Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman help Dodgers defeat Twins, featuring an impressive relief effort by Eric Lauer.
MINNEAPOLIS – A Change of Heart for Eric Lauer Eric Lauer shared that he “hated” pitching behind the opener when he was with the Toronto Blue Jays. So, what did the Dodgers have him do on Monday? Naturally, he pitched behind the opener again. But this time, things turned out differently. Lauer stepped in for […]
LeBron James and Shohei Ohtani among the five athletes with the highest earnings
LeBron James and Shohei Ohtani: A League of Their Own Lakers’ LeBron James and Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani are really at the top of their game, both in their respective sports. They’ve made it to the list of the five highest-paid athletes in the world, which is pretty impressive. Cristiano Ronaldo leads that list, with Canelo […]
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani will take risks in his ‘final opportunity as a pitcher’
Ohtani’s Unyielding Determination Really, the one question you shouldn’t pose about Shohei Ohtani is “What if?” Asking what might happen if he trained in both roles—there’s no need. We’ve seen it. Curious about what would occur if he pitched in the same game? Well, we have the answers. What if Ohtani, nearing 32, decides to […]
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 […]