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.

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Shohei Ohtani homers at the Tokyo Dome, delighting fans in home country

Shohei Ohtani hit a towering solo homer in his return to Japan, taking Chicago Cubs pitcher Nate Pearson deep with a ball that barely cleared the fence in right-center field and helping the Los ...

ABC News - Mar. 19

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

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 - Mar. 17

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. MLB calls the setup ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

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

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

Ohtani thrills Tokyo fans despite hitless performance

Shohei Ohtani thrilled Tokyo baseball fans again on Sunday despite a brief hitless performance from the Japanese superstar as his Los Angeles Dodgers lost their second exhibition game.Ohtani is in ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

“My understanding is” – Ben Jacobs’ exciting update on Berta’s plans for Arsenal will have fans going crazy

Arsenal are gearing up for an ‘important’ summer transfer window, with several positions in need of reinforcements.This includes the attack as well as the midfield which are said to be at the top ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

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 wall

CBS Sports - Mar. 19

Imps forward Makama has 'crazy' potential - Skubala

Jovon Makama's hat-trick against Bristol Rovers is a glimpse of the "crazy" potential he has, says Lincoln City boss Michael Skubala.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 17

Baseball was in need of revitalization. Japanese stars are giving America's pastime a lifeline.

Japanese players Shohei Ohtani and Shota Imanaga are transforming Major League Baseball and its fans — and the future of the game.

NBC News - Mar. 15

2025 NFL free agency: Lions' Amon-Ra St. Brown laments Bears' 'unlimited money' amid spending spree: 'What the f*** is this?'

"This s***'s crazy."

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 12

'Paint Japan blue': How the Dodgers' vision of Japanese prominence became reality

It's an almost unthinkable reality: Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are all Dodgers. And a Japanese fan base has coalesced around its interest in the team.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 16

Shaikin: The Angels have the longest playoff drought in MLB. What exactly is the plan?

For an Angels fan, these are the worst of times. In six years in Anaheim, Shohei Ohtani never reached the postseason. In his first year with the Dodgers, Ohtani won the World Series.

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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

Canada's new PM on Trump's 51st state talk: It's 'crazy'

New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney shut down President Trump’s talk of Canada potentially becoming the U.S.’s 51st state, characterizing it as “crazy” and vowing the North American neighbor ...

The Hill - Mar. 14

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 - Mar. 19

'Too much emotion makes you do crazy things' - Mateta defends Roberts

Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta defends Millwall goalkeeper Liam Roberts, saying "too much emotion makes you do crazy things".

BBC News - Mar. 18

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 - 5d

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 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

Trump’s Tariff Threats Are Driving Carmakers Crazy

Automakers looked forward to his return to the presidency, only to find themselves struggling under the weight of his tariff threats.

The New York Times - Mar. 14

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 homers at the Tokyo Dome, but nobody caught the souvenir

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani hit a towering solo homer in his return to the Tokyo Dome, taking Chicago Cubs pitcher Nate Pearson deep with a ball that barely cleared the fence in ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 19

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

News Analysis: Shohei Ohtani is restarting his throwing program. But how much will he pitch in 2025?

Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers are navigating a complicated process as the two-star works to resume pitching without hurting his hitting performance.

Yahoo Sports - 2d

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

Thousands pay to catch glimpse of Ohtani practise in Tokyo

Thousands of paying fans in Tokyo clapped and cheered as they watched Shohei Ohtani make a brief appearance in practice with his Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday ahead of the Major League Baseball ...

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 14

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

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

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

Shohei Ohtani hits one of Dodgers' three homers to beat Tigers in their home opener

Teoscar Hernández hit a three-run home run and Tommy Edman and Shohei Ohtani each hit solo home runs as the Dodgers held on to defeat the Detroit Tigers 5-4.

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Shohei Ohtani hits one of Dodgers' three homers to beat Tigers in their home opener

Teoscar Hernández hits a three-run home run and Tommy Edman and Shohei Ohtani each hit solo home runs as the Dodgers hold on to defeat the Detroit Tigers 5-4.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

A crazy twin occurrence as North Carolina's David Ford wins Valspar Collegiate

Ford won the Valspar title, his third of the season, on Tuesday while his twin brother, Maxwell, was 43 shots back in last. Texas took home the team title.

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