WATCH: Shohei Ohtani knocks his first 2025 Dodgers home run during MLB's Tokyo Series

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

ABC News - 1d

Dodgers' Tokyo Series trip confirms the team's 'overwhelming' hold on Japan

More than 10,000 fans packed into the lower bowl of the Tokyo Dome on Friday to watch the Dodgers go through their first official workout.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

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 - 3d

Former Iowa baseball pitcher called up by Los Angeles Dodgers for MLB's Tokyo Series.

Former Iowa baseball pitcher Jack Dreyer named to the 26-man roster by the Los Angeles Dodgers for MLB's Tokyo Series.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

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 - 5h

Shohei Ohtani merchandise is prompting long lines -- even in the rain -- in Tokyo

The Los Angeles Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani an unprecedented $700 million contract hoping to drive interest — and the dollars that come with it — from fans across the Pacific

ABC News - 3d

Fortnite announces Shohei Ohtani as first MLB player available in-game

The Dodgers star will be added to the Fortnite shop starting March 17 and includes multiple styles.

ESPN - Mar. 10

Ohtani hits solo HR 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 Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 on Wednesday ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Ohtani hits solo HR 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 Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 6-3 to sweep the ...

ABC News - 1d

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki allows just one hit to Cubs but walks five in much-hyped MLB debut during Tokyo Series

Sasaki showed off his high-velocity fastball across his three innings of work

CBS Sports - 1d

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 - 2d

Shohei Ohtani's home run in Japan should have been called a double

This shouldn't have been declared a home run after review.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Roki Sasaki's MLB debut is tantalizing, and shaky, as Dodgers complete Tokyo Series sweep

Roki Sasaki flashed an elite mix of pitches, but also walked five batters, as the Dodgers complete two-game sweep of the Cubs in the season-opening Tokyo Series.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Hernández: Shohei Ohtani home run at Tokyo Dome delivers yet another moment seemingly on command

Years from now, people who weren't here will claim they were. The people who actually were here won't be complaining about the outrageous ticket prices.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

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 fastball

ABC News - 2d

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 - 2d

USC legend Rodney Peete goes viral at MLB Tokyo Series game

Peete was shown catching a foul ball on the TV broadcast of the game between the Dodgers and Cubs in Tokyo.

Yahoo Sports - 3h

Shohei Ohtani put adorable pictures of his dog, Decoy, on his cleats

Shohei Ohtani included his dog, Decoy, on these incredible custom cleats.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Dodgers boast best MLB team. But in fantasy baseball, is it smart to draft them?

Want to load up on Dodgers in a fantasy baseball league draft? You can't get both Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, but the rest of their teammates are up for grabs.

Yahoo Sports - 6d

Cubs swept in Tokyo Series in playoff-like atmosphere: ‘That’s a great experience for our young players’

TOKYO — Murmurs rippled through the packed Tokyo Dome when the velocity flashed onto the scoreboard. Los Angeles Dodgers phenom Roki Sasaki hit 101 mph on his first pitch in the first inning ...

Yahoo Sports - 22h

'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 - 3d

All Eyes Are on Shohei Ohtani in Tokyo. He’s Meeting the Moment.

The unofficial ambassador of this season-opening series has been hard to miss.

The New York Times - 3d

The Dodgers Beat the Cubs to Win M.L.B.’s First Game of 2025 in Tokyo

The Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw five innings of one-run ball to earn a win.

The New York Times - 2d

Dodgers' Roki Sasaki set for MLB debut: Four things to know about Japanese righty ahead of first outing

Sasaki will make his major-league debut in Tokyo against the Cubs on Wednesday

CBS Sports - 1d

Mookie Betts to sit for exhibitions in Japan, Dodgers will re-evaluate for Tokyo Series

Mookie Betts will be re-evaluated during the team's off-day on Monday, and is questionable to be in the lineup for the club's two regular-season-opening games at the Tokyo Dome.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

What time is Dodgers vs. Cubs? MLB schedule for Tokyo season opener, where to watch, TV channel, live stream

The 2025 Major League Baseball season gets started on Tuesday

CBS Sports - 2d

2025 World Series betting, predictions, odds, bets: Best longshot MLB futures picks include Red Sox and Cubs

SportsLine MLB expert Nick Stellini has revealed his 2025 World Series longshot picks and MLB future predictions

CBS Sports - 6h

Rintaro Sasaki, aka Japan's home run king, absolutely crushed his first college home run

Buh-Bye: Rintaro Sasaki completely crushes his first college home run at Stanford.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Dodgers to start Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki in MLB's Tokyo Series vs. Cubs

The two-game series will open the season on March 18-19

CBS Sports - Mar. 11

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts out for MLS season openers

All-Star shortstop will miss the MLB's season-opening Tokyo Series because of a lingering illness, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

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 - 3d

Ohtani's Tokyo airport arrival hidden from fans hoping to catch a glimpse of Japanese star

Hundreds of fans at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport lined up 10 deep and hoping to catch a glimpse of Shohei Ohtani as he arrived

ABC News - Mar. 13

6 questions for the Dodgers and Cubs after Tokyo: What can we expect from Roki Sasaki? How will the Cubs' lineup shake out?

Also, can Yoshinobu Yamamoto contend for the Cy Young? And when will we see Shohei Ohtani on the mound?

Yahoo Sports - 2h

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