Dalton Rushing visits local kids after dugout drama with Ohtani
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 2, 2026, 9:25 PM
Last updated Jul 2, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing visited children at the Chinatown Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library on July 2. He participated in the LADF’s LA Reads project, reading to kids and emphasizing the importance of service. Rushing's season has included ups and downs, with recent dugout tensions alongside Shohei Ohtani. Rushing has made 52 appearances this season, batting.244 with nine home runs and 25 RBIs. Manager Dave Roberts and teammates are offering support as the team awaits the return of catcher Will Smith from injury.
- •Rushing engaged with local youth in a Dodgers Foundation event.
- •He addressed coping with adversity following recent controversies.
- •As of July 2, Rushing is batting.244 with nine home runs.
- •The Dodgers are awaiting Will Smith's return from injury.
- •Rushing faced criticism after a dugout incident with Ohtani.
- 9:25 PMYahoo Sports — After Recent Dugout Drama, Dalton Rushing Uses Community Visit to Share Life Lessons
"Following his recent dugout drama with Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing shares a vital lesson on handling adversity with young fans.
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