Bettors Backing Ohtani

Bettors backing Ohtani over Judge for Series MVP

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is the betting favorite to win World Series MVP over Aaron Judge and the rest of the Yankees' sluggers.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

World Series champion Dodgers have eye on back-to-back titles with Ohtani returning to mound in 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers spent big bucks to beef up their roster with the additions of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto this season

Sports - ABC News - October 31

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

Bettors swarm to Tyson amid massive interest

The betting odds have been drifting toward Mike Tyson this week, with sportsbooks reporting upward of 90% of the bets being on the 58-year-old underdog for his matchup with Jake Paul.

Sports - ESPN - November 14

Here are all the ways sports gambling is hurting some bettors’ finances

A new report shows that bettors are losing more than just parlay bets

Business - MarketWatch - November 5

Betting buzz: Chiefs deliver for live bettors with blocked field goal

A blocked field goal led to a memorable swing for Kansas City Chiefs bettors in one of the most exciting games of NFL Week 10.

Sports - ESPN - November 11

Bitcoin to top $100,000 before year-end, according to bettors on Kalshi

Sixty percent of bettors on the Kalshi platform now believe that bitcoin could top the $100,000 mark before the end of 2024.

Business - CNBC - November 12

Week 8 NFL trends, predictions, odds, bets: Sharp money picks by professional football bettors in Las Vegas

Sportsbook veterans and Las Vegas insiders reveal sharp money Week 8 NFL against the spread picks from respected pro football bettors

Sports - CBS Sports - October 27

Another bettor pleads guilty to wire fraud in gambling scheme involving ex-Raptors player Jontay Porter

Porter has been banned from the NBA for life

Sports - CBS Sports - October 30

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

Ohtani hurts shoulder in G2, set for more testing

Shohei Ohtani suffered a shoulder injury while sliding into second base on a steal attempt. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the superstar had a minor dislocation and would undergo further testing.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Ohtani (shoulder) expected to play in Game 3

Shohei Ohtani is expected to play in Game 3 of the World Series after he suffered a shoulder injury late in the Dodgers' Game 2 win.

Sports - ESPN - October 27

Ohtani in lineup, set to lead off G3 for Dodgers

With his team leading 2-0, Los Angeles star Shohei Ohtani is in the starting lineup as the Dodgers' designated hitter for Game 3 of the World Series on Monday night, two days after the leadoff ...

Sports - ESPN - October 28

Ohtani has surgery to fix torn labrum in shoulder

Shohei Ohtani had surgery Tuesday to repair a labrum tear after partially dislocating his shoulder during the World Series, the Dodgers announced.

Sports - ESPN - November 6

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

Position changes for Betts, Contreras, Ohtani's surgery and more

Stay up to date all offseason long as Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.

Sports - ESPN - November 8

Ohtani, Judge capture unanimous MVP honors

The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani won his second straight unanimous MVP award, and Yankees star Aaron Judge became a two-time MVP on Thursday.

Sports - ESPN - 2 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

Sports - ABC News - October 24

Judge vs. Ohtani in the World Series is a once-in-a-generation event

Two larger-than-life superstars sharing baseball's biggest stage rarely happens.

Sports - ESPN - October 25

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 - October 26

These Japanese Baseball Fans Love Ohtani. They Love the Yankees More.

The best World Series outcome for one particular subset of fans? The Dodgers slugger hits four home runs in a game, and the Yankees win 5-4.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 26

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 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.

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 ...

Ohtani-mania sweeps LA as Dodgers go on to win World Series

Ohtani fandom has boosted tourism in Los Angeles and more Japanese-language tours of Dodgers Stadium

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

Meet Decoy Ohtani, perhaps the most valuable pet of the World Series

Shohei Ohtani's dog, Decoy, made an appearance at the World Series victory parade

Entertainment - ABC News - November 2

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