Shohei Ohtani's Ball

Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 ball is now a Taiwanese tourist attraction

The historic ball sold for a record-shattering $4.4 million at auction last month.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday

Shohei Ohtani 50-50 ball fetches millions, setting eye-watering record

The ball Shohei Ohtani launched for his 50th home run of the season, having also stolen 50 bases, was bought at auction early Wednesday for more than $4.3 million.

Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball sells for $4.39 million at auction

Ohtani is the only player MLB history to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a single season

Sports - CBS Sports - October 23

Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball sells for record $4.4 million. Who gets the money?

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball sold at an auction for a record $4.4 million. Who gets that money? That's still up to the courts to decide.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

Shohei Ohtani 50-50 home run ball auctions at record-shattering $4.4 million after last-minute flurry of bids

The Ohtani ball auction was two minutes from ending. Then 11 bids came in.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 23

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

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

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

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

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 - October 24

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

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

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

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 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 ...

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

Shohei Ohtani undergoes shoulder surgery after playing through torn labrum in World Series

Ohtani's shoulder injury in the 2024 World Series was apparently a bit worse than the Dodgers let on.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 5

Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge headline 2024 MLB Silver Slugger winners

The Dodgers and Padres led the way with three Silver Slugger winners each.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

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

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

Will Shohei Ohtani pitch in the World Series? Yankees will 'be ready for everything,' says manager Aaron Boone

Ohtani had elbow surgery in September of 2023

Sports - CBS Sports - October 22

Why the Shohei Ohtani $4.4 million baseball could end up seeming like a bargain

The sky appears to be the limit for the rarest of sports collectibles — just wait until the ultimate Michael Jordan uniform hits the auction block

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

Will Shohei Ohtani pitch in 2024 World Series vs. Yankees? Dodgers manager says 'no possibility' of it

Ohtani hasn't pitched since undergoing elbow surgery last fall

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

Aaron Judge vs. Shohei Ohtani: Tale of the tape as MLB's two biggest stars in World Series for MVP showdown

The Yankees and Dodgers open their series Friday in Los Angeles