Shohei Ohtani - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Dodgers' Dave Roberts makes major Shohei Ohtani Spring Training announcement ahead of WBC | Sporting News Dave Roberts just made Shohei Ohtani's next steps clear.

3 HOURS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dodgers get first look at Tucker in game action in his spring debut PEORIA, Ariz. -- The early days of spring are usually a time for hitters to ease back into their swings on the backfields. That's not necess...

9 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Dodgers trust Ohtani to balance pitching ramp-up, World Baseball Classic PEORIA, Ariz. -- A wry smile settled on Shohei Ohtani's face as the two-way superstar considered the following scenario. Bottom of the ninth...

11 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Dodgers' key player with Shohei Ohtani clarifies spring training availability over Dave Roberts remarks The Los Angeles Dodgers are among the teams set to lose a significant number of players to the World Baseball Classic. Notably, one of Shohe...

13 HOURS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

Yanks prospect Jones models Ohtani's swing, crushes no-doubter TAMPA, Fla. -- Spencer Jones has been searching for a swing he can repeat, one that allows the towering Yankees outfield prospect to find co...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani to Play a Couple of Cactus League Games Before WBC

Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to play a couple of Cactus League games for the Dodgers before leaving for the World Baseball Classic.

1 DAY AGO • FOX SPORTS

Dodgers Star Shohei Ohtani to Play a Couple of Cactus League Games Before WBC

May be limited as pitcher early on Ohtani may not be fully stretched out as a pitcher by Opening Day, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ohtani is fully expected to be part of Los Angeles' pitching rotation while fulfilling his usual DH duties from the get-go, but it's unclear how stretched out he'll be as a pitcher due to his participation with Samurai Japan during the World Baseball Classic, as he's slated to work exclusively as a hitter during that tournament. Should the two-way star not be ready to handle a full pitching workload right away, it's very possible that he'll have his pitch count capped until he's fully ramped up. In that scenario, Chen suggests that Justin Wrobleski or another long reliever could work in a piggyback role with Ohtani during the early part of the campaign.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

2025 MLB All-Stars on USA, Japan and Other 2026 World Baseball Classic Teams

How many 2025 MLB All-Stars are playing for Team USA, the Dominican Republic and Mexico in the 2026 World Baseball Classic?

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2025 MLB All-Stars on USA, Japan and Other 2026 World Baseball Classic Teams

4 things to keep an eye on as Dodgers open spring slate GLENDALE, Ariz. -- For the first time this year, it's time for Dodgers baseball. The back-to-back champions open their Cactus League slate a...

2 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Shohei Ohtani's dog Decoy is putting the Colorado Rockies to shame | Sporting News Nothing better than an adorable dog.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Biggest Winners and Losers of the MLB Offseason

Before spring training games get underway, let’s look back and evaluate the winners and losers of this MLB offseason.

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Biggest Winners and Losers of the MLB Offseason

Shohei Ohtani to force Dodgers into Spring competition for 6th rotation spot | Sporting News The Dodgers are set to have a big position battle for the 6th starting pitcher this spring.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Who Are The Top 10 Hitters In the 2026 World Baseball Classic?

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge headline the top-10 hitters that will play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Who Are The Top 10 Hitters In the 2026 World Baseball Classic?

Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani still in Blue Jays' head after John Schneider's latest comment Remember that the dog's name is decoy.

3 DAYS AGO • DODGERSWAY.COM

Paul Skenes just dropped a Shohei Ohtani-sized wink-nudge at Dodgers Paul Skenes said he modeled his game after Shohei Ohtani in a recent interview.

4 DAYS AGO • DODGERSWAY.COM

Staying in leadoff spot Dodgers manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Ohtani will remain the team's leadoff hitter during the 2026 season, Katie Woo of The Athletic reports.

Impact For the first time since his final season with the Angels in 2023, Ohtani is preparing for a full season of pitching, but that doesn't look like it will affect the Dodgers' approach with him as their everyday designated hitter. After slugging a career-high 55 home runs while making 148 of his 158 starts out of the leadoff spot during the 2025 regular season, the four-time MVP will continue to set the table for Los Angeles once again. Per Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, Ohtani is expected to start at DH in the Dodgers' first two Cactus League games this weekend to get some competitive at-bats in before he joins Team Japan in advance of the World Baseball Classic. Roberts has already said that Ohtani won't pitch for Japan in the WBC, but the two-way phenom will likely continue to build up through bullpen and live batting practice sessions throughout the spring to ensure that he'll be part of the Dodgers' Opening Day rotation.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Dave Roberts just made a big insinuation about Shohei Ohtani's 2026 season with Dodgers There are all kinds of crazy predictions that you can come up with for Shohei Ohtani's 2026 campaign. Except for him, they might just be par...

5 DAYS AGO • DODGERSWAY.COM

Rest of MLB should be scared of the latest Shohei Ohtani news for Dodgers | Sporting News The best player on the planet is still doing more.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ohtani faces hitters, 'way ahead' of last year on pitching side GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Although the schedule would not appear to be in Shohei Ohtani's favor, both he and the Dodgers are confident that the two...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Dodgers Have Shohei Ohtani Pitching Goal for Start of Season Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman discussed the goal for Shohei Ohtani to be in their starting rotation o...

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Dodgers teammate of Shohei Ohtani reveals strategy for achieving season's first milestone The Los Angeles Dodgers see Shohei Ohtani and their players from Asia as crucial components in their quest to defend their title. Notably, o...

5 DAYS AGO • BOLAVIP.COM

After Record Start with Dodgers, Cy Young Could Be Next For Shohei Ohtani

After back-to-back record-setting seasons to start his 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers, what’s left for Shohei Ohtani to accompl...

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

After Record Start with Dodgers, Cy Young Could Be Next For Shohei Ohtani

2026 World Baseball Classic Odds: Mike Trout Out, USA Still Favored

Where is the USA on the World Baseball Classic oddsboard now that "Captain America" will miss the tournament? Here's the latest.

6 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2026 World Baseball Classic Odds: Mike Trout Out, USA Still Favored

Andrew Friedman: Shohei Ohtani Increased Dodgers' Willingness To Spend Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said the team is more willing to spend because of Shohei Ohtani.

6 DAYS AGO • DODGERBLUE.COM

Promising injury update for Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers teammate ahead of new season Expectations are high for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they head into the upcoming season. One of Shohei Ohtani’s key teammates has received a...

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