Dodgers handle first Ohtani mania test, but challenges loom
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers handle first Ohtani mania test, but challenges loom

LA Times  

Walking up a stairway on the backside of the outfield pavilion, Shohei Ohtani was accompanied by his interpreter, a couple of Dodgers public relations officials, two police officers and seven security guards. Asked how he felt about the newfound levels of hysteria he has inspired since his move to the Dodgers, Ohtani said, “I’d like to concentrate on producing results on the field to live up to the expectations of the fans.” For virtually any other player, the response would have qualified as a non-answer. “I think my responsibilities are heavier, but it doesn’t change what I do,” Ohtani said. “As of right now, I think I’ll be ready in time,” Ohtani said. If it proceeds smoothly like this, I’ll make it.” When the Dodgers signed Ohtani, they knew this season had a chance to be like none other before it.

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Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit for opener in Japan, but not be on the mound
2 weeks ago

Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit for opener in Japan, but not be on the mound

Associated Press  

DALLAS — The Los Angeles Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit when the reigning World Series champions open their season in Japan against the Chicago Cubs on March 18 and 19. “I don’t think he’d have it any other way,” manager Dave Roberts said Monday of the NL MVP who had left shoulder surgery last month. “That’s …

Dodgers not counting on Ohtani to pitch at the start of next season following left shoulder surgery
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers not counting on Ohtani to pitch at the start of next season following left shoulder surgery

Associated Press  

SAN ANTONIO — The Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t counting on Shohei Ohtani to pitch at the start of next season and will wait to see how his rehabilitation progresses following shoulder surgery on his non-throwing arm. “We’re going to take it piece by piece and get through this and then take it in one-, two-week chunks and make sure that …

Shohei Ohtani's touching gesture for Dodgers teammates revealed as LA stands one win away from World Series
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani's touching gesture for Dodgers teammates revealed as LA stands one win away from World Series

Daily Mail  

As the Los Angeles Dodgers possibly stand nine innings away from winning the World Series, a past kind gesture from Shohei Ohtani to his teammates has been revealed. Dodgers pitcher Jack Flaherty confirmed that Ohtani picked up the bill during a team dinner where he was celebrating his birthday. Shohei Ohtani's gesture during a past team dinner was revealed this …

In Shohei Ohtani’s hometown, World Series celebrations in Dodger blue
1 month, 3 weeks ago

In Shohei Ohtani’s hometown, World Series celebrations in Dodger blue

LA Times  

People in Oshu, Japan, watch a live stream of the Dodgers and hometown hero Shohei Ohtani playing in Game 3 of the World Series, Tuesday morning in Japan. Even when he is under such pressure, he doesn’t show it.” A colleague from the “Shohei Ohtani Hometown Cheering Team,” the city’s fan club that Toriumi leads, took the stage to rehearse …

Shohei Ohtani in the Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3: ‘He wasn’t going to not be in there’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani in the Dodgers’ lineup for Game 3: ‘He wasn’t going to not be in there’

LA Times  

Teammates show concern as the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani heads to the clubhouse after injuring his shoulder in Game 2 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium. We said, ‘All right, he’s got us.’ We’ll be ready for him to be in the lineup.” Ohtani was indeed in the lineup Monday night, batting leadoff in Game 3 at Yankee Stadium just …

‘We’ve all been battle-tested.’ Dodgers’ relievers rely on one another to seal wins
1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘We’ve all been battle-tested.’ Dodgers’ relievers rely on one another to seal wins

LA Times  

Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia reacts after earning the last out in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the Yankees at Dodger Stadium on Friday. Saturday night was payback time, with left-hander Alex Vesia throwing Treinen a life preserver after Treinen yielded a run, gave up two more singles and hit a batter and pushed …

The 2024 World Series will spotlight Dodger's star player Shohei Ohtani
1 month, 4 weeks ago

