Tag: Shohei Ohtani

Dave Roberts Calls Shohei Ohtani ‘Best’ Player Of All-Time

Shohei Ohtani has become a true unicorn in Major League Baseball due to his ability to both hit and pitch at a high level. Ohtani has slugged at least 40 home runs in four of his first eight seasons and…

MLB Network Celebrating Shohei Ohtani With Schedule Of Shows On Jan. 7

Shohei Ohtani has enjoyed two wildly successful seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers thus far, and he's due to be celebrated by MLB Network on Wednesday. Beginning at 6 a.m. PT, MLB Network is going to air a full day…

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers’ Gifts For Decoy Were ‘Secret Weapon’ To Sign Shohei Ohtani

After six historic years with the Los Angeles Angels, Shohei Ohtani became the most coveted free agent in MLB history after the 2023 season. The two-time superstar's list of suitors included the Los Angeles Dodgers, who made a strong push…

Max Muncy: Shohei Ohtani Quickly Embraced Dodgers’ Culture

The culture within the Los Angeles Dodgers organization has been a significant contributor to their success and made them a premier destination for free agents in recent years. When Shohei Ohtani signed with the Dodgers in December 2024, he was…

Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Baseball Card Sells For Record $3 Million

Shohei Ohtani collectibles have skyrocketed in value over the years, ranging from baseball cards, home run balls and other game-used items. The 2024 Topps Ohtani Black Dynasty “50/50” Relic sold for $1.067 million earlier this year, becoming the first Los…

Dodgers Planning For Shohei Ohtani To Be ‘Regular Starter’ But With Extra Rest Opportunities

Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound this year after a record-setting 2024 season as the Los Angeles Dodgers' full-time designated hitter. Ohtani made his Dodgers pitching debut on June 16 and threw one inning against the San Diego Padres. He…

FOCO Selling Shohei Ohtani Bobbleheads For Christmas & Back-To-Back World Series Titles

Along with offering a wide range of Christmas gift ideas for Los Angeles Dodgers fans, FOCO additionally continues to release new bobbleheads. Two of which are of Shohei Ohtani, including one that is set to a Christmas theme. It portrays…

Dodgers News: Andrew Friedman Had ‘Great Conversation’ With Samurai Japan Officials About World Baseball Classic

Several Los Angeles Dodgers players are expected to participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, including Shohei Ohtani, who is returning to lead Team Japan. Yoshinobu Yamamoto figures to be named to the Samurai Japan roster as well, while Roki…

This Day In Dodgers History: Shohei Ohtani’s Introductory Press Conference At Dodger Stadium

On Dec. 14, 2023, the Los Angeles Dodgers introduced Shohei Ohtani during a highly anticipated press conference in the center field plaza at Dodger Stadium that was attended by nearly 300 media members. Dodgers broadcaster Joe Davis served as the…

Dodgers Prefer Shohei Ohtani Limits World Baseball Classic Role To DH For Team Japan

Shohei Ohtani is among the Los Angeles Dodgers players who will participate in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The four-time MVP is again playing for Team Japan as the country looks to repeat as champions in the international competition. Ohtani…

This Day In Dodgers History: Shohei Ohtani Signs 10-Year, $700 Million Contract

On Dec. 11, 2023, Shohei Ohtani officially signed his record-breaking 10-year, 700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. After six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels, Ohtani revealed his decision to sign with the Dodgers through an Instagram post…

Dodgers Winter Meetings Updates: Mookie Betts, Tanner Scott, Teoscar Hernández, Shohei Ohtani & More

Rumblings of a modest offseason for the Los Angeles Dodgers went by the wayside as they made a splash during MLB's Winter Meetings in Orlando, Fla., by agreeing to a three-year, $69 million contract with Edwin Díaz. The Dodgers reaching…