Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers fear for their dominance in the face of the resurgence of one of their biggest rivals

SPORTIVO
Article arrow_drop_down

An unexpected threat looms on the horizon for the Los Angeles Dodgers. When the Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani for a record-breaking figure, the message was clear: they want to dominate MLB for years to come. With a star-studded lineup and a fan base that continues to grow – including a huge Latino community – everything seemed to indicate that 2025 would be a season of absolute dominance.

Humanoid robot goes viral after reacting to inappropriate touch from a man

Midway through the season, an old rival has raised its hand again and is giving clear signals that the battle for the throne in the National League is more alive than ever. And yes, both Ohtani and the Dodgers organization know it: dominance is at risk.

What is the threat in the reign of the Los Angeles Dodgers?

San Francisco Giants make strong comeback in 2025 season

  • After several years of ups and downs and rebuilding, the San Francisco Giants have shown a revamped and dangerous version in the 2025 season. With a young but talented roster and disciplined coaching, the Giants are once again a real threat in the National League West.
  • The team has strung together key victories, swept competitive teams and, most importantly, played fearlessly against the Dodgers. Their duels so far this year have been intense, evenly matched and full of drama, reigniting the historic rivalry between San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Joe Burrow struggles in MLB challenge

Ohtani: The Heart of the Los Angeles Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani is undoubtedly the face of the Dodgers in 2025. His arrival revolutionized the franchise and attracted the attention of the entire world. Although he has not been able to pitch due to previous surgery, his offensive performance has been stellar: he leads in home runs and is a figure respected by teammates and rivals alike.

But even a superstar like him knows that baseball is a team sport, and that the playoffs are not won by names, but by collective performance. That is why the resurgence of the Giants puts the whole organization on alert.

The Giants are playing very smart baseball. We know we can’t relax

Shohei Ohtani

Why are the Giants a threat to the Dodgers?

  1. The rivalry between the Dodgers and Giants is not new. It is one of the most intense and long-standing in professional baseball. But what makes this 2025 season special is that both teams arrive with a combination of talent, motivation and urgency to prove they can reign in the National League.
  2. For Latino fans who closely follow both franchises, many of them located in California and other cities in the United States, this rivalry has a very special flavor. It is a duel not only of teams, but also of cultures, styles of play and sporting pride.

Dodgers strategy to be modified

  • Everything is at stake: pitching, defense and leadership: the Dodgers have one of the most powerful offenses in the league, the Giants have improved significantly in their pitching staff, which could tip the balance in close games. In addition, the young leadership that has emerged in San Francisco has given them an energy that seemed to be lacking before.

For Shohei Ohtani, this scenario also represents a great opportunity: to prove that he is not only a star in his own right, but also a leader capable of guiding his team in the most difficult moments.

This news was originally published on this post .

About the author

About the author call_made

SPORTIVO

More posts

trending_flat
Aaron Rodgers on Roman Wilson: Steelers are ‘Going to Hold Him to High Standard’

Second-year Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson is turning heads this summer, and that includes the one who will be throwing him passes."I think he’s improving every day. You can’t skew the results from the details. You look at his game the other night, he made a couple splash plays. But we’re going to coach him hard," Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said about Wilson on Tuesday, according to Pro Football Talk. "His receiver coach, [offensive coordinator] Art [Smith], and myself on the details, because the details are what make the difference. And even though he had a couple of big plays, there’s some room for improvement there."Wouldn’t say anything if we just thought he was going to be a guy, just any guy that you could throw in. But I think he has a chance to be a big-time talent […]

Štybar stále nechápe Evenepoelův konec: Měl dojet do cíle. V Boře se asi škrábou na hlavě

Štybar se pustil do Evenepoela ihned po jeho odstoupení z průběžné třetí příčky ve 14. etapě Tour, jelikož v tentýž den komentoval přenos pro britskou televizi TNT. A jeho kritika vzbudila u cyklistických fanoušků řadu souhlasných, ale i nesouhlasných reakcí.Za svým názorem si 39letý rodák z Plané stojí i nyní. Navzdory tomu, že se Belgičan posléze rozpovídal o trápeních v přípravě i četných zdravotních problémech. „Když už víme okolnosti, situaci to trochu vysvětluje. Ale v daném momentu jsem byl přesvědčený, že měl zkusit dojet do cíle. A za tím si vlastně stojím i teď,“ prohlásil Štybar.„I kdyby chytil 20 minut ztrátu, měl se s týmem rozhodovat až v cíli, jestli závod vzdá. Zbývala už jen nedělní etapa do volného dne. Šanci přežít do pondělí určitě měl, pak se mohl dát trochu do kupy,“ mínil Štybar.Roli podle něj hrála očekávaná změna týmu. „Myslím, že měl v hlavě rozhodnutí, že odchází do Bory. Podle mě to musel vědět. S jeho charakterem […]

Léo Ortiz é especulado no Napoli e Nicola detalha situação do zagueiro do Flamengo: “Foi alvo do Leipzig”

