Roberts says he talked with Ohtani about not expanding his strike zone, particularly after his 1-for-19 start to the season with runners in scoring position.
The timing was coincidental. But, on Shohei Ohtani’s first off day as a Dodger, the discourse Wednesday centered on the one big struggle of his 2024 season — a weakness that had cropped up once again the night before. When there hasn’t been a runner at second or third base season, Ohtani has been the best hitter in baseball. He is batting an MLB-best .398 in such spots. His .774 slugging percentage is more than 100 points better than all but two other players. When the Dodgers need to start a...
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani holds the Major League Baseball record for the most home runs hit by a Japanese-born player. He does not, however, hold that record on his own team. That one still belongs to manager Dave Roberts — at least for the time being. During the third inning of the Dodgers' 10-0 win over the New York Mets on Sunday, Ohtani blasted a shot off pitcher Adrian Houser over the right-field fence for a two-run home run. It was the 176th home run of Ohtani's MLB career and represented...
Ohtani is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Diamondbacks,
Dave Roberts said he approached Shohei Ohtani about a week ago to discuss
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says it is “just a routine day off,” but Ohtani is still struggling with runners in scoring position.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says it is “just a routine day off,” but Ohtani is still struggling with runners in scoring position.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says it is “just a routine day off,” but Ohtani is still struggling with runners in scoring position.
After false reports that he was signing with the Blue Jays last winter, Ohtani will head to Toronto this weekend off to a hot start with the Dodgers.
After false reports that he was signing with the Blue Jays last winter, Ohtani will head to Toronto this weekend off to a hot start with the Dodgers.
After false reports that he was signing with the Blue Jays last winter, Ohtani will head to Toronto this weekend off to a hot start with the Dodgers.