Ohtani is expected to start the beginning of an opener against Dylan Cease – so he won't be on the mound – but it will be his first pitching appearance for the Dodgers in any event.

Ohtani had been in a minor slump at the plate over the past six games since his first mound start, going 4 for 23 with 11 strikeouts. He struck out again in his first two at-bats Sunday against ...

Wood was the only batter to reach base against Ohtani. Ohtani worked No. 3 hitter Luis Garcia Jr. to a 2-2 count. He then induced a swinging strike three on a sweeper that sunk low and inside.

With the Dodgers set to play their final game of the All-Star break on July 13, it is possible that Ohtani could finally be pitching for them within a month’s time. He has also recently looked ...

On Monday against the Padres, Shohei Ohtani pitched for the first time since August of 2023, when he was still with the Angels. That wasn't a one-and-done affair, either: Ohtani will next pitch ...

Shohei Ohtani's pitching career has been just as dominant as his batting ability. In 86 career starts on the mound, Ohtani has a 3.01 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and has struck out 608 batters in 481.2 ...

Shohei Ohtani gives up hit to Fernando Tatis Jr. in first at bat After fouling off the first pitch of the game, Ohtani gets to a full count but Tatis hits a single to shallow center field.

Shohei Ohtani gives up hit to Fernando Tatis Jr. in first at bat After fouling off the first pitch of the game, Ohtani gets to a full count but Tatis hits a single to shallow center field.

Ohtani’s fastball topped out at 98.8 mph after hitting 100 in his first outing, and he finished both of his strikeouts with breaking balls. “He was considerably better today, as far as the ...

Shohei Ohtani gives up hit to Fernando Tatis Jr. in first at bat After fouling off the first pitch of the game, Ohtani gets to a full count but Tatis hits a single to shallow center field.

The anticipation for Ohtani's return is tremendous and would not only affect the sport, but also economically, as the Dodgers could benefit greatly from ticket sales. Monday's game between the ...

LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Shohei Ohtani took another significant step toward his full capability on the mound while he threw one hitless inning Sunday. And at the plate, the Dodgers' two-way ...