As Shohei Ohtani continues to shine as a hitter, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar revealed a key update on his pitching rehab after elbow surgery, giving MLB fans new insight into his return to the mound.

There was talk that Ohtani could face hitters before the season started. Then he went a month without throwing a bullpen session.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says has not detected anxiety or frustration from Shohei Ohtani as the two-way star goes through the rehabilitation process as a pitcher from his second elbow operation.

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The LA Dodgers were in Washington D.C. Monday to celebrate their 2024 World Series victory. One player who seemed to have caught President Trump's attention was Shohei Ohtani. "He looks like a movie star,

Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers' standout player, captivated attention during the team's White House visit celebrating their 2024 World Series victory. Despite an injury preventing him from pitching, Ohtani's presence and warm greeting with President Trump highlighted his immense popularity.

James Wood hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Washington Nationals hold off Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 for their third straight victory.

Expert recap and game analysis of the Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers MLB game from April 8, 2025 on ESPN.

James Wood hit a two-run homer in the seventh inning that helped the Washington Nationals hold off Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-4 for their third straight victory. Ohtani homered, tripled,