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Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers' lineup with 'dad strength' after birth of daughter

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Newest development Apr 20, 2025 · 4 reportsShohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers' lineup with 'dad strength' after birth of daughter

Shohei Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup Sunday for the series finale against the Rangers after his wife gave birth to the couple's first child.

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  1. Shohei Ohtani away from the Los Angeles Dodgers for birth of his first child - The Daily Reporter

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    Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers' lineup with 'dad strength' after birth of daughter

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  1. Green Field Reporter

    Shohei Ohtani away from the Los Angeles Dodgers for birth of his first child - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is away from the Los Angeles Dodgers for the birth of the two-way superstar’s first child. Manager Dave Roberts said before the Dodgers’ series opener Friday night in Texas that Ohtani was with his wife. Ohtani was placed on MLB’s paternity list.

  2. Daily Journal

    Shohei Ohtani away from the Los Angeles Dodgers for birth of his first child (opens Daily Journal)

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    ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is away from the Los Angeles Dodgers for the birth of the two-way superstar’s first child. Manager Dave Roberts said before the Dodgers’ series opener Friday night in Texas that Ohtani was with his wife. Ohtani was placed on MLB’s paternity list.

  3. Green Field Reporter

    Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers' lineup with 'dad strength' after birth of daughter in California - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Two-way star Shohei Ohtani returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup Sunday for the series finale against the Texas Rangers, activated off the paternity list after his wife gave birth to the couple’s first child in Southern California.

  4. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers' lineup with 'dad strength' after birth of daughter (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    Shohei Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup Sunday for the series finale against the Rangers after his wife gave birth to the couple's first child.

  5. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Shohei Ohtani back in Dodgers' lineup after daughter's birth (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    Shohei Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup Sunday for the series finale against the Rangers, activated off the paternity list after his wife gav...

  6. NBC Los Angeles

    Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers' lineup with ‘dad strength' after birth of daughter in California (opens NBC Los Angeles)

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    Shohei Ohtani returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup Sunday after his wife gave birth to the couple’s first child in Southern California.

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