Dodgers Spring Training: Shohei Ohtani Takes ‘Big Step’ With Latest Bullpen Session
Shohei Ohtani has yet to be in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for a Cactus League game, nor has he so much as faced batters as a pitcher, but the two-way superstar continues to make progress on both fronts. The…
Dodgers Spring Training Notes: Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman & Will Smith Updates
The Los Angeles Dodgers began Spring Training with several players not quite 100% healthy and thus being slow-played as the team looks to defend their World Series title. Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith, Evan Phillips and Michael Kopech are…
Shohei Ohtani Remaining In Leadoff Spot Of Dodgers Lineup
The signing of Shohei Ohtani last offseason created a unique scenario for manager Dave Roberts needing to decide how three former MVPs would be ordered in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup. Conversations with the players involved initially amounted to Mookie…
Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Plans To Use Windup While Pitching In Games
Prior to joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani established himself as arguably the most talented player in baseball history due to his ability to both hit and pitch at a high level. However, in his first year with the…
Dodgers Spring Training: Shohei Ohtani Not Playing In Cactus League Opener
The Los Angeles Dodgers begin their Cactus League schedule on Thursday with a matchup against the Chicago Cubs at Camelback Ranch. The Dodgers lineup should consist of several regulars, but Shohei Ohtani won't be among them. He is not expected…
Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Still Dealing With Discomfort After Shoulder Surgery
The Los Angeles Dodgers received elite production from Shohei Ohtani last year in his first season as a full-time designated hitter. Unfortunately, he suffered a left shoulder subluxation (partial dislocation) in Game 2 of the World Series. Having since undergone…
Shohei Ohtani Pranks Dave Roberts With New Porsche ‘Car’
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani wrote his name in the record books when he ended the 2024 regular season with 54 home runs and 59 stolen bases, becoming the first player in MLB history to accomplish a 50-50 year.…
Dodgers Spring Training: Shohei Ohtani Throws ‘Great’ First Bullpen Session
Shohei Ohtani continues to rehab from offseason shoulder surgery and the elbow operation he underwent late in the 2023 season. The latter surgery limited him in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers to a designated hitter role, but…
Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts & Freddie Freeman Among Dodgers On MLB Top 100 List For 2025 Season
The Los Angeles Dodgers were well represented on the MLB Top 100 Players Right Now list heading into the 2025 season as Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Blake Snell, Teoscar Hernández, Will Smith, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow and Roki…
Dodgers Spring Training Video: Shohei Ohtani’s First Bullpen Session
While Shohei Ohtani is entering a second season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team is poised to get their first look at his true two-way potential. Ohtani was limited to only filling a role as the Dodgers' designated hitter…
Dodgers Planning Traditional Starting Rotation Until Shohei Ohtani Returns To Pitching
The Los Angeles Dodgers created a surplus in their starting rotation by signing Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki, in addition to bringing back Clayton Kershaw for his 18th season. Though in Kershaw's case, he's expected to begin the year on…
Watch: Decoy Plays With Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Dog After Dodgers Spring Training Workout
For all the attention the Los Angeles Dodgers garner because of their star-studded roster, there is close to equal interest in players' pets. Particularly with Shohei Ohtani, whose dog, Decoy ("Dekopin" in Japanese), is seemingly just as beloved as the…
