Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani made an important announcement on Thursday. After demonstrating an MVP-caliber level of production at the plate, and ramping back up to being an elite pitcher in MLB, Ohtani can soon add ‘author’ to his list of accolades as a book he wrote about his dog will hit the shelves during the offseason.

In other news, a Dodgers’ trade deadline target has been revealed. A key insider discussed why LA will go against a goal that president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman made this offseason.

Finally, there are plenty of injury updates on key Dodgers pitchers who have been shelved on the injured list. Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki, and Blake Treinen have all missed significant time, but all hope to be back on the bump ahead of the postseason.

Here’s all the latest Dodgers news and stories (click the headline for the full article):

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Announces He Wrote a Book About Decoy

Dodgers Surprisingly Expected to Pursue Key Upgrade at Trade Deadline, Says Insider

Dodgers Injury Updates: Blake Snell, Roki Sasaki, Blake Treinen

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman ‘So Happy’ for Yankees’ $218 Million Star Getting Massive Contract

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw ‘The Best in The Game,’ Says Padres All-Star

Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw Says MLB Has Best All-Star Game

Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Could Do Home Run Derby if MLB Makes Major Change

Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Says Key All-Star is ‘Overlooked’

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Shohei Ohtani since joining the Dodgers:

– Signed 10-year, $700 million contract
– Announced he’s married
– Invented 50 HR/50 SB club
– Won third MVP
– Made first postseason
– Won World Series
– Had a baby
– Returned to two-way play
– Wrote/published a book

An all time run. pic.twitter.com/kcMvCJg1x6

— Noah Camras (@noahcamras) July 17, 2025

Shohei Ohtani has announced the preorder for a new book he wrote starring him and his dog titled “Decoy Saves Opening Day”.

The story follows Decoy as he prepares to throw the first pitch on Opening Day but forgot his baseball at home ? pic.twitter.com/jaTVjLdfXO

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) July 17, 2025

Shohei Ohtani has a 78% chance to win NL MVP, according to PolyMarket.

This would give him back to back NL MVP awards and his 4th MVP award in 5 seasons ? pic.twitter.com/gnBdaLA26k

— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) July 17, 2025

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