{
  "id": 14341163,
  "title": "Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani responds to narrative that injuries are impacting his playoff performance",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-responds-to-narrative-that-injuries-are",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T01:28:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-shohei-ohtani-responds-narrative-012827171.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to give Shohei Ohtani a starting spot in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series despite his current slump at the plate. Manager Dave Roberts has confirmed Ohtani's inclusion in the lineup, even as some have speculated whether Ohtani's previous injury concerns are impacting his performance against the Milwaukee Brewers. In an interview with reporters, Ohtani took full responsibility for his struggles, asserting that his symptoms shouldn't be the reason for his inability to hit. He also mentioned that his injury issues have \"subdued\" in recent action. The Brewers have pitched well against Ohtani throughout the NLCS, so they remain cautious while facing him. Ohtani's injury concerns are still present, although he is expected to bounce back soon. Despite Ohtani's current slump, the Dodgers remain confident in his abilities and expect him to overcome his challenges. Game 3 is scheduled for Wednesday night at 8 PM ET, with Milwaukee holding a 2-0 lead in the series.",
  "summary": "The Los Angeles Dodgers are sticking with Shohei Ohtani despite his slump. On Tuesday while speaking to reporters, manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Ohtani will be in the Game 3 lineup . Some have wondered if Ohtani’s previous injury concerns are impacting his performance in the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. […] The post Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani responds to…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Shohei Ohtani will stay in Dodgers' lineup. He's convinced he's close to finding MVP form.",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/shohei-ohtani-will-stay-in-dodgers-lineup-hes-convinced-hes-close-to",
        "published": "2026-10-14T01:35:33.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}