Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani explained why it was important to pitch six innings in a start before October.

“Shohei Ohtani just broke his own record by hitting his 29th home run at Dodger Stadium this season. The previous record was the 28 homers he hit in his first year with LA. Shohei Ohtani is putting the finishing touches on another unanimous MVP,” Dodgers Nation’s Doug McKain wrote.

The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the National League West title for a 12th time in the past 13 seasons, which was accompanied by a muted on-field celebration before more raucous festivities in the visiting clubhouse at Chase Field.

Shohei Ohtani continues to make history with his 54th home run as the Dodgers dominate the Arizona Diamondbacks.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading back to the postseason, and teams are not happy with the fact that they have an extra arm on their roster.

In what will almost certainly be his final pitching start of the regular season, the Los Angeles star threw six innings for the first time in his Dodgers career against the Arizona Diamondbacks. The last time he lasted so long was Aug. 9, 2023, during his time with the Los Angeles Angels.

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost the final game of a four-game set against the San Francisco Giants, 3-1. The Dodgers won the previous three games, and took the ser

Sep 16, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after right fielder Alex Call (12) saves a home run hit by Philadelphia Phillies left fielder Max Kepler (17) during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Ohtani, 31, purchased the property in May 2024—but reports surfaced soon after that he wanted to sell the home over safety concerns.

The National League MVP race is competitive down the final stretch of the regular season, but Shohei Ohtani has the award all but won.