Shohei Ohtani on May 5, 2026: latest news & activity

Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI for the first time in five games → Dodgers attack big inning with heavy support for Yoshinobu Yamamoto Tucker's solo and free man hits are timely - Daily Sports Shohei Ohtani hits RBI for the first time in 5 games → Dodgers attack big inning with heavy support for Yoshinobu Yamamoto Tucker's solo and free man are timely Daily Sports

Ohtani (0.60 ERA) set to face Astros on Tuesday -- on the mound and as DH - MLB.com Ohtani (0.60 ERA) set to face Astros on Tuesday -- on the mound and as DH  MLB.com

Ohtani, MLB's first pitcher of the month... Soriano honors American League Sun - Yonhap News Ohtani, MLB's first pitcher of the month... American League Line Soriano Honored Yonhap News

Shohei Ohtani will pitch exclusively as a pitcher on the 6th, manager "withdraws his previous statement"... Unexpected poor batting performance, decision made "during the game" (Full-Count) - Yahoo! News Shohei Otani will pitch exclusively as a pitcher on the 6th, the manager "withdraws his previous statement"... Unexpected poor batting performance, decision made "during the game" (Full-Count) Yahoo! News

Dodgers Change Decision To Have Shohei Ohtani Only Pitch Against Astros - DodgerBlue.com Dodgers Change Decision To Have Shohei Ohtani Only Pitch Against Astros  DodgerBlue.com

Sho Otani makes history! Winning MLB Pitcher of the Month for the first time, his epic performance filled the gap - Sina Finance Sho Otani makes history! Winning the MLB Pitcher of the Month for the first time, the epic performance of the second-hand style filled the gap Sina Finance

How terrifying are Shohei Ohtani’s specific statistics when he wins the Pitcher of the Month award in May 2026? - Sina Finance How terrifying are Shohei Ohtani’s specific statistics when he wins the Pitcher of the Month award in May 2026? Sina Finance

As a second-hand player, what unique challenges does Ohtani Shohei face in competing for pitching awards? - Sina Finance As a second-hand player, what unique challenges does Ohtani Shohei face in competing for pitching awards? Sina Finance

Is Shohei Ohtani’s next goal to compete for the MLB Cy Young Award? What are his chances? - Mobile Sina.com Is Shohei Ohtani’s next goal to compete for the MLB Cy Young Award? What are his chances? Mobile Sina

Shohei Ohtani is mired in a hitless streak. Here’s what the Dodgers are doing to fix it - Los Angeles Times Shohei Ohtani is mired in a hitless streak. Here’s what the Dodgers are doing to fix it  Los Angeles Times

When the batter faltered, he became a pitcher... Ohtani, with an ERA of 0.60, was selected as ‘Pitcher of the Month’ for the first time since his big league debut - Dong-A Ilbo When the batter faltered, he became a pitcher... Ohtani, with an ERA of 0.60, was selected as ‘Pitcher of the Month’ for the first time since his big league debut. Dong-A Ilbo

1st MVP poll of '26 reveals expected favorites, but also pleasant surprises - MLB.com 1st MVP poll of '26 reveals expected favorites, but also pleasant surprises  MLB.com

Shohei Ohtani will "focus on pitching" tomorrow, he appeared tired with his hands on his knees during the game... Manager Roberts: "I'm going to give my body a chance to rest" - Yomiuri Shimbun Shohei Otani will "focus on pitching" tomorrow, and appeared tired with his hands on his knees during the game... Manager Roberts: "I'm going to give my body a chance to rest." Yomiuri Shimbun

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Ohtani (0.60 ERA) set to face Astros tonight -- but will (again) not hit - MLB.com Ohtani (0.60 ERA) set to face Astros tonight -- but will (again) not hit  MLB.com

Dodgers' Shohei Otani wins 7th monthly MVP award, first in major league history to win in both "fielder" and "pitcher" categories - NTV NEWS NNN Dodgers' Shohei Otani becomes the seventh monthly MVP and becomes the first player in major league history to win awards in both "fielder" and "pitcher" categories Nippon TV NEWS NNN

