Andrew Friedman: Craig Counsell’s Comments On Shohei OhtanI Rule ‘Random And Strange’
When the Chicago Cubs came to Dodger Stadium to face the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend, the series became as much of a battle off the field as it was on it for the visitors. The Cubs have been…
Shohei Ohtani Pitching Tuesday To Give Tyler Glasnow Extra Rest
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani and Tyler Glasnow are lined up to start for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their three-game series against the Miami Marlins this week. Ohtani would generally be scheduled to take the mound on Wednesday before an…
Craig Counsell Maintains Criticism Of MLB’s Shohei Ohtani Rule
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell made waves throughout the baseball world with his comments regarding MLB's roster rules and two-way player exception, and how it applies to Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. In short, Counsell implied the Dodgers…
Dave Roberts: Shohei Ohtani ‘A Little Anxious’ At The Plate
Shohei Ohtani's historic on-base streak came to an end at 53 games amid a recent skid at the plate. The Los Angeles Dodgers' two-way star has been on a roll as a pitcher, but is hitting .172/.250/.241 with 11 strikeouts…
Shohei Ohtani Wants To Start New On-Base Streak
Shohei Ohtani’s 53-game on-base streak came to an end on Wednesday night in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 3-0 loss to the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park. Ohtani, who resumed two-way duties by throwing six scoreless innings on the mound,…
Shohei Ohtani On-Base Streak Ends At 53 Games
Shohei Ohtani's on-base streak came to an end on Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers were shut out by the San Francisco Giants. Ohtani went 0-for-4 at the plate, ending his streak at 53 consecutive games reaching base safely.…
Dave Roberts Responds After Craig Counsell Criticizes MLB’s Shohei Ohtani Rule
Shohei Ohtani navigates a life in the spotlight on a daily basis as easily the most talented player in MLB history, but that at times brings unwanted attention and scrutiny. Such became the case when Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell…
Shohei Ohtani & Yoshinobu Yamamoto Push Each Other To Be Better
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a top-five starting rotation in terms of ERA this season, with Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto at the forefront of their success. The pair of Japanese right-handers have combined to allow just seven runs in…
Shohei Ohtani Signs Autograph For 100-Year-Old Nagasaki Survivor
Shohei Ohtani is one of the most popular athletes in all of sports and always draws a large crowd of autograph-seekers before games. Prior to the Los Angeles Dodgers facing the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Saturday, the two-way…
No, Shohei Ohtani’s On-Base Streak Did Not End With Pitching Only
The Los Angeles Dodgers managed Shohei Ohtani's workload on Wednesday night by limiting their two-way superstar to only starting as a pitcher in the series finale against the New York Mets. Dalton Rushing took Ohtani's role as designated hitter in…
Dodgers Will Consider Using Different Designated Hitter When Shohei Ohtani Starts As Pitcher
Shohei Ohtani turned in a dominant start to help the Los Angeles Dodgers complete a sweep of the New York Mets on Jackie Robinson Day, but it came without him contributing as a hitter. The four-time MVP was out of…
Shohei Ohtani Only Pitching Vs. Mets, Kyle Tucker Moved To Leadoff Spot Of Dodgers Lineup
Shohei Ohtani is making his pitching start Wednesday night against the New York Mets but he is not in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup as their designated hitter. That instead is being filled by Dalton Rushing, in his first career…
