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The Los Angeles Dodgers delivered an early spring training highlight when reliever Alex Vesia struck out Shohei Ohtani during live batting practice at Camelback Ranch. What unfolded during a routine February workout quickly captured attention, as the lefty-on-lefty showdown brought postseason-level intensity to the practice fields. Vesia, a key high-leverage arm in the Dodgers’ bullpen, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a huge move in the offseason by signing closer Edwin Diaz to a three-year, $69 million contract. On Friday, fans got their first glimpse of Diaz in uniform while pitching alongside Shohei Ohtani during a bullpen session at spring training. In the video, both Diaz and Ohtani threw some pitches, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will enter the 2026 campaign in search of their third straight World Series title. All-Star Shohei Ohtani will undoubtedly be a major part of the team’s year, and might be even more impactful than he was last year. ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez confirmed that Ohtani will be able to serve as a […]

Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound in 2025 after not pitching in 2024 after undergoing Tommy John surgery and suffering a torn labrum in his left shoulder. However, he is expected to begin the new campaign in the starting rotation once again, and pitching coach Mark Prior believes Ohtani is in for a big season […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is preparing for the release of his first children’s book, a project centered on his dog Decoy, who has become a recognizable figure in Major League Baseball culture. The illustrated book, titled Decoy Saves Opening Day, is scheduled for release on February 3 and will be published by HarperCollins. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain both a hungry and powerful team as they are in pursuit of their third consecutive World Series title in 2026. The thought of putting the strongest team available on the field is foremost in the minds of the Dodgers management staff, including team president Andrew Friedman. Roki Sasaki said it […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will be a designated hitter for Team Japan in the World Baseball Classic. However, there has been speculation about the two-way phenom pitching in the WBC. On Saturday, Ohtani and the club set the record straight on his pitching status for the highly coveted event. Reports indicate that the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the 2026 season with history firmly in sight as they chase a three-peat. As expectations rise, the focus has shifted beyond talent to clubhouse cohesion, and few players offer more understanding than veteran Max Muncy, one of the organization’s longest-tenured leaders and the franchise’s all-time postseason home run leader with […]

Despite the constant winning of the Los Angeles Dodgers, it looks like next season will be no different due to the additions the team has made, plus how good the ball club already is. As the Dodgers sport a star-studded lineup, another area that is getting a lot of buzz is their starting pitching, an […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers had plenty to celebrate Saturday night, but the biggest surprise did not belong only to Shohei Ohtani. After claiming another NL MVP, attention shifted to Decoy and a brand-new honor called Most Valuable Dog, giving the Dodgers an unexpected second reason to cheer. The BBWAA unveiled the playful award at its […]

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani was formally honored Saturday night at the 101st annual New York Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) Awards Gala, where he accepted his latest National League Most Valuable Player award and delivered a heartfelt speech in English lasting over two minutes. The event was held at the Hilton […]

Going into 2026, the Los Angeles Dodgers will once again be the team to beat for three reasons. They are the defending World Series champions, Shohei Ohtani is the reigning MVP, and Kyle Tucker signed a $240 million contract for four years.  However, their two top sluggers are only receiving a total of $3 million […]

There is no getting around the fact that Shohei Ohtani is the face of the Los Angeles Dodgers. In fact, he is arguably the face of baseball. Ohtani is coming off his fourth MVP season and helping lead the Dodgers to their second straight World Series title.  The fandom surrounding him is palpable, so much […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on top of the world. In October, they won their second consecutive World Series. This week, they scored big by signing free agent slugger Kyle Tucker to a $240 million deal. As a result, the Dodgers have one of the best lineups on paper. All one has to do is […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers keep bending the financial map. The Kyle Tucker signing pushed the Dodgers past another historic line. According to Spotrac, Los Angeles now carries $2.11 billion in guaranteed salary once deferred money is included. That figure now sits at the center of MLB Free Agency conversations. This is not reckless spending. It […]

Clayton Kershaw, while he may be retired from MLB, is making one last run during the upcoming World Baseball Classic. But Team USA apparently shouldn’t rely on him striking out former Los Angeles Dodgers teammate Shohei Ohtani anytime soon. Kershaw, who announced his retirement in September and finished his MLB career with the third World […]

New insight into one of baseball’s most significant modern acquisitions surfaced this week as former general manager Billy Eppler revisited the Los Angeles Angels’ successful pursuit of Shohei Ohtani. Eppler reflected on the 2017 recruitment process that brought the two-way superstar to Anaheim and reshaped expectations across the sport. Speaking on MLB Network, Eppler explained […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently in the midst of the 2025-26 MLB offseason, a few months removed from having won the 2025 World Series championship in seven thrilling games against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Dodgers have continued adding talent to their loaded team this offseason, recently signing former New York Mets reliever Edwin […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently won their second consecutive World Series title. Shohei Ohtani played a major role in helping Los Angeles win the championship. Now, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave his take on what he has learned from managing Ohtani on MLB Network. “There's a crazy, crazy competitiveness to win… he just wants to […]

It’s no surprise that the Los Angeles Dodgers pay more in salary to their players than any team in Major League Baseball. However, the difference between the Dodgers and the second-place New York Mets is shocking. Additionally, the difference between what the Dodgers spend on player salary and the 30th-ranked Miami Marlins is an issue […]

