Shohei Ohtani says he's still figuring out 'root cause' of knee, biceps and neck issues, will manage them during playoffs

Worker to Dak: 'Embarrassing'

NFL injury tracker updates

Fri, October 2, 2026 at 11:59 PM UTC·

Dodgers Keep Pushing Off Shohei Ohtani Problem

The Los Angeles Dodgers won the NLDS on Wednesday night, needing four games to defeat the Atlanta Braves in the best-of-five series. That series victory, which the Dodgers hope is the start of their three-peat World Series journey in this postseason, masked something, though. Shohei Ohtani still isn’t right. The Dodgers have more or less […] The post Dodgers Keep Pushing Off Shohei Ohtani Problem appeared first on HEAVY.

Dodgers sound alarm about Shohei Ohtani: ‘Going to be in big trouble’

Despite Shohei Ohtani's brutal .154 OPS in the NLDS, one Los Angeles Dodgers executive knows it's a matter of time he turns it around.

Dodgers move Shohei Ohtani in batting order again amid ongoing NLDS slump

The Dodgers shuffled their lineup again for Game 4 of the NLDS, starting with Shohei Ohtani's spot in the batting order.

Dodgers adamant Shohei Ohtani is ‘going to click.’ But can they win World Series if he doesn’t?

The Dodgers survived the NLDS despite Shohei Ohtani's ongoing slump. It leaves them facing two key questions as their postseason progresses

Dodgers Are Confident Shohei Ohtani Will Break Out of Brutal Slump, But Should They Be?

The Los Angeles Dodgers remain confident in superstar Shohei Ohtani turning things around amid his brutal slump.

Los Angeles Dodgers On SI

Ohtani Is One of Dodgers’ Biggest Weaknesses in NLCS

Despite a dominant postseason run, the Los Angeles Dodgers face a looming crisis as Shohei Ohtani’s historic slump threatens to derail their hopes to win another World Series.

Have Dodgers even considered benching Shohei Ohtani amid injury-plagued slump?

On Wednesday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers punched their ticket to the NLCS with a 4-1 road win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 on the road. The Dodgers will now gear up to face the Milwaukee Brewers, who defeated the San Diego Padres in their own Game 4 later in the night. The Dodgers won this series without much help from superstar Shohei […] The post Have Dodgers even considered benching Shohei Ohtani amid injury-plagued slump? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Why Dodgers’ Dave Roberts still believes in Shohei Ohtani despite offensive struggles

The Los Angeles Dodgers are tinkering with how they’re using Shohei Ohtani against the Atlanta Braves. Manager Dave Roberts made one stunning lineup change involving Ohtani before Game 4 of the MLB Playoffs. But it doesn’t mean Roberts is wavering from his belief in Ohtani despite recent struggles. Roberts addressed the lapses before heading out to […] The post Why Dodgers’ Dave Roberts still believes in Shohei Ohtani despite offensive struggles appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Dave Roberts Makes Shohei Ohtani Lineup Status Clear After Lineup Changes

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed Shohei Ohtani's status in the lineup following their NLDS win over the Atlanta Braves.

Dodgers make another Shohei Ohtani lineup change for NLDS Game 4

The Los Angeles Dodgers moved Shohei Ohtani down in the lineup for Game 3 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, as Ohtani hit fifth in the contest. Ohtani had previously been hitting at the top of the lineup. LA is making another change for Game 4 on Wednesday, as Ohtani is set to hit fourth . Ohtani has […] The post Dodgers make another Shohei Ohtani lineup change for NLDS Game 4 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

NLCS notes: Kiké Hernández, Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers bullpen

For a third consecutive year, the Dodgers have advanced to the National League Championship Series. For a second consecutive year, they will be facing the team with the most wins in the regular season, that being the Milwaukee Brewers (again). The Dodgers lived and died by the long ball throughout the NLDS against the Atlanta […]

Dodgers will have time to reset rotation, bullpen and struggling Ohtani for NLCS

ATLANTA (AP) — Finishing off the Atlanta Braves in four games in the NL Division Series meant more to the Los Angeles Dodgers than avoiding a winner-take-all Game 5.By ending the series Wednesday night with a 4-1 victory, the Dodgers will have extra time to reset their rotation, bullpen and struggling slugger Shohei Ohtani for the Championship Series opening game Sunday.

Los Angeles Dodgers Make Sudden Shohei Ohtani Change Before NLDS Game 4 vs. Braves

The Los Angeles Dodgers are just one win away from advancing to the NLCS. Game Four is Wednesday night between LA and the Atlanta Braves, with ATL rolling out Tyler Mahle as their starter and LA going with Tyler Glasnow. Before the important Game Four (at Truist Park), the Dodgers announced a sudden Shohei Ohtani […] The post Los Angeles Dodgers Make Sudden Shohei Ohtani Change Before NLDS Game 4 vs. Braves appeared first on HEAVY.

Shohei Ohtani bats 4th in NLDS Game 4 lineup, Max Muncy & Kiké Hernández start

The Dodgers are back in Atlanta for Game 4 of the NLDS on Wednesday, needing just one more win to clinch the series. After getting to Chris Sale in Game 3, the Dodgers will face right-hander Tyler Mahle, who has turned heads since being acquired at the trade deadline from the San Francisco Giants. After […]

Shohei Ohtani scores, ties NLDS Game 4 on Mauricio Dubón gaffe

The Braves gifted the Dodgers a run in the top of the second inning on Wednesday.

Dodgers Win Game 3 Because Roberts Trusted The Numbers Over Hype

Dave Roberts moved Shohei Ohtani down the lineup and won. The data backs the decision. Here is why the Dodgers took control of the series.

The Good, Bad, and Ugly From Dodgers' Series-Clinching Win

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday and booked their ticket to the National League Championship Series, but they still have a lot to improve.

“We Think We Are”: Brewers Manager Fires Back at Dodgers’ 'Best-Team-in-Baseball' Tag

A rematch of the 2025 NLCS is set, and the Milwaukee Brewers are coming for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ ‘best team in baseball’ tag. After holding the best record in MLB this season, the Brewers’ manager no longer believes that the Dodgers hold an advantage over them, and he is determined to prove it in the upcoming playoff series.

Dodgers survive Atlanta. Their greatness - and flaws - will be for all to see in NLCS

Dodgers fought off Atlanta to rach the NLCS. But the team has some major questions to answer.