball, with merchandise for the 12 Japanese pro teams on sale.

Ohtani's Historic Journey to the World Series: A Journey of Dreams and Determination
2 months, 3 weeks 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, Advance to Face Yankees in World Series
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers Dominate Mets, Advance to Face Yankees in World Series

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their 25th National League pennant and 13th World Series appearance with a 10-5 victory over the New York Mets in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series. Shohei Ohtani carried the Dodgers with two hits and two runs, while Tommy Edman and Will Smith hit home runs to send him into the World Series for …

Shohei Ohtani's Epic Home Run Sends Dodgers On a Wild Ride to NLCS Game 4
2 months, 3 weeks 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: The face of baseball shrugging off a betting scandal to keep making history
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani: The face of baseball shrugging off a betting scandal to keep making history

The Independent  

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Time for Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to show their worth
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Time for Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to show their worth

LA Times  

This could be the night the Dodgers truly reap a return on investment. The Dodgers lavished a billion dollars upon Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto for moments like these. If they win Thursday, with Yamamoto pitching and Ohtani sparking the offense, the Dodgers will be one victory from the World Series. “Everything is good.” Austin Barnes, the Dodgers’ backup catcher, …

Shohei Ohtani adds to Dodgers postseason highlight reel with late-game moonshot
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Do the Mets have an answer for Shohei Ohtani? Plus Guardians-Yankees preview
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Do the Mets have an answer for Shohei Ohtani? Plus Guardians-Yankees preview

New York Times  

The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s daily MLB newsletter. Danny Young, the Mets’ only other left-handed reliever, pitched 1 1/3 scoreless innings, and Ohtani hit a 103.1 mph shot off him that died at the center-field wall. Some of the Mets’ right-handed relievers inevitably will be summoned to face Ohtani, and here are their numbers against left-handed …

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

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

‘One of the boys’: Shohei Ohtani impresses Dodgers teammates with his personality, too
3 months, 1 week ago

‘One of the boys’: Shohei Ohtani impresses Dodgers teammates with his personality, too

LA Times  

The question was simple. “Every day, every interaction, he’s very present and engaged.” On the morning of the Dodgers’ regular-season finale last week, for example, Ohtani’s laughter rose about the din of morning chatter in a sleepy pregame clubhouse. “It was difficult,” Roberts said of the Dodgers’ initial communication process with Ohtani when Mizuhara was still around. “That’s probably the …

Dodgers home run star Shohei Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 2nd straight season
3 months, 1 week 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 …

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