Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers

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
Dodgers Shohei Ohtani makes major decision about pitching change after injury
The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar has announced a surprising change to the future of his pitching career.
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: Facing live pitching Friday
Ohtani (shoulder/elbow) will face live pitching Friday, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani making intriguing pitching strategy change
Star Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani is making a change to his approach on the mound with spring training set to begin.
‘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.
Shohei Ohtani’s first spring bullpen session surprises Dodgers: ‘He looks really good’
Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior is impressed from what he sees from Shohei Ohtani in the two-way player's first bullpen session of the spring.
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.
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani: Remaining in leadoff spot
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Thursday that Ohtani will remain the team's leadoff hitter this season, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. He'll be followed by Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and Teoscar Hernandez,
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.
Pitcher Injured Ahead of Dodgers' Postseason Run Acknowledges He Might Retire
The right-hander was forced to miss the Dodgers' 2024 World Series run because of a shoulder injury, and now concedes he might retire.
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 ...
Dodgers Behind the Scenes Spring Training Coverage: Roki Sasaki, Shohei Ohtani, Exclusive Interviews and More
The Los Angeles Dodgers spring training is in full swing as Cactus League play begins Thursday against the Chicago Cubs. More ...
Shohei Ohtani's pitching admission stokes fear in MLB as Dodgers prepare World Series defense
After winning the World Series in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani is readying himself for an ...
Roki Sasaki's first live batting practice draws a crowd at Dodgers camp: 'Everybody's excited to watch it'
For the first time in a Dodgers uniform, 23-year-old right-hander Roki Sasaki threw to hitters Wednesday in front of a gigantic crowd of spectators, the likes of which rarely gather for such a routine ...
Los Angeles Dodgers' Ohtani Says Stanford Star Has Better Swing
Los Angeles Dodgers Superstar Shohei Ohtani has been setting records and changing the game in the big leagues, but he thinks ...