Shohei Ohtani’s hidden injury may jeopardize the Dodgers’ chances of winning the championship.
Shohei Ohtani has already shown what he can endure in terms of pain. He proved that during the regular season. Now, as the Dodgers prepare to kick off their National League Division Series against either the Braves or Phillies this Saturday, it’s not about heroics for Ohtani. It’s really about him being straightforward. If he’s […]
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers demonstrates improvement as he recovers from his injury
The atmosphere in Dodger Stadium sparked with excitement as the crowd buzzed with anticipation. It had been a while since they’d heard a sound like that. On Wednesday night, Shohei Ohtani made his return from the injured list. In the bottom of the seventh inning, he stepped up and connected with a pitch that seemed […]
Shohei Ohtani close to returning to the Dodgers after being on the injured list
Shohei Ohtani seems ready to return to the Dodgers’ lineup. After a two-week hiatus on the injured list due to issues with his right arm and left knee, the two-way player is expected to be activated on Wednesday, as his minimum 15-day period on the IL concludes. Manager Dave Roberts noted, “Unless I hear otherwise, […]
Dodgers receive encouraging news on Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman
CINCINNATI — In a refreshing change, the typically grim injury updates from the Dodgers brought some much-needed optimism on Tuesday. Before the game, manager Dave Roberts shared that two-way star Shohei Ohtani “felt good” after he resumed hitting activities on Monday, taking swings off a tee back in Los Angeles. While Roberts didn’t commit to […]
Josue De Paula responds to taking Shohei Ohtani’s place for the Dodgers
MIAMI –– Josue De Paula found himself in need of some clarity. Wednesday night, after another stellar game with double-A Tulsa, the 21-year-old Dodgers prospect was informed by his affiliate manager, Eric Wedge, that he was getting called up. His initial question? “To triple-A or the majors?” “Honestly, I was like, ‘What? Going up where?’” […]
Shohei Ohtani not in Dodgers lineup as he continues to deal with an injury
Ohtani Takes Time Off Amid Injury Concerns On Wednesday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts mentioned that the team is considering giving Shohei Ohtani, who is visibly struggling with injuries, some time off to manage his knee and biceps issues. At this point, Ohtani will sit out at least for Thursday’s game against the Cardinals, meaning […]
Shohei Ohtani’s struggle is impacting his MVP prospects and the Dodgers’ offense.
DETROIT — Sunday was supposed to be a day where Shohei Ohtani could shift the narrative surrounding his recent struggles. There’s been a lot of chatter about his health after knee and biceps injuries disrupted his pitching schedule, leading to uncertainty. Plus, there’s the added pressure of his chances in the National League MVP race […]
Shohei Ohtani may return to pitch for the Dodgers on Sunday against the Tigers
Shohei Ohtani, the versatile star for the Los Angeles Dodgers, might be ready to pitch again as early as Sunday. Dodgers’ manager, Dave Roberts, stated that there’s a “possibility” of Ohtani re-entering game action this weekend. Initially, the team expected that Ohtani would only be able to pitch an inning or two during the upcoming […]
Shohei Ohtani might be back on the mound sooner than anticipated.
Ohtani Approaches Return to Pitching After Injury After being out of the Dodgers’ starting rotation for an extended period due to a persistent left knee injury, Shohei Ohtani is getting closer to returning to the mound. This is great news, especially since manager Dave Roberts mentioned on Sunday that the timeline for Ohtani’s comeback might […]
Shohei Ohtani’s lack of presence on the mound has added to the Dodgers’ bullpen problems.
The outlook seems promising for Shohei Ohtani. If he stays on track following his 34-pitch session on the mound on Friday, he plans to engage in a couple more bullpen practices and then take on hitters in a simulated game. “Then we’ll see him in a major league game,” said manager Dave Roberts. Ohtani’s possible […]