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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Shohei Ohtani is getting sharper with his pitching. Roberts revealed that Ohtani is working well with his bullpen sessions. Ohtani is not ready yet though to get to the mound in a Major League Baseball game. “Hopefully at some point in time we’ll get him to face some […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers won their second World Series in four years last season. For a lot of Dave Roberts roster, that was the first championship of their career.Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts had prior championship experience while Shohei Ohtani reveled in his first Major League Baseball title. One of the hidden obstacles that defending […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Dave Roberts are waiting for the return of the majority of their pitching staff from the injured list. Shohei Ohtani is inching closer to his return to help pick up Tyler Glasnow’s slack after his injury. However, he still isn’t throwing one of his main pitches as he works to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been cruising right along as of late, currently sitting at 20-10 after a recent home demolition of the Miami Marlins by a score of 15-2. The game marked the first home run in a while for superstar Shohei Ohtani, who sent one into the seats in the first inning. Ohtani […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has played in seven games since coming back from paternity leave. He couldn’t wait any longer, jumping on the first pitch he saw on Tuesday night against Sandy Alcantara and the Miami Marlins, taking the former Cy Young winner deep. Ohtani’s return provided a boost to Dave Roberts’ lineup. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts finds himself facing a familiar problem just 25 games into the season. Tyler Glasnow joined Blake Snell on the injured list, leaving Los Angeles with just three of their starters from their Opening Day rotation still healthy. Shohei Ohtani also is quite a ways from returning to pitching while […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been rolling right along in the 2025 MLB season, currently sitting at 19-10 after a recent home victory over the Miami Marlins. The Dodgers have dealt with their fair share of injuries this year, including to star pitcher Clayton Kershaw, but the team is so deep that it hasn’t mattered […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers watched Andy Pages become a social media favorite off his epic catches. From stealing a Grand Slam opportunity to denying a home run against Texas. Now he’s landed a new honor following the Pittsburgh Pirates series. Pages earned this distinction Monday as revealed by MLB columnist for USA Today Bob Nightengale. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series title defense season is off to a strong start. However, Dave Roberts faces a familiar problem: injuries to his pitching staff. Shohei Ohtani, Clayton Kershaw, and Blake Snell are all unable to pitch. However, Tony Gonsolin’s return will help to steady the ship in the meantime. He gives Roberts […]

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani is making a steady recovery from 2023 elbow surgery in his journey back to pitching. Ohtani was recently spotted throwing another bullpen session by MLB.com’s Sonja Chen, a positive sign following his return from the paternity list.  This session is a key part of his plan to regain […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the best records in MLB, 25 games into the season. Despite the strong start, manager Dave Roberts is facing big questions about his starting rotation outside of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. They are waiting for the returns of Shohei Ohtani and Blake Snell from injury. Tyler Glasnow could soon join […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have the most formidable lineup in Major League Baseball when all of the team’s players are on hand and healthy for manager Dave Roberts. That was not the case in the first two games of the Dodgers’ road series with the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Superstar Shohei Ohtani has […]

Andy Pages has become quite the stealer for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Not because of stealing bases. But for denying scoring opportunities in the outfield — including his latest against the Texas Rangers. Pages delivered a brand new epic catch Saturday down in Arlington. Or as the Dodgers’ X account put it: “Andy keeps Corey […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to another great start to their season, but Dave Roberts’ Dodgers team hasn’t been immune to the injury bug. Before their game against the Texas Rangers on Saturday, the Dodgers gave updates on the status of Blake Treinen and Evan Phillips. Dodgers fans are balancing the news while trying […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are swinging without All-Star Shohei Ohtani. Dodgers fans don’t need to panic — as Ohtani is on paternity leave. Now the 2024 World Series champion has welcomed a baby girl at 1:11 p.m. PT. Manager Dave Roberts first revealed via Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register that Ohtani was on […]

In a showdown between one of baseball’s legendary arms and a rising star quickly becoming must-see TV, Yoshinobu Yamamoto outshined Jacob deGrom on Friday night, lifting the Dodgers to a 3-0 win over the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field. Yamamoto delivered a dazzling performance in front of a sold-out crowd, tossing seven scoreless innings, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Shohei Ohtani on the paternity list before Friday’s game against the Texas Rangers. As a result, Tommy Edman found himself in the leadoff spot, and it’s safe to say he took advantage of the opportunity. LEADING OFF, TOMMY EDMAN! pic.twitter.com/NBQ6kiY02Y — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 19, 2025 In a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will be without superstar Shohei Ohtani this weekend — but for all the right reasons. The reigning National League MVP has been placed on the paternity list, manager Dave Roberts confirmed, as Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, await the birth of their first child. Ohtani will remain in Los Angeles […]

The LPGA Tour is making its annual trip to Southern California this week for the JM Eagle LA Championship. There are tons of stars in the field, including World No. 1 Nelly Korda. Australian golfer Hannah Green is the two-time defending champion of the event. But it is an LPGA rookie that might be having […]

As Colorado football star Travis Hunter prepares for the upcoming NFL Draft, there’s no doubt he will be a high selection in the first round due to his unicorn-like talents. While there will be people who debate about Hunter’s two-way ability, someone who can relate is Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, as his former […]

