Shohei Ohtani

The Dodgers are advancing Shohei Ohtani's pitching progression despite his latest knee and biceps setbacks, avoiding any fixed return date to safeguard his health and hitting availability.

Shohei Ohtani singled in the bottom of the 5th for the Dodgers on September 1, 2026, on a changeup from Cardinals pitcher McGreevy. The ball left his bat at 78 mph with a 25° launch angle and traveled 261 feet.

After a rough road trip that left them 6-10 since late July, the Dodgers return home to host the Cardinals with Shohei Ohtani's bat needing a spark—he...

Is Shohei Ohtani already the greatest Dodger of all time?

Markazi's case: Two MVPs, two World Series titles, and elite two-way pitching/hitting put...

Ohtani owns a .248 average with 32 hits, 11 home runs, and 24 RBIs across 33 career postseason games. These totals, including 27 runs scored, anchor his October résumé.

Dave Roberts links Ohtani's slump to inconsistent swing decisions and an overly pull-oriented approach.

• Ohtani sometimes takes hittable pitches or...

The Dodgers' $700 million commitment to Shohei Ohtani is delivering strong returns, with the team becoming the first in MLB to hit $1 billion in...

Ohtani earns an A+ pitching grade, ranking 1st of 291 SPs for the Dodgers.

• 2026 stats: 1.79 ERA, 8-2 record, 95 strikeouts in 85.2 IP
• Contract...

Shohei Ohtani has hit .344 with 6 home runs, 18 RBIs, and 16 runs in just 16 career games against the Angels. The former Angel continues to own his old club with elite production at the plate.

Shohei Ohtani needs just one extra-base hit to join Shawn Green as the only Dodgers with 60 before September in three straight seasons. His 59 this year highlight sustained power at the heart of the lineup.

Ohtani went 2-for-5 with a double, a run scored, and a stolen base in the Dodgers' 6-5 loss to Atlanta. He's now batting .288 with 30 home runs, 80 RBI, 86 runs, and 10 steals in 123 games, including four steals this month.

Shohei Ohtani delivered a standout triple in the top of the 9th during the Dodgers' game against the Braves.

• 102.6 mph exit velocity and 29° launch...

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reassured fans that Shohei Ohtani's knee is fine after an odd-looking jog in a 4-3 loss to the Braves, noting it simply...

The Dodgers dropped a 4-3 decision to the Braves, snapping their six-game win streak after Ozzie Albies delivered the go-ahead RBI single in the...

• Article 1 stresses Ohtani remains only "in the mix" for Sunday and needs another throwing session first.
• Article 2 sees clear signs he will return...

• Max Muncy posted seven hits including two homers, a .389 average and 1.312 OPS with seven RBIs
• Tarik Skubal earned his first Dodgers win with...

Ohtani will throw a bullpen session in Atlanta this week, with a smooth outing likely pushing his return to the Dodgers' rotation near the start of...

• Ohtani faced live hitters for 30 pitches in six simulated appearances, marking the final stages of his return.
• Timeline targets the Dodgers' Sept....

Mark DeRosa insists Ohtani won't open playoff games with Snell, Yamamoto, and Skubal lined up. Dodgers plan to stretch him out from late August for...

Shohei Ohtani is positioned to start Sunday’s series finale against the Tigers, following Glasnow’s Tuesday return, Sasaki on Wednesday, and Yamamoto on Thursday. The spot remains open if the Dodgers delay him for Eric Lauer.