Dodgers Dave Roberts Reveals Reason Behind Surprising Shohei Ohtani Slump With Blunt Explanation

Could LA Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Go 50/50 Again—or Even 60/60?

Based on the current pace of per-game averages, the odds of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani having a second 50/50 season (50 home runs and 50 steals) this year when you add the stats is less than one percent—that would be 1 in 500. That’s not a wild guess; it’s just what happens when you plug the actual rates into a probability calculation.The chance is zero for 60 home runs and 60 steals under current conditions. In other words, unl…

Dodgers Dave Roberts Reveals Reason Behind Surprising Shohei Ohtani Slump With Blunt Explanation

The Dodgers just dropped a heartbreaker to the Cubs at Wrigley, 7-6, but the bigger story? Shohei Ohtani, the crown jewel of L.A., has hit a rare cold streak at the plate. Why hasn’t he looked like himself lately at the plate? Worry not, manager Dave Roberts has something to say on that. Ever since Shohei Ohtani returned from his new dad duties, he has been gradually getting into the groove after having a strong start this season. Ohtani, who is…

The Los Angeles Dodgers' star, Shohei Ohtani, is in the process of resuming his activities in the mound, after being absent last weekend for personal reasons. The Japanese star did not launch during the days he was away for his recent paternity, and so the technical corps of the Angeline team has adjusted their work routine this week. Dodgers' pitching coach, Mark Prior, explained that Shohei Ohtani did not perform bullpen sessions while he was …

Shohei Ohtani's Slump: 'Getting Himself Out'

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ 2025 season has been one of high peaks and low valleys so far through 25 games, which mirrors what much of the roster is working through at the moment. Reigning National League MVP Shohei Ohtani has not been immune from the inconsistent play collectively demonstrated by the Dodgers over recent weeks. On a team full of stars, the Dodgers are often at their best with Ohtani as the catalyst for their lineup. That was the ca…