Shohei Ohtani’s first big-league postseason hasn’t quite gone to plan, at least not on a performance level. Yes, the Dodgers are in the NLCS. And yes, the 30-year-old superstar has had his moments. But they’ve been few and far between, especially for a slugger of his caliber. The NL MVP frontrunner looked destined for another […]
Fox's Shohei Ohtani graphic, explained: Why at-bat tracker on MLB broadcasts is drawing criticism from fans
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is playing in the postseason for the first time in his seven-year MLB career. Los Angeles signed Ohtani to a gigantic 10-year, $ 700 million contract this offseason, and the soon-to-be three-time MVP immediately proved his worth. He had a historic debut campaign with the Dodgers, becoming the first player in MLB […]
Shohei Ohtani live stats: Dodgers vs. Padres updates, results, highlights from 2024 NLDS Game 1
The I-5 rivalry is back, and the stakes are higher than ever. The Padres swept the Braves at Petco Park earlier this week, overcoming a depleted Atlanta roster without ace Chris Sales and fighting their way into the National League Division Series against their NL West rival Dodgers for the second time in three years. A […]
MLB playoff predictions 2024: Sporting News projects Shohei Ohtani debut, World Series winner and more
It was a season of extremes in MLB. In his debut year with the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani became the first player to go 50-50, while the White Sox broke the record for most losses in a season during the modern era. Both had a major impact on the MLB postseason. Ohtani’s addition pushed the Dodgers […]
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani continues to redefine history as first member of 50/50 club
So what’s he going to do next? Whatever expectations Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Shohei Ohtani faced before the 2024 season started, they weren’t this. How could they be this? No one has ever done what Ohtani has. At least not until he did it on Thursday night. Ohtani became the first player in Major League […]