Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Angels and Spring Training

Shohei Ohtani to make spring training debut against Angels
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says three-time MVP Shohei Ohtani will make his first spring training appearance of the year Friday night against his old team, the Angels. Ohtani, 30, will be the designated hitter.
Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani Set For Spring Training Debuts
Freddie Freeman will make his first appearance of Cactus League play Thursday, while Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith are expected to join the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup on Friday.
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.
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.
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 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.
Dodgers Behind the Scenes Spring Training Coverage: Roki Sasaki, Shohei Ohtani, Exclusive Interviews and More
The Los Angeles Dodgers spring training is in full swing as Cactus League play begins Thursday against the Chicago Cubs. More news: Dave Roberts Reveals Dodgers
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani gives Roki Sasaki his flowers in spring training
Shohei Ohtani shouted out Roki Sasaki during spring training before the Dodgers start their regular season next month.
MLB: Roki Sasaki to Make Spring Training Debut in a Way Dodgers Fans Didn't See Coming
The new Dodgers stars and some familiar faces have been quite thrilling during spring training, but there's someone who's stirring even more excitement.
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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 ...
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani throws 1st BP of spring training, taking a step toward possibly pitching
Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) works out ...
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Shohei Ohtani’s first spring bullpen session surprises Dodgers: ‘He looks really good’
Watching Shohei Ohtani this week, however ... star would look once he started throwing off a mound again during spring training. The procedure, after all, delayed Ohtani’s throwing program ...
Why Shohei Ohtani Remains the Most Incredible Player in MLB
After Shohei Ohtani made history with his 50-50 season, the Dodgers superstar will showcase his two-way talents again in 2025 ...
MLB Rumors: Shohei Ohtani's WBC future, Astros cool on Arenado, Mets' Vlad Jr. pessimism
The latest MLB rumors include Shohei Ohtani's future with Samurai Japan, the low odds of an Astros-Nolan Arenado trade, and ...
Live updates: Cincinnati Reds win going into spring training off day
The Reds are off Tuesday. They return to action Wednesday against the Los Angeles Angels (3:05 p.m. ET). The game is ...