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Shohei Ohtani recorded nine strikeouts against the Phillies in Game 1 of the NLDS. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaIt was the picture that was painted when Shohei Ohtani became a Dodger — exchanging his glove for a bat in between innings during October.Ohtani’s power at the plate took center stage in last year’s postseason with three home runs. It also headlined … [Read more...] about 2025 NLDS: Shohei Ohtani’s October pitching debut brings a win

Ben Rortvedt was the Dodgers’ starting catcher in the NL Wild Card Series against the Reds. (Juan Ocampo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaThe moment doesn’t stand out in the box score, but Ben Rortvedt’s mission in the seventh inning in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series was accomplished — move the runner over to second base on a sacrifice bunt.But it represents what his role on … [Read more...] about 2025 Postseason: Ben Rortvedt’s selflessness brings opportunity

2025 NLDS: Shohei Ohtani’s next big moment — pitching in the postseasonShohei Ohtani speaks to reporters on Friday. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneTime after time, Shohei Ohtani has met the moment.A homer in his first-ever postseason game in 2024. A homer in his first 2025 postseason game. Examples aplenty in the regular season. Here’s another one — six no-hit … [Read more...] about 2025 NLDS: Shohei Ohtani’s next big moment — pitching in the postseason

(Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneThe Reds were rattling the gate and about to bust it open.The bases were loaded. The Dodgers held a one-run lead. There were no outs. It was getting late.And yet the pitcher standing right in front of it all was breathing free and easy.Yoshinobu Yamamoto kept the gate closed and put a lock on it. He retired the final three … [Read more...] about 2025 Wild Card: Welcome Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the clutch conversation

Mookie Betts’ six hits sparked the Dodgers’ two-game Wild Card Series sweep against the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium. (Kate Foultz/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Mark LangillAlready blessed with Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman, Dodger manager Dave Roberts didn’t need another MVP in the top third of his lineup in the final months of the 2025 regular season.He just needed a … [Read more...] about 2025 Wild Card: Betts back in postseason groove