Baseball Rankings and Award Updates: Dodgers rise while Ohtani falls in Cy Young race
California Post Power Ranking of MLB Teams Every week, the California Post presents the power rankings for MLB’s 30 teams, offering a snapshot of the competitive landscape. Here’s how things stand as of Saturday morning: 1) Dodgers (49-27)The Dodgers have reclaimed the top spot in both the power rankings and MLB history for all-time wins. […]
Shohei Ohtani must find ways to keep helping the Dodgers’ offense.
Dodgers Manager Surprises with Unused Strategy In a surprising turn of events, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts employed a strategy he hadn’t used before during Wednesday’s game. The team was down by a run against the Rays, and he had the best hitter in baseball ready to step in as a pinch hitter. Despite the fact […]
Shohei Ohtani hits a home run while the Dodgers blank the Rays
For the first five and a half innings on Tuesday night, Dodger Stadium was practically deserted. Then, in the bottom of the 6th inning, Shohei Ohtani stepped up to the plate and changed the game. Ohtani swung at a cutter from Tampa Bay’s Drew Rasmussen and launched a home run deep into center field, which […]
Shohei Ohtani and four Dodgers top the early All-Star Game voting.
Shohei Ohtani Tops All-Star Voting Shohei Ohtani is currently leading fan voting for the All-Star Game as one of four Dodgers players who topped the charts for their positions on the National League team, based on an update released by Major League Baseball this morning. With over 1.1 million votes so far, Ohtani is the […]
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers has found his strength again — and it’s still June.
Ohtani Back in Action as Dodgers Lose Series The weekend kicked off with Shohei Ohtani out of the lineup and wrapped up with the Dodgers suffering a series loss for the first time in five weeks. In contrast, Yoshinobu Yamamoto came close to pitching a no-hitter. These three games against the White Sox at Lehto […]
Shohei Ohtani shares reason behind his recent knee injury
Ohtani Shares Insights on Knee Issue CHICAGO — Shohei Ohtani has come up with a theory regarding his recent left knee inflammation. After rejoining the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, hitting a leadoff home run and drawing three walks, Ohtani addressed the media for the first time since missing Friday’s game due to knee swelling. […]
Shohei Ohtani is back in the Dodgers lineup following a knee injury.
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Returns from Knee Inflammation CHICAGO — It seems the worst-case scenario has been averted. Shohei Ohtani made his return to the Dodgers’ lineup on Saturday, stepping in as the designated hitter after sitting out for two days due to inflammation in his left knee. He had exited Thursday’s game against the Pirates […]
Roki Sasaki and the Dodgers struggle in the absence of Shohei Ohtani
Chicago’s South Side Rises as White Sox Gain Momentum Energy is buzzing once again on Chicago’s South Side as the up-and-coming White Sox take an unexpected lead in their games. On Friday night, Dodgers pitcher Aki Sasaki faced a challenging situation. Amidst a lively crowd at Leto Field, Sasaki struggled to find his recently improved […]
CC Sabathia names Shohei Ohtani as the greatest of all time over Barry Bonds.
Is Shohei Ohtani the Greatest of All Time? Shohei Ohtani is often celebrated as the standout player of his generation, but the question remains: could he be the greatest of all time? Recently, CC Sabathia appeared on “The Dan Patrick Show” and expressed his strong belief that Ohtani is the best player ever. When asked […]
Shohei Ohtani removed from Dodgers lineup due to knee inflammation
CHICAGO — Following his exit from Thursday night’s game against the Pirates due to left knee inflammation, Shohei Ohtani was once again absent from the lineup for Friday’s opener against the White Sox. It’s worth noting that Ohtani’s absence doesn’t automatically imply his injury is more severe than initially thought. The Dodgers are known for […]