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Is Shohei Ohtani M.L.B.’s Greatest Player Ever? He Has a ‘Legitimate Argument.’

“What Shohei’s done to our ball club, the Dodger fan base domestically, globally, I just don’t think you can quantify,” Dave Roberts said.

Sports - The New York Times - 8 hours ago

Is M.L.B.’s Revamped Playoff Format Fair?

Frequent upsets have prompted questions about the 12-team tournament.

Sports - The New York Times - October 14

Dodgers' MVP outside of Ohtani? How Teoscar Hernandez became L.A.'s unsung star

Hernandez's one-year deal might not have registered at first -- but his presence is being felt now.

Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago

Dodgers vs. Mets: Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts lead L.A.'s offense in another blowout win in NLCS Game 4

A 10-2 victory led by the Dodgers' two MVPs has the Mets facing elimination in Friday's Game 5.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 18

Ohtani before Ohtani? Inside the Dodgers' Fernandomania

As Fernando Valenzuela's jersey was retired, here's a look back at the last time a player captured the nation.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Dodgers: No plans to move down Ohtani in order

Shohei Ohtani is 0-for-19 hitting with the bases empty, but the Dodgers have no plans to move the slugger down in the order for Game 3 against the Mets on Wednesday.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

'No possibility' Ohtani pitches in WS, Roberts says

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts ruled out the possibility that Shohei Ohtani will pitch against the Yankees in the World Series.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Ohtani's '50-50' baseball sells for record £3.4m

The ball struck by LA Dodgers hitter Shohei Ohtani when he secured a record-breaking 50th home run sells for £3.39m at auction.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 4 days ago

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 - 4 days ago

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 - 3 days ago

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 - 2 days ago

This Is a Marquee World Series, and M.L.B. Plans to Capitalize

Commissioner Rob Manfred believes the league is positioned to propel its biggest stars further into the sporting fan’s consciousness.

Sports - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Hernández: Shohei Ohtani is the Dodgers' best player, and they need him to play like it

Shohei Ohtani has been outside his comfort zone in multiple games this postseason, and the Dodgers can't afford to have their best player struggling.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 15

Ohtani, Dodgers dominate Mets in pivotal Game 3 of NLCS

Shohei Ohtani, Kiké Hernandez and Max Muncy homered to bolster superb pitching from Walker Buehler and the bullpen as LA seized a 2-1 series lead.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 16

Shohei Ohtani’s Playoff Moonshot Sent Mets Fans Rushing for the Exit

A home run that landed in the upper deck at Citi Field silenced the ballpark on Wednesday.

Sports - The New York Times - October 17

Ohtani, Betts lead way as L.A. puts Mets on brink

Shohei Ohtani pummeled a leadoff home run, Mookie Betts went 4-for-6 with a homer and four RBIs, and the Dodgers moved one win away from the World Series.

Sports - ESPN - October 18

Ohtani, Dodgers on their way to World Series after ousting Mets

With contributions from Shohei Ohtani and throughout the lineup, Los Angeles won Game 6 of the NLCS and set up a clash of titans with the Yankees.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 20

Ohtani's finally in the World Series, and the Dodgers helped him get there

Shohei Ohtani has been LA's shiniest star in his first season with the team, but winning the NLCS was a team effort. Look no further than the unlikely series MVP.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Shohei Ohtani Arrives on Baseball’s Biggest Stage Ready to Realize a Dream

“I want the whole world to see Shohei,” the Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said.

Sports - The New York Times - October 21

Hernández: Shohei Ohtani is 'finally' in the World Series. How he made it happen

Shohei Ohtani suggested the Dodgers pay him only $2 million a year and defer the remainder of his annual $70-million salary. It was basically a blank check to fortify the roster.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 21

Ohtani 50/50 ball fetches record-breaking $4.39M

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's 50/50 ball shattered the record paid for a ball in any sport, selling for $4.392 million at auction.

Sports - ESPN - October 23

Japan prepares to cheer on Ohtani and the Dodgers, and the country is dressing for the occasion

Television ratings in Japan have set records as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani have reached the World Series against the New York Yankees

Sports - ABC News - October 23

Shohei Ohtani has 'no possibility' of pitching in World Series, Dave Roberts says

Don't expect to see Shohei Ohtani come out of the bullpen if the Dodgers are in a tight spot in the World Series.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 6 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 - 6 days ago

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 4 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 - 3 days ago

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Is Shohei Ohtani M.L.B.’s Greatest Player Ever? He Has a ‘Legitimate Argument.’

Is M.L.B.’s Revamped Playoff Format Fair?

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Ohtani before Ohtani? Inside the Dodgers' Fernandomania

Dodgers: No plans to move down Ohtani in order

'No possibility' Ohtani pitches in WS, Roberts says

Ohtani's '50-50' baseball sells for record £3.4m

Bettors backing Ohtani over Judge for Series MVP

Judge, Ohtani top Players Choice Award winners

Ohtani hurts shoulder in G2, set for more testing

Ohtani (shoulder) expected to play in Game 3

Ohtani in lineup, set to lead off G3 for Dodgers

This Is a Marquee World Series, and M.L.B. Plans to Capitalize

Hernández: Shohei Ohtani is the Dodgers' best player, and they need him to play like it

Ohtani, Dodgers dominate Mets in pivotal Game 3 of NLCS

Shohei Ohtani’s Playoff Moonshot Sent Mets Fans Rushing for the Exit

Ohtani, Betts lead way as L.A. puts Mets on brink

Ohtani, Dodgers on their way to World Series after ousting Mets

Ohtani's finally in the World Series, and the Dodgers helped him get there

Shohei Ohtani Arrives on Baseball’s Biggest Stage Ready to Realize a Dream

Hernández: Shohei Ohtani is 'finally' in the World Series. How he made it happen

Ohtani 50/50 ball fetches record-breaking $4.39M

Japan prepares to cheer on Ohtani and the Dodgers, and the country is dressing for the occasion

Shohei Ohtani has 'no possibility' of pitching in World Series, Dave Roberts says

Shohei Ohtani won't pitch in the World Series, but that's not slowing Ohtanimania

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

Japan’s Own National Pastime: Watching Shohei Ohtani in the World Series

Shohei Ohtani has arrived to baseball's biggest stage. Can he handle it?

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

Personality, passion, performance: Shohei Ohtani unlocking his best self in October

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani suffers shoulder injury during Game 2 of the World Series

Shohei Ohtani's shoulder injury casts a shroud of uncertainty over win

In a World Series Built on Stars, Shohei Ohtani’s Absence Would Hurt

Shohei Ohtani reportedly cleared for World Series Game 3 after shoulder scare

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

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