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

Shohei Ohtani leads off for Dodgers in World Series Game 3, two days after dislocating shoulder

Shohei Ohtani was in his regular leadoff spot as the Los Angeles Dodgers' designated hitter for Game 3 of the World Series, two days after the star slugger partially dislocated his left shoulder

Sports - ABC News - October 28

Fans in Shohei Ohtani's Japanese hometown watch Dodgers reach brink of World Series title

Hundreds of fans filed into a public viewing center in Shohei Ohtani’s hometown in northern Japan on Tuesday morning to cheer the country’s top celebrity in Game 3 of the World Series

Sports - ABC News - October 29

Shohei Ohtani is working through his shoulder injury with Dodgers one win away from World Series title

The presumptive NL MVP's shoulder injury was clearly affecting him in Game 3

Sports - CBS Sports - October 29

Shohei Ohtani's rural hometown honors its superstar son -- from city hall to the hair salons

Shohei Ohtani’s hometown in northern Japan is a rural place, famous for its high-quality Maesawa beef, its history of making traditional ironware and the intense green hills and mountains that ...

Sports - ABC News - October 29

Los Angeles Dodgers 2024 offseason preview: Will Shohei Ohtani and Co. be even better in 2025?

The Dodgers won the World Series after a regular season full of injuries to the lineup and starting rotation.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Shohei Ohtani and the LA Dodgers win franchise's eighth World Series title by beating the New York Yankees in five games

Sports - ABC News - October 31

Top 30 MLB free agents: Will Juan Soto get Shohei Ohtani money — and will Dodgers sign him?

Outfielder Juan Soto is expected to get the biggest MLB contract, but starting pitching is plentiful and agent Scott Boras is again on the forefront of the free-agent market.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31

Shohei Ohtani and very good boy Decoy steal show at Dodgers’ World Series parade

Dodgers celebrate title win with long-awaited parade Club didn’t have public celebration in 2020 due to Covid The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated their World Series win on Friday at a rousing ...

World - The Guardian - November 1

Dodgers championship parade: Shohei Ohtani and dog Decoy show out; buses stuck in traffic among highlights

The Dodgers celebrated their World Series title in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon

Sports - CBS Sports - November 1

Most Interesting Picks from Our First 2025 Mock Draft: Shohei Ohtani goes No. 1 but not a clear-cut choice

Find out why a second-round pick might not be high enough for Jackson Chourio

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Shohei Ohtani injury update: Dodgers star expected to be ready for spring training following shoulder surgery

Ohtani hurt his non-throwing shoulder during the World Series

Sports - CBS Sports - November 5

Shohei Ohtani Signed a $700 Million Contract. Juan Soto Wants Something Else.

Soto’s agent, Scott Boras, made it clear that he wouldn’t consider a heavily deferred deal like Ohtani’s.

Sports - The New York Times - November 7

Baseball fan sues Dodgers, claiming he’s the rightful owner of Shohei Ohtani’s historic 51st stolen base

Exclusive: “The facts are very simple,” attorney Richard Roth told The Independent. “He’s entitled to that base.”

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 7

10 MLB offseason bold predictions: Juan Soto contract breaks Shohei Ohtani's record, Mets blockbuster, more

The 2024-25 offseason is one week old -- as we wait for the first major move, let's get bold

Sports - CBS Sports - November 9

Juan Soto contract predictions: Could free-agent superstar beat Shohei Ohtani's deal? What insiders think

Soto's age and talent make him one of the most desirable players to ever hit free agency

Sports - CBS Sports - November 11

2024 MLB awards finalists headlined by Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes

There were few surprises among the finalists for MLB's end-of-season awards, led by Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and Paul Skenes.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 12

All-MLB Awards: Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Chris Sale headline first team

We're in Year 6 of the league doing its All-MLB awards.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 15

2024 All-MLB Awards: Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Chris Sale lead first-team honorees

Ohtani earned first-team All-MLB honors while also taking home two individual awards

Sports - CBS Sports - November 15

Will he or won't he? The case for Juan Soto reaching Shohei Ohtani's record $700 million contract

Can the Yankees star match the biggest outlier contract in sports?

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 16

Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons

Shohei Ohtani won his third Most Valuable Player Award and first in the National League, and Aaron Judge earned his second American League honor on Thursday

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Shohei Ohtani has his third MVP Award and his résumé has no holes after jaw-dropping 2024 season

Ohtani created MLB's 50-50 club, won his first title and third MVP in 2024 all while rehabbing his throwing arm

Sports - CBS Sports - 2 days ago

How one All-Star made more money off MLB MVP voting than Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge

The Diamondbacks second baseman finished third in NL MVP voting and earned and extra $3 million in 2025