Shohei Ohtani thought he was ‘in trouble’ before prank
The last time Shohei Ohtani thought he might be in trouble was when his name was linked to a federal investigation into illegal sports gambling…
How Japan media track down Shohei Ohtani’s home-run balls
Shohei Ohtani was about halfway through his home-run trot when Taro Abe stood up from his second-row seat in the Vin Scully Press Box and…
Shohei Ohtani homers twice in Dodgers’ comeback win over Yankees
It wasn’t quite as significant as the fifth inning of Game 5 last year.But, in the opening contest of a World Series rematch at Chavez…
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani inspires awe and confidence
They don’t know what their rotation will look like in October, and they don’t know how worn down their bullpen will look like.What the Dodgers…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani lead Dodgers past Guardians
CLEVELAND — It had been a while since the Dodgers’ last stress-free win.Over their previous nine games entering Monday, the team had won just three times —…
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani throws live batting practice session
NEW YORK — It had been 641 days since Shohei Ohtani last threw a pitch to a live hitter from a big-league mound.At 2:30 p.m. on Sunday,…
The Sports Report: Don’t rush Shohei Ohtani back to the mound
From Dylan Hernández: Slow down.Previously limited to fastballs and splitters, Shohei Ohtani threw a handful of sliders and curveballs in his mid-week bullpen session, but…
Why Dodgers need to resist urge to rush Shohei Ohtani back to pitch
Slow down.Previously limited to fastballs and splitters, Shohei Ohtani threw a handful of sliders and curveballs in his mid-week bullpen session, but that doesn’t mean…
Reinforcements soon? Injured Dodgers pitchers, including Shohei Ohtani, are finally progressing
Even as their pitching injuries have mounted in recent weeks, the Dodgers haven’t panicked.On multiple occasions, team officials have noted how none of the seven…
Shohei Ohtani homers twice, Dalton Rushing has strong debut as Dodgers rout Athletics
As is typically the case when a team wins 19-2 like the Dodgers did against the Athletics on Thursday night, plenty of hitters in the…
Mookie Betts makes A’s pay for intentionally walking Shohei Ohtani
Mookie Betts understands the strategy.That doesn’t mean the implication doesn’t bother him.Five times since Betts and Shohei Ohtani flipped spots in the Dodgers’ lineup late…
Shohei Ohtani homer caps wild rally in Dodgers’ win over Arizona
PHOENIX — One pitch. One swing. One pure, unmistakable sound. On a night the roof was open, the air was hot and the Dodgers were engaged in…
Shohei Ohtani’s agent Nez Balelo has ‘no regrets’ on signing with Dodgers
The business of sports often is cloaked in secrecy. You can find out the salary of your favorite player, but how much money his team…
Shohei Ohtani’s struggles continue as Dodgers are swept by Cubs
CHICAGO — So often when the Dodgers needed it last year, Shohei Ohtani bailed them out.During stretches in which they were scuffling at the plate, or battling…
Dodgers believe Shohei Ohtani will get a boost from dad strength
ARLINGTON, Texas — As a father of two, Dave Roberts is a true believer.“Dad strength,” he declared Sunday morning, “is real.”Which, naturally, made the Dodgers manager all…
Shohei Ohtani’s wife gives birth to a girl for couple’s first child
ARLINGTON, Texas — Shohei Ohtani announced the birth of his first child on Saturday, posting on Instagram that he and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, welcomed a baby…
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani heading to paternity list, out vs. Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas — Shohei Ohtani has had plenty on milestones moments on the field in the last year.This weekend, he’s about to have one off of it.The…
Shohei Ohtani is on a 40/40 pace. Can Dodgers give him more RBI shots?
Shohei Ohtani is not publicly known, nor personally sees himself, as a quick starter at the plate.“Overall, in my career,” he said through interpreter Will…
Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani lift Dodgers to win over Rockies
The Dodgers finally solved their recent offensive woes on Monday.And the answer, it turned out, wasn’t much of a mystery.Sure, manager Dave Roberts noted in…
After ‘honor’ of White House visit, Shohei Ohtani keeps up 2024 pace
WASHINGTON — Even President Trump, it turns out, professes to be a Shohei Ohtani fan.So universal is Ohtani’s celebrity that, during the Dodgers’ visit to the White…