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.

Japan’s Own National Pastime: Watching Shohei Ohtani in the World Series

Those living in Japan say it’s hard to conceive of the popularity of the Dodgers superstar from an American perspective: “He has his own section of the news.”

Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago

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 ...

Hernández: Shohei Ohtani is 'finally' in the World Series. How he made it happen

Shohei Ohtani suggested the Dodgers pay him only $2 million a year and defer the remainder of his annual $70-million salary. It was basically a blank check to fortify the roster.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Shohei Ohtani has 'no possibility' of pitching in World Series, Dave Roberts says

Don't expect to see Shohei Ohtani come out of the bullpen if the Dodgers are in a tight spot in the World Series.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 5 days ago

Shohei Ohtani won't pitch in the World Series, but that's not slowing Ohtanimania

The race was on to reach Shohei Ohtani first

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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.

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 - 3 days ago

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 - 2 days ago

Will Shohei Ohtani pitch in the World Series? Yankees will 'be ready for everything,' says manager Aaron Boone

Ohtani had elbow surgery in September of 2023

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

Shohei Ohtani has arrived to baseball's biggest stage. Can he handle it?

The ultimate baseball spectacle — Ohtani and the Dodgers in the World Series against the Yankees — begins tonight.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 22

Will Shohei Ohtani pitch in 2024 World Series vs. Yankees? Dodgers manager says 'no possibility' of it

Ohtani hasn't pitched since undergoing elbow surgery last fall

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Aaron Judge vs. Shohei Ohtani: Tale of the tape as MLB's two biggest stars in World Series for MVP showdown

The Yankees and Dodgers open their series Friday in Los Angeles

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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

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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

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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 - 3 days ago

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

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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

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

Sports - ABC News - 3 days ago

Shohei Ohtani injury: Where Dodgers could turn if superstar misses time during 2024 World Series

Ohtani suffered a shoulder subluxation on a slide Saturday night

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Dodgers say Shohei Ohtani will play in World Series Game 3 despite shoulder injury

Japanese star partially dislocated shoulder in Game 2 Slugger is in ‘great spot’ as series heads to New York The Los Angeles Dodgers say Shohei Ohtani will be fit to play as the World Series ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Shohei Ohtani to play in Game 3 of World Series despite injury, per report

Shohei Ohtani is set to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium on Monday night despite a partially dislocated left shoulder, according to manager Dave Roberts

Sports - ABC News - 2 days ago

Shohei Ohtani reportedly cleared for World Series Game 3 after shoulder scare

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is expected to play in the next World Series game against the New York Yankees on Monday night after injuring his shoulder in a slide Saturday.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani in lineup for World Series Game 3 after shoulder injury

The World Series is moving to New York as the Dodgers have a two-game lead on the Yankees. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will be in the lineup after hurting his left shoulder against the Yankees on ...

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 - Yesterday

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

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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

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Shohei Ohtani led the Dodgers to the World Series while only making $2 million. Here’s how much his season was really worth to his team.

Given his historic production, Ohtani’s $2 million salary is by far the biggest value in baseball

Business - MarketWatch - October 21

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