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There was a time when it seemed like the Los Angeles Dodgers securing the top seed in the 2025 MLB Playoffs was going to be a foregone conclusion. The reigning and defending World Series Champions, with a roster upgraded with key performers all over their roster, the Dodgers found themselves struggling more than many expected, […]

It’s time for high-stakes baseball for Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers. The reigning World Series champions will begin their 2025 postseason journey this coming Tuesday at Dodger Stadium, where they will face the Cincinnati Reds for the start of a best-of-3 National League Wild Card series. Will Ohtani see the mound against the […]

The Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani reached yet another milestone in the Los Angeles Dodgers franchise history on Sunday, closing the 2025 regular season with his 55th home run, a solo shot against Seattle Mariners reliever Gabe Speier. The seventh-inning homer traveled 412 feet to center field with a 109.5 mph exit velocity, breaking the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani has made history yet again, becoming the first player in Major League Baseball to record consecutive 50-home run seasons while also stealing at least 20 bases. On Friday night in Seattle, Ohtani stole his 20th base, a day after hitting his 54th home run during the Dodgers’ division-clinching […]

Not only did Ichiro Suzuki have an impact on the Seattle Mariners, but Japanese players everywhere did. Among them is the Los Angeles Dodgers dynamic duo of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. On Friday, before the Dodgers/Mariners game, the two got the chance to meet their idol, per Lookout Landing.  Ichiro came out and the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar and phenom Shohei Ohtani has added another milestone to his already historic career. For the third year in a row, Ohtani led all Major League Baseball players in jersey sales, MLB and the MLB Players Association announced Friday. The achievement places Ohtani in elite company. Since MLB began tracking […]

The National League West still is painted Dodger blue. The Los Angeles Dodgers have secured their 12th division title in the last 13 years. This time beating the Arizona Diamondbacks for the latest crown 8-0 on Thursday. MLB shouted out the Dodgers on the social media website X, formerly known as Twitter. The @Dodgers are […]

On Thursday, Dodgers phenom Shohei Ohtani provided another reason why he is the favorite to win the NL MVP. During a route of the Arizona Diamondbacks, Ohtani delivered another gem when he hit his career-best 54th home run, per MLB.com. It came in the top of the fourth inning with the Dodgers leading 4-0. He […]

The National League MVP conversation has changed multiple times throughout the season. However, one thing has stayed consistent; Shohei Ohtani is the front runner by a mile. The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their spot in the playoffs, using a late push to run away with the NL West. Philadelphia Phillies slugger Kyle Schwarber has put […]

Shohei Ohtani has been the National League MVP favorite for a while now, but he is marching closer toward the most complete version of himself. That is a potentially terrifying thought for any team that may face the two-way superstar and the Los Angeles Dodgers this postseason. Ohtani accomplished something he had not done since […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently counting down the days until the MLB postseason begins in less than two weeks. While they likely won’t have the number one overall seed in the NL, as they have become accustomed to in recent years, the Dodgers will likely win yet another NL West title and be a […]

Shohei Ohtani delivered another historic moment for the Los Angeles Dodgers with a towering shot against the Giants. The two-way superstar blasted his 53rd home run of the season in the sixth inning off Joel Peguero. The crowd at Dodger Stadium erupted as the ball sailed deep into the seats, setting a new single-season home […]

While the San Francisco Giants tried to spoil Clayton Kershaw’s final start in the regular season for the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team would end up losing 6-3 to their long-time rivals. With the Giants technically still in the race for an NL Wild Card spot, the loss to their rival, the Dodgers, is a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers look to win yet another World Series this season. Los Angeles has been guided by several players, including Shohei Ohtani. The club was able to develop Ohtani’s pitching once again this year. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Ohtani can play just about anywhere. Does that mean he will put Ohtani in […]

Shohei Ohtani has put on a show as the Los Angeles Dodgers make their final push for the NL West title. The two-way star is making a strong case for winning his fourth MVP Award. On Tuesday, Ohtani took center stage for the Dodgers, pitching five no-hit innings and joining the 50 home run club […]

For the second game in a row, reigning National League Most Valuable Player and Los Angeles Dodgers supertar two-way player Shohei Ohtani has gone yard. His home run in Wednesday night’s series finale against the Philadelphia Phillies helped Los Angeles avoid a three-game sweep, as the team came away with a 5-0 victory at Dodger […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers face their ultimate October moment with a championship roster primed for another World Series run. With just over 10 games remaining in the regular season, the defending champions sit in a commanding position to secure their playoff berth and chase back-to-back titles. The dream scenario unfolds in three critical phases that […]

Two straight losses to the Philadelphia Phillies have left the Los Angeles Dodgers clinging to a two-game lead in the NL West. Tuesday night’s 9-6 loss stung a bit more. Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani threw five scoreless innings and hit his 50th home run of the season, yet it still wasn’t enough. Post-game, Ohtani […]

What makes Shohei Ohtani a one-of-a-kind superstar in professional sports is that he’s both an MVP-caliber player at the plate and on the mound. For the Los Angeles Dodgers, however, they had to wait until this season for Ohtani to return to the mound, and entering play on Tuesday, the reigning NL MVP was sporting […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers watched a win slip away on Tuesday night, and manager Dave Roberts found himself at the center of controversy after a pivotal decision involving superstar Shohei Ohtani. Despite throwing five no-hit innings on just 68 pitches, Ohtani was pulled before the sixth frame. The move unraveled fast. Reliever Justin Wrobleski entered […]

