News Analysis: Why the Dodgers don’t necessarily need Shohei Ohtani to pitch to start the season
As the Dodgers prepare to begin the season in Japan against the Chicago Cubs, here are five takeaways on how things went ...
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Shohei Ohtani's Dog Decoy May Have Helped Recruit Roki Sasaki to Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers may have a secret weapon when it comes to recruiting the best free agents: Shohei Ohtani's beloved dog Decoy. During an appearance on the Foul Territory podcast on Monday ...
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Dave Roberts gets hilarious ‘payback’ on Shohei Ohtani in Dodgers car prank war
After receiving two toy prank Porsche cars, Roberts finally got back at Shohei Ohtani on Friday night by filling the Dodgers star’s car with ball pit-like balls that busted out of the car when ...
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Shohei Ohtani inspires Dodgers to break more financial records ahead of World Series defense
Shohei Ohtani already knows who is 'next' as a fellow Japanese phenom lights up college baseball Ohtani's record-smashing deal paved the way for the Dodgers to continue adding talent around ...
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Shohei Ohtani’s Pitching Future With Dodgers Questioned by ESPN
Shohei Ohtani’s highly anticipated ... Initially expected to pitch by May, the Los Angeles Dodgers now face uncertainty as Ohtani has not thrown off a mound since Feb. 25 and won’t face ...
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Watch: Shohei Ohtani's dog Decoy becomes the real winner of prank war with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts
In between grueling workouts and fine-tuning their craft at Camelback Ranch, reigning National League MVP Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts have been locked in an escalating prank ...
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Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani’s return from elbow surgery is being dialed back
PHOENIX — Shohei Ohtani’s pitching progression may not have been paused, but it’s been slowed down. The Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star has not thrown a bullpen session since Feb. 25 ...
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Shohei Ohtani Predicted to Only Make 10 Pitching Starts for Dodgers in 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is set to return to a two-way player in 2025, but that milestone comes with its own set of challenges. The speculation of the spring was when Ohtani ...
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No ‘template’ for bringing Shohei Ohtani back as pitcher, says Los Angeles Dodgers coach Mark Prior
Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior said the decision to “slow play” Shohei Ohtani’s throwing program as the team is preparing to head to Japan was a pivot made in “the last 72 hours or so ...
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When will Shohei Ohtani pitch for Dodgers this season? 'We just don't know'
A month ago, Dave Roberts was asked if the Dodgers’ hope was for Shohei Ohtani to be back in the team’s pitching rotation by May this season. “I think that’s about right, yeah,” the ...
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Dodgers Shohei Ohtani hit with ‘gambling’ backlash for Fortnite deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers have already enjoyed the benefits of the then-record $700 million contract they handed Shohei Ohtani last winter. The two-way superstar led the team to a World Series ...
WATCH: Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani dazzles fans with his soccer skills ahead of Dodgers' Tokyo series
Two-way superstar showcases hidden talent, juggling soccer ball during pre-series photoshoot as everyone watches in awe ...