Shohei Ohtani hitless in return to Dodgers' lineup after birth of daughter in California

Dodgers believe Shohei Ohtani will get a boost from 'dad strength' as a new father

The Dodgers embrace the belief shared widely throughout MLB that there is 'dad strength,' a gift new father Shohei Ohtani is expected to enjoy.

Baseball: Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers lineup after paternity leave

Shohei Ohtani rejoins the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup after taking time off for the birth of his daughter, going 0-for-3 with a walk as his team held on for a 1-0 win against the Texas Rangers.

Ohtani hitless in return to Dodgers' lineup after birth of daughter in California

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts welcomed Shohei Ohtani back to his lineup Sunday, speculating that “dad strength” could lead to unprecedented exit velocity from the two-way star’s already imposing bat. Instead, Roberts said Ohtani appeared “a little anxious,” going 0 for 3 with a walk in the Dodgers’ 1-0…

Shohei Ohtani hitless in return to Dodgers' lineup after birth of daughter in California

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts welcomed Shohei Ohtani back to his lineup Sunday, speculating that “dad strength” could lead to unprecedented exit velocity from the two-way star’s already imposing bat. Instead, Roberts said Ohtani appeared “a little anxious” going…

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

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts welcomed Shohei Ohtani back to his lineup Sunday, speculating that “dad strength” could lead to unprecedented exit velocity from the two-way star’s already imposing bat. Instead, Roberts said Ohtani appeared “a little anxious” going…

Shohei Ohtani returns to Dodgers' lineup after birth of daughter

He was activated Sunday off the paternity list after his wife gave birth to the couple’s first child in Southern California.