Shohei Ohtani’s knee injury raises doubts about his ability to play both ways.
It wasn’t much, really. Despite Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts’ attempts to minimize the incident involving Shohei Ohtani on Thursday night, the reality was that it was serious enough to remove him after he surrendered two runs in the seventh inning. The Dodgers confirmed that Ohtani was absent from the 8-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates […]
Baseball Power Rankings and Award Updates: Shohei Ohtani could easily secure the MVP award
Every week, the California Post ranks all 30 MLB teams. Here’s a look at the latest standings as of Thursday night: 1) Braves (45-23*) Ronald Acuña Jr. is back on the injured list, yet the Braves are holding steady with the top record in the majors. Interestingly, Acuña isn’t even Atlanta’s standout outfielder this season; […]
Dodgers suffer injuries to Shohei Ohtani and Justin Wrobleski
PITTSBURGH — Ohtani Injured in Game Against Pirates The Dodgers’ star player, Shohei Ohtani, had to exit Thursday’s match against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to inflammation in his left knee, according to the team’s announcement. It was somewhat unclear when exactly Ohtani sustained the injury or the severity of it. It became apparent during the […]
Shohei Ohtani and Dalton Rushing reconsider missed ABS opportunities
PITTSBURGH –– Dalton Rushing faced a missed opportunity in the seventh inning on Wednesday night. He and pitcher Shohei Ohtani didn’t utilize MLB’s new Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system effectively during a pivotal moment. This oversight contributed to the Dodgers’ frustrating late-game collapse against the Pittsburgh Pirates, where they eventually lost 9-8 after blowing a five-run […]
How Shohei Ohtani has improved his pitching with the Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani’s Unmatched Performance on the Mound Shohei Ohtani appeared poised to face off against Gerardo Perdomo last week, but it seemed like he was simply laying another trap. In his recent game against the Diamondbacks, Ohtani pitched three perfect innings. Then, in the fourth inning, his fastball registered a softer-than-expected 95.4 mph, resulting in […]
Shohei Ohtani hits his 11th homer to finish off Dodgers’ nine-run first inning versus Angels
Batting practice on Saturday stretched right into the Dodgers game. Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run homer that capped a huge first inning for the Dodgers, securing a 9-2 victory over the Angels at Uniqlo Field. This wasn’t just your typical baseball game. It felt more like a pride of lions taking down a helpless warthog. […]
Shohei Ohtani nearly flawless, but he still has more to do for the NL Cy Young Award
Whenever Shohei Ohtani takes the mound, it often seems like the opposing team might struggle to score. This season, he’s managed to keep opponents from scoring in five out of his ten appearances. In another outing, he only allowed a single run. In fact, over his last four games, he’s surrendered just one run across […]
Reasons Shohei Ohtani didn’t come in to hit during the Dodgers’ loss to the Dbacks
PHOENIX — On nights like Thursday, Shohei Ohtani should be a game-changing option for the Dodgers coming off the bench. But this time, he was left out of action in a loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks, unable to contribute as the final lifeline. Just a day after pitching six scoreless innings and reaching base five […]
Dodgers believe Shohei Ohtani’s blister won’t be a problem.
Ohtani’s Impressive Season Underlying a Minor Issue PHOENIX — Shohei Ohtani’s astounding under-1.00 ERA this season may be even more remarkable than it seems at first glance. Interestingly, the two-way superstar has been dealing with a small blister on his right middle finger. During a recent game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, Ohtani was observed pinching […]
Shohei Ohtani’s incredible dual performance helps the Dodgers defeat the Diamondbacks
Phoenix –– Shohei Ohtani has been impressive, and maybe that’s understated. After undergoing his second Tommy John surgery, you might think he’d be more cautious. But this isn’t his first full two-way season in quite a while, and with everyone closely monitoring his performance, there’s this anticipation about how long he can keep up such […]