Dodgers fire back at Cubs manager Craig Counsell over criticism of 'bizarre' Shohei Ohtani rule

The Los Angeles Dodgers criticized Cubs manager Craig Counsell for recently complaining about MLB rules allowing two-way players like Shohei Ohtani to stay in games as designated hitters after pitching. Dodgers president of Baseball Operations Andy Friedman defended the rules, stating they were developed with team input and aim to maximize Ohtani's impact for the league and fans.