https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dodgers-dalton-rushing-is-expendable-shohei-ohtani-isn-tContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dodgers-dalton-rushing-is-expendable-shohei-ohtani-isn-thttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/dodgers-dalton-rushing-is-expendable-shohei-ohtani-isn-t#u19893Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:22:03 +0000Shohei Ohtani struggled to work with backup catcher Dalton Rushing during a victory over the Minnesota Twins. The pair experienced miscommunication and a dispute during a difficult second inning. Rushing is filling in for All-Star Will Smith, who is sidelined with neck pain.What's confirmed:Shohei Ohtani and Dalton Rushing experienced miscommunication and were out of sync during a Dodgers win over the Twins.Ohtani called his own pitches after a dispute with Rushing.Will Smith has missed Ohtani's last three starts due to lingering neck pain.The Twins scored three runs in the second inning.