The 2024 World Series will spotlight Dodger's star player Shohei Ohtani

NPR  

The 2024 World Series will spotlight Dodger's star player Shohei Ohtani When the World Series begins Friday, LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will finally have his moment. A MARTÍNEZ, HOST: The World Series starts tonight in Los Angeles, the Dodgers versus the New York Yankees - two iconic, big city teams with some of baseball's biggest stars. FUTTERMAN: The Dodgers …

Japan Gets Ready to Cheer on Dodgers, Ohtani in World Series
2 months ago

Japan Gets Ready to Cheer on Dodgers, Ohtani in World Series

Associated Press  

Japan prepares to cheer on Ohtani and the Dodgers, with the country dressing for the occasion. Television ratings in Japan have set records as the Dodgers and Ohtani prepare to face the New York Yankees. Ohtani has stoked national pride, even among Japanese who don’t care about baseball, with merchandise for the 12 Japanese pro teams on sale.

Time for Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to show their worth
2 months, 1 week ago

Time for Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to show their worth

LA Times  

This could be the night the Dodgers truly reap a return on investment. The Dodgers lavished a billion dollars upon Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto for moments like these. If they win Thursday, with Yamamoto pitching and Ohtani sparking the offense, the Dodgers will be one victory from the World Series. “Everything is good.” Austin Barnes, the Dodgers’ backup catcher, …

Dodgers need Shohei Ohtani to be playing like their best player
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers need Shohei Ohtani to be playing like their best player

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani was staring at his phone when I approached him in front of his locker in the wake of the Dodgers’ 7-3 defeat to the New York Mets on Monday in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series. Well, I suppose that’s better than him doing a Lincoln Riley and saying defensively, “There ain’t nobody taking more responsibility …

What was (and wasn’t) discussed in Dodgers’ pitching meeting with Shohei Ohtani
2 months, 4 weeks ago

What was (and wasn’t) discussed in Dodgers’ pitching meeting with Shohei Ohtani

LA Times  

Dodgers officials and Shohei Ohtani met last Sunday to discuss the state of the two-way star’s pitching rehab program, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said Thursday. “It just wasn’t even talked about,” Friedman said, “because it’s not a thought.” Instead, Sunday’s meeting centered on a delicate balance Ohtani and the Dodgers will have to strike in October, when Ohtani …

Shohei Ohtani's return to Angel Stadium showed Dodgers fit him
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani's return to Angel Stadium showed Dodgers fit him

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani celebrates with his Dodgers teammates after scoring in the third inning Tuesday. Ultimately, it doesn’t matter that Shohei Ohtani offered the Angels a chance to match the Dodgers’ offer or whether he would have re-signed with them if they had. Exactly one year after he played his final game for the Angels, Ohtani stepped into the batter’s box …

Column: October comes early? Dodgers will be tested by brutal August schedule
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Column: October comes early? Dodgers will be tested by brutal August schedule

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani celebrates his home run in the dugout during the eighth inning of Monday’s game against the Phillies. “I believe that as we get closer to October, you’re going to see an even better player,” manager Dave Roberts said. “It’s going to start looking more like the lineup that we had intended when we put this team …

How Shohei Ohtani could snap Dodgers out of trade deadline paralysis
4 months, 4 weeks ago

How Shohei Ohtani could snap Dodgers out of trade deadline paralysis

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani has had plenty to celebrate in his first season with the Dodgers, and manager Dave Roberts said he could emerge as a clubhouse leader. Not only is Ohtani from a country in which chains of command are rarely, if ever, subverted — it’s unheard of for players to make demands of management in Nippon Professional Baseball — but …

Dodgers, Cubs to open 2025 season in Japan, Shohei Ohtani’s first MLB games in home country
5 months ago

Dodgers, Cubs to open 2025 season in Japan, Shohei Ohtani’s first MLB games in home country

LA Times  

Fans make their way to the stadium prior to the 2024 Seoul Series game between the Dodgers and Padres on March 20. It also presents the opportunity for Ohtani, who is unable to pitch this season after undergoing Tommy John surgery last year, to potentially make his long-awaited return to the mound during the Tokyo games — perhaps, even, against …

Column: Is Shohei Ohtani ready for his first pennant race with the Dodgers?
5 months, 1 week ago

Column: Is Shohei Ohtani ready for his first pennant race with the Dodgers?

