MLB enjoys huge success in Japan and has momentum heading into 2025 season
There was the crack of Shohei Ohtani’s bat, the roars from the Tokyo Dome crowd and the beeps from the credit card machines at the massive merchandise center selling boatloads of Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs gear
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Thanks to Shohei Ohtani, MLB enjoys huge success in Japan and has momentum heading into 2025 season
The 2025 season couldn’t have had a much better start for the sport, which showcased its international appeal over the past week in Japan.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
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 - 3d -
Tokyo Series preview: Everything you need to know before the Dodgers and Cubs begin the 2025 MLB season in Japan
Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers will face the Cubs on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Tokyo Dome.Yahoo Sports - 5d -
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 - 3d -
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 PacificABC News - 3d -
Shohei Ohtani electrifies Tokyo Dome crowd as Dodgers slugger crushes home run in exhibition game
The Dodgers will open the 2025 MLB regular season against the Cubs in a two-game Tokyo Series starting March 18CBS Sports - 5d -
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 - 5d -
Japanese stars shine as Dodgers beat Cubs in MLB’s Tokyo season opener
Five Japanese players appear in Dodgers’ 4-1 win Rest of MLB teams start their season next week The Dodgers were a long way from Los Angeles on Tuesday but with Shohei Ohtani and two more ...The Guardian - 2d -
Sho-time in Tokyo: Ohtani, Dodgers prepare to open MLB season vs. Cubs on Tuesday
The Major League Baseball season kicks off Tuesday night at the Tokyo Dome when Shohei Ohtani and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers face the Chicago Cubs. Ohtani, Yoshinobu ...Yahoo Sports - 3d
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