Léo Ortiz comemora gol pelo Flamengo - Wagner Meier/Getty ImagesO torcedor do Flamengo teme perder Léo Ortiz no momento mais decisivo da temporada. Titular incontestável do time comandado por Filipe Luís, o defensor está bastante valorizado no mercado e despertou agora o interesse do Napoli. No jogo de hoje contra o Internacional, pelas oitavas de final da Libertadores, representantes do clube italiano estarão presentes no Beira-Rio para observar o camisa número 3. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADEA pedido do técnico Antonio Conte, a equipe italiana passou a buscar informações a respeito do brasileiro, mas até o momento não apresentou nenhuma proposta formal pela contratação. No outro lado, a equipe carioca trata como improvável negociá-lo agora. Em último caso, somente com cifras irrecusáveis.“Representantes do clube italiano estarão no Beira-Rio para acompanhar o confronto entre Internacional e Flamengo. O Napoli tem a vontade do técnico […]

Léo Ortiz é especulado no Napoli e Nicola detalha situação do zagueiro do Flamengo: “Foi alvo do Leipzig”

Léo Ortiz comemora gol pelo Flamengo - Wagner Meier/Getty ImagesO torcedor do Flamengo teme perder Léo Ortiz no momento mais decisivo da temporada. Titular incontestável do time comandado por Filipe Luís, o defensor está bastante valorizado no mercado e despertou agora o interesse do Napoli. No jogo de hoje contra o Internacional, pelas oitavas de final da Libertadores, representantes do clube italiano estarão presentes no Beira-Rio para observar o camisa número 3. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADEA pedido do técnico Antonio Conte, a equipe italiana passou a buscar informações a respeito do brasileiro, mas até o momento não apresentou nenhuma proposta formal pela contratação. No outro lado, a equipe carioca trata como improvável negociá-lo agora. Em último caso, somente com cifras irrecusáveis.“Representantes do clube italiano estarão no Beira-Rio para acompanhar o confronto entre Internacional e Flamengo. O Napoli tem a vontade do técnico […]

trending_flat
NASCAR Announces 2026 Schedules: Chicagoland, San Diego Added; All-Star To Dover

<!--> [--> Bob Pockrass FOX Motorsports Insider <!--> --> The NASCAR Cup Series will race at two new venues in 2026, will have a new site for its all-star event, will have a new finale and it will move a traditional summer race to the spring.In releasing its 2026 schedule, some of the changes already had been announced or expected:--A new event on Naval Base Coronado across the bay from San Diego (June 21).--The return of Chicagoland Speedway, a 1.5-mile oval in Joliet (July 5).--The elimination of the Chicago street race and the Mexico City race. Both events could return in 2027.--The finale Nov. 8 will be at Homestead-Miami Speedway instead of Phoenix Raceway. Phoenix moves to the first race of the semifinal round, assuming the championship format remains the same in 2026.In a few other major changes:--The all-star race […]

trending_flat
Thomas and Itauma can take over from AJ and Fury

Britain's stake in the heavyweight division will not end with Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. Fury and Joshua have long been major forces at heavyweight. Those former world champions are now nearing the end of their careers, but there are rising prospects ready to take on the mantle. Moses Itauma and Damar Thomas are both just 20 years old and have a long future in the sport. Spreaker This content is provided by Spreaker, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable Spreaker cookies or to allow those cookies just once. You can change your settings at any time via the Privacy Options. Unfortunately we have been unable to verify if you have consented to Spreaker […]

Related

trending_flat
Aaron Rodgers on Roman Wilson: Steelers are ‘Going to Hold Him to High Standard’

Second-year Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roman Wilson is turning heads this summer, and that includes the one who will be throwing him passes."I think he’s improving every day. You can’t skew the results from the details. You look at his game the other night, he made a couple splash plays. But we’re going to coach him hard," Steelers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said about Wilson on Tuesday, according to Pro Football Talk. "His receiver coach, [offensive coordinator] Art [Smith], and myself on the details, because the details are what make the difference. And even though he had a couple of big plays, there’s some room for improvement there."Wouldn’t say anything if we just thought he was going to be a guy, just any guy that you could throw in. But I think he has a chance to be a big-time talent […]

Štybar stále nechápe Evenepoelův konec: Měl dojet do cíle. V Boře se asi škrábou na hlavě

Štybar se pustil do Evenepoela ihned po jeho odstoupení z průběžné třetí příčky ve 14. etapě Tour, jelikož v tentýž den komentoval přenos pro britskou televizi TNT. A jeho kritika vzbudila u cyklistických fanoušků řadu souhlasných, ale i nesouhlasných reakcí.Za svým názorem si 39letý rodák z Plané stojí i nyní. Navzdory tomu, že se Belgičan posléze rozpovídal o trápeních v přípravě i četných zdravotních problémech. „Když už víme okolnosti, situaci to trochu vysvětluje. Ale v daném momentu jsem byl přesvědčený, že měl zkusit dojet do cíle. A za tím si vlastně stojím i teď,“ prohlásil Štybar.„I kdyby chytil 20 minut ztrátu, měl se s týmem rozhodovat až v cíli, jestli závod vzdá. Zbývala už jen nedělní etapa do volného dne. Šanci přežít do pondělí určitě měl, pak se mohl dát trochu do kupy,“ mínil Štybar.Roli podle něj hrála očekávaná změna týmu. „Myslím, že měl v hlavě rozhodnutí, že odchází do Bory. Podle mě to musel vědět. S jeho charakterem […]

