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Tag: Shohei Ohtani

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Feel ‘Responsibility’ To Fulfill Promise To Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million contract last offseason, which at the time represented the largest deal in professional sports history. Ohtani's record-setting contract included a staggering amount of deferred salary as he will…

Matt Borelli

Selfless Attitude Is Key Aspect Of Dodgers’ Clubhouse Culture

The Los Angeles Dodgers have meticulously cultivated a strong culture in their clubhouse in the eight years under manager Dave Roberts. The word culture often gets thrown around a lot, whether it's describing a clubhouse or locker room, but what…

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

Dodgers’ Meeting With Roki Sasaki Included Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts & Others

Roki Sasaki announced late last week that he decided to sign a contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The right-hander chose the team out of a group of finalists that also included the Toronto Blue Jays and San Diego Padres…

Matt Borelli

Shohei Ohtani & Wife Pledge $500,000 Donation For Southern California Wildfire Relief Efforts

On the eve of the Los Angeles Dodgers and 11 other professional sports teams from the area joining forces on drive-thru events for those impacted by the Southern California wildfires, Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko pledged a $500,000 donation…

Staff Writer

FOCO Selling Shohei Ohtani Homecoming Bobblehead

FOCO released a new Shohei Ohtani bobblehead that features the Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star in a homecoming design that is particularly fitting heading into Opening Day of the 2025 season. Ohtani is dressed in the home white Dodgers uniform and…

Staff Writer

Gavin Lux Strove To Learn From Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman & Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers alleviated a logjam in their middle infield by trading Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds for prospect Mike Sirota and a competitive balance round pick in the 2025 MLB Draft. It marked the end of a…

Matt Borelli

Shohei Ohtani Maintains Respect When Emotionally Celebrating Big Moments

The Los Angeles Dodgers soared to incredible heights this past season and reached MLB's pinnacle in Shohei Ohtani's first year with the franchise. Ohtani's play was exceptional as he became the first member of the 50/50 club in MLB history,…

Scott Geirman

Dodgers Want To Avoid Shutting Down Shohei Ohtani During 2025 Season

Shohei Ohtani didn't pitch in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers while recovering from right elbow surgery, but he is expected to return to the mound this year. Ohtani expressed confidence he would be able to pitch on…

Matt Borelli

Dodgers Added $70 Million In Sponsorship Revenue After Signing Shohei Ohtani

After making historic signing in the offseason in Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers had an incredible 2024 season, which was capped off with a World Series championship. Ohtani had one of the most successful seasons in MLB history from…

Blake Williams

Dave Roberts ‘Very Surprised’ Shohei Ohtani’s Record Contract Already Broken

There were a special set of circumstances that led to the Los Angeles Dodgers giving Shohei Ohtani the largest contract in MLB history during the 2023 offseason. First, there has never been a free agent with Ohtani's ability as a…

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

Dave Roberts Shares Delayed Timeline For Shohei Ohtani To Pitch For Dodgers In 2025

Shohei Ohtani is set to resume his two-way role in 2025, continuing to be the Los Angeles Dodgers' designated hitter while also joining their rotation. Ohtani wasn't able to pitch during the 2024 season due to undergoing right elbow surgery…

Blake Williams

Dodgers Injury Update: Shohei Ohtani ‘Progressing Well’ After Left Shoulder Surgery

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a scare in Game 2 of the 2024 World Series when Shohei Ohtani injured his left shoulder on a stolen base attempt. Ohtani underwent an MRI the following day, which revealed a partial dislocation of…

Matt Borelli