Shohei Ohtani has long been praised for his on-field brilliance. But a recent viral video reminded fans that the Dodgers superstar’s impact stretches far beyond the batter’s box or the pitcher’s mound. In a heartwarming moment caught during a recent Dodgers game, Ohtani was seen at the team’s dugout water cooler—pouring drinks for his teammates. […]

There’s nothing conventional about Shohei Ohtani — and his role atop the Dodgers’ lineup is no exception. Since being moved into the leadoff spot last season, Ohtani has put up jaw-dropping numbers: a .306 average, 41 homers, 92 RBIs, and 49 stolen bases across 109 games. The latest reminder of his greatness came Wednesday night, […]

The Cleveland Browns have the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft, and some would say the draft starts when they get on the clock. It feels like it’s a given that Cam Ward will be going to the Tennessee Titans, but after that, nobody knows who will be the next pick. The Browns can […]

One man jokingly nearly disrupted Shohei Ohtani and his explosive first inning for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Mookie Betts nearly took out his own teammate, through a foul ball. Ohtani erupted early against the Colorado Rockies. The perennial All-Star went two-for-two at the bat. But he nearly sent one into orbit — scaling 448 feet […]

When the Los Angeles Dodgers took the field for the final game of their home series against the Colorado Rockies, fans knew they were in for some fireworks, and not just the kind that are occasionally displayed after the game. With the overall series win already in the bag and a bad taste from their […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to a hot start this season despite not having Shohei Ohtani in the pitching rotation. He’s been one of the most prolific hitters in the league, which helps the team tremendously, but many are wondering exactly when the two-way star will return to the mound. From the sounds of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers swung to silence the last two days. A high-powered batting lineup featuring home run threats has struggled. Manager Dave Roberts sounded off on where the problem lies following the series loss to the Chicago Cubs. Roberts and the Dodgers this time took a narrower 4-2 loss Sunday at Chavez Ravine. The […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is working his way into being ready to pitch. Ohtani is rumored to be ready to pitch now for the team if needed, per USA Today. He has been dealing with an elbow problem that dates back to last season. Ohtani is likely to not pitch immediately. He is […]

Shohei Ohtani became the first player in MLB history to join the 50/50 club, hitting 54 home runs and stealing 59 bases in his debut season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani would go on to lead LA to a championship and unanimously win his third-career MVP Award. To memorialize Ohtani’s historic first season with […]

The good vibes have dissipated quickly for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who began the season with two straight series sweeps but have now lost three games in a row, including two to the Washington Nationals. The Dodgers now sit at 9-4 ahead of Wednesday afternoon’s series finale in Washington, not quite on the historic win […]

With the Los Angeles Dodgers in Washington, D.C. to face the Washington Nationals, it was the perfect time for the defending World Series champions to stop by the White House. As tradition would have, President Donald Trump invited the 2024 champs to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to celebrate the achievement, and Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani seemed […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is certainly an outstanding hitter, but also a reliable pitcher. He is working with Dodgers coaches to get his throwing back on par with where he needs to be. Ohtani has been throwing in bullpen sessions to work out his elbow, which has been hurting him. “I feel pretty […]

More than 18 months after undergoing elbow surgery, Shohei Ohtani has not returned to the mound in an MLB game, and one insider believes it would be a “shock” if the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar pitches this year nearly as much as he has in past seasons. Ohtani’s rise to superstardom has a lot to […]

During their visit to the White House following their World Series win, President Donald Trump praised the Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Shohei Ohtani. President Trump specifically name-dropped Ohtani — who he called a “movie star” — during the visit for being a part of the elite 40-40 and 50-5o clubs (meaning he hit 40 home […]

Mathew Bowyer planned a lavish 50th birthday celebration this past Friday — 140 guests, a five-hour party at Bottega Angelina in Laguna Niguel, California, and a moment of closure after years of legal chaos. Instead, he received six more months of uncertainty. Bowyer, the bookmaker at the center of the illegal sports betting scandal involving […]

Shohei Ohtani is a two-way superstar. However, Ohtani has yet to throw a single pitch as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers in a big league game. The Dodgers believe Ohtani could return to the mound in May, though. He is continuing to take steps forward in reference to the pitching element of his […]

Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James was arguably the best player on a court filled with notable talent in Thursday’s showdown versus the Golden State Warriors, but the night still did not go as he and his teammates hoped. The NBA icon had words with opposing rookie Quinten Post, and LA lost what could prove […]

For much of their Wednesday night contest against the Los Angeles Dodgers, it seemed like the Atlanta Braves were going to pick up their first victory of the season, while also handing the Dodgers their first loss of the year. Instead, Los Angeles rallied from a 5-0 deficit and ended up pulling off a 6-5 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were down 5-0 on Wednesday night against the Atlanta Braves, but they somehow found a way to get the win. Shohei Ohtani was the hero as he hit a walk-off home run to improve the Dodgers’ record to 8-0. Los Angeles is off to a ridiculously impressive start as they have […]