Tag: Shohei Ohtani

ESPN Survey Reveals MLB Managers Loathe Facing Two Key Dodgers Batters

The Los Angeles Dodgers boast one of the most talented offenses in baseball, with multiple MVP Award winners and All-Stars scattered throughout the lineup. Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman combined to form a terrific trio at the top…

Shohei Ohtani: First Season With the Dodgers ‘Exceeded My Expectations’

The Los Angeles Dodgers set the bar incredibly high in Shohei Ohtani's first season with the club by helping him reach the postseason for the first time in his career and going on to win the World Series. Ohtani spent…

Former Dodgers First Base Coach Clayton McCullough Received Gift From Shohei Ohtani

Former Los Angeles Dodgers first base coach Clayton McCullough is no longer with the organization after becoming the manager of the Miami Marlins, but he leaves behind a strong footprint after being a part of the coaching staff that led…

Shohei Ohtani: ‘Very Humbling’ To Help Grow Popularity Of Baseball

The Los Angeles Dodgers sent shockwaves through the baseball world last offseason when they signed Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million contract, which at the time was the largest deal in professional sports history. While the price tag to…

FOCO Selling Shohei Ohtani Christmas Bobblehead

FOCO is selling a new Shohei Ohtani bobblehead that features the Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star holding the 2024 World Series trophy and set to a Christmas theme. The newest Ohtani bobblehead also lights up on the Christmas tree and fireplace…

Jack Flaherty Convinced Shohei Ohtani To Take Tequila Shot During Dodgers World Series Parade

The Los Angeles Dodgers' search for a starting pitcher at the July 30 trade deadline led them to acquiring Jack Flaherty in a last-minute deal with the Detroit Tigers. The right-hander was inconsistent during the playoffs but had impressive performances…

Juan Soto’s Mets Contract On Track To Break Shohei Ohtani’s Record

The New York Mets signed Juan Soto to a record-breaking contract and formally introduced the four-time All-Star during a press conference at Citi Field on Thursday afternoon. Soto decided on signing with the Mets amid a group of finalists that…

Freddie Freeman: Supporting Shohei Ohtani During Ippei Mizuhara Scandal Was Key For Dodgers Clubhouse

It is strange to think of how the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2024 season started, as some memories get lost over the course of playing 162 games and making what amounted to a World Series title run. Not only were the…

Shohei Ohtani ‘Very Unlikely’ To Pitch For Dodgers In Tokyo Series

Shohei Ohtani was named the unanimous 2024 National League Most Valuable Player in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but even with his elite production, that was only half of his game. Along with his game-changing offensive abilities,…

Shohei