Shohei Ohtani, Spring Training and Dodgers

Shohei, Roki tuning up for Spring Training debuts
Shohei Ohtani is back on the attack, and Roki Sasaki is getting close. Ohtani, the unanimous 2024 National League MVP after the first 50-homer/50-stolen base season in Major League history, took his first live batting practice of the spring Sunday.
When Will Shohei Ohtani Debut in Dodgers Spring Training Games?
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed superstar Shohei Ohtani will make his Cactus League debut as a designated hitter at the end of next week. Ohta
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani partakes in spring training first
Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani is taking it slow this spring, after undergoing surgery. He took his first batting session Sunday.
Dodgers Spring Training: Shohei Ohtani Takes ‘Big Step’ With Latest Bullpen Session
Shohei Ohtani has yet to be in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for a Cactus League game, nor has he so much as faced batters as a pitcher, but the two-way superstar continues to make progress on both fronts.
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Provides Major Health Update as Spring Training Begins
The reigning National League MVP provided his first update about his progress from offseason shoulder surgery in the Dodgers' spring training camp.
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani gives Roki Sasaki his flowers in spring training
Shohei Ohtani shouted out Roki Sasaki during spring training before the Dodgers start their regular season next month.
Move over, Shohei Ohtani: NL's MVP dark horse is off to ridiculous spring training start
Cincinnati Reds shortstop and NL MVP candidate Elly De La Cruz had an incredible spring training debut, highlighted by two home runs in his first two at-bats against the Cleveland Guardians.
Shohei Ohtani’s first spring bullpen session surprises Dodgers: ‘He looks really good’
Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior is impressed from what he sees from Shohei Ohtani in the two-way player's first bullpen session of the spring.
Dodgers Behind the Scenes Spring Training Coverage: Roki Sasaki, Shohei Ohtani, Exclusive Interviews and More
The Los Angeles Dodgers spring training is in full swing as Cactus League play begins Thursday against the Chicago Cubs. More news: Dave Roberts Reveals Dodgers
Dodgers' Dave Roberts Makes Shohei Ohtani Announcement After Cubs Game
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani did not play in either of LA's first two Spring Training games, and he was again absent from the lineup on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals. The 2024 National League MVP served exclusively as LA's designated hitter last season, but has been throwing bullpens in preparation for a return to the mound.
How Shohei Ohtani fared in his first Dodgers spring training bullpen session
Shohei Ohtani took the mound for the first time this spring on Saturday. The Dodgers’ two-way superstar threw 14 pitches in his return to the rubber, all two-seam and four-seam fastballs, in front of 1,000 fans in Glendale, Arizona, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani throws 1st BP of spring training, taking a step toward possibly pitching
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) works out ...
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Shohei Ohtani handed unusual challenge by Dodgers president Andrew Friedman
Los Angeles Dodgers president Andrew Friedman has given Shohei Ohtani a peculiar challenge after observing the star's supreme ...
Camera Catches Shohei Ohtani Parallel Parking Before Wing Eating Contest
Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in Arizona for spring training. While Ohtani is preparing to follow his ...
Players 1, Umpires 0: Cubs hurler Cody Poteet makes first ABS challenge in spring training and wins
Chicago Cubs pitcher Cody Poteet believed the 95 mph fastball he threw to Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy was in the ...