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Thanks to Shohei Ohtani, MLB enjoys huge success in Japan and has momentum heading into 2025 season
The 2025 season couldn’t have had a much better start for the sport, which showcased its international appeal over the past week in Japan.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 20 -
MLB enjoys huge success in Japan and has momentum heading into 2025 season
There was the crack of Shohei Ohtani’s bat, the roars from the Tokyo Dome crowd and the beeps from the credit card machines at the massive merchandise center selling boatloads of Los Angeles ...ABC News - Mar. 20 -
Japan Reaches Peak Shohei Ohtani as Dodgers and Cubs Open MLB Season
Major League Baseball has had no shortage of stars, but it has never seen a sensation like Ohtani, who is Japan’s answer to Babe Ruth.The New York Times - Mar. 18 -
MLB star Shohei Ohtani talks exhibition game in Japan, season expectations and more
MLB star Shohei Ohtani returned to Japan last week for an exhibition game. A day prior to the game, he spoke with CBS News' Adam Yamaguchi about the special game in Japan, personal and team ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Japanese baseball fans are crazy for Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers. MLB has a plan to get them to root for every team
Shohei Ohtani is arguably the most popular athlete on the planet, and that superstardom has helped rapidly accelerate MLB's business in Japan.CNBC - 5d -
Tokyo Series preview: Everything you need to know before the Dodgers and Cubs begin the 2025 MLB season in Japan
Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers will face the Cubs on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Tokyo Dome.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run homer in Japan during Dodgers win over Yomiuri Giants
Ohtani and the Dodgers will open the 2025 season in Japan with a two-game series against the Cubs.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani talks return to Japan, impact on kids
L.A. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani spoke in a rare interview about playing in front of a home crowd in Japan and what he's focused on personally this upcoming season.CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers win exhibition game in Tokyo
Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers have Japan excited in the days leading up to their season opener next week.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
Shohei Ohtani is a $100-million man this year. Salary not included
Shohei Ohtani took over Japan during this week's Tokyo Series and Sportico reports he will receive the most endorsement money among MLB players.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers prepare to open MLB season vs. Cubs
The Major League Baseball season kicks off at the Tokyo Dome when Shohei Ohtani and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers face the Chicago Cubs.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Shohei Ohtani's first home run of the season sparks controversy after fan appears to interfere with ball
Shohei Ohtani was awarded his first home run of the 2025 season, but should it have counted?Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Dodgers’ chance at wins record, Shohei Ohtani’s pitching return and a full season of Paul Skenes among 2025 MLB storylines
There is no shortage of MLB storylines in New York. Juan Soto is a Met, bringing with him sky-high expectations. The Yankees seek to return to the World Series without him, having built a balanced ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
15 Bold predictions for the 2025 MLB season (including a Pirates playoff run!)
When will Shohei Ohtani pitch again? Will Aaron Boone finish the season in the Bronx? Can the White Sox win 50 games?Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Nearing end of short spring, Dodgers, Cubs make final preparations for season opener in Japan
Shohei Ohtani’s bat is ready for the Los Angeles Dodgers while Shota Imanaga has looked good on the mound for the Chicago Cubs with less than 10 days remaining before baseball’s regular-season ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 9 -
'Throwing Philosopher' plans to get inside Ohtani's head in MLB opener
Shota Imanaga is known as baseball's "Throwing Philosopher" and the Chicago Cubs pitcher plans to get inside Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers' heads in Tuesday's Major League Baseball ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
A 10-year-old boy in Tokyo ended up with Shohei Ohtani's first home run of the season
Sota Fujimori is the luckiest 10-year-old in Japan. Sitting in right-center field on Wednesday night at the Tokyo Dome, he watched Shohei Ohtani's home run in the fifth inning fall off the hands ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Ohtani, Yamamoto lead Dodgers to Tokyo win
Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto led the Dodgers to a season-opening victory in their home country of Japan.ESPN - Mar. 18 -
MLB MVP odds, predictions for 2025: Will Judge, Ohtani repeat?
Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are deservedly the favorites to win Most Valuable Player honors again, but there could be some surprise contenders.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Hernández: Tokyo Series atmosphere shows Shohei Ohtani is more than 'a representative of Japan'
The response to Shohei Ohtani at the Tokyo Dome Friday re-established a longstanding truth about the Dodgers: In Japan's view, there is Ohtani and then there is everyone else.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Ohtani delivers in return to Japan, Dodgers beat the Cubs in season opener
Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five strong innings, Shohei Ohtani had two hits and scored twice and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 in Major League ...ABC News - Mar. 18 -
Shohei Ohtani electrifies Tokyo Dome crowd as Dodgers slugger crushes home run in exhibition game
The Dodgers will open the 2025 MLB regular season against the Cubs in a two-game Tokyo Series starting March 18CBS Sports - Mar. 15 -
Letters to Sports: Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani go big in Japan
Readers of the Los Angeles Times give their thoughts and opinions on Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers as well as USC, UCLA and high school basketball.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
MLB milestones to watch in 2025: Clayton Kershaw, Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani, more aim for history this season
With some health and luck (and talent), who will etch their name into the record books this year?CBS Sports - 6d -
WATCH: Shohei Ohtani knocks his first 2025 Dodgers home run during MLB's Tokyo Series
Ohtani's homer was upheld after a fan seemingly reached over the wallCBS Sports - Mar. 19 -
Top 50 people who will impact the 2025 MLB season: Nos. 25-1
The top half of our list begins with Mookie Betts and ends with -- who else? -- Shohei Ohtani.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The non-hater's guide to the 2025 MLB season: Stop whining and enjoy the Sho
How about we appreciate all that's great about MLB right now?Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Sho-time in Tokyo: Ohtani, Dodgers prepare to open MLB season vs. Cubs on Tuesday
The Major League Baseball season kicks off Tuesday night at the Tokyo Dome when Shohei Ohtani and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers face the Chicago Cubs. Ohtani, Yoshinobu ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17 -
Ranking MLB's top 100 players in 2025: Shohei Ohtani is No. 1, but how do baseball's other stars stack up?
Who will be the best players in the upcoming season? Let's rank the top 100 before Opening DayCBS Sports - Mar. 18 -
Ranking MLB's top 100 players in 2025: Shohei Ohtani is No. 1, but how do baseball's other stars stack up?
Who will be the best players in the upcoming season? Let's rank the top 100 before Opening DayCBS Sports - 22h -
Ranking MLB's top 100 players in 2025: Shohei Ohtani is No. 1, but how do baseball's other stars stack up?
Who will be the best players in the upcoming season? Let's rank the top 100 before Opening DayCBS Sports - 22h -
On Dodgers' Japan trip, Shohei Ohtani is everywhere and nowhere
The star is omnipresent in ads across his home country, but fan fervor keeps the real Ohtani out of sight.ESPN - Mar. 20 -
Shohei Ohtani and four other Japanese players come home to start the MLB season
It's only two games to start the Major League Baseball season — the World Series-champion Dodgers against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Tokyo Dome. For the record, the MLB ...Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Shohei Ohtani hits solo homer in return to Japan, leading Dodgers’ powerful offense to 6-3 win over the Cubs
Shohei Ohtani hit a solo homer in his return to the Tokyo Dome, Roki Sasaki threw three eventful innings in his big-league debut and the Dodgers beat the Cubs to sweep the two-game series in Japan.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19 -
Ranking the top 10 lineups in MLB heading into the 2025 season
With the MLB season coming up quick, here are the top-10 lineups in the league.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Rising to the occasion, Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run HR in return to Japan against Yomiuri Giants
Japanese star Shohei Ohtani showed off some prodigious power in his return to the Tokyo Dome on Saturday night.Yahoo Sports - Mar. 15 -
A 10-year-old boy in Tokyo ended up with Shohei Ohtani's first home run of the season
Sota Fujimori is the luckiest 10-year-old in Japan.NBC News - Mar. 19 -
A 10-year-old boy in Tokyo ended up with Shohei Ohtani's first home run of the season
Sota Fujimori is the luckiest 10-year-old in JapanABC News - Mar. 19 -
Japanese stars shine as Dodgers beat Cubs in MLB’s Tokyo season opener
Five Japanese players appear in Dodgers’ 4-1 win Rest of MLB teams start their season next week The Dodgers were a long way from Los Angeles on Tuesday but with Shohei Ohtani and two more ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
Shohei Ohtani, Japan's other baseball stars shook their nerves and delivered in MLB's Tokyo opener
Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a little extra zip on his fastballABC News - Mar. 18