Shohei Ohtani takes 'big step'

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.
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.
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,
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.
Shohei Ohtani Plans To Use Windup While Pitching In Games
Prior to joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani established himself as arguably the most talented player in baseball history due to his ability to both hit and pitch at a high level.
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.
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 ...
Andrew Friedman on Ohtani vs. Ohtani, extending Roberts, and are Dodgers the Evil Empire?
On his visit to Starkville, the Dodgers' president of baseball operations talked about Ohtani, Sasaki, his club's global ...
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2025 MLB MVP Odds for AL & NL: Judge, Ohtani Lead the Way
The MLB MVP discussions since 2022 have largely centered on two players: Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. Will it be more of ...
Roki Sasaki reveals how Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto have helped MLB transition
After landing in LA, Roki Sasaki revealed how his Dodgers teammates Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto have eased his MLB ...
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"He said the same dumb shit about Shohei Ohtani" - MLB fans react to $25M-worth sportscaster's controversial statement about international NBA stars
American professional sports leagues like MLB and NBA have changed over the decades. From being the sport that was once dominated by American-born players, it has now seen a resurgence from other ...
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It sure looks like MLB hasn't actually fixed last year's uniform disaster
In fact, I'd much prefer to discuss the Dodgers projected starting rotation and the recent bullpen sessions thrown by Ohtani himself. It's an exciting time to be a baseball fan, and it has little ...
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Ohtani throws a 2nd bullpen session as he makes his way back to the mound for the Dodgers
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani threw his second bullpen session of spring training on Tuesday, continuing the process of his return to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani had his ...
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Shohei Ohtani’s New Windup Could Make Him Even More Effective On the Mound
Ohtani’s first MLB pitch on April 1, 2018. / Screengrab Ohtani 2.0: The first pitch after Ohtani’s first elbow surgery on April 4, 2021. / Screengrab The first pitch of Ohtani’s last start ...
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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 ...
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Dodgers notes: Dalton Rushing learning on the job, Shohei Ohtani MVP commemoration
A look at Dalton Rushing’s second big league spring training camp with the Dodgers, plus a new commemoration for Shohei ...