“Ohtani is the first since Ryu Hyun-jin” A superstar who also pitches, was selected as the first ‘Pitcher of the Month’ 9 years after his ML debut - Miju JoongAng Ilbo “Ohtani is the first since Ryu Hyun-jin” A superstar who also pitches, was selected as the first ‘Pitcher of the Month’ 9 years after his ML debut. Miju JoongAng Ilbo

Slumping Shohei Ohtani to once again take pause from hitting in next start on mound - The New York Times Slumping Shohei Ohtani to once again take pause from hitting in next start on mound  The New York Times

Shohei Ohtani was elected as the MLB Pitcher Monthly MVP for the first time - Kyodo News Shohei Ohtani was elected as the MLB Pitcher Monthly MVP for the first time Kyoto.com

Murakami’s 14th homer is on par with the best in Major League Baseball - Kyodo.com Murakami's 14th homer is as good as the top level in Major League Baseball Kyoto.com

Shohei Otani, who doubles as a pitcher, receives the first pitcher of the month award - Jayu Ilbo Shohei Ohtani, who doubles as a pitcher, receives the first pitcher of the month award | Jayu Ilbo

'I can't believe it' Ohtani's batting slump is so serious, even the unusual outdoor free betting didn't help → No hit in 24 consecutive at-bats 'Longest personal disgrace' - mydaily.co.kr 'I can't believe it' Ohtani's batting slump is so serious, even the unusual outdoor free betting didn't help → No hit in 24 consecutive at-bats 'Longest personal disgrace' mydaily.co.kr 'No hits in 19 at-bats...' Frustrated Otani came out with a bat - Money Today Money Today ‘Another no-hitter’ Ohtani’s silence It’s difficult for even a ‘reserve G.O.A.T.’ to double hit twice ​ sports.donga.com

MLB superstar Ohtani is the first ‘Pitcher of the Month’ - Munhwa Ilbo MLB superstar Ohtani is the first ‘Pitcher of the Month’ ​ Munhwa Ilbo

[Dodgers] Shohei Ohtani's ``Real Dual Wielding'' limit theory emerging: ``No one can go against age'' US report (Tokyo Sports Web) - Yahoo! News [Dodgers] Shohei Otani's ``Real Dual Wielding'' limit theory emerging: ``No one can go against age'' US report (Tokyo Sports Web) Yahoo! News

[MLB] Explains the true nature of Shohei Otani's slump and the "abnormality" that the famous coach Takao Ise has identified as the key to his recovery (web Sportiva) - Yahoo! News [MLB] Explaining the true nature of Shohei Otani's slump and the "abnormality" that famous coach Takao Ise saw as the key to his comeback (web Sportiva) Yahoo! News

‘Ohtani was human too’ Career-worst 24 at-bats with no hits → He will appear only as a pitcher against Houston on the 6th - osen.co.kr ‘Ohtani was human too’ Career-worst 24 at-bats with no hits → He will appear only as a pitcher against Houston on the 6th ​ osen.co.kr

Dodgers subtle move signals something is wrong with Shohei Ohtani - Yahoo Sports Dodgers subtle move signals something is wrong with Shohei Ohtani  Yahoo Sports

Inside the Numbers of Shohei Ohtani’s Best-Ever Month on the Mound - Sports Illustrated Inside the Numbers of Shohei Ohtani’s Best-Ever Month on the Mound  Sports Illustrated

Shohei Ohtani plans to start pitching against the rival Astros and will focus on pitching. Right-hander who played for Yakult last season (NTV NEWS NNN) - Yahoo! News Shohei Otani will start against the rival Astros and plans to “focus on pitching” Right-hander who played for Yakult last season (NTV NEWS NNN) Yahoo! News

The Opener: Bello, Ohtani, Cameron - MLB Trade Rumors The Opener: Bello, Ohtani, Cameron  MLB Trade Rumors

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NL MVP’s 8 long-shot options chasing Shohei Ohtani - SB Nation NL MVP’s 8 long-shot options chasing Shohei Ohtani  SB Nation

Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Decision Before Astros Game - heavy.com Los Angeles Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Decision Before Astros Game  heavy.com

Ohtani says he's only a pitcher again. Is it really impossible to see dual swords anymore? The reason Roberts revealed - Chosun Ilbo Ohtani says he's only a pitcher again. Is it really impossible to see dual swords anymore? The reason Roberts revealed: Chosun Ilbo

The unthinkable: Shohei Ohtani shows even he has limits - Yahoo Sports The unthinkable: Shohei Ohtani shows even he has limits  Yahoo Sports

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Dodgers starting pitchers providing length - True Blue LA Dodgers starting pitchers providing length  True Blue LA

Shohei Ohtani Still Clear MVP Favorite Despite Slump - Dodgers Nation Shohei Ohtani Still Clear MVP Favorite Despite Slump  Dodgers Nation

Shohei Ohtani Best Prop Bets for Dodgers vs. Astros 5/5/26 - DraftKings Network Shohei Ohtani Best Prop Bets for Dodgers vs. Astros 5/5/26  DraftKings Network

Dodgers vs. Astros Odds & Most-Bet Player Props: Shohei Ohtani Takes the Mound for LA - Hard Rock Bet Dodgers vs. Astros Odds & Most-Bet Player Props: Shohei Ohtani Takes the Mound for LA  Hard Rock Bet

Shohei Ohtani's batting slump in his first two-way season in his 30s: ``No one can go against the flow of time.'' American media perspective: ``Ohtani may be pushing his limits.'' (THE DIGEST) - Yahoo! News Shohei Ohtani's batting slump in his first two-way season in his 30s: ``No one can go against the flow of time.'' American media perspective: ``Ohtani may be pushing his limits.'' (THE DIGEST) Yahoo! News

Who was Otani? 'Japanese hitter' sudden generation change → 14 home runs 'bang!' Jersey and Dragon and Tiger Sangbak… ‘Tied for first place’ in producing super-large guns - sportschosun.com Who was Otani? 'Japanese hitter' sudden generation change → 14 home runs 'bang!' Jersey and Dragon and Tiger Sangbak… ‘Tied for first place’ in producing super-large guns | sportschosun.com

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Houston Astros prediction, pick for Tuesday 5/5/26 - DraftKings Network Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Houston Astros prediction, pick for Tuesday 5/5/26  DraftKings Network

Dodgers Post podcast: Debating the Shohei Ohtani two-way dilemma - New York Post Dodgers Post podcast: Debating the Shohei Ohtani two-way dilemma  New York Post

Dodgers Post podcast: Debating the Shohei Ohtani two-way dilemma - Yahoo Sports Dodgers Post podcast: Debating the Shohei Ohtani two-way dilemma  Yahoo Sports

Shohei Otani will be pitching exclusively as a pitcher. Announcing the starting lineup for the army... Will it be his 3rd win? He will be appointed as the first rusher - full-count.jp Shohei Otani will be pitching exclusively as a pitcher. Announcement of the starting lineup...3rd win, rushing will be appointed as No. 1 full-count.jp

Why isn't Shohei Ohtani batting? Dodgers two-way star continues trend of not hitting while pitching - Yahoo Sports Why isn't Shohei Ohtani batting? Dodgers two-way star continues trend of not hitting while pitching  Yahoo Sports

Otani, where is the end of dual swords… Became ‘Pitcher of the Month’ after 9 years - v.daum.net Otani, where is the end of dual swords… Becomes ‘Pitcher of the Month’ after 9 years of training ​ v.daum.net

MLB Shohei Ohtani ``didn't have any resistance'' to the proposal to ``dedicate himself to pitching''... Manager Roberts ``His top priority is the Dodgers' victory'' ``He is self-aware and honest'' - dmenu News MLB Shohei Ohtani ``didn't have any resistance'' to the proposal to ``dedicate himself to pitching''...Manager Roberts ``His top priority is to help the Dodgers win'' ``He is self-aware and honest'' d Menu News

Manager Roberts believes Shohei Ohtani will break out of slump due to his "talent and track record" Dual-wielding strategy is "very delicate" and "is a stage of evolution through trial and error" - Yahoo! News Manager Roberts believes that Shohei Ohtani will escape the slump due to his "talent and track record." Dual-wielding strategy is "very delicate" and "it's a stage of evolution through trial and error." Yahoo! News