Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers' lineup with 'dad strength' after birth of daughter in California
- Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers star, became a father when his wife Mamiko Tanaka gave birth to their daughter around April 19, 2025.
- Ohtani's new role as a father presented a challenge, as noted by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts before the game.
- News of the birth prompted Ohtani to take paternity leave, missing the series versus the Texas Rangers.
- Ohtani posted to Instagram: "To my daughter, thank you for making us very nervous yet super anxious parents."
- Ohtani thanked the Dodgers and fans for their support and planned to rejoin the team, potentially after missing only two games.
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Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani resumes slow-pace throwing program after paternity leave
CHICAGO — And the slow goes on. Because he was away from the team for the birth of his daughter last weekend, Shohei Ohtani did not throw his weekly bullpen session on Saturday. He resumed his throwing program by playing catch before Tuesday’s game at Wrigley Field, will throw a light bullpen session on Wednesday then throw his next full bullpen session on Saturday. It is the pattern Ohtani’s throwing has settled into since he resumed throwing a…
MLB Superstar Shohei Ohtani and Wife Mamiko Tanaka Announce the Birth of Their First Child
The new parents haven't revealed a baby name yet, but say they're "super anxious" to start the journey.Parents/Kevin Winter via getty images Shohei Ohtani (L) and Mamiko Tanaka arrive at the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation's 2024 Blue Diamond Gala at Dodger Stadium on May 02, 2024 in Los Angeles, California.What's even sweeter than being a professional athlete? How about being a new parent? Japanese superstar pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers S…
Beloved Baseball Star Surprises Fans, Announces Birth Of First Child - The American Tribune.com
In a touching social media post, beloved Los Angeles Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani announced the birth of his first child, a daughter, on social media, welcoming the new baby to the world alongside his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, and sharing an adorable statement of gratitude to his team and the medical professionals who supported the couple before, during, and after the birth. For context, Ohtani, who announced the birth of his daughter on April 18, 20…
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