Shohei Ohtani, Roki Sasaki and Yoshinobu Yamamoto won the World Series together with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 2025 MLB season. Can they win on a bigger stage as a trio again in 2026, when the next edition of the World Baseball Classic rolls around? Ohtani has already announced that he will be suiting […]

Between injuries and underperformance, Anthony Rendon’s tenure with the Los Angeles Angels has been a disappointment so far. With one year remaining on his contract, rumors have suggested that Rendon may retire before the 2026 MLB season. New Angels manager Kurt Suzuki is not assuming anything until he hears news from a reliable source, however. […]

Shohei Ohtani is already considered by many to be the GOAT of baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers star’s unique blend of hitting and pitching prowess has now translated to team success, winning two rings for his team. His individual brilliance cannot be understated. What might go under the radar, though, is Ohtani’s kindness off the […]

Undoubtedly, Shohei Ohtani is on top of the world. He is fresh off his third MVP season that included a second straight World Series title with the Los Angeles Dodgers.  At this point, what more is there for him to do? Well, retaining Japan’s title as the defending champions of the World Baseball Classic this […]

It’s been a busy offseason in the Bay Area, as the San Francisco Giants have attempted to bolster their starting pitching to become a more well-rounded team. With the Detroit Tigers’ Tarik Skubal potentially headed toward free agency next year, the Giants suddenly have a pitcher they could be chasing to improve their starting rotation. […]

It’s been a month since the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series for the second straight season. Plus, it has been a month since Shohei Ohtani won the NL MVP, the fourth of his career. So one would think that Ohtani would want to take a break. However, Ohtani has decided to play for […]

On Tuesday evening, the Los Angeles Lakers picked up their third straight win with a blowout home victory over the Utah Jazz. This game marked the season debut for Lakers star LeBron James, who returned from his injury to score 11 points in the victory. The Lakers are hoping to join their crosstown friends, the […]

After watching Shohei Ohtani win another MVP award, some fans around MLB wondered how long the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way unicorn would remain the de facto NL front runner, or when their favorite, be that Kyle Schwarber, Juan Soto, or another premier player, would have a shot at the honor. Well, in the opinion of […]

The word “unexplainable” is overused in sports. Tom Brady’s metamorphosis from a sixth-round draft pick to the greatest quarterback of all-time is in a class of its own, but it is a bit easier to fathom when one considers No. 12’s unparalleled work ethic, and the tutelage of iconic New England Patriots head coach Bill […]

As the Cleveland Guardians lost in the AL Wild Card series to the Detroit Tigers, the season still marked another productive and successful season for star Jose Ramirez. After Guardians skipper Stephen Vogt won AL manager of the year for the second consecutive year, Ramirez was also award-hunting for MVP, though it would go to […]

After winning his fourth MLB MVP Award, New Balance will honor Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani with a new shirt to celebrate the player. New Balance is dropping a new MVP Unicorn T-shirt to celebrate Ohtani’s third-straight MVP win, and fans of the Dodgers player will be able to get it in North America […]

MLB opened Thursday by unveiling the 2025 All-MLB First Team, and the announcement immediately fueled league-wide discussion. The honor recognizes the top performers across Major League Baseball for the full season, and this year’s group was headlined by Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, and Paul Skenes. The selection process splits the vote between fans and an […]

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani secured his historic fourth career Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, all by unanimous vote, achieving a major career milestone, and the reaction from his biggest endorsement partner summed up his dominance in a single word. Shortly after, New Balance, with whom the 31-year-old Japanese phenom signed a footwear […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the 2025 offseason with another major headline, and the story gained momentum once MLB legend Don Mattingly delivered the news that superstar Shohei Ohtani had been named the 2025 NL MVP. The MVP honor generated immediate league-wide attention, and the announcement from Mattingly added a layer of significance that fueled […]

Shohei Ohtani is your NL MVP once again! The Los Angeles Dodgers star clinched his fourth MVP award this season after another electric performance. Unlike the AL MVP race, Ohtani has been the comfortable MVP favorite for most of the season: he was the unanimous MVP in the NL. However, fans paid a little more […]

After helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win back-to-back World Series titles, Shohei Ohtani won his third straight MVP Award. It’s the fourth time in five years he’s taken home Most Valuable Player honors. The two-way star now has two NL MVPs to go with his two AL awards. Ohtani also joined Barry Bonds as the […]

There was not a lot of mystery when the National League Most Valuable Player Award was announced Thursday night. Los Angeles Dodgers’ superstar Shohei Ohtani won the MVP Award for the third consecutive season and fourth time overall. Once again it was a unanimous election. 大谷翔平の満票MVP発表の瞬間1人だけ何が起きたか分かってないデコピン可愛過ぎる‼︎‼︎可愛い過ぎる‼︎ Ohtani wins the unanimous MVP and Decopin is just […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are once again World Series champions. And they have two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani to thank for a lot of their success. Ohtani has further cemented himself as the best player in baseball since joining the Dodgers. His efforts in 2025 certainly did not go unnoticed, either. Ohtani has won the National […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers took home the title after defeating the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in Game 7 of the World Series. It was a closely contested battle throughout the series that had everyone on the edge of their seats. However, it sounds like some of the posts Drake made during the championship round didn’t […]