Léo Ortiz é especulado no Napoli e Nicola detalha situação do zagueiro do Flamengo: “Foi alvo do Leipzig”

Léo Ortiz comemora gol pelo Flamengo - Wagner Meier/Getty ImagesO torcedor do Flamengo teme perder Léo Ortiz no momento mais decisivo da temporada. Titular incontestável do time comandado por Filipe Luís, o defensor está bastante valorizado no mercado e despertou agora o interesse do Napoli. No jogo de hoje contra o Internacional, pelas oitavas de final da Libertadores, representantes do clube italiano estarão presentes no Beira-Rio para observar o camisa número 3. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADEA pedido do técnico Antonio Conte, a equipe italiana passou a buscar informações a respeito do brasileiro, mas até o momento não apresentou nenhuma proposta formal pela contratação. No outro lado, a equipe carioca trata como improvável negociá-lo agora. Em último caso, somente com cifras irrecusáveis.“Representantes do clube italiano estarão no Beira-Rio para acompanhar o confronto entre Internacional e Flamengo. O Napoli tem a vontade do técnico […]

Léo Ortiz é especulado no Napoli e Nicola detalha situação do zagueiro do Flamengo: “Foi alvo do Leipzig”

Léo Ortiz comemora gol pelo Flamengo - Wagner Meier/Getty ImagesO torcedor do Flamengo teme perder Léo Ortiz no momento mais decisivo da temporada. Titular incontestável do time comandado por Filipe Luís, o defensor está bastante valorizado no mercado e despertou agora o interesse do Napoli. No jogo de hoje contra o Internacional, pelas oitavas de final da Libertadores, representantes do clube italiano estarão presentes no Beira-Rio para observar o camisa número 3. PUBLICIDADE PUBLICIDADEA pedido do técnico Antonio Conte, a equipe italiana passou a buscar informações a respeito do brasileiro, mas até o momento não apresentou nenhuma proposta formal pela contratação. No outro lado, a equipe carioca trata como improvável negociá-lo agora. Em último caso, somente com cifras irrecusáveis.“Representantes do clube italiano estarão no Beira-Rio para acompanhar o confronto entre Internacional e Flamengo. O Napoli tem a vontade do técnico […]

trending_flat
NASCAR Announces 2026 Schedules: Chicagoland, San Diego Added; All-Star To Dover

<!--> [--> Bob Pockrass FOX Motorsports Insider <!--> --> The NASCAR Cup Series will race at two new venues in 2026, will have a new site for its all-star event, will have a new finale and it will move a traditional summer race to the spring.In releasing its 2026 schedule, some of the changes already had been announced or expected:--A new event on Naval Base Coronado across the bay from San Diego (June 21).--The return of Chicagoland Speedway, a 1.5-mile oval in Joliet (July 5).--The elimination of the Chicago street race and the Mexico City race. Both events could return in 2027.--The finale Nov. 8 will be at Homestead-Miami Speedway instead of Phoenix Raceway. Phoenix moves to the first race of the semifinal round, assuming the championship format remains the same in 2026.In a few other major changes:--The all-star race […]

trending_flat
Thomas and Itauma can take over from AJ and Fury

Britain's stake in the heavyweight division will not end with Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury. Fury and Joshua have long been major forces at heavyweight. Those former world champions are now nearing the end of their careers, but there are rising prospects ready to take on the mantle. Moses Itauma and Damar Thomas are both just 20 years old and have a long future in the sport. Spreaker This content is provided by Spreaker, which may be using cookies and other technologies. To show you this content, we need your permission to use cookies. You can use the buttons below to amend your preferences to enable Spreaker cookies or to allow those cookies just once. You can change your settings at any time via the Privacy Options. Unfortunately we have been unable to verify if you have consented to Spreaker […]

Be the first to leave a comment

Leave a comment

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Sportivo bridges the gap between talent and opportunity.

About SPORTIVO

Sportivo Network is a dedicated social platform for sports enthusiasts, athletes, and scouts. Whether you’re an aspiring athlete looking for opportunities, a coach searching for talent, or simply a sports lover wanting to connect with like-minded people, Sportivo is your go-to network. With features like direct messaging, profile showcasing, and talent scouting, Sportivo bridges the gap between talent and opportunity. Here, you can share your achievements, interact with professionals, and open doors to the next level in your sports journey. Join Sportivo Network – because every great athlete deserves to be discovered!
Copyright © 2025 SPORTIVO News. and SPORTIVO Network. All rights reserved.

Login to enjoy full advantages

Please login or subscribe to continue.

Go Premium!

Enjoy the full advantage of the premium access.

Stop following

Unfollow Cancel

Cancel subscription

Are you sure you want to cancel your subscription? You will lose your Premium access and stored playlists.

Go back Confirm cancellation