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani will return to the Dodgers for the second half of the season as a triple-crown candidate, ranking first in the NL in home runs, second in average and third in RBIs. This was news to Shohei Ohtani, who described his relationship with Roberts as “wonderful.” “I think he’s a manager who has a lot of conversations with players …

Shohei Ohtani’s 455-foot home run can’t save Dodgers in 10-inning loss to Angels
6 months ago

Shohei Ohtani’s 455-foot home run can’t save Dodgers in 10-inning loss to Angels

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani was on the losing end of a Freeway Series game for the 11th consecutive time Friday night. Despite a mammoth two-run home run from Ohtani that opened the scoring in the fifth inning, the Dodgers couldn’t muster anything else in Ohtani’s first regular-season game against his former team, falling to the Angels 3-2 in 10 innings at Dodger …

Shohei Ohtani Day to be annual event in Los Angeles for duration of his Dodgers career
7 months ago

Shohei Ohtani Day to be annual event in Los Angeles for duration of his Dodgers career

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — It’s Shohei Ohtani Day in Los Angeles. The Japanese two-way superstar was honored at Los Angeles City Hall on Friday and presented with a city council resolution that declared May 17 as Shohei Ohtani Day for the duration of his Dodgers career. The council recognized Ohtani for his athletic achievements, with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and members …

Column: Dave Roberts does his job: Protecting Shohei Ohtani from himself
7 months, 1 week ago

Column: Dave Roberts does his job: Protecting Shohei Ohtani from himself

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani grimaces after striking out against the Padres on Friday night in San Diego. On the morning of the Dodgers’ series finale against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park, Roberts told interpreter Will Ireton that Ohtani wouldn’t be in the lineup, and that was that. The way Roberts managed Ohtani marked a promising start to one …

Shohei Ohtani gets booed by Toronto fans, then smacks a homer to spark Dodgers’ win
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani gets booed by Toronto fans, then smacks a homer to spark Dodgers’ win

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a 12-2 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday. Shohei Ohtani had gotten a lot of cheers from the crowd in his past trips to Toronto Not anymore apparently pic.twitter.com/M0oikMlV0D — Jack Harris April 26, 2024 “He’s shown he’s compartmentalizes really well,” manager …

Column: Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers debut feels like a breath of fresh air, for Shohei Ohtani
9 months ago

Column: Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers debut feels like a breath of fresh air, for Shohei Ohtani

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani takes the field through a shower of sparklers placed on the dugout apron prior to Wednesday’s game against the San Diego Padres in Seoul. “I wanted to acknowledge him, of course, but there wasn’t time because of the pitch clock,” Ohtani said. “I really feel that one swing where he pulled it in the air foul, …

Column: These Dodgers could be historic, or they could be another October disaster in the making
9 months ago

Column: These Dodgers could be historic, or they could be another October disaster in the making

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani, left, and Mookie Betts are part of a Dodgers lineup that features three former MVPs at the top of the order. Dodgers Inside Shohei Ohtani’s baseball journey A look at Shohei Ohtani’s prolific baseball career, starting with his meteoric rise in Japan, his two-way stardom with the Angels and his eventual signing with the Dodgers. “It’s a special …

Ohtani to begin throwing program soon. Roberts hints Dodgers star might play in the field
9 months ago

Ohtani to begin throwing program soon. Roberts hints Dodgers star might play in the field

Associated Press  

SEOUL, South Korea — Shohei Ohtani may be more than just a designated hitter this season, after all. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday that Ohtani — ruled out this year as a pitcher after his second surgery on his right elbow — will soon start a throwing program that might allow him to play in the field …

How Shohei Ohtani rose to superstar status one GIF at a time
9 months, 1 week ago

