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Bill Reiter defends Dodgers analyst Doug McKain after Ohtani criticism

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 17, 2026, 7:53 AM

Last updated Oct 17, 2026

Bill Reiter defends Dodgers analyst Doug McKain after Ohtani criticism

Summary

Los Angeles radio host Bill Reiter supported Dodgers analyst Doug McKain after backlash followed McKain's criticism of Shohei Ohtani. McKain questioned the decision to let Ohtani play through injuries during the postseason. Ohtani's performance suffered amid health concerns during the team's NLCS loss to the Brewers, who swept the Dodgers. Reiter claimed that some fans cannot engage in rational discussions about superstar athletes, likening it to fan cultures surrounding other major sports stars.

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Status Watch

•McKain criticized Ohtani's continued play amid injuries during the postseason.
•The Dodgers lost in the NLCS, swept by the Milwaukee Brewers.
•Reiter argued that some fans are irrational in defending Ohtani.
•Ohtani recorded a.275 batting average with 30 home runs in the regular season.
•The Dodgers now face scrutiny over their handling of Ohtani's health.

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7:53 AMYahoo Sports — “Certain Fans of Shohei Ohtani Can’t Be Rational” – LA Radio Host Defends Dodgers Analyst After Backlash For Criticising $700M Star

What they're saying

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Los Angeles radio host Bill Reiter has defended Dodgers analyst Doug McKain after his criticism of Shohei Ohtani sparked backlash. Reiter argued that some fans struggle to discuss superstar athletes objectively.
— Yahoo Sports

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