Dodgers notes: Charley Steiner, Shohei Ohtani, Andy Pages
LOS ANGELES, CA - MARCH 26: A general view of UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium during the national anthem flyover prior to the game between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, March 26, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Katelyn Mulcahy/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images LOS ANGELES — Charley Steiner returned to the Dodgers broadcast booth on Thursday, calling the first three innings of the opening day game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on radio. Steiner has battled health issues in recent years, including multiple myeloma and a back injury that made it difficult to walk .
His workload for this season is unknown, and will depend on how he’s feeling. At the very least, expect Steiner to be a part of some radio pregame segments with Rick Monday. This is the 22nd season calling games for the Dodgers for Steiner, who turned the microphone over on Thursday to Stephen Nelson to call the final six innings alongside Monday on opening day.
Every locker in the Dodgers clubhouse on opening day had a Seiko bag from Shohei Ohtani with a note saying “Three Peat!! ” Inside was a luxury watch. It’s the third such season Ohtani has given a gift to his teammates before the first game.
“He’s just very generous, very thoughtful,” manager Dave Roberts said Thursday. “I think we’re all very grateful. ” Sonja Chen at MLB.
com has more on the watch . Mirjam Swanson has high praise for Andy Pages at the Los Angeles Times , along with Dave Roberts saying Thursday, “He’s a complete player, and I’m excited to see what he can do this year. ”