Shohei Ohtani ‘focused on what the team is doing,’ not real estate lawsuit
Shohei Ohtani’s name is in headlines again.And, for the second time in two years, not for baseball reasons.News emerged this week that Ohtani, the Dodgers’…
Shohei Ohtani and agent accused of sabotaging real estate project
A Hawaii real estate investor and broker are suing Shohei Ohtani, claiming the Dodgers’ star and his agent got them fired from a $240-million luxury…
The Sports Report: Shohei Ohtani reaches milestone, but Dodgers lose
From Kevin Baxter: Only one player in the last 110 years has tried to do what the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani is doing this season, which…
Shohei Ohtani’s Ruthian feats are not enough as bullpen melts down
Only one player in the last 110 years has tried to do what the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani is doing this season, which is to pitch…
The Sports Report: Dodgers get an injury scare for Shohei Ohtani and lose to Reds
From Jack Harris: The Dodgers lost the game Wednesday night.What was more important, however, was that they didn’t lose their two-way star.In the Dodgers’ 5-2…
Why Shohei Ohtani needs to remain a two-player for the Dodgers
The day after he pitches, Shohei Ohtani turns into Michael Conforto.Ohtani has played four games on days following his starts, and he’s taken a total…
Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith revive Dodgers in win over Twins
It was quality over quantity for the Dodgers on Monday night. A bunch of empty at-bats, salvaged by a few emphatic drives that left the…
MLB needs to get Shohei Ohtani vs. Aaron Judge in Home Run Derby
ATLANTA — Major League Baseball will present its annual Home Run Derby on Monday night, and Shohei Ohtani isn’t on the list of scheduled participants.Aaron Judge isn’t…
Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers beat Giants to end 7-game losing streak
SAN FRANCISCO — Once upon a time, Shohei Ohtani wasn’t expected to start pitching this season until after the All-Star break, if not longer.In hindsight, how much…
Shohei Ohtani has top-selling MLB jersey; two other Dodgers in top four
Shohei Ohtani has the bestselling jersey in baseball.Again.He is joined in the top four by Dodgers teammates Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts.Again.According to rankings released…
Shohei Ohtani’s return to two-way role going (mostly) well a month in
MILWAUKEE — His breaths were heavy. His answers were interrupted by deep inhales. And beads of sweat were dripping from his forehead.Tired? Perhaps.But personally invigorated? There seemed…
Shohei Ohtani wows early, Dodgers’ bullpen falters in loss to Astros
The Dodgers’ starting pitcher had no problems on Saturday afternoon.It was the bulk guy who followed him who ran into issues.In a 6-4 loss to…
The Sports Report: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani lead Dodgers to victory
From Benjamin Royer: For the Chicago White Sox, it was not a question of whether Shane Smith was the best pitcher they had to offer…
Shohei Ohtani is sharp but Dodgers fall to Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three batters into his third start of the year on Saturday, Shohei Ohtani showed some brief frustration.With one out in the first…
The Sports Report: Shohei Ohtani’s return to pitching remains a gradual process
From Jack Harris: For so long, the biggest question surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s future as a pitcher was simple.When, after a second career Tommy John surgery,…
Why the Dodgers aren’t rushing Shohei Ohtani’s pitching build-up yet
For so long, the biggest question surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s future as a pitcher was simple.When, after a second career Tommy John surgery, would he finally…
‘More animated’ Shohei Ohtani shows Dodgers different side on mound
With his arm forming a 90-degree angle at his elbow, Shohei Ohtani clenched his right hand like an umpire signaling an out.The actual home-plate umpire,…
The Sports Report: Shohei Ohtani starts it, Dodgers finish it with a win
From Jack Harris: Roughly four hours before first pitch Monday night, Shohei Ohtani sat at his locker in the Dodger Stadium clubhouse and prepared for…
Photos: Shohei Ohtani pitches for first time for the Dodgers
All eyes are on Shohei Ohtani, as he made his long-awaited return to the pitching mound and delivered his first pitches as a member of…
Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter reports to federal prison
The former Japanese interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani surrendered to a federal prison in Pennsylvania on Monday, beginning a nearly five-year prison sentence for…