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When Will Shohei Ohtani Debut in Dodgers Spring Training Games?
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed superstar Shohei Ohtani will make his Cactus League debut as a designated hitter at the end of next week. Ohta
Dodgers' Dave Roberts Makes Shohei Ohtani Announcement After Cubs Game
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani did not play in either of LA's first two Spring Training games, and he was again absent from the lineup on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. The 2024 National League MVP served exclusively as LA's designated hitter last season, but has been throwing bullpens in preparation for a return to the mound.
Shohei Ohtani Gets Some Big News From Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani got some big news on Thursday as manager Dave Roberts announced that he would stay in the leadoff spot for the 2025 season. Per Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register: Mookie Betts batting leadoff today but will slide back to 2nd spot when Shohei Ohtani is in the lineup.
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani exploring options with pitching mechanics
Ohtani, who worked almost exclusively out of the stretch with the Angels, has thrown primarily out of the windup during his first two bullpen sessions this spring. The three-time MVP says he wants
‘Unique’: How the Dodgers will have to get ‘very creative’ with Shohei Ohtani’s rehab
Ohtani threw a bullpen session Saturday and could face live hitters before the Dodgers face the Cubs in Japan in mid-March.
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Provides Major Health Update as Spring Training Begins
The reigning National League MVP provided his first update about his progress from offseason shoulder surgery in the Dodgers' spring training camp.
How Shohei Ohtani fared in his first Dodgers spring training bullpen session
Shohei Ohtani took the mound for the first time this spring on Saturday. The Dodgers’ two-way superstar threw 14 pitches in his return to the rubber, all two-seam and four-seam fastballs, in front of 1,000 fans in Glendale, Arizona, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.
Shohei Ohtani won’t have to wait for two-way status — and the Dodgers will benefit
The decision is partly a matter of comfort, with Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto accustomed to pitching essentially once a week dating back to their time in Japan. It also factored prominently, the Dodgers believe, into their ability to land phenom Roki Sasaki this winter — like his countrymen, Sasaki is used to pitching on a once-per-week schedule.
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani: Facing live pitching Friday
It hasn't been determined yet whether it will be against a pitcher or a Trajekt machine, but either way it will be the first time Ohtani has gone up against live pitching this spring. Ohtani is being slow played a bit after November surgery to repair the labrum in his left shoulder,
Shohei Ohtani takes 'big step' in latest Dodgers bullpen
One of the biggest questions for the Los Angeles Dodgers entering this season is exactly how big of a role Shohei Ohtani will play on the mound for the defending world champions.
Move over, Shohei Ohtani: NL's MVP dark horse is off to ridiculous spring training start
Cincinnati Reds shortstop and NL MVP candidate Elly De La Cruz had an incredible spring training debut, highlighted by two home runs in his first two at-bats against the Cleveland Guardians.
Andrew Friedman reveals Dodgers branding goal of pairing Roki Sasaki with Shohei Ohtani
The Dodgers have the Roki Sasaki and Shohei Ohtani collaboration to look forward too, prompting a huge vision from Andrew ...
Roki Sasaki reveals marriage during Dodgers camp, like Shohei Ohtani last year
Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki has revealed that he is married, something that even caught Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave ...
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Shohei Ohtani throws first bullpen of spring as Dodgers embrace 'World Series or bust'
Shohei Ohtani was back on the mound, throwing his first bullpen session in spring training since 2023, surrounded by more than 1,000 fans and virtually the entire Los Angeles Dodgers’ front ...
Dodgers' Roki Sasaki follows in Shohei Ohtani's footsteps with surprising revelation
Sasaki does not want to be known as Ohtani's pupil. He is determined to establish himself as one of the best pitchers in MLB ...
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Dodgers' timeline for Ohtani's return from injury
Hot Stove discusses the Dodgers' expected timeline for Shohei Ohtani as both a batter and a pitcher as he recovers from two injuries ...
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Shohei Ohtani Clears Stance on Pitching Return Before Tokyo Series Amid Training Limitations
When it comes to modern baseball, Shohei Ohtani is this generation's Babe Ruth. The post Shohei Ohtani Confirms Stance on ...
Los Angeles Dodgers' Ohtani Says Stanford Star Has Better Swing
By now, it is no secret that the Stanford Cardinal have found a gem at first base in Rintaro Sasaki. Despite joining the team last season, the Japanese import d ...
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Ben Verlander Calls TMZ “Cruel” For Recording Shohei Ohtani Struggling To Park His Car In Recent Video
Ben Verlander called out TMZ for recording Shohei Ohtani struggling to park his car in a recent video. Here's what the ...