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

ARLINGTON, Texas — Two-way star Shohei Ohtani is now a father. The Los Angeles Dodgers slugger posted on Instagram on Saturday that his wife gave birth to a girl. Manager Dave Roberts also acknowledged the news in an in-game interview during LA's 4-3 loss at the Texas Rangers on Saturday.

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 imp