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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 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

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

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 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 - November 13

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 - November 13

Yankees' Aaron Judge and Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani win MLB MVP awards

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Judge were named MVP of the National League and the American League, respectively, MLB announced Thursday.

Shohei Ohtani named NL MVP after record-setting Dodgers season

Shohei Ohtani becomes the second player named MVP in both the American and National leagues.

With 2024 NL MVP season, Shohei Ohtani outdid himself once again

In his first season as a Dodger, Ohtani surpassed even the highest expectations on his way to his first World Series title and third MVP award.

Sports - Yahoo Sports - 2 days ago

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

Sports - CBS Sports - October 25

Where to watch Yankees vs. Dodgers: World Series TV channel, Game 2 live stream, watch MLB without cable

The Dodgers and Yankees reconvene in L.A. on Saturday night after an epic Game 1

Sports - CBS Sports - October 27

Could Juan Soto beat Shohei Ohtani's $700M contract? Everything to know about superstar's looming free agency

Soto is almost peerless given his talent and his age, making his free agency a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

Sports - CBS Sports - October 26

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

Shohei Ohtani partially dislocates left shoulder during World Series Game 2

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani partially dislocated his left shoulder during the seventh inning of Saturday’s Game 2 of the World Series against the New York Yankees when he tried to steal second ...

Sports - ABC News - October 27

Dodgers beat Yankees for 2-0 World Series lead but await word on severity of Shohei Ohtani's left arm injury

Sports - ABC News - October 26

What is a shoulder subluxation? Explaining Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's injury in World Series Game 2

Ohtani suffered the injury on a slide late Saturday

Sports - CBS Sports - October 27

Shohei Ohtani injures left arm sliding into second base during World Series Game 2, severity uncertain

Sports - ABC News - October 26

Shohei Ohtani injury: Where Dodgers could turn if superstar misses time during 2024 World Series

Ohtani suffered a shoulder subluxation on a slide Saturday night

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

Dodgers say Shohei Ohtani will play in World Series Game 3 despite shoulder injury

Japanese star partially dislocated shoulder in Game 2 Slugger is in ‘great spot’ as series heads to New York The Los Angeles Dodgers say Shohei Ohtani will be fit to play as the World Series ...

World - The Guardian - October 27

Shohei Ohtani to play in Game 3 of World Series despite injury, per report

Shohei Ohtani is set to play for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 3 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium on Monday night despite a partially dislocated left shoulder, according to manager Dave Roberts

Sports - ABC News - 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.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani in lineup for World Series Game 3 after shoulder injury

The World Series is moving to New York as the Dodgers have a two-game lead on the Yankees. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will be in the lineup after hurting his left shoulder against the Yankees on ...

Jayden Daniels, Commanders win on Hail Mary; Jets, Cowboys reach new lows; Shohei Ohtani expected for Game 3

Plus, how Texas A&M stormed past LSU

Sports - CBS Sports - October 28

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