Ohtani Pitching Bullpen

'No possibility' Ohtani pitches in WS, Roberts says

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts ruled out the possibility that Shohei Ohtani will pitch against the Yankees in the World Series.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

Dodgers bullpen shows their 'pitch each other up' culture at critical Game 4 moment

Evan Phillips and Blake Treinen got out of a big jam against the Mets in Game 4 of the NLCS, which showcased the mental fortitude of the Dodgers' bullpen.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Dodgers-Yankees World Series: State of the starting pitching, bullpens for both teams ahead of Game 1

The pitching staffs will be rested by Friday, but not all things are equal

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

Shohei Ohtani has 'no possibility' of pitching in World Series, Dave Roberts says

Don't expect to see Shohei Ohtani come out of the bullpen if the Dodgers are in a tight spot in the World Series.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 24

Shohei Ohtani won't pitch in the World Series, but that's not slowing Ohtanimania

The race was on to reach Shohei Ohtani first

Sports - ABC News - October 24

Dodgers not counting on Ohtani to pitch at the start of next season following left shoulder surgery

The Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t counting on Shohei Ohtani to pitch at the start of next season and will wait to see how his rehabilitation progresses following shoulder surgery on his non-throwing arm

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Will Shohei Ohtani pitch in the World Series? Yankees will 'be ready for everything,' says manager Aaron Boone

Ohtani had elbow surgery in September of 2023

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

Will Shohei Ohtani pitch in 2024 World Series vs. Yankees? Dodgers manager says 'no possibility' of it

Ohtani hasn't pitched since undergoing elbow surgery last fall

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

In Both League Championship Series, the Bullpen Is Running Out

Neither series has featured a game in which both starters lasted five innings. And almost every reliever seems spent.

Sports - The New York Times - October 20

Dodgers eye World Series sweep with, yes, a bullpen game

Relief pitcher improvisation has gotten the 2024 Dodgers this far. Tuesday night, it could get them a title.

Sports - ESPN - October 29

For MLB teams chasing October glory, building a bullpen is a vital — and confounding — exercise

For a World Series that was supposed to feature an epic battle between sluggers Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, guys like Mark Leiter Jr., Luke Weaver, Alex Vesia and Anthony Banda sure got a lot of ...

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Ohtani before Ohtani? Inside the Dodgers' Fernandomania

As Fernando Valenzuela's jersey was retired, here's a look back at the last time a player captured the nation.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Pakistan pitch plan a compliment to England

England should be flattered by Pakistan's pitch plan, but the second Test wasn't only decided at the toss, says Stephan Shemilt.

How Yankees will try to break down Guardians' bullpen, which is one of the best in MLB history

Can Cleveland's heavily used relievers hold up in the best-of-seven ALCS?

Sports - CBS Sports - October 14

We're bending our investment rules and starting positions in 2 of our Bullpen stocks

Financial and cybersecurity companies are getting the call up.

Business - CNBC - October 16

Yankees' bullpen blew Aaron Judge's signature moment, now New York must shake it off in Game 4 of ALCS

Yankees only need to play .500 ball the rest of the way to win AL pennant

Sports - CBS Sports - October 18

Michael Kopech to open bullpen game for Dodgers against Mets in Game 6. Freddie Freeman out for LA

Michael Kopech will start Game 6 of the National League Championship Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers

Sports - ABC News - October 20

Dodgers stay alive all the way to the World Series with bullpen games and contributions from all

The World Series is always the goal for the big-spending Los Angeles Dodgers

Sports - ABC News - October 21

Aaron Boone's bullpen call of Nestor Cortes backfires as Yankees drop World Series Game 1: 'Liked the matchup'

Cortes gave up a walk-off grand slam to Freddie Freeman Friday night

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

World Series 2024: Dodgers' latest bullpen game backfires, but the team's best relief arms are ready for Game 5

The Yankees' offense came alive against the Dodgers' relievers, and the Dodgers' bats couldn't answer back in Game 4.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30

Flaherty leads 'pitching clinic' as Dodgers tie mark

Jack Flaherty combined on a three-hitter and Dodgers pitchers tied the postseason record of 33 consecutive scoreless innings by routing the Mets 9-0 Sunday night in the NL Championship Series opener.

Sports - ESPN - October 14

WVU coach pitches 'good time' to frustrated fans

West Virginia coach Neal Brown is facing criticism over his recent comments aimed at the Mountaineers' frustrated fan base.

Sports - ESPN - October 15

Not 'as many demons' on flatter Multan pitch - Potts

England seamer Matthew Potts says the pitch for the second Test in Pakistan does not have "as many demons" as the tourists first thought.

Mexico’s Sheinbaum pitches certainty to wary US investors

New president tries to reassure business leaders ahead of American election and possible review of free trade pact

World - Financial Times - October 15

Zelensky Pitches ‘Victory Plan’ in Ukraine’s Parliament

The proposal would rely heavily on increased Western assistance. So far, it has drawn a lukewarm response from Ukraine’s allies.

World - The New York Times - October 17

Pakistan want turning pitch again for decider - Masood

Pakistan captain Shan Masood says he wants another spinning pitch for the third Test against England in Rawalpindi after such a surface helped his side set up a series decider.

‘No complaints’: England’s McCullum unfazed by Pakistan’s pitch tactic

Hosts opted to re-use pitch in Multan after first Test loss PCB wants turning surface for Rawalpindi decider Brendon McCullum may believe that only Superman could have saved England from defeat ...

World - The Guardian - October 19

Stokes ready to bowl more on 'raked' pitch

Captain Ben Stokes says he is fit enough to play a greater role with the ball after England pick three spinners for the deciding Test in Pakistan.

Democrats warn of threat to democracy in closing pitch to voters

Democrats are zeroing in on the future of democracy and former President Trump’s response to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol as part of their closing pitch to voters two weeks out from Election ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Democrats lean into abortion with closing pitch to voters

Democrats are stepping up their warnings over abortion and reproductive rights in the home stretch of the election, hoping that an issue that has been a galvanizing one for the party can pull them ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

American voters in London pitch competing visions of US

More than 4,000 miles from home, small groups of Democratic and Republican voters in the British capital gathered within 2 miles of each other to witness what both sides have framed as one of -- if ...

On and off the pitch, uncertainty is starting to creep up at Arsenal

The defeat to Internazionale has only raised more questions about Arsenal's run of form.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Dodgers ready to throw bullpen game in NLCS Game 6 vs. Mets: What to know about not-so-new reliever strategy

Sunday night will be the Dodgers' third bullpen game of the 2024 postseason

Sports - CBS Sports - October 20

Dodgers: No plans to move down Ohtani in order

Shohei Ohtani is 0-for-19 hitting with the bases empty, but the Dodgers have no plans to move the slugger down in the order for Game 3 against the Mets on Wednesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Ohtani's '50-50' baseball sells for record £3.4m

The ball struck by LA Dodgers hitter Shohei Ohtani when he secured a record-breaking 50th home run sells for £3.39m at auction.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Bettors backing Ohtani over Judge for Series MVP

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is the betting favorite to win World Series MVP over Aaron Judge and the rest of the Yankees' sluggers.