Shohei Ohtani rejoined the Los Angeles Dodgers after a brief paternity leave for the birth of his first child, a baby girl, drawing attention to the concept of “dad strength” in baseball. Despite the excitement surrounding his return, Ohtani’s performance in a 1-0 victory against the Texas Rangers was underwhelming, as he went hitless in three at-bats. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the transformative perspective fatherhood brings to players, emphasizing Ohtani’s ability to balance his personal and professional life and expressing happiness for his family.
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Summary Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a strained hamstring suffered while playing catch, marking a setback after his season debut on April 16 following a year-long recovery from elbow surgery. Despite a strong minor league performance before his call-up, Strider struggled against the Toronto Blue Jays, contributing to the Braves' disappointing start to the 2025 season, where they remain in last place in the NL...
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