Considering the grim situation in Los Angeles, we should always be careful about what news we share on social media and whether we are further amplifying the situation. Amid this volatile backdrop, a startling claim has emerged, tying the city’s turmoil to an unexpected figure: Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers’ celebrated two-way star.

Recently, an unverified post went viral, allegedly showing Ohtani sharing his views on the Los Angeles riots. What’s more concerning is that fans are already reacting to the post on X without verifying the source. Since you will not find any official source about the post, it is always better to take such rumors with a pinch of salt.

“There’s a right way and a wrong way to get into this country. They broke the law- they have to go.” 

Yes, that’s the alleged statement shared in Ohtani’s name from an X account called Talkin’ Basabell! While the statement surely sparks further debates, we urge you to look at the name of the X account again. At first glimpse, you might think it’s a well-known baseball account, but no, this is not the real one! The name reads “Basabell,” which clearly isn’t legitimate. The account is a parody and is notorious for sharing made-up news for humorous banter.

So, while it can be fun to engage in lighthearted banters about baseball, sharing something sensitive as parody might not be the best idea. Especially when Los Angeles is experiencing riots and Ohtani represents the Dodgers. Los Angeles is currently witnessing extensive protests related to the recent Immigration and Customs Enforcement regulations. While the authorities are trying to calm down the situation, it’s also important  not to share unverified rumors.

From Ohtani’s POV, we have yet to get any official statements regarding the issue. If you remember, Ohtani has always stood for social causes. He made significant contributions to support Los Angeles communities affected by the devastating wildfires in January 2025. He pledged $500,000 to aid wildfire relief efforts, with funds directed toward supporting firefighters, people forced to evacuate, and animals in need of shelter.

Therefore, Ohtani is unlikely to make any statements that would disrupt regional peace. While we hope the beautiful city of Los Angeles returns to normal soon, we also hope to see Ohtani back in his two-way role.

Anticipation for Shohei Ohtani’s pitching comeback at an all-time high

With 23 homers and 39 RBIs and hitting .291, Shohei Ohtani is making every hit count this year. But what about his pitching update? In the last few weeks, the Dodgers have provided several updates about his rehab, but no exact return timeline.

Now, according to the latest report, Ohtani’s pitching schedule might get further delayed. Yes, you heard that right. However, what’s more concerning is that Ohtani injured his left foot against the Cardinals on Sunday. Amid all the injuries the Dodgers are already dealing with, losing Ohtani would be the worse-case scenario for them.

“Just because of the foot thing and we’re going to travel (Sunday night), so we’re going to give him an extra day, so it’ll be on Tuesday,” the Dodgers manager, Dave Roberts, said. “His foot’s okay.” While he stayed in the game, his bullpen session was postponed. Previously, it was reported that Ohtani would be back on the mound after the All-Star break. Hopefully, that remains the case.

You would probably agree that Ohtani is too talented to be sidelined by injuries. The Dodgers shouldn’t have a problem with delaying the pitching session of Shotime; after all, his value at the plate is irreplaceable. They won the World Series last year without any pitching contributions from Ohtani, but his 54 HRs during the regular season certainly made a difference. As fans, we are more focused on when we’ll see Ohtani back on the mound. Ideally without affecting his slugging—rather than reacting to made-up stories about him.