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Shohei Ohtani Finding Balance With Stealing Bases And Pitching

Shohei Ohtani showed off his base stealing prowess last season with 59 successful attempts, en route to making history as the first ever 50-50 player in MLB history.

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Angels’ Zach Neto joins Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani company with 20-20 campaign

The Athletics rolled to a 10-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday at Sutter Health Park, but the game featured a milestone for Angels shortstop Zach Neto.

MLB News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / August 15

Angels, Dodgers Game Makes MLB Network Television History

The Los Angeles Angels and the Los Angeles Dodgers squared off for the Freeway Series finale this week in a game that drew record numbers for Major League Baseball.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 15

Shohei Ohtani ‘Focused’ On Dodgers Amid Hawaii Real Estate Lawsuit

Shohei Ohtani finds himself involved in another off-the-field scandal as the Los Angeles Dodgers enter a crucial part of their schedule. It came to light this week that the two-way star and agent Nez Balelo are being sued by a pair of Hawaii-based real estate developers.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker / August 15

Dodgers under pressure to deliver vs. Padres after Freeway Series sweep

For the first time this season, the Dodgers have lost their division lead.

Dodgers doldrums prove why MLB salary cap isn't the answer

Padres starter lands on IL again with knee inflammation

Flamethrowing Dodgers setup man unlikely to return in 2025

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 15

Dodgers Demon Slayer Hat Giveaway Details

The Los Angeles Dodgers have established themselves as Japan’s de facto MLB team given their roster features Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki.

MLB News / True Blue LA / August 15

Dodgers prepare for cinematic weekend against the San Diego Padres

It couldn’t have been scripted any better. The Dodgers, a team that had the most exorbitant offseason of any team in baseball history, began the season 8-0 and came into Independence Day weekend with a nine game lead over the San Diego Padres.

MLB News / Angels Nation / August 15

O’Hoppe’s Late Heroics Lift Angels Over Dodgers 6-5 to Complete Freeway Series Sweep

Shohei Ohtani pitched into the fifth inning and tripled in his first start at Angel Stadium since 2023. Still, Logan O’Hoppe’s two-run single in the eighth propelled the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night, sealing a season sweep in the Freeway Series.

MLB News / Dodger Blue / August 14

Shohei Ohtani Pitching Against Mike Trout ‘As Big As It Gets’

Shohei Ohtani made his latest pitching start on Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers played the Los Angeles Angels in the Freeway Series finale. Although Ohtani has already played his former team as a designated hitter in the Dodgers’ lineup, Wednesday marked his first time pitching against them.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 14

Shohei Ohtani Checked ‘Important Mark’ With Pitching At Angel Stadium

As part of the Los Angeles Dodgers mapping out Shohei Ohtani’s starts, he was lined up to face the Los Angeles Angels in the finale of the Freeway Series.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / August 14

Shohei Ohtani Makes MLB History Against His Former Team

The Los Angeles Dodgers have controlled the NL West for much of the season, but entering Wednesday’s night game against the Los Angeles Angels, they had slipped to second place, with their recent skid opening the door for the San Diego Padres to re-enter the race.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / August 13

Shohei Ohtani Lawsuit Deemed ‘Standard Business Dispute’

Shohei Ohtani is enjoying another strong season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and is back to competing as a two-way player while the team looks to get on track as the postseason approaches.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 13

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani to pitch against Angels, his former team

Shohei Ohtani makes his much-anticipated return to the mound at Angel Stadium on Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers try to salvage the finale of their three-game Freeway Series with the Los Angeles Angels.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / August 13

Shohei Ohtani hits into triple play against Angels

Shohei Ohtani on Tuesday made the wrong kind of history at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, Calif. The Los Angeles Dodgers star had a golden opportunity to break a 5-5 tie against the Los Angeles Angels with two runners on and nobody out in the top of the sixth inning.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 12

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge lands at No. 1 on prestigious list

The MLB regular season is roughly 75 percent complete. Plenty has changed over the first 120 games or so, but one constant is New York Yankees superstar outfielder Aaron Judge.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / August 12

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, agent sued in $240M Hawaii development deal

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and his agent are being sued for allegedly causing a real estate investor and a broker to be removed from their jobs with a $240 million luxury housing development in Hawaii.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Larry Brown Sports / August 13