Shohei Ohtani returned to pitching last season but 2026 represents the first time the Los Angeles Dodgers will get to experience his two-way prowess wire to wire.
Shohei Ohtani collected two World Series rings in as many years with the Los Angeles Dodgers while taking the National League MVP crown on both occasions.
The Los Angeles Dodgers made a huge move in the offseason by signing closer Edwin Diaz to a three-year, $69 million contract. On Friday, fans got their first glimpse of Diaz in uniform while pitching alongside Shohei Ohtani during a bullpen session at spring training.
Shohei Ohtani could not have scripted a better start to his tenure with the Los Angeles Dodgers. After six years with the Angels, the two‑way superstar signed with the Dodgers two winters ago on a record‑breaking 10‑year, $700 million contract.
When Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts met with reporters at spring training media day, he did not dance around the question when asked how Shohei Ohtani was doing.
The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.
Already the subject of global headlines, Shohei Ohtani revealed groundbreaking news ahead of his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers by announcing he was married.
Shohei Ohtani notoriously lives a private life away from the baseball field, but one of the well-known facts about him is his love for In-N-Out. Ohtani, who has spent every year of his MLB career centered in Southern California, is of course hardly alone in that and enjoye ease of access to the Irvine-based burger chain.
Super Bowl Sunday is widely viewed as an unofficial holiday and represents arguably the biggest crossover between sports and entertainment. That was especially true for Super Bowl LX and Apple Music halftime performer Bad Bunny, who is one of the most streamed artists in the world and is particularly revered throughout Latin America.
The Los Angeles Dodgers revealed their initial promotional lineup for the 2026 season, which includes 24 bobblehead giveaways. The bobblehead schedule begins on Saturday, March 28, with Will Smith’s game-winning home run from Game 7 of the 2025 World Series.
America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani has had an unbelievable career in Major League Baseball. Through eight years in the majors, Ohtani has shined at the plate and on the mound, batting .282 with a .957 OPS, totaling 165 stolen bases, 280 homers and 669 RBIs.
Shohei Ohtani officially is an author with his children's book, "Decoy Saves Opening Day," having released this past Tuesday. Michael Blank is co-author of the book along with Ohtani, and illustrations were done by famed artist Fanny Liem.
Shohei Ohtani has claimed the National League Most Valuable Player Award in back-to-back seasons, as the ultra-talented two-way player has flashed brilliance in his two years with the Los Angeles Dodgers. While the Japanese superstar will be tough to dethrone, the NL contains many stars who could take the title from Ohtani in 2026.
Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound in 2025 after not pitching in 2024 after undergoing Tommy John surgery and suffering a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
The Los Angeles Dodgers held their annual DodgerFest event last week, which represents the unofficial start of the new season for players and fans alike.
Shohei Ohtani is returning to Samurai Japan for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, but it was recently revealed that he will only be serving as the team’s designated hitter in the international tournament.
The New York Yankees won't be using Shohei Ohtani as a yardstick in determining Gerrit Cole's return from Tommy John surgery. "Brian Cashman told me they will not slow-play Cole in an Ohtani-like fashion to make sure there are postseason innings," the New York Post's Joel Sherman reports.
Shohei Ohtani is among the Los Angeles Dodgers participating in the 2026 World Baseball Classic as he will represent Samurai Japan alongside Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Shohei Ohtani has spent the better part of the last decade bending MVP races to his will. When he’s healthy, the conversation often feels predetermined.
Shohei Ohtani could not have asked for a better second season with the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025. After missing the MLB playoffs in each of his six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels, Ohtani has now won back-to-back World Series titles with the Dodgers, most recently capturing a 4-3 victory over Vladimir Guerrero Jr.