Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers and Spring Training

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani to Play vs. Angels in 2025 MLB Spring Training Debut
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Shohei Ohtani to make spring training debut against Angels on Friday night
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani will make his first spring training appearance of the year on Friday night against his old team, the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani, 30, will be the designated hitter.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani to DH in spring debut Friday
Coming off left shoulder surgery in November, Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will serve as the designated hitter in his spring training debut Friday against his former team, the Los Angeles Angels.
Shohei, Roki tuning up for Spring Training debuts
Shohei Ohtani is back on the attack, and Roki Sasaki is getting close. Ohtani, the unanimous 2024 National League MVP after the first 50-homer/50-stolen base season in Major League history, took his first live batting practice of the spring Sunday.
When Will Shohei Ohtani Debut in Dodgers Spring Training Games?
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed superstar Shohei Ohtani will make his Cactus League debut as a designated hitter at the end of next week. Ohta
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani partakes in spring training first
Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani is taking it slow this spring, after undergoing surgery. He took his first batting session Sunday.
Shohei Ohtani’s Spring Training return date revealed as Dodgers manager gives major update
While the Los Angeles Dodgers have started their Spring Training games, Shohei Ohtani has yet to see the field.
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Provides Major Health Update as Spring Training Begins
The reigning National League MVP provided his first update about his progress from offseason shoulder surgery in the Dodgers' spring training camp.
How Shohei Ohtani fared in his first Dodgers spring training bullpen session
Shohei Ohtani took the mound for the first time this spring on Saturday. The Dodgers’ two-way superstar threw 14 pitches in his return to the rubber, all two-seam and four-seam fastballs, in front of 1,000 fans in Glendale, Arizona, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.
Shohei Ohtani to make spring training debut against Angels on Friday night, Roberts says
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani will make his first spring training appearance of the year on Friday night.
Dodgers’ plan for Roki Sasaki’s spring training debut emerges
Los Angeles Dodgers rookie Roki Sasaki is inching closer to appearing in a Major League spring training game. Sasaki has already thrown a pair of bullpen sessions, going about 30 pitches in his second one at the indoor batting cages at Camelback Ranch,
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Ohtani's spring debut as DH set for Friday night -- vs. his former club
The wait is nearly over to see Shohei Ohtani return to game action. Ohtani is expected to make his first appearance of Spring ...
Shohei Ohtani’s first spring bullpen session surprises Dodgers: ‘He looks really good’
Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior is impressed from what he sees from Shohei Ohtani in the two-way player's first bullpen ...
Dodgers' Dave Roberts reacts to Shohei Ohtani facing first live pitching since surgery
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts liked what he saw from Shohei Ohtani in his first live pitching performance since surgery.