It is becoming increasingly difficult for Shohei Ohtani to stun the masses with his greatness, as he continues to complete mind-boggling feats year after year. Though, he did his best to make jaws drop in Tuesday’s game versus the Philadelphia Phillies. The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar threw five no-hit innings and then blasted his 50th […]

In what might be a first in MLB history, the top home run hitter in the National League, in this case, Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber, went up to bat against the second-best home run hitter in the National League, Los Angeles Dodgers DH Shohei Ohtani, who just so happens to be one of […]

There was a time when Bryce Harper was arguably over-hyped. Once on the cover of Sports Illustrated as a teenager, Harper would later be selected first overall in the 2010 MLB Draft. Although he started his big league career strong (Harper earned an All-Star selection and won the National League Rookie of the Year in […]

When it comes to the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025, the team only goes as far as Shohei Ohtani. One of the absolute best offensive players in the game, who can hit for power, hit for average, get on base often, and even make opposing teams pay as a certified steal specialist, Ohtani has consistently […]

In a disappointing 5-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants on Friday night at Oracle Park, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Japanese phenom Shohei Ohtani managed to carve out history. Ohtani became the first Dodger in 25 years to reach 100 walks in a single season after being issued a free pass by Giants right-hander […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in a heated battle with the postseason looming. Shohei Ohtani continues to chase records in another MVP-caliber season, finally getting back on the pitcher’s mound. However, the two-way star has not pitched in a week, forcing Emmet Sheehan into a larger role. However, Dave Roberts hinted that he could take […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani continues to redefine expectations in the game of baseball. The Dodgers slugger has not only delivered power at the plate but has also added a speed dimension that puts him in rare company. Since the beginning of last season, Ohtani has launched 102 home runs while stealing 77 bases. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers looked lifeless against the Orioles, but Shohei Ohtani stepped up and changed everything. The Dodgers superstar reminded everyone why he’s in a class of his own. He crushed a leadoff homer that reignited the team’s heartbeat and brought energy back into the dugout. Manager Dave Roberts saw it right away, the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers finally ended their five-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday at Camden Yards, thanks to Shohei Ohtani’s record-tying performance. By homering in his first two at-bats, Ohtani matched Mookie Betts’ Dodgers record of 12 leadoff blasts in a single season, a standard Betts set in […]

After being pulled from his pitching spot for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the thrice-MVP-winning unicorn was thrust into action against the Baltimore Orioles, replacing Tyler Glasnow, who was supposed to pitch but experienced back tightness on the flight from one AFC North stalwart to the other. Now, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have scratched right-hander Tyler Glasnow from his scheduled start on Friday against the Baltimore Orioles, with Shohei Ohtani stepping in as the unexpected replacement. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Glasnow reported back tightness during pregame warmups, leading the team to delay his next start by “a few days” with the hope […]

Following a series sweep at the hands of the Pittsburgh Pirates and an overall rough week in Chavez Ravine,  the Los Angeles Dodgers (78-62) could at least take satisfaction in knowing that their starting pitching rotation is healthy-ish. That may not be the case, though, based on the latest update for Friday’s game against the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one more Pittsburgh Pirates matchup to wrap up the three-game series. But L.A. already has a new pitching plan lined up for the future. One involving Shohei Ohtani and Clayton Kershaw. Los Angeles Times Dodgers beat writer Jack Harris unveiled what Dave Roberts plans to do. Which he shared via […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers scratched Shohei Ohtani from starting and rolled with Emmet Sheehan. The right-hander took the mound first as Ohtani dealt with an illness. Sheehan and the Dodgers took a 3-0 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates — but featured some controversy. Baseball insider Ben Verlander captured this moment involving the emergency starter. “It […]

Shohei Ohtani was scheduled to take the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers as the team looked to bounce back from a 9-7 loss in the series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates. But Ohtani was a last minute scratch. Los Angeles gave the ball to Emmet Sheehan instead. And the second-year pitcher provided some controversy […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers became reliant on the arm of Shohei Ohtani. Now Dave Roberts wants to give it a rest. Right before L.A. takes on the Pittsburgh Pirates. Ohtani will not take the mound for the remainder of the weekday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic revealed Wednesday. Ardaya dove into the real reason why […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost the first game of a three-game set against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday. They came into Tuesday’s game with high hopes because of the pitching matchup. But the Dodgers have scratched Shohei Ohtani from the pitching role on Wednesday, per multiple reports. But it could lead to a matchup against […]

Talk about being a force of nature! Shohei Ohtani does a lot of things, and he does them well. Perhaps one of his best qualities, though, is his ability to launch a baseball into orbit at any given point. The Los Angeles Dodgers star is one of the best power hitters in the league. Need […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers witnessed another historic moment from two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, who launched his 46th home run of the season in the third inning Tuesday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium. The 450-foot shot not only tied the game but also matched Ohtani’s own MLB record for the most home runs […]