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Shohei Ohtani reversed the Tungsten Arm O’Doyle meme in the Dodgers’ World Series win

Is the Tungsten Arm O’Doyle curse lifted?

How’s that for a way to win a ring?

For years while on the Los Angeles Angels, Shohei Ohtani would do amazing, miraculous things and the team would somehow continue to lose. It inspired a meme back in 2021 — @matttomic posted on X (formerly Twitter) this statement: “every time I see an Angels highlight it’s like “Mike Trout hit three homes runs and raised his average to .528 while Shohei Ohtani did something that hasn’t been done since ‘Tungsten Arm’ O’Doyle of the 1921 Akron Groomsmen, as the Tigers defeated the Angels 8-3′”

Ever since then, a “Tungsten Arm O’Doyle game” became a thing, even when he joined the Dodgers.

But Ohtani struggled mightily in the World Series and hurt his shoulder. Yet the Dodgers still won. What do we make of that? Let’s go to @matttomic and some others:

 

Yep.

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Will Shohei Ohtani play in World Series Game 3? What we know before first pitch vs. the Yankees

This was a SCARY moment, but it looks like Ohtani is OK.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani unfortunately got hurt during Game 2 of the 2024 MLB World Series.

Ohtani left the game after injuring his left shoulder on a failed stolen base attempt at Dodger Stadium before securing a victory against the Yankees on Saturday evening in Los Angeles. This was a nightmare scenario for baseball fans everywhere as Ohtani is the biggest and brightest star in the sport right now.

While it was initially unclear if Ohtani would miss time after the scary moment, there was some optimism from the organization.

SHOHEI OHTANI: Everything we know about the Dodgers star’s World Series status.

It seemed like Ohtani immediately knew his shoulder popped out on the stolen base attempt, which is unpleasant but not too big of a concern for his availability.

The good news is that Ohtani was cleared to play in Game 3, per Dodgers manager Dave Roberts.

Then on Monday before game time, Ohtani was officially added to the Dodgers’ Game 3 lineup.

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Shohei Ohtani’s shoulder injury: Everything we know about the Dodgers star’s World Series status

Here’s everything we know about Shohei Ohtani’s shoulder injury.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani sent a hush over Dodger Stadium on Saturday evening after attempting to steal a base.

Despite an early home run by Juan Soto, New York struggled to keep up with the Dodgers. Yankees’ pitcher Carlos Rodón had given up four runs, including three home runs to Los Angeles and was pulled early.

Still, the Dodgers kept their foot on the gas, and when Shohei Ohtani got on base, he wanted to help push the lead in any way he could. Ohtani attempted to steal second base at the bottom of the seventh but was thrown out. Afterward, he was slow to get up, seemingly injuring his shoulder and silencing Dodger Stadium.

Shohei Ohtani injured his shoulder attempting to steal second in Game 2 of the World Series

What do we know about Shohei Ohtani’s injury in the World Series?

As Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reported, Ohtani injured his shoulder, but the injury’s severity is unknown.

Per Eric Stephen of SB Nation, Joe Davis on the Fox broadcast reported that the Japanese broadcast picked up audio of Ohtani telling trainers he popped his shoulder out.

Ohtani did not return to Game 2 after his injury, though that’s not necessarily an indication of how serious the injury is. The Dodgers won, 4-2.

Which shoulder did Shohei Ohtani injure in Game 2 of the World Series?

Oct 26, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) walks off the field after injuring his shoulder against the New York Yankees in the seventh inning for game two of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

It’s noteworthy that Ohtani’s injury is to his non-throwing shoulder (his left). This is not the arm he had Tommy John surgery on last offseason.

What Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said postgame about Shohei Ohtani’s injury

What is a shoulder subluxation?

It’s a fancy way of saying Ohtani had a slight shoulder dislocation. We’ll learn more about just how slight or severe before Game 3 in New York on Monday.

 

This story will be updated as we learn more.

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Shohei Ohtani exits field with shoulder injury after failed World Series stolen base attempt

The Dodgers’ superstar appeared to be injured while trying to steal a base.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani left Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night with a trainer, and it was unclear if he’d return.

He reportedly suffered a shoulder injury, according to Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal, while trying to steal second base in the bottom of the seventh at Dodger Stadium.

With two outs and a Dodgers 4-1 lead, Ohtani was on first and tried to steal second between pitches from the New York Yankees’ Clay Holmes. But Ohtani got caught, and after the last out of the inning, he remained on the ground and appeared to be in pain.

Shohei Ohtani’s shoulder injury: Everything we know about the Dodgers star’s World Series status

He looked like he was grabbing his left arm and shoulder before a trainer joined him and helped him walk off the field.

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Who is Shohei Ohtani’s wife? Meet Mamiko Tanaka.

Here’s a look at the Dodgers superstar and his wife.

Shohei Ohtani hits tons of home runs, and early in 2024, he dropped one of his biggest bombshells: the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar revealed he had gotten married. He didn’t reveal his bride’s name at that point.

But then we learned that it was Japanese basketball player Mamiko Tanaka. We then saw her react with a ton of joy to his first hit as a Dodger.

We don’t know much about how they met or how long they had been dating, but we did see them together on the red carpet at the All-Star Game and maybe she’ll be at the World Series.

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Why Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch in the 2024 World Series vs the Yankees

Here’s the answer about Ohtani.

