When the Dodgers sent a specific star to the field for a brief, high-profile appearance, the buzz was quick, but not for the reasons fans assumed. The post MLB Accused of Favoring Shohei Ohtani as Ex-Marlins Prez Slams "Funny Rule” Amid Dodgers Icon's Pitching Return appeared first on EssentiallySports.

For the first time in 21 months, Shohei Ohtani was able to do what makes him such an anomaly among big leaguers: pitch.

Exactly 663 days since he last pitched in a Major League game, the Dodgers superstar returned to the mound on Monday night—and quickly unleashed some eye-popping stuff.

There was a buzz in the air at Dodger Stadium—one of those nights where the warmups looked like a show. The post Ex-MLB Star Delivers Strong Verdict on Shohei Ohtani as Dave Roberts Flags Costly Mistake After Pitching Return appeared first on EssentiallySports.

Shohei Ohtani (the pitcher) is back, while Shohei Ohtani (the hitter) continues to rake. Ohtani last pitched in 2023 before undergoing Tommy John surgery. Between starts, all he did was hit 54 home runs,

Even as the Dodgers are getting back Shohei Ohtani on the mound,  the banged-up Los Angeles pitching staff suffered another blow. The Dodgers announced Ohtani will start on Monday night against the Padres,

It had been some time since Shohei Ohtani had left the yard, so he made up for lost time on Saturday night. Ohtani hit a pair of home runs -- including the 250th of his career -- to back a vintage performance from Clayton Kershaw,

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani made MLB history in Saturday's win over the San Francisco Giants, as he reached 25+ home runs, 10+ stolen bases, and 5+ triples before July for the second time in his career.