Shohei Ohtani performs well in his initial pitching appearance.
Shohei Ohtani’s Season Debut as a Pitcher and Batter Shohei Ohtani didn’t allow any runs in his debut as a pitcher this season. However, his batting during the Dodgers’ 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians was noteworthy as well. This season marks Ohtani’s return to full two-way playing for the Dodgers, which is significant given […]
Shohei Ohtani leads the Dodgers to victory with six perfect innings.
Cold weather? Rain? A lineup with limited late-game support? For Shohei Ohtani, none of it mattered on Tuesday. All spring long, Ohtani and the Dodgers had been eagerly anticipating this moment—when the two-way star would officially resume full-time duties on the mound, nearly two years after undergoing his second Tommy John surgery. In a 4-1 […]
Shohei Ohtani tops worldwide MLB jersey sales. You might be surprised by the others.
With the 2026 MLB season kicking off, it’s a good moment to dive into some interesting stats that might just catch your attention. Now, I’m not talking about the jerseys fans are wearing, although that’s kind of amusing too. It’s fascinating to see how player popularity shifts with jersey sales. For three straight years, Dodgers […]
Dave Roberts anticipates Shohei Ohtani will compete for the Cy Young award.
Roberts Discusses Ohtani’s Workload Management On Tuesday afternoon, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shared some cautious thoughts regarding Shohei Ohtani’s return to full-time play this season. He emphasized, as he has all spring, the importance of managing Ohtani’s workload carefully. Depending on how Ohtani feels during games, the team might even give him some extra time […]
Dodgers look ahead to opening day lineup featuring Shohei Ohtani
Dodgers Return to Full Roster for Spring Training PHOENIX –– The Dodgers welcomed their entire team back in camp on Friday, marking the first chance this spring to glimpse what their Opening Day lineup might look like. This comes after many stars were absent last month due to the World Baseball Classic. The reigning champions […]
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers makes his first pitching appearance in spring training
Ohtani Impresses in Spring Training Debut PHOENIX — Shohei Ohtani mentioned on Wednesday that he didn’t particularly feel like kicking off spring training this year. But honestly, you wouldn’t guess it by how he performed on the mound. In his first live game at Camelback Ranch, Ohtani pitched 4 1/3 scoreless innings against the Giants, […]
Shohei Ohtani shines in his pitching debut for 2026 following the reveal of the Sports Illustrated cover.
Ohtani Shines in Dual Role as Pitcher and Cover Star The morning kicked off with photo shoots, cameras flashing and cover stories in the works. But by the afternoon, it was all about the pitcher’s mound. Shohei Ohtani graced the April cover of Sports Illustrated, standing alongside Aaron Judge. Dressed in suits, they looked like […]
Shohei Ohtani conveys thoughts on the World Baseball Classic
In the wake of a national disappointment, Shohei Ohtani shared a sincere message on Instagram that resonated deeply with baseball fans across the country. Last Saturday in Miami, Japan’s team, which had achieved a remarkable three titles in the World Baseball Classic, faced a daunting match. They had hoped to continue their winning streak but […]
Shohei Ohtani will be part of Team Japan shortly before the World Baseball Classic begins.
Shohei Ohtani is now officially part of Team Japan as they gear up for their attempt to secure their second consecutive World Baseball Classic title. The star from the Dodgers joined his fellow Japanese players at Vantelin Dome Nagoya on Thursday, just after traveling from Los Angeles to spring training in Arizona. Even though Ohtani […]
Ohtani to continue strengthening his arm during WBC
Ohtani’s World Baseball Classic Participation Uncertain PHOENIX – On Sunday, Shohei Ohtani couldn’t help but smile at an intriguing question posed to him. It’s clear that the Dodgers’ versatile star won’t be pitching for Japan in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Despite having a fully healthy offseason—his first since undergoing a second Tommy John surgery—he, […]