As Major League Baseball’s trade deadline approaches, the Los Angeles Dodgers face a major rotation puzzle after Shohei Ohtani reported new left knee soreness following a win over the Seattle Mariners, complicating a busy weekend of roster maneuvers. Shortly after the Los Angeles Dodgers polished off a 4-2 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday … Read more
A rare vintage baseball card recently fetched an astonishing $11 million at auction, shattering previous collector milestones and cementing the high-end sports memorabilia market as a playground for ultra-wealthy investors. According to auction house records and sports collectibles industry reports, the blockbuster sale highlights a massive surge in alternative asset valuation, where pristine cardboard artifacts … Read more
Dave Roberts Halts Shohei Ohtani’s Pitching Due to Left Knee Irritation Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced Sunday that two-way star Shohei Ohtani will not pitch indefinitely due to lingering left knee irritation. While Ohtani remains in the lineup as a designated hitter, the team has scrapped his scheduled Wednesday start against the Philadelphia … Read more
New Era has officially launched the Shohei Ohtani MVP Collection, a dedicated line of headwear celebrating the Los Angeles Dodgers star’s historic 2024 Major League Baseball season. The collection honors Ohtani’s unprecedented performance, which culminated in his third career Most Valuable Player award and his status as the first player in MLB history to achieve … Read more
While Ohtani remains a dominant force, leading the National League in multiple offensive categories this season, his recent physical setback highlights the ongoing management of his unique two-way role in Major League Baseball. Ohtani’s 2025 Performance and MVP Trajectory Shohei Ohtani’s 2025 season has been defined by elite production that has placed him at the … Read more
Major League Baseball announced the full 2026 All-Star Game rosters on Saturday, July 4, featuring Shohei Ohtani and Ernie Clement as the top fan-voted starters. The 96th Midsummer Classic is scheduled for July 14 at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia, with the event airing on FOX at 8 p.m. ET. Roster Selection and Notable Selections … Read more
Shohei Ohtani was removed as a hitter during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 4-3 comeback win over the San Diego Padres on July 4, 2026, due to right bicep tightness. Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Ohtani will miss Saturday’s lineup to recover, though both the player and manager described the exit as a precautionary measure. Bicep Tightness … Read more
Major League Baseball announced the Phase 1 finalists for the 2026 All-Star Game on June 25, 2026, narrowing the field of candidates for the Midsummer Classic. Fans now transition to Phase 2 of voting, which begins Monday, June 29, to determine the starting lineups for both the American and National Leagues. Top Vote-Getters Secure Automatic … Read more
Shohei Ohtani homered on the eve of Father’s Day just days after the birth of his second child, marking a personal and professional milestone for the Dodgers star. The 32-year-old announced the arrival of his son via a joint Instagram post with wife Mamiko, who shared a photo of the baby’s feet in a blue … Read more
"Shohei Ohtani and his wife, Mamiko, welcomed their second child on June 19, 2026, with the Dodgers star temporarily stepping away from the team for paternity leave," according to MLB.com and the Los Angeles Times. The announcement came via a joint statement posted to Ohtani’s Instagram account, which noted the family’s gratitude for support during … Read more