Tag: Shohei Ohtani

Dodgers Monitoring Potential Shohei Ohtani Injury

Shohei Ohtani took batting practice on the field Wednesday afternoon, which is a rarity but indicative of the slow start to the season he's having. “I was a little surprised,” manager Dave Roberts said after the Los Angeles Dodgers lost…

Shohei Ohtani Making Next Pitching Start Against Toronto Blue Jays

The Los Angeles Dodgers didn't officially begin the season with a six-man rotation, but have the means to easily make the transition at any point. Despite an off day Thursday, the Dodgers are looking at some reshuffling with their starters…

Roki Sasaki, Shohei Ohtani & Yoshinobu Yamamoto Make MLB History

The Los Angeles Dodgers made history on Wednesday night when Yoshinobu Yamamoto took the mound against the Cleveland Guardians for his second start of the 2026 season as he capped off a streak that also involved Roki Sasaki and Shohei…

Shohei Ohtani Still Waiting For Results After Taking Batting Practice On Field

Shohei Ohtani meticulously navigates a schedule down the minute so he can balance a significant workload that comes with being a two-way talent. But every now and then, the four-time MVP makes an adjustment. Such was the case before the…

Shohei Ohtani Chasing MLB History. ‘I Think That He Can Do It’

Shohei Ohtani made his long-awaited return to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers last season following a two-and-a-half-year rehab process. The two-way superstar was limited to just 47 regular season innings in 2025, but has his sights set on…

Grand Seiko Begins Global Partnership With Shohei Ohtani

Grand Seiko announced a global partnership with Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, beginning on April 1, 2026, as part of its Grand Moments Project. Grand Seiko defines its Grand Moments Project as the reflection of a shared philosophy grounded…

Dodgers Pitching Plan For Shohei Ohtani Is ‘Fluid’

Shohei Ohtani is set to make his first start of the 2026 season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and it also marks the start of his first full season as a two-way player for the club. Ohtani was limited to…

Clayton Kershaw Believes Shohei Ohtani Can Make MLB History In 2026

Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound last summer after making a full recovery from Tommy John surgery and is now slated to resume two-way duties regularly for the first time since signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani has already…

Shohei Ohtani Gifted Seiko Watches To Dodgers Teammates For Opening Day

As the Los Angeles Dodgers began their quest to three-peat as World Series champions on Thursday, each member of the team showed up to Dodger Stadium and found a surprise in their locker. Shohei Ohtani, who has a sponsorship deal…

Los Angeles Dodgers Opening Day Roster For 2026 Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially set their 26-man roster for the 2026 season ahead of Opening Day against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In terms of pure position players and pitchers, the team is carrying 12 and 13, respectively. Then, of…

Shohei Ohtani Believes World Baseball Classic Helped Him Prepare For Season

Shohei Ohtani was limited to playing in only three Cactus League games with the Los Angeles Dodgers this spring due to joining the Team Japan roster for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Ohtani exclusively served as Samurai Japan's designated hitter…

Dodgers Set Rotation Order With Surprising Change

The Los Angeles Dodgers set their starting rotation order for their first five games of the season, which also sets up their order for each turn through the rotation. The Dodgers are going with five starters to begin the year,…