Tag: Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani Makes MLB History With 300th Career Home Run

Shohei Ohtani gave the Los Angeles Dodgers an early lead on Tuesday night when he slugged a leadoff home run against Michael Lorenzen. Although the Dodgers lost to the Colorado Rockies after blowing a late lead, Ohtani made more MLB…

Shohei Ohtani’s Right Biceps Feeling ‘Good’

Shohei Ohtani showed no signs of being plagued by the right biceps issue he has been dealing with in the Los Angeles Dodgers' walk-off win over the Colorado Rockies on Monday. The two-way star went 3-for-4 with a home run,…

Shohei Ohtani’s Next Pitching Start Uncertain Due To Bicep Issue

Shohei Ohtani was back in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for their series finale against the San Diego Padres after an early exit on Friday and missing one game because of a right bicep issue. Ohtani largely downplayed concern and…

Dodgers’ MVPs Hitting Well Takes ‘Pressure Off Everybody Else’

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been one of the best offenses in baseball this season, even though it hasn't felt that like it at times because of the slumps from Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts at various points.…

2026 MLB All-Star Game Rosters: Starters, Reserve Players & Pitchers

Full American League and National League rosters for the 2026 MLB All-Star Game are officially set, pending potential replacements for pitchers who appear in games on July 12 and possible injuries. All-Star Game starters were voted in by fans, while…

Shohei Ohtani Back In Dodgers Lineup After Dealing With Right Bicep Issue

Shohei Ohtani is back at the top of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for their series finale against the San Diego Padres on Sunday night. It coincides with Ohtani celebrating his 32nd birthday. The two-way star is in his usual…

Dalton Rushing Embraces Difficulty Of Calling Pitches For Shohei Ohtani

Shohei Ohtani and Dalton Rushing were the Los Angeles Dodgers' battery again on Friday night for the first time since their miscommunication heard around the world on June 24. Ohtani was initially lined up to take the mound in the…

Shohei Ohtani Missing Next Game Due To Mild Concern With Right Bicep Injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers notched their 27th comeback win of the season on Friday night thanks to a grand slam from Teoscar Hernández. The Dodgers fell into a 3-0 deficit partly due to Shohei Ohtani not being particularly sharp in…

Dodgers Injury Updates: Edwin Díaz And Blake Snell Complete Bullpens; Blake Treinen & More

The Los Angeles Dodgers have dealt with their fair share of injuries this season, but none have threatened to prematurely end a player's season. Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani are dealing with typical wear and tear matters that should not…

Shohei Ohtani Expected To Call Pitches, But Should Be In Sync With Dalton Rushing

UPDATE (July 3, 4:30 p.m. PT): Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Dalton Rushing is expected to call a majority of the game in Shohei Ohtani's start on Saturday. Shohei Ohtani is set to start on the mound in…

Shohei Ohtani Sets MLB Record With Home Runs And Pitching Wins During June

At this point in Shohei Ohtani's career there do not seem to be many individual accomplishments and records left to earn, but there always seems to be another rarity waiting for him to break. The 31-year-old had an excellent month…

Shohei Ohtani’s Next Pitching Start Changed With Health And Strategy In Mind

Shohei Ohtani was lined up to start Wednesday in the final game of the Los Angeles Dodgers' road trip, but he's now not pitching until Friday. It's resulting in eight days between pitching starts. The Dodgers instead are going to…