This column takes a highly critical stance toward Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers' leadership. It may well offend or anger not only Ohtani and the Dodgers' front office but also some of their fans. Some might even feel the urge to shout at me, "Who do you think you are—an amateur spouting off like that!" I am fully aware of these risks, yet there is something I feel compelled to say—speaking both as a devoted Major League Baseball fan of 71 years and as a medical do

The Los Angeles Dodgers have established the Roy Campanella Award. Each year, players and coaches vote for one player who, like Roy Campanella, demonstrates leadership and spiritual strength within the team. The award was established in 2006, and this year marks its 20th anniversary. It was announced on September 20th that Miguel Rojas has been selected as the 2025 recipient for the second consecutive year, following last year. Besides Rojas, three other players have been se

The Los Angeles Dodgers in the 1960s had two great pitchers, Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale. The Dodgers won three league championships...

One night, I was lying in bed in my bedroom at home, watching the DVD of the very funny American comedy movie "Liar Liar" (1997). Then, I...