Is Shohei Ohtani M.L.B.’s Greatest Player Ever

Is Shohei Ohtani M.L.B.’s Greatest Player Ever? He Has a ‘Legitimate Argument.’

“What Shohei’s done to our ball club, the Dodger fan base domestically, globally, I just don’t think you can quantify,” Dave Roberts said.

Sports - The New York Times - October 31

Despite World Series struggles, Shohei Ohtani's 2024 will go down as one of the best seasons ever

A 50-50 season. A likely NL MVP. And a World Series title. Shohei Ohtani just finished a season that will go down in Japanese folklore.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Shohei Ohtani unanimously wins 3rd career MVP, joins Frank Robinson as only players to win in both AL and NL

Shohei Ohtani helped lead the Dodgers to their first World Series title since 2020 this year with a 4-1 win over the Yankees.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

The Most Important Person in M.L.B.’s Offseason Isn’t a Player

With a stacked roster of clients including the superstar Juan Soto, baseball operates on Scott Boras’s time.

Sports - The New York Times - November 12

Why Saw Is The Greatest Horror Movie Franchise Ever

When we think of long-running horror franchises, traditionally we're talking about strings of movies that don't have much to do with each other beyond the ongoing premise. This stuff is supposed to ...

Tech - GameSpot - October 28

Shohei Ohtani Was ‘Playing With One Arm in the Postseason’

The Dodgers star underwent shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum.

Sports - The New York Times - November 6

‘Played on over 250 albums’: was Nicky Hopkins the greatest unsung pianist ever?

He helped shape classic songs by the Rolling Stones, the Who and the Beatles but his influence on music has been largely ignored. A new documentary aims to correct that. In one of the Rolling ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Personality, passion, performance: Shohei Ohtani unlocking his best self in October

In his first postseason, Ohtani has shed his stoic persona and revealed an authenticity that has only elevated his stardom.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani suffers shoulder injury during Game 2 of the World Series

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani suffered an apparent left shoulder injury in the seventh inning against the New York Yankees.

Shohei Ohtani's shoulder injury casts a shroud of uncertainty over win

Despite a moment of panic at Dodger Stadium, manager Dave Roberts remained optimistic, and Los Angeles is turning the page to Game 3.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 27

In a World Series Built on Stars, Shohei Ohtani’s Absence Would Hurt

The injury Ohtani suffered to his left shoulder on Saturday cast a pall over Dodger Stadium, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - October 27

Shohei Ohtani to Play in World Series Game 3 After Shoulder Injury

After game 2, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the star had suffered a partial dislocation of his left shoulder.

Sports - The New York Times - October 28

Shohei Ohtani stokes national pride in Japan with World Series debut

The World Series debut of Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is being closely watched in his home country of Japan, where he is a national hero.

Shohei Ohtani drawing millions of World Series viewers from Japan

There will be a Game 5 between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers after the Yankees avoided a sweep with an 11-4 win in Game 4 Tuesday night. That means millions of viewers from Japan ...

Japan celebrates as Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto win World Series with Dodgers

The World Series trophy is headed to Los Angeles, but there’s a hearty celebration going on across the Pacific Ocean in Japan, too

Sports - ABC News - October 31

Shohei Ohtani undergoes shoulder surgery after playing through torn labrum in World Series

Ohtani's shoulder injury in the 2024 World Series was apparently a bit worse than the Dodgers let on.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge headline 2024 MLB Silver Slugger winners

The Dodgers and Padres led the way with three Silver Slugger winners each.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 ball is now a Taiwanese tourist attraction

The historic ball sold for a record-shattering $4.4 million at auction last month.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 13

Yankees' Aaron Judge and Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani win MLB MVP awards

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge were named MVP of the National League and the American League, respectively, MLB announced Thursday.

Shohei Ohtani named NL MVP after record-setting Dodgers season

Shohei Ohtani becomes the second player named MVP in both the American and National leagues.

With 2024 NL MVP season, Shohei Ohtani outdid himself once again

In his first season as a Dodger, Ohtani surpassed even the highest expectations on his way to his first World Series title and third MVP award.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

The Best M.L.B. Player at Each Position

The Dodgers, Yankees and Guardians were the only clubs with two players selected by our expert.

Sports - The New York Times - November 17

Judge, Ohtani top Players Choice Award winners

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani headline MLB's Players Choice Awards winners.

Sports - ESPN - October 26

Greatest World Series Game 1 ever? Freddie Freeman provides jaw-dropping end to epic Dodgers-Yankees opener

Freeman hit the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history on Friday night

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

Even with October struggles, AL MVP Aaron Judge put up one of the greatest seasons we’ve ever seen

Yes, the Yankees captain underwhelmed in a 14-game postseason sample, but his 2024 was, by OPS+, the best season by a hitter since Barry Bonds in 2004.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

Which M.L.B. Players Were the Heroes of October?

Some of the game’s brightest fell flat and others lived up to expectations.

Sports - The New York Times - November 1

Where to watch Yankees vs. Dodgers: World Series TV channel, Game 2 live stream, watch MLB without cable

The Dodgers and Yankees reconvene in L.A. on Saturday night after an epic Game 1

Sports - CBS Sports - October 27

Could Juan Soto beat Shohei Ohtani's $700M contract? Everything to know about superstar's looming free agency

Soto is almost peerless given his talent and his age, making his free agency a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

Shohei Ohtani thinks he can avoid shoulder surgery, but Dodgers superstar not ruling anything out yet

Ohtani suffered a partially dislocated shoulder during a slide Saturday night

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Shohei Ohtani partially dislocates left shoulder during World Series Game 2

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani partially dislocated his left shoulder during the seventh inning of Saturday’s Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees when he tried to steal second ...

Sports - ABC News - October 27

Dodgers beat Yankees for 2-0 World Series lead but await word on severity of Shohei Ohtani's left arm injury

Sports - ABC News - October 26

What is a shoulder subluxation? Explaining Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's injury in World Series Game 2

Ohtani suffered the injury on a slide late Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 27

Shohei Ohtani injures left arm sliding into second base during World Series Game 2, severity uncertain

Sports - ABC News - October 26

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