Shohei Ohtani
Coverage of Shohei Ohtani in the Nexus archive.
- Betts hits his 300th homer in support of Ohtani as the Dodgers finish a sweep of the Twins
Mookie Betts hit his 300th career home run and contributed three hits and defensive plays as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-3, completing a three-game sweep. Shohei Ohtani pitched six innings with eight strikeouts, and the Dodgers' offense overcame an early deficit.
- Baton Rouge company steps up to the plate with Chandler Bats acquisition
CoverFour, a Baton Rouge-based sports investment company, acquired Chandler Bats, a trusted baseball equipment manufacturer used by MLB players like Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani. The acquisition marks CoverFour's public debut in the sporting goods industry and aligns with its strategy to grow athlete-focused brands through infrastructure investment and direct consumer engagement.
- White Sox narrowly avoid making history in loss to Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers
The White Sox avoided a historic loss as Yoshinobu Yamamoto of the Dodgers nearly threw a perfect game, broken by Mookie Betts' error and Tristan Peters' home run. Despite Peters' homer, the White Sox lost 7-1, ending their eight-game home winning streak.
- Shohei Ohtani exits Dodgers-Pirates game with left knee inflammation
Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers two-way star, left the game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in the seventh inning due to left knee inflammation. He was replaced by a pinch hitter.
- Shohei Ohtani puts together patently absurd stat line against Diamondbacks as tear on the mound continues
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitched 6.0 innings with two hits allowed, one walk, and six strikeouts while batting 3-for-4 with two walks and a run scored in a 7-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. His 0.74 ERA ranks third-lowest through 10 starts since 1913, trailing only Juan Marichal (1966) and Jacob deGrom (2021), though Ohtani also maintains a .301 batting average and .941 OPS.
- Cubs closer Daniel Palencia looking to build on World Baseball Classic success
Cubs closer Daniel Palencia saved three games for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, including wins against Italy, Japan, and the USA. Despite expectations for a strong 2024 season with the Cubs, he has only recorded three saves so far due to injury and the team's recent losing streak.
- Freddie Freeman admits Dodgers are 'going through it' after $73M Marlins take series from $500M-plus LA
The Los Angeles Dodgers, despite having a high payroll and top-tier pitching, lost a three-game series to the Miami Marlins. The Dodgers' offense struggled, scoring only 8 runs total, with Freddie Freeman acknowledging the team is 'going through it' offensively. The article highlights concerns about the Dodgers' spending and its potential impact on MLB's labor negotiations.
- 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.
- Do the Dodgers get an unfair advantage with 'bizarre' rule impacting Shohei Ohtani?
The Los Angeles Dodgers, MLB's top-spending team, face criticism for their competitive advantages, including a 'bizarre' rule allowing Shohei Ohtani to count as a two-way player, exempting him from pitcher roster limits. Opposing managers, like the Chicago Cubs' Craig Counsell, argue this gives the Dodgers an unfair edge, though the rule applies to any team with a two-way player.