Shohei Ohtani homers in gasping good spring debut with Dodgers
PHOENIX — The crowd gasped. Was this really happening? A dull desert afternoon suddenly became a noisy celebration of dazzling disbelief. This was really happening! Shohei…
Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes strong spring debut
PHOENIX — When the Dodgers signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto this offseason, pitching coach Mark Prior knew there would be cultural differences to bridge with the star Japanese…
‘Plenty of time.’ Why the Dodgers aren’t rushing Walker Buehler
PHOENIX — Walker Buehler didn’t reach the finish line of his rehab from Tommy John surgery last year. But he at least seemed to be charging…
Inside the spectacle of a Shohei Ohtani Dodgers batting practice
PHOENIX — As he threw batting practice to Shohei Ohtani on Friday, Dodgers third base coach Dino Ebel learned more about the superstar slugger based on…
Shohei Ohtani mindful that his situation on the Dodgers is unique
Introductions are important in Japanese culture, so much so there are entire rituals built around them. When Japanese reporters meet someone for the first time,…
Dodgers handle first Ohtani mania test, but challenges loom
Walking up a stairway on the backside of the outfield pavilion, Shohei Ohtani was accompanied by his interpreter, a couple of Dodgers public relations officials,…
Adele Roberts praised as she returns to ITV Dancing on Ice after announcing mum’s tragic death
Presenter Adele Roberts has been praised by Dancing On Ice fans for making a powerful return to the ITV show after it emerged that her…