How Shohei Ohtani rose to superstar status one GIF at a time

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani is no Muhammad Ali when it comes to talking about himself, but his standout play and his legions of fans have made him a social media star. The team posted a 20-second video at the start of spring training that began with Ohtani approaching outfielder Teoscar Hernández from behind and placing his chin on Hernández’s shoulder. “Tell them,” …

Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts showcase Dodgers’ power in spring win
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts showcase Dodgers’ power in spring win

LA Times  

Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a sacrifice fly by Will Smith during the first inning of a 7-4 exhibition win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. The Dodgers provided a glimpse of their potential firepower at the top of the batting order Sunday when Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman combined for …

Shohei Ohtani media circus causes a stir but few problems (for now) in Dodgers clubhouse
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani media circus causes a stir but few problems (for now) in Dodgers clubhouse

LA Times  

Reporters crowd around newest Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani as he answers questions during an interview at DodgerFest ahead of spring training, where 70-80 people are now covering the team. Compared to a normal Dodgers spring training, when maybe a dozen reporters would be around camp on a typical day, this year’s opening week has seen upward of 70-80 reporters at …

Shohei Ohtani tries to blend in with Dodgers, even if that might prove impossible
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani tries to blend in with Dodgers, even if that might prove impossible

Associated Press  

GLENDALE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani walked through his new spring training clubhouse wearing a simple white T-shirt with one word “BOSS” across the front in big, dark capital letters. “I feel like there’s not just one level, but several levels ahead offensive-wise,” Ohtani said. “My next step is facing live arms, some velocity.” Ohtani’s first year of his 10-year contract …

Ohtanimania descends on Dodger Stadium as fans get first glimpse of 2-way superstar in blue
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Ohtanimania descends on Dodger Stadium as fans get first glimpse of 2-way superstar in blue

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtanimania descended on Dodger Stadium on Saturday, with fans getting their first in-person glimpse of the two-way superstar wearing blue. “The way we talk about Babe Ruth,” first baseman Freddie Freeman said, “that’s who Shohei is.” Besides Ohtani, who signed a $700 million, 10-year deal in December, the Dodgers reeled in right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto with a …

Amid Shohei Ohtani chants, Dodgers have message for naysayers: Sorry, not sorry
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Amid Shohei Ohtani chants, Dodgers have message for naysayers: Sorry, not sorry

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani speaks to reporters during DodgerFest at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. They’re here to eat just like we are.” This winter has been like an all-you-can-eat buffet for Dodgers owner Mark Walter, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and general manager Brandon Gomes, who made it clear after their 100-win team was swept by Arizona in last October’s National …

Dodgers to charge admission to annual fan festival this year
11 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers to charge admission to annual fan festival this year

LA Times  

The Dodgers traditionally celebrate the arrival of a new season with a fan festival at Dodger Stadium, where tens of thousands of fans gather for what is essentially a pep rally. On Friday, the Dodgers announced what they are now calling “DodgerFest 2024. the official kickoff celebration.” The event takes place Feb. 3. Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to be there …

As reality of Shohei Ohtani circus sets in, are Dodgers ready?
1 year ago

As reality of Shohei Ohtani circus sets in, are Dodgers ready?

LA Times  

When LeBron James spoke publicly for the first time as a Laker, he attracted a crowd that looked as if it was half the size of this. Shohei Ohtani’s introductory news conference on Thursday was unprecedented in scale, with more than 300 journalists packed shoulder to shoulder in Dodger Stadium’s center-field plaza. However, there should be a concern about how …

Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers teammates are thrilled to welcome ‘an absolute game-changer’
1 year ago

Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers teammates are thrilled to welcome ‘an absolute game-changer’

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani watches the Dodgers’ Joe Kelly throw a pitch at Angel Stadium in June. “The deferrals are something people don’t think about,” said Buehler, who is also recovering from a second Tommy John surgery, “but for him to take a step back, to defer some money to ease the burden on the payroll, it shows what he wants out …

