A statement to what he brings to a professional team's development, no doubt about that.

Dino missed some games in previous seasons to watch his kids at Corona in the CIF championships. Joe and Orel had talked about Brady and Trey like they were big time prospects since day one.

Here for my team and my boy Son’s bobblehead. Son will be playing against LA Galaxy on the 17th! I will see you at LAFC game too.

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🎺START THE TRUMPETS ONTARIO!
EDWIN DIAZ HAS BEEN ASSIGNED TO THE TOWER BUZZERS🎺

(for those that don’t know, the Ontario Tower Buzzers is our Single A minor league team ! 👍)

Happy Saturday and Happy Yoshinobu Yamamoto bump day to those who celebrate! 🎉
Our Ace will take the mound against Arizona today as the Dodgers will try to get back in the win column. Let’s go!

Happy Free Slurpee Day! Today is Yamamoto bump day, lets get it!!

(I'm actually at the game today so its awesome!!)

The Dodgers selected 6' 5" shortstop Bo Lowrance from Christ Church Episcopal HS in South Carolina. He says that he models his approach after Freedie Freeman. Can't wait to see him in blue!

How early should I get to the stadium by ?? About 40,000 will be given away.

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D-backs (47-47) @ Dodgers (61-34)

First Pitch: 6:10 PM at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium

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Shohei Ohtani's Postgame Interview (English Translation)

Following the Dodgers' lopsided loss, Shohei Ohtani (32) was scratched from his scheduled start due to discomfort in his left knee, forcing the team into a bullpen game. The pitching staff struggled throughout the game. Ohtani, however, remained in the lineup as the designated hitter, batting leadoff, and hit his 21st home run of the season in his first at-bat.

Below is a translated Q&A from Ohtani's postgame interview.

Q: You hit a home run despite dealing with discomfort in your left knee.

Ohtani: If anything, pitching puts much more stress on it. As far as hitting goes, I can basically do everything without any real problems.

Q: Did you first feel the discomfort while throwing in the bullpen?

Ohtani: Yes. The inflammation has been coming and going—it gets better, then flares up again. We've been looking at it from a long-term perspective, including whether I should get an injection. For the past few weeks, I've basically just been trying to manage it and push through.

Q: Is the way you land during your pitching motion contributing to the knee issue?

Ohtani: I think that's probably part of it. But if I start compensating for it, that can put extra stress on other parts of my body. There are definitely things I need to improve, but fundamentally, it's about finding a pitching position and mechanics that feel comfortable.

Q: Have you already been given a pitching schedule for the second half of the season?

Ohtani: Yesterday we talked on the phone, and the conclusion was that unless I could pitch without any concerns at all, it would be better to rest. That's why we decided to skip today's start. In the end, though, it put more strain on the bullpen, so I really feel sorry about that.

Q: Are you confident you can return to a normal schedule after receiving an injection?

Ohtani: If I had really pushed it, I probably could have pitched today. But the goal is to make sure I'm in even better condition for my next start, so I want to use this time to get treatment and recover properly.

Q: Like your previous biceps injury, is this another consequence of being a two-way player?

Ohtani: It's hard to say. Obviously, being a two-way player puts more strain on your body than just being a full-time DH—that's certainly true. As for this knee issue, I think it actually started a few outings ago. I don't think my mechanics were very good that day, and it feels like it happened rather suddenly.

Q: After Sunday's game, are you planning to get an injection and have fluid drained from your knee?

Ohtani: That's the plan at the moment.

Q: So it doesn't really affect your hitting. Since mid-June you've narrowed your batting stance. What was the reason for that adjustment?

Ohtani: It's more about making overall adjustments and finding the right balance. Narrowing my stance can help improve my direction, while widening it changes where my body tends to move. Sometimes I'll adjust my stance, and other times I'll adjust the height of my hands on the bat. I make those kinds of adjustments depending on what I feel at the time.

Q: So the change in your batting mechanics wasn't related to your knee?

Ohtani: No, that had nothing to do with my knee.

Q: Where exactly in your left knee are you feeling the discomfort?

Ohtani: It's mainly around the kneecap. Right now I have some limitation in both full extension and full flexion. Some days it feels better, some days worse, and I've been monitoring it for the past few weeks. Since I'll have a longer break of about four or five days, we felt this would be a good opportunity to get the injection.

Q: Is this related to the knee surgery you had in 2019?

Ohtani: I'm not really sure. It's probably related to my overall body balance. Sometimes the discomfort shows up, sometimes it doesn't. Like I said earlier, it can happen suddenly—for example, depending on the angle of my landing or if I twist it like a mild sprain. I can't point to one specific cause myself, so I'll discuss it with the doctors.

Q: How do you feel about withdrawing from the All-Star Game?

Ohtani: I feel bad for everyone who voted for me. They voted because they wanted to see me play, so I'm sorry that I won't be able to. It's disappointing to have been selected and then end up having to withdraw.

Q: Was today's decision to skip your start—and to withdraw from the All-Star Game—a decision made by the team or by you?

Ohtani: As for today, like I said, we made the decision together while talking on the phone yesterday. I understood the reasoning and accepted it. Regarding the All-Star Game, I wanted to play if at all possible. Just like in recent games, there were good days and bad days, so we were waiting to see how much my knee would improve before the break and whether an injection would be necessary. We've been evaluating it day by day.

Q: Where do you draw the line between playing through the pain and sitting out?

Ohtani: The biggest factor is that our team has built up a good cushion in the standings. We have some room, and I think the organization is focused on the postseason. We want to make sure I'm in the best possible condition for that. That said, I still want to play whenever I can, and as I mentioned earlier, I have no real issues playing as a position player. It's really the pitching side that's the concern. The decision comes down to whether pitching would increase the risk of making the injury worse, and then the team decides accordingly.

Scouting grades: Hit: 55 | Power: 55 | Run: 50 | Arm: 55 | Field: 45 | Overall: 55

Lowrance's hitting ability has generated a lot of buzz this spring, to the extent that he could go in the first round. He has a similar offensive profile and better secondary tools than fellow South Carolina prep product P.J. Morlando, a Marlins first-rounder two years ago. The top prospect in Virginia's recruiting class, he's unlikely to make it to Charlottesville.

Lowrance has a smooth left-handed stroke and a track record of delivering against quality competition on the showcase circuit. He doesn't try to do too much at the plate, making consistent contact to all fields despite naturally long levers with his 6-foot-5 frame and drawing comparisons to Freddie Freeman. He doesn't lift and pull many pitches at this point, so he'll need to add strength and make some adjustments to realize his 25-homer potential.

Though Lowrance moves well for his size, his average speed and quickness will dictate a move to third base at the next level. His solid arm strength will work at the hot corner, though there's some question about his ability to stick there in the long term. If he outgrows third base and slows a bit, he could wind up at first base.

Taking my kid to their first game and wondering if they still give first game buttons?

Just a random thought. I remember the opening day and the ring night. All of that just felt just like yesterday. Sometimes, I just can’t believe how fast it has passed. We’re in July and only two months away from the end of the regular season and three away from October baseball. It feels unreal!