Blake Snell's concerning scratch renders Ohtani pitching debate moot
Blake Snell's return to the Dodgers' rotation was short-lived. That's reason No. 1 LA has no reason to entertain the Shohei Ohtani pitching debate.

Blake Snell's return to the Dodgers' rotation was short-lived. That's reason No. 1 LA has no reason to entertain the Shohei Ohtani pitching debate.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have scratched Blake Snell from his start on Friday.

On Friday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers will open up a series with the Los Angeles Angels.They are coming off a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants (on Thursday).Freddie Freeman finished with one strikeout in four at-bats.Dodgers Announce Freddie Freeman DecisionFor Friday’s game, the Dodgers have announced their starting lineup.Underdog MLB wrote: “Dodgers 5/15 […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Freddie Freeman Decision For Angels Game appeared first on HEAVY.

With Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani going through offensive woes in the 2026 season, the baseball world has been trying to figure out what has been contributing to the slump. As some could point to the Dodgers star in Ohtani with his two-way role being a factor in the slump, this former player pinpoints […] The post This former All-Star just revealed why Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani is struggling offensively appeared first on ClutchPoints.

They don’t make fantasy baseball assets as polarizing as Shohei Ohtani. But fantasy managers are questioning whether he will return on his value for 2026. The 31-year-old phenom entered this season as a two-way player, promising massive returns across different fantasy platforms. Meanwhile, the Los ...

Shohei Ohtani is one of the best players in MLB. While Ohtani has not hit quite as well in 2026, he is still one of the best pitchers in the game. Pittsburgh Pirates star Paul Skenes is happy that he does not have to face the Los Angeles Dodgers star as a hitter, something he […] The post Pirates’ Paul Skenes makes hilariously real Shohei Ohtani admission appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to continue rolling in the 2026 season, the team scored a 5-2 win over the San Francisco Giants that was helped by catcher Will Smith. As the Dodgers beat the Giants, the scoring started immediately with Smith channeling his inner Shohei Ohtani in a specific way. It started at […] The post Dodgers’ Will Smith reveals Shohei Ohtani motivation for first ever leadoff home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

How well Shohei Ohtani will hold up in his return to a full-time two-way role this year remains somewhat in question, amid his recent and perplexing slump at the plate.

WITH the calendar flipping to spring, the 162-game gauntlet that is the MLB regular season is now well underway, giving us non-stop action all the way until November. Due to…

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani has been out of the lineup for back-to-back games. Here's why.

When you're chasing baseball immortality, even the slightest of slumps looms large.

It’s clear that Shohei Ohtani will not always hit on days he pitches. Ohtani was on the pitcher’s mound, but not in the Dodgers’ lineup, during his Wednesday start and per manager Dave Roberts, he’ll only be available to pinch hit on Thursday. With Ohtani scheduled to make at least one start as a ...

The NL CY Young field is absolutely stacked with ballers, and ranking them feels like a disservice to how great they have all been. But I'm going to do it anyway.

The San Francisco Giants remain committed to keeping their offensive core stars

Shohei Ohtani wasn’t smiling. Ohtani pitched his best game of the season on Wednesday night, but in the aftermath of the Dodgers’ 4-0 victory over the Giants, he looked as if his dog just died. Manager Dave Roberts kept him out of the Dodgers’ offensive lineup for the fourth time in five starts, and the...

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a roster littered with big-name megastars and highly-paid veterans. It is Andy Pages and his one-year, $800,000 million contract that is keeping the back-to-back defending champions afloat, though. The 25-year-old Cuban is far from the first player that comes to mind when MLB fans think of the Dodgers, but his […] The post While Dodgers stars slump in May, Andy Pages’ breakout 2026 keeps team afloat appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Here's all you need to know about the Giants vs Dodgers Game 3.

Mason Miller, Paul Skenes, Shohei Othani and the best pitchers in baseball, ranked by who has most thoroughly dominated on the mound this season.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has changed his pregame routine to try breaking out of a prolonged slump.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shared plans on Shohei Ohtani after Monday’s loss.

Dodgers' Dave Roberts adjusts Shohei Ohtani's schedule as career-worst slump continues sportingnews.com

New York is in desperate need of some young upside. Why not kill two birds with one stone?

Braves announcer fires shot at Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani after series win despite 'disadvantage' sportingnews.com

Rival teams are forcing MLB to reconsider its roster limitations as the Los Angeles Dodgers gain a unique advantage because of Shohei Ohtani.