Shohei Ohtani breaks silence in Dodger Stadium introduction: ‘The Dodgers were my choice’
1 year ago

Shohei Ohtani breaks silence in Dodger Stadium introduction: ‘The Dodgers were my choice’

New York Times  

LOS ANGELES — Even two-way baseball star Shohei Ohtani was startled by his stardom. Shohei Ohtani’s intro press conference doesn’t start for 80 minutes, but the media line to get in is extremely long. “It was important that you respect and appreciate the approach that we took,” Ohtani’s agent, Nez Balelo, told reporters following the press conference. That’s at the …

Dodgers Dugout: Now that Shohei Ohtani has broken the bank, what's next?
1 year ago

Dodgers Dugout: Now that Shohei Ohtani has broken the bank, what's next?

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Let’s take a look at some numbers: 2018 Batting:.285/.361/.564, 104 games, 21 doubles, 3 triples, 22 homers, 151 OPS+ Pitching: 4-2, 3.31 ERA, 10 starts, 51.2 IP, 38 hits, 22 walks, 63 K’s, 127 ERA+ 2019 Batting:.286/.343/.505, 106 games, 20 doubles, 5 triples, 18 homers, 121 OPS+ Pitching: did not pitch, …

At Angel Stadium, fans mourn as signs of Shohei Ohtani are quickly wiped away
1 year ago

At Angel Stadium, fans mourn as signs of Shohei Ohtani are quickly wiped away

New York Times  

The Athletic has live coverage of Shohei Ohtani’s first Dodgers press conference ANAHEIM, Calif. — Red paint stained Sebastian Romero’s hands as he held onto a sign that read “SELL THE TEAM, ARTE!” in the franchise’s bright, unmistakable signature color. The final vestige of the two-way superstar’s legendary six-year term with the Angels was soon being torn unceremoniously off the …

Dodgers resolve winter meetings drama (with Brad Paisley’s help) as Shohei Ohtani decision nears
1 year ago

Dodgers resolve winter meetings drama (with Brad Paisley’s help) as Shohei Ohtani decision nears

LA Times  

Dave Roberts and the Dodgers’ front office appear to be back on the same page after the manager’s comments Tuesday about Shohei Ohtani caused some confusion. Roberts’ public confirmation that the team met with Shohei Ohtani in Los Angeles last week had caught his bosses off guard, including president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman. In the immediate aftermath, there was …

Review: In Shohei Ohtani documentary, secret to star’s success is in defying expectations
1 year, 1 month ago

Review: In Shohei Ohtani documentary, secret to star’s success is in defying expectations

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani has become a household name among baseball fans. The answer, at least in part, rests in a typically unseen side of the two-way star that director Toru Tokikawa captured in his upcoming documentary, “Shohei Ohtani: Beyond the Dream,” which will be available Nov. 17 exclusively on ESPN+. “When we started filming, the title was ‘Shohei Ohtani: Chasing the …

The Dodgers want Shohei Ohtani. But how far will they go in a potential bidding war?
1 year, 1 month ago

The Dodgers want Shohei Ohtani. But how far will they go in a potential bidding war?

LA Times  

Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani flips his bat after flying out against the Dodgers in a game on June 20. And when asked directly if the Dodgers would be comfortable making Ohtani a potential MLB-record contract offer if that’s what it took to sign him, neither Friedman nor general manager Brandon Gomes offered to comment. Under Friedman and the Mark …

Column: The Dodgers must sign Shohei Ohtani, for more than just his talent
1 year, 1 month ago

Column: The Dodgers must sign Shohei Ohtani, for more than just his talent

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani officially is a free agent and is expected to draw interest from the Dodgers and other teams. Ohtani is recovering from his second Tommy John operation and won’t be able to pitch next season, but he can also lead another transformation that is desperately required. “The teams, offensively, that are making it to the World Series,” Muncy said, …

Dodgers offseason primer: Ohtani sweepstakes, pitching needs and other storylines to follow
1 year, 1 month ago

Dodgers offseason primer: Ohtani sweepstakes, pitching needs and other storylines to follow

