Sitting on a 1–1 count to lead off the contest against Garrett Crochet, Ohtani received a 97 mph fastball right down the middle from the Red Sox ace—and made him pay. The Dodgers star ripped the pitch to dead center field for his 38th home run of the season, giving Los Angeles a 1–0 lead.

Shohei Ohtani has spent much of his eight-year MLB career rewriting the history books. Ohtani, when healthy, plays both ways, serving as the Los Angeles Dodgers, full-time designated hitter as well as one of their starting pitchers.

Shohei Ohtani homered for the fifth consecutive game on Wednesday, tying a Los Angeles Dodgers franchise record.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is being moved down in the batting order for the team, and manager Dave Roberts spoke about how the Japanese

Shohei Ohtani has homered in five straight games for the Los Angeles Dodgers, tying a franchise record. As the MLB team heads to Boston, manager Dave Roberts believes the Green Monster could fuel an even longer streak.

Royce Lewis and Christian Vazquez each drove in three runs as the Minnesota Twins beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 10-7.

Shohei Ohtani is adding children’s book author to his resume. The two-way Dodgers superstar will release Decoy Saves Opening Day on Feb. 3, 2026. It’s inspired by his beloved Kooikerhondje, Decoy Ohtani, who has become something of an unofficial mascot among Dodgers fans due to his frequent appearances with Ohtani.

Shohei Ohtani failed to extend his home run streak but the Los Angeles Dodgers started their road trip with a 5-2 win over the Boston Red Sox. Emmet Sheehan labored in the first inning as he threw 32 pitches despite the Red Sox only putting one in play.