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 […]
Is it possible for Shohei Ohtani to depart from the Los Angeles Dodgers if Mark Walter sells the team following the Lakers transaction?
WNBA ‘Totally in Turmoil’ – Dan Dakich This week, the sports community was caught off guard by news that the Los Angeles Lakers are up for sale again, just shy of a year after their latest change of ownership. It’s not merely the staggering price of $12 billion or the rapid conclusion of the deal […]
The Dodgers’ pitching staff stands out, whether Shohei Ohtani is part of it or not.
The ongoing interest in Shohei Ohtani’s status seems to be shifting a bit. For the Los Angeles Dodgers, the urgency about his pitching return isn’t as crucial lately, especially with their recent moves. They acquired Tarik Skubal just two weeks ago at the trade deadline, and Blake Snell returned in strong form from injury on […]
Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers shares that his bicep isn’t fully healed.
Shohei Ohtani’s knee issue isn’t the only concern affecting his pitching status. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday for the first time in almost three weeks, he mentioned that his right bicep is also not quite at its best right now. Manager Dave Roberts noted that Ohtani’s bicep didn’t handle a recent bullpen session in Philadelphia […]
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani practices in the bullpen despite knee injury
Ohtani Takes a Step Toward Recovery PHILADELPHIA — There’s still no definitive timeline for when Shohei Ohtani will be back in the Dodgers’ pitching rotation. However, he did make some progress Wednesday by participating in a bullpen session before the game. Before the Dodgers faced the Phillies in the final game of their series—originally, Ohtani […]
Dodgers alter Shohei Ohtani’s pitching schedule because of knee injury
Shohei Ohtani’s Injury Update: Unclear Return Timeline NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani is still dealing with discomfort in his knees, raising concerns about when he might be back on the mound for the Dodgers. This past Sunday, manager Dave Roberts shared that Ohtani will not start on Wednesday as previously planned, due to ongoing issues […]
Dodgers adjust Shohei Ohtani’s workload for the second half of the season
Ohtani Set for Potential Return on Wednesday NEW YORK — Manager Dave Roberts mentioned that the Dodgers are optimistic about Shohei Ohtani making his next start on Wednesday in Philadelphia. This would mark Ohtani’s return to pitching following knee treatment he underwent during the All-Star break. Currently, Ohtani is three weeks removed from his last […]