Pete Crow-Armstrong created a two-horse MLB Most Valuable Player race for 2026 . The Chicago Cubs star and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers emerged as the clear cut top hitters of this season.

The Dodgers do not expect Ohtani’s health to get back all the way back to 100% by the start of the playoffs. But, they are optimistic that he will be able to find a better (and less painful) feel for his swing in the coming week, before being eligible to be activated off the IL for the final five games of the regular season on Sept. 23.

While he is not quite officially ruled out from returning to the mound, Shohei Ohtani does not expect to pitch again in 2026.

Shohei Ohtani is headed to the 15-day injured list with right arm discomfort, leaving the Los Angeles Dodgers without the four-time MVP.

The Los Angeles Dodgers made an official Shohei Ohtani decision on Friday that confirms he will be out for some time.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading to the playoffs for the 14th consecutive season.

CINCINNATI (AP) — Freddie Freeman wasn't in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for Monday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds as he deals with right knee soreness.