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LOS ANGELES DODGERS

Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on Friday.
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Oct 18, 2025
Sho-time as dazzling Ohtani powers Dodgers into World Series with historic performance
The Los Angeles Dodgers punched their ticket to the World Series on Friday by wrapping up a 4-0 series sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases on a triple in the first inning of Game 3 of the NLCS during the 2025 MLB playoffs against the Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 17, 2025
Dodgers ask Shohei Ohtani to pitch them to World Series return
The Los Angeles Dodgers will turn to a unicorn with the chance for a series sweep.
Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki throws in the ninth inning against the Brewers during Game 3 of the NLCS round of the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 17, 2025
Dodgers down Brewers to take 3-0 series lead
The Dodgers bullpen shut down Milwaukee as Japanese ace Roki Sasaki bagged the final three outs.
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI single against the Brewers during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series in Milwaukee on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 16, 2025
Dave Roberts not worried about Shohei Ohtani despite struggles at plate
Ohtani is batting just .147 with four hits in 34 at-bats with two home runs and three walks.
Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during Game 2 of the NLCS round of the 2025 MLB playoffs at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday.
BASEBALL
Oct 15, 2025
Yamamoto pitches Dodgers to MLB playoff win over Brewers
Yamamoto struck out six while allowing only one run on three hits and a walk for the first MLB playoff complete game by a Japan-born pitcher.
Dodgers players celebrate after defeating the Brewers during Game 1 of the NLCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 14, 2025
Dodgers barely preserve Blake Snell's win in NLCS opener
Freddie Freeman hit a solo homer in the sixth inning and Los Angeles increased the lead to 2-0 in the top of the ninth when Mookie Betts drew a bases-loaded walk.
Dodgers players react after the team defeated the Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS during the 2025 MLB playoffs in Los Angeles on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 13, 2025
Dodgers have starting pitching on schedule for NLCS against Brewers
The Dodgers' four-man rotation of Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani and Tyler Glasnow is rested and ready, manager Dave Roberts said.
Dodgers relief pitcher Roki Sasaki throws during the eighth inning of Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Thursday in Los Angeles.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 11, 2025
From tears to triumph: Roki Sasaki powering Dodgers toward World Series
The 23-year-old Japanese pitcher produced a performance for the ages on Thursday as the Los Angels Dodgers eliminated the Philadelphia Phillies.
Dodgers reliever Roki Sasaki pitches against the Phillies during Game 4 of the NL Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 10, 2025
Dodgers advance to NLCS after costly error by Phillies in 11th inning
Roki Sasaki threw three perfect innings for the Dodgers in the win.
The Phillies' Kyle Schwarber celebrates in the dugout after his solo home run against the Dodgers during the fourth inning in Game 3 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 9, 2025
Kyle Schwarber hits two homers as Phillies rout Dodgers to avoid sweep
Aaron Nola and Ranger Suarez combined to allow one run over seven innings.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI single against the Phillies in Philadelphia on Monday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 7, 2025
Dodgers hold off Phillies to win MLB playoff thriller
The win puts the Dodgers firmly on course to advance to the National League Championship Series.
Shohei Ohtani struck out four times against the Phillies in Game 1 of the NL Division Series.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 6, 2025
Dave Roberts says Shohei Ohtani's pitching might have led to struggles at plate
Ohtani allowed three runs on the mound and struck out four times at the plate in the Dodgers' win in Game 1.
Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani pitches against the Phillies in Game 1 of the NL Division Series in Philadelphia on Saturday.
BASEBALL
Oct 5, 2025
Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez lead Dodgers over Phillies in Game 1
Shohei Ohtani shrugged off a shaky start to pitch six strong innings, and Teoscar Hernandez hit a game-changing three-run home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 in Game 1 of the NL Division Series on Saturday.
Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws during the second inning of a game against the Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Sept. 23.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 4, 2025
'Nervous, grateful' Ohtani poised for long awaited MLB playoff pitching start
The 31-year-old played a key role in the Dodgers' run to the World Series title last season, but his contribution was limited to his batting.
Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto celebrates after getting out of the sixth inning against the Reds during Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
BASEBALL
Oct 2, 2025
Dodgers sweep past Reds to set up NLDS showdown against Phillies
After sweeping the best-of-three NL Wild Card series, the Dodgers will visit the Philadelphia Phillies for Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning against the Reds during Game 1 of the wild-card round of the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 1, 2025
Ohtani erupts with two homers as Dodgers down Reds in postseason opener
Japanese superstar Ohtani led an early offensive onslaught for the reigning World Series champions.
Fans at Dodger Stadium pose in front of a mural highlighting the Dodgers' Japanese stars from past and present during a game earlier this year.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 30, 2025
How Ohtani has boosted Japan's soft power and made LA even more baseball-obsessed
From concessions filled with Japanese ballpark staples to murals on Los Angeles buildings, Ohtani's success is creating new baseball fans and Japanophiles in LA.
Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw pitches against the Mariners in Seattle on Sunday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 29, 2025
Dodgers leave pitcher Clayton Kershaw off wild-card roster
The Dodgers will rely on Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to start against the Cincinnati Reds.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani warms up in the batters box before the start of a game against the Diamondbacks on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 27, 2025
Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for third straight season
The reigning National League MVP has led jersey sales since 2023, becoming just the fourth player to top the charts three years in a row.
The Dodgers' Roki Sasaki (left), Shohei Ohtani (second from left), Kim Hye-seong (third from left) and Yoshinobu Yamamoto celebrate in the clubhouse after winning the NL West title in Phoenix on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 26, 2025
Shohei Ohtani connects on 54th homer as Dodgers clinch NL West title
The reigning World Series champion Dodgers secured their fourth straight division crown and their 12th in 13 years.

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