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, […]
Star player Shohei Ohtani is expected to top major league baseball in these important statistics in 2026.
FanGraphs’ recent Depth Charts projections suggest that Shohei Ohtani, the standout player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is on track to dominate Major League Baseball in 2026. He’s predicted to hit 48 home runs, collect 119 RBIs, score 129 runs, and achieve a slugging percentage of .599. With an OPS estimated at .983, he ranks […]
Ways the Dodgers plan to utilize Shohei Ohtani as a pitcher
Phoenix –– Electricity That’s the word that popped into Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing’s head when asked how Shohei Ohtani’s first live pitching session of the spring went from his perspective behind the plate. “He was nailing every pitch and getting the swings and misses he wanted. He looked really good today,” Rushing remarked. Ohtani has […]
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, four-time MVP, aims for the sought-after Cy Young Award
Shohei Ohtani’s Ambitious Goals for the Season PHOENIX — Shohei Ohtani has clear aspirations this season. He not only aims to secure a World Series title but also has his eyes set on winning the World Baseball Classic and, ideally, his first Cy Young Award. During the Dodgers’ first workout of the spring, Ohtani shared […]
Key Cactus League players to observe, including Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout
The baseball season is set to kick off next week as spring training gets underway in both the Cactus League and the Grapefruit League. This year, many of the premier free agents will be in Florida, but Arizona’s spring facilities will also host a variety of stars worth watching over the next couple of months. […]