LA Times  

The Dodgers would love for Mookie Betts, right, and Shohei Ohtani, shaking hands during a July 7 game, to be teammates next season. And the process is expected to unfold quick enough that — sign Ohtani or not — it shouldn’t significantly affect the rest of the Dodgers’ offseason tasks. If Ohtani simply chooses the biggest offer, it’s possible other …

Letters to Sports: Forget about the Dodgers! Wait, when will Shohei Ohtani sign?
1 year, 2 months ago

Letters to Sports: Forget about the Dodgers! Wait, when will Shohei Ohtani sign?

LA Times  

I swear, I’m done. And the final straw came when Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman said they’re “at a loss” to explain the sweep by the Diamondbacks. Jim O’Fallon Ocean Beach :: Dave Roberts has proven himself to be a competent manager during the season, and having an excellent relief corps certainly doesn’t hurt. But based upon his record in …

The Dodgers are favorites to sign Shohei Ohtani. Will the third time be the charm?
1 year, 5 months ago

The Dodgers are favorites to sign Shohei Ohtani. Will the third time be the charm?

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani, the most popular baseball act in the world, continued his 2023 tour at Dodger Stadium this weekend. The team is also undoubtedly fawning over Ohtani’s marketing potential — he makes $40 million in endorsements, significantly more than any other baseball player. The issue prompted Ohtani to announce he won’t pitch in Tuesday’s All-Star game and has spawned speculation …

Shohei Ohtani won't discuss his future as the Dodgers praise him
1 year, 6 months ago

Shohei Ohtani won't discuss his future as the Dodgers praise him

LA Times  

Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani reacts after walking Dodgers catcher Will Smith during the sixth inning in Anaheim on Wednesday. “Not just the Dodgers, but I’m grateful to the teams that intensely tried to recruit me when I came here,” Ohtani said. Before the game Wednesday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts came close to saying he wanted Ohtani on his …

Shohei Ohtani: WBC title reinforces aim to ‘go to the World Series with the Angels’
1 year, 9 months ago

Shohei Ohtani: WBC title reinforces aim to ‘go to the World Series with the Angels’

LA Times  

Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani, shown here throwing during a spring game against the Oakland Athletics on Feb. 28, struck out eight over five innings in a minor league game Friday. “I thought the intensity of a protracted battle like the WBC or the playoffs was special.” But that experience, he explained, didn’t alter how he’s approaching this season. To …

Hernández: Shohei Ohtani's WBC dominance proves he must leave the Angels
1 year, 9 months ago

Hernández: Shohei Ohtani's WBC dominance proves he must leave the Angels

LA Times  

This isn’t just about what’s best for Shohei Ohtani anymore. Asked in the wake of the victory over the U.S. if that pitcher was Ohtani, Kuriyama said to reporters in Japanese, “I’ll leave that to your imagination.” How could Kuriyama have pictured using anyone else? “Not rattled that three MVPs were coming up to bat.” Japan’s Shohei Ohtani pitches during …

Are the Dodgers preparing to make a run at Shohei Ohtani?
2 years ago

Are the Dodgers preparing to make a run at Shohei Ohtani?

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani of the Angels waves to fans as he waits on deck to bat against the Minnesota Twins on Sept. 25 in Minneapolis. And even if the Dodgers can pursue Ohtani next winter without worrying about the penalties associated with being a repeat luxury-tax offender, there’s no guarantee they will land him. The winter meetings next year will be …

Angels can't let Shohei Ohtani make history with another team
2 years, 2 months ago

Angels can't let Shohei Ohtani make history with another team

LA Times  

Angels’ Shohei Ohtani celebrates after striking out Oakland Athletics’ Vimael Machin during the seventh inning Thursday in Anaheim. “You expect something like that to happen every time he takes the field,” Nevin said, “whether it’s in the box or pitching.” Ryan could perform magic every fourth day. In his postgame news conference, Nevin called Ohtani “invincible in certain ways.” Said …

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