When Shohei Ohtani returned from the 15-day injured list, they batted him second. This is no knock on Mookie Betts, who led off instead. Betts is an eight-time All-Star who is hitting .317 over his ...

Ohtani has battled injuries this season, but his manager was encouraged by the star's return to the field as the playoffs approach.

Ohtani went 1-for-4 with a walk in his first game action since Sept. 7, as he began his ramp-up for the playoffs.

He went 1 for 4 with two strikeouts and a walk while batting second as the designated hitter against the San Diego Padres.

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday, sending their top prospect back down. However, the decision was tactical and could pay major dividends for the postseason.

The Dodgers and Brewers will both try to get through the first rounds of the playoffs, and head to a showdown for National League entry to the World Series.

Ohtani was activated from the 15-day IL on Wednesday, with something already changed. For the first time since June 16, 2024, ...

Friedman didn’t assign blame for why Ohtani’s season went so wrong. He didn’t second-guess the team’s decision to let him ...

Dave Roberts shared his assessment of Shohei Ohtani after the Dodgers star returned from the IL against the Padres on Wednesday.

Ohtani was activated from the IL on Wednesday, but he was batting second for the first time since June 2024. Dave Roberts ...

Shohei Ohtani was back in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Wednesday after missing two weeks with right biceps discomfort.