Dodgers respond to Cubs manager Craig Counsell regarding remarks on ‘strange’ Shohei Ohtani rule
One notable development at the start of the 2026 Major League Baseball season has been complaints from opposing managers regarding Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. You might recall that Ohtani began his career with the Los Angeles Angels in 2018, where he showcased his unique skills as a two-way player—both pitching and hitting. To […]
Andrew Friedman from the Dodgers stands up for the Shohei Ohtani rule
Dodgers’ Andrew Friedman Defends Ohtani’s Unique MLB Rule Andrew Friedman, the Dodgers’ president of baseball operations, recently spoke out in favor of the MLB rules that allow Shohei Ohtani to effectively fill an additional pitching spot on the roster. During a Sunday morning interview on AM570, Friedman acknowledged that Ohtani’s two-way player status is certainly […]
Dodgers are still waiting for Ohtani, Freeman, and Tucker to find their form
Dodgers Find Offense in Big Victory The Dodgers have had a bit of a rough patch lately, but on Saturday, some of their prominent players chose to keep things light-hearted. Freddie Freeman bumped into Shohei Ohtani in the Dodger Stadium parking lot and, noticing Ohtani lying down, quipped, “Could you please give me a hit […]
Dodgers feature another Cy Young contender alongside Shohei Ohtani
Welcome to the weekly Dodgers roundup. Here, we reflect on the week, hand out some awards, and discuss how the season is shaping up. Pitcher of the Week Tyler Glasnow (2 starts, 15 innings, 1 run allowed, 3-0 season record, 2.45 ERA) The Dodgers have been buzzing about Yoshinobu Yamamoto since the previous postseason, considering […]
Cubs manager Craig Counsell calls the Shohei Ohtani Rule ‘a poor rule’
Cubs Manager Questions Ohtani Rule Cubs manager Craig Counsell emphasized on Friday that his earlier remarks regarding the “Shohei Ohtani Rule” weren’t beneficial for either the team or the players. He stated, “Look, this is not a Dodger issue, this is not an Ohtani issue. That’s a bad rule.” When asked about problematic rules, he […]
Dodgers require improvements from Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Tucker
Shohei Ohtani Reflects on Recent Struggles SAN FRANCISCO – He described the day as being pretty standard for this time of the season—not particularly good or bad. When discussing his current hitting form, Shohei Ohtani drew on his past experiences, mentioning a sense of calm in the face of difficulties. Historically, June has been a […]
Shohei Ohtani pitches six scoreless innings, yet the Dodgers fall to the Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — Ohtani Dominates, But Dodgers Fall Short On Wednesday night, Shohei Ohtani had the San Francisco Giants’ offense in a bind for six innings. However, once he exited the game, everything flipped. Ohtani’s impressive pitching was the only silver lining in the Dodgers’ 3-0 defeat at Oracle Park, marking their fourth loss in […]
Dodgers fall to Giants, even with Ohtani matching LA’s record streak
SAN FRANCISCO — Shohei Ohtani’s on-base streak came to a close with a hit in the seventh inning during Tuesday’s game. However, this was not enough to ignite a comeback as the Dodgers fell 3-1 to the San Francisco Giants. By the time Ohtani stepped up for his final at-bat in the series opener at […]
Are the Dodgers benefiting unfairly from a strange rule affecting Shohei Ohtani?
Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani’s Impact The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of the top spenders in Major League Baseball. They’ve won the World Series championship two years in a row and play in one of the largest media markets in sports. Their historic stadium has seen extensive renovations, making it an attractive spot […]
Shohei Ohtani continues on-base streak, but Dodgers fall to Rockies
Dodgers Fall to Rockies in Close Game DENVER — On Saturday night, the Dodgers found themselves facing an unusual situation. For the first time in nearly a week, they were behind early. Entering the game, they were riding a four-game winning streak, although their recent lead had only lasted briefly in an earlier match. Against […]