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.

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a roster move, Shohei Ohtani returned and Josue De Paula could have a spot on the postseason roster.

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

Shohei Ohtani was back in the Dodgers’ lineup Wednesday night. The Dodgers just couldn’t give him much to work with.

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.

Manny Machado homered and drove in three runs as the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-1 to take sole possession of the top spot in the National League wild-card standings.

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

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 ...

Shohei Ohtani was activated from the injured list and will bat second in the lineup against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday ...