Shohei Ohtani insists he can play, and the Dodgers’ season hinges on whether he’s right
📍 How it ended
Shohei Ohtani remained in the Dodgers' lineup for Game 3 despite struggling, but the team's season came to an end. Ohtani had spoken out about his poor performance as the Dodgers' season was on the brink. The story quieted without a definitive conclusion on Ohtani's future or the team's next steps.
Epilogue added 1h ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
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Coverage (8)
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Former Dodgers World Series champ scoffs at Shohei Ohtani drama with bold prediction Yahoo Sports · 12d ago broke it first
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Dodgers Willing to Go Down With Shohei Ohtani Amid NLCS Struggles Yahoo Sports · 12d ago broke it first
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Shohei Ohtani will be in Dodgers’ Game 3 lineup against Brewers Yahoo Sports · 12d ago broke it first
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Dodgers writer blasts Shohei Ohtani's selfishness over final Game 3 decision vs. Brewers Yahoo Sports · 12d ago broke it first
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