Tag: Shohei Ohtani

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…

Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Not Expected To Pitch In Cactus League Games Or Rehab Assignment

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to get their first glimpse of Shohei Ohtani as a two-way player sometime in 2025. Although Ohtani proved to be worth every penny the Dodgers committed to him last season, he was not yet…

Dodgers Spring Training: Shohei Ohtani To Throw First Bullpen Session

Shohei Ohtani was limited to a designated hitter role in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers while recovering from a second right elbow surgery, but remains on track to return to the mound this year. Ohtani reported to…