Shohei Ohtani is the best player in Major League Baseball, full stop.

That’s true even when he doesn’t go 50-50 (over 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases, in case you didn’t know), because he’s a pretty darn good pitcher when he takes the mound.

But that didn’t happen in 2024 because was recovering from elbow surgery last year. The plan was to have him pitch again in 2025.

Then … the Los Angeles Dodgers made the World Series. So is it possible he’ll pitch if there’s a key situation or two in the Fall Classic against the New York Yankees?

Nope. That’s per manager Dave Roberts:

Too bad, but it makes sense if they want him healthy for 2025 and if he hasn’t been stretching out his arm for the playoffs.

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Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50 home run baseball sold for a record-shattering price despite lawsuit over ownership

They really should just split the money now.

When Shohei Ohtani made history in Miami back in September — becoming the first player ever to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season — the Dodgers made an attempt to purchase the ball back with a six-figure offer. The fan who came up with the ball declined that offer, and the auction results proved he made the right decision.

On Tuesday night, Ohtani’s 50-50 home run baseball officially sold at auction for nearly $4.4 million through the auction house Goldin. That figure broke the record that previously belonged to Mark McGwire’s 70th home run ball from 1998’s home run chase with Sammy Sosa at $3 million.

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But the drama around that baseball is only just beginning.

About a week after the home run, 18-year-old Max Matus filed a lawsuit to stop the auction, claiming that he had the baseball before it was forcibly taken from him in a scrum. The lawsuit was later revised to allow the auction to go on, and instead, the focus would be on the payout. Video did show that the lawsuit’s defendant Chris Belanski wrapped his legs around Matus’ hand before coming up with the ball.

And since then, a third fan, Joseph Davidov, sued both Matus and Belanski to claim that he had the ball first.

As we pointed out when the initial lawsuit was filed, there is precedent behind the fans being ordered to split the payout evenly. It happened with Barry Bonds’ 73rd home run ball. In a just world, everyone involved should be happy about walking away with over $1 million apiece, but we’ll have to see what the court decides.

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In Japan, Max Homa and Collin Morikawa are right at home as Dodgers’ fans during World Series

“We’ll be taking a peek here and there for sure.”

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Plenty of folks in Japan will be fixated to a television screen or their phone Saturday morning. Including Max Homa and Collin Morikawa.

The duo is teeing it up this week in the 2024 Zozo Championship, but they’re far from the only Los Angeles Dodgers fans in Japan. That’s thanks to Shohei Ohtani, the best player in baseball, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a standout pitcher.

With Game 1 of the World Series against the New York Yankees beginning in California around the same time as the third round of the 2024 Zozo Championship will begin across the Pacific Ocean, fans in Japan will also have their eyes fixated on Dodger Stadium.

“Obviously we have two Japanese players on the Dodgers that are
tremendous, one of which is Ohtani, who is the best baseball player I’ve ever seen,” Homa said. “So it’s quite cool to come here. I’ve actually seen quite a few L.A. hats. It’s quite neat to be in Japan when the best baseball player in the world is Japanese and he’s on the team I root for. It’s kind of a dream scenario.”

The time difference makes for coffee baseball in Japan, which gives fans plenty of time to cheer for the Dodgers (or Yankees) before spending the afternoon on the golf course cheering on some of the best players from the PGA Tour.

“It’s been great watching the Dodgers play in Japan, in Tokyo. It was nice because they had it on TV. You wake up in the morning and it’s on,” Morikawa said. “They’ll probably be playing I’m guessing when we’re out on the golf course, but we’ll be taking a peek here and there for sure.”

It won’t be a shock to see fans keeping the players informed while waiting on tee boxes or walking down fairways. And even with a seven-figure payday on the line, Homa isn’t afraid to show his Dodgers’ fandom.

“I would be lying if I said I wish I wasn’t home a little bit so I could go to the game, or a game, but yeah, it’s neat to be here,” Homa said. “I’m hopeful to see some more L.A. hats. And yeah, it’s been great, the run they’ve been on, it’s been very fun to watch.”

Shohei Ohtani accidentally fouled a ball right into his groin

Ouch.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is perhaps the best baseball player on the planet, but even he’s not immune to a brutal blooper.

During Game 3 of the NLCS at Citi Field on Wednesday night, Ohtani accidentally hit a foul ball so hard to the ground that it popped up into the air and nailed him in the groin.

This is seriously a batter’s worst nightmare, as 99 percent of foul balls usually land well outside of where you’re standing.

However, this hit somehow went right for Ohtani’s groin. Gravity didn’t do its job, and the Dodgers virtuoso looked to be in serious pain. Yowza.

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Shohei Ohtani seemed to jokingly boo along with Mets fans before NLCS Game 3

Shohei Ohtani is a very good sport.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani had a delightful sense of humor about New York Mets fans booing him ahead Wednesday night’s Game 3 of the NLCS.

As Ohtani jogged over to greet his fellow Dodgers, boos started roaring in from Mets fans at Citi Field as the series made its way to New York.

Ohtani had a big smile on his face for all of it, seemingly booing along with the Mets fans in jest.

If that’s the approach you can take to being booed before a major playoff game, you’ve got your priorities in order.

Ohtani being able to laugh this off is a very good sign for Los Angeles fans.

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