Shohei Ohtani’s signature walk-up music has taken on an unexpected twist as the Dodgers await his return after nearly a week away. With Michael Bublé’s upbeat rendition of “Feeling Good” now playing before each at-bat, the team’s hopes rest on whether their star two-way player will live up to the anthem’s optimism. The contrast between the song’s cheerful tone and the uncertainty surrounding Ohtani’s readiness adds a layer of tension to his comeback. Fans and analysts will be watching closely to see if his performance matches the confidence in his entrance music.
Suddenly, there’s an uncomfortable irony to Shohei Ohtani’s walk-up music. Every time the dulcet tones of Michael Buble singing “…and I’m feeling good” come on, the Dodgers have to hope their two-way star does too. For the first time in almost a week on Monday, Ohtani was feeling good enough to return to the Dodgers’...