Shohei Ohtani hits a home run despite his knee injury in loss to the Dodgers
The final outcome didn’t really match the excitement of that first swing. It appears Shohei Ohtani’s knee issues are still quite significant. Ohtani was unable to start in the Dodgers’ 9-3 defeat against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday, suffering a pregame setback due to “ongoing inflammation in his left knee,” as the team put it. […]
Shohei Ohtani shares his priorities by choosing to miss his start and the All-Star Game.
Shohei Ohtani is not looking to compromise his health for the sake of winning the Cy Young Award. This was underscored by the news that he won’t be starting as a pitcher on Friday, nor will he participate in the upcoming All-Star Game. The Dodgers are likely relieved since Ohtani will be taking time off […]
Shohei Ohtani removed from MLB All-Star Game due to knee discomfort
Ohtani Out of All-Star Game Due to Injury The familiar faces of baseball will be absent from Tuesday’s All-Star Game. The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced that Shohei Ohtani will miss the Midsummer Classic due to what the team describes as inflammation in his left knee. This injury means he won’t be able to start […]
Dodgers’ defense squanders Shohei Ohtani’s 300th home run in defeat
It was a memorable evening for Shohei Ohtani and, unfortunately, the Dodgers too. In a 4-3 defeat against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday, the Dodgers initially seemed to have the game in their grasp, taking an early lead thanks to Ohtani’s 300th career home run and a solid contribution from Justin Roblewski in the seventh […]
Shohei Ohtani slugs his 299th home run while the Dodgers defeat the Rockies
Another notable achievement is just around the corner for Shohei Ohtani. His next home run will mark his 300th in the major leagues. He hit No. 299 during the Dodgers’ first extra-inning game of the season, clinching an 8-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. The match had a little bit of everything. […]
Shohei Ohtani is exhausted, so the Dodgers need to carefully manage his workload.
Shohei Ohtani’s Recent Performance Raises Concerns So, just to clear things up—no, Shohei Ohtani didn’t injure Dalton Rushing during Friday’s game. Honestly, I didn’t reprimand him while he was on the mound. Even when the catcher’s pitch call didn’t work out, Ohtani remained utterly composed. Yet, the Dodgers managed a narrow 4-3 win over the […]
Shohei Ohtani taken out early following Dodgers’ comeback victory
Ohtani Exits Game Due to Bicep Tension Amid Dodgers’ Victory Chaos unfolded at Dodger Stadium on Friday night, but the home dugout faced unique concerns. Shohei Ohtani stepped out of the game in the bottom of the seventh, being replaced by Miguel Rojas after a solid six innings where he allowed three runs against the […]
Dalton Rushing eager to witness Shohei Ohtani’s upcoming game for the Dodgers
Dalton Rushing Gets a Fresh Start Dalton Rushing is about to have a significant opportunity. When Shohei Ohtani steps onto the mound for the Dodgers this Friday, Rushing will be there as the catcher. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed this decision on Thursday, following a miscommunication between Rushing and Ohtani during a game last week in […]
Dave Roberts questions whether Shohei Ohtani will pitch in the All-Star Game
SACRAMENTO Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is set to also take on the role of National League manager for this year’s All-Star Game, a distinction earned after the Dodgers secured the pennant last season. With the event only a couple of weeks away, there’s still uncertainty about whether Shohei Ohtani, the two-way star, will participate by […]
Shohei Ohtani’s big home run helps Dodgers defeat A’s in thrilling high-scoring game
SACRAMENTO – Dodgers manager Dave Roberts couldn’t help but smile when he shared his thoughts on Sutter Health Park. “I’m not saying this is Denver,” he quipped. “But the ball keeps flying.” During their first game in Sacramento, which is currently hosting the Athletics as a temporary home, the Dodgers took the win with a […]