Ohtani M.l.b.’s Greatest

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 - 5 days ago

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

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 - 5 days ago

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 - 5 days ago

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 - 4 days ago

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 - 4 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.

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 - 4 days ago

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 - 15 hours ago

Local M.L.B. Broadcasters Call 162 Games. Then the Playoffs Start Without Them.

Instead of joining the Mets’ postseason run, Gary Cohen’s season in the radio booth came to a close two weeks ago.

Sports - The New York Times - October 15

These M.L.B. Players Aren’t So Happy to Win World Series Rings

For nearly all of the fringe players who made cameos with championship teams, the emotions are complicated.

Sports - The New York Times - October 23

M.L.B. Bars Yankees Fans Who Interfered With Mookie Betts

Austin Capobianco, 38, of Connecticut, was ejected from Game 4 after prying a ball out of Betts’ glove on Tuesday night.

Sports - The New York Times - 19 hours ago

Where the Top 45 M.L.B. Free Agents Will Play Next Season

Juan Soto could be the second player in league history to sign a contract worth more than $600 million.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 hours ago

Shohei Ohtani stolen base streak ends at 36 in NLCS, caught for first time since July 22

Shohei Ohtani was caught stealing for the first time in nearly three months, ending a streak of 36 consecutive successful stolen base attempts

Sports - ABC News - October 14

WATCH: This 9-year-old Dodgers fan's Shohei Ohtani baseball card costume is a home run

Ryan, a Dodgers fan from Covina, California, knocked this costume out of the park!

Ohtani and Lindor leading the way as Dodgers-Mets NLCS shifts to NYC for Game 3 on Wednesday

Everything starts with Shohei Ohtani and Francisco Lindor in this National League Championship Series

Sports - ABC News - October 15

Shohei Ohtani moving down in Dodgers' batting order? Dave Roberts calls idea 'comical' ahead of NLCS Game 3

Ohtani is 0 for 19 in October with the bases empty

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

Mets vs. Dodgers prediction, picks: NLCS Game 3 best bets as Shohei Ohtani looks to get going

The 1-1 NLCS moves to Citi Field for Game 3

Sports - CBS Sports - October 16

Shohei Ohtani homers as the Dodgers rout the Mets 8-0 for a 2-1 lead in the NLCS

Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer to punctuate the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-0 victory over the New York Mets in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series

Sports - ABC News - October 17

Shohei Ohtani's NLCS Game 3 home run highlights absurd playoffs splits for Dodgers superstar

Ohtani is crushing it with runners on. Don't ask about the other at-bats

Sports - CBS Sports - October 17

Shohei Ohtani Homers as the Dodgers Take a 2-1 N.L.C.S. Lead Over the Mets

New York’s offense struggled in its 8-0 loss as the series action moved back to the Queens.

Sports - The New York Times - October 17

Shohei Ohtani homers to lead off NLCS Game 4 for Dodgers against Mets

Shohei Ohtani homered against Jose Quintana leading off Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, putting the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the New York Mets

Sports - ABC News - October 18

Ohtani and Betts lead Dodgers to latest blowout of Mets for 3-1 lead in lopsided NLCS

Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff homer and scored four times, Mookie Betts also went deep and drove in four runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Mets 10-2 for a 3-1 lead in their ...

Sports - ABC News - October 18

Online bidding for Ohtani's historic 50-50 ball up to $1.8M as litigation for proceeds continues

The online auction for Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball has just four days remaining, with the highest bid now at $1.8 million

Sports - ABC News - October 18

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Sports - ESPN - October 23

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Shohei Ohtani to Play in World Series Game 3 After Shoulder Injury

Shohei Ohtani stokes national pride in Japan with World Series debut

Shohei Ohtani drawing millions of World Series viewers from Japan

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Shohei Ohtani stolen base streak ends at 36 in NLCS, caught for first time since July 22

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Shohei Ohtani moving down in Dodgers' batting order? Dave Roberts calls idea 'comical' ahead of NLCS Game 3

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Shohei Ohtani homers as the Dodgers rout the Mets 8-0 for a 2-1 lead in the NLCS

Shohei Ohtani's NLCS Game 3 home run highlights absurd playoffs splits for Dodgers superstar

Shohei Ohtani Homers as the Dodgers Take a 2-1 N.L.C.S. Lead Over the Mets

Shohei Ohtani homers to lead off NLCS Game 4 for Dodgers against Mets

Ohtani and Betts lead Dodgers to latest blowout of Mets for 3-1 lead in lopsided NLCS

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