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During MLB All-Star Week in Philadelphia, a drone show flashed all 30 team logos and highlighted stars like Shohei Ohtani, as fans gear up for the 2026 All-Star Game following Sunday’s Futures Game and ahead of Monday’s Home Run Derby.
Ohtani won’t pitch Friday or play in the All-Star Game, opting for knee treatment and rest to stay healthy for October as he prioritizes a World Series over pursuing a Cy Young; the Dodgers hold a commanding NL lead and plan post-break rotations.
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will not pitch this week due to a lingering left knee irritation and will skip the All-Star Game to protect his health; he’ll remain in the lineup as the designated hitter over the weekend, with the knee to be drained (and likely injected) Sunday, as Los Angeles aims for October readiness and adjusts the rotation for the second half.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has been scratched from Friday’s start and will skip the All-Star Game due to a lingering left knee issue. He will undergo knee drainage with an injection likely afterward and will serve as the Dodgers’ designated hitter for the weekend. Kyle Hurt will start Friday’s game in his place, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto slated to start Saturday. Ohtani’s NL All-Star designation remains, but his availability for the game is uncertain as Dodgers stars Freeman, Muncy and Pages plan to attend.
Heyman’s midseason awards preview champions Shohei Ohtani as the NL MVP front-runner for the Dodgers and Yordan Alvarez as the AL MVP leader for the Astros, labels Kyle Tucker as the NL LVP, and also highlights Pete Crow-Armstrong’s all-around impact along with rising sluggers Ben Rice and Nick Kurtz, plus a Mets payroll note.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will miss his scheduled start and will skip the All-Star Game due to irritation in his left knee, continuing as a DH through the weekend before knee interventions to prepare for the second half.
Ryan O’Hearn powered a franchise-record 10 RBIs with a grand slam and three-run homers as the Pirates beat the Braves; Tyler Tolbert extended his MLB-record-tying hit streak to 12 straight plate appearances; Shohei Ohtani hit his 300th career homer; Bo Bichette collected his 1,000th career hit in his first at-bat, marking a night full of milestones.
Seiko built Shohei Ohtani a unique, never-to-be-sold watch called Star Time, which displays time on five nested discs tracking 24 hours, 1,000, 10,000, 100,000, and one million hours (about 114 years). It's a commemorative, non-commercial piece tied to Ohtani's Seiko ambassadorship, featuring titanium construction, a blue sapphire crown, and a red '17' jersey nod, with no plans for sale.
In a 4-3 Dodgers win over the Padres, Shohei Ohtani exited after six innings with a precautionary right bicep issue—discomfort that surfaced during his final at-bat—and was ruled out of Saturday’s lineup, with the Dodgers monitoring his workload. Ohtani also has a blister on his right middle finger and left knee inflammation, and while he believes he could play on the Fourth of July if cleared, the final decision rests with the medical staff and manager.
Seiko created a unique mechanical watch called Star Time to celebrate Shohei Ohtani’s 10-year ambassador anniversary in Japan. The timepiece uses five rotating discs to cumulatively track time up to one million hours (about 114 years) with a current-time display on the innermost disc, housed in a titanium case with a blue display and diamonds on each disc. It features a redesigned movement, sapphire crystal, and 10-bar water resistance, and is a single, non-production piece made specifically for Ohtani.
With Will Smith sidelined by neck pain, Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing must learn to work with Shohei Ohtani, whose frustration boiled over after a passed ball and a miscommunicated PitchCom call; Ohtani eventually started calling his own pitches to regain control, and while he pitched well, Rushing’s ability to adapt will determine whether he remains in a key role.
Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing and two-way star Shohei Ohtani clashed over pitch-calling in a Pittsburgh game, prompting a long dugout discussion with manager Dave Roberts as the team continues to refine their catcher-pitcher chemistry; Ohtani eventually began calling his own pitches in the third inning and struck out the side, while Rushing works on emotional control and communication behind the plate.
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani has welcomed a new child, adding to his family; the report did not provide further details about the birth.
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka announced the birth of their second child in an Instagram post, following their first child born in April 2025. Ohtani was away on the paternity list but is expected to rejoin the team over the weekend. He remains having another outstanding season, slashing .296/.418/.545 with 15 home runs and 42 RBIs while posting a 7-2 record, 1.47 ERA and 78 strikeouts in 73.2 innings, as he contends for more MVP honors and his first NL Cy Young.
Shohei Ohtani was not in the Dodgers' lineup for Friday's game against the Orioles because he is away on paternity leave; Ryan Ward was listed as the designated hitter, batting seventh, and manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani is expected to return this weekend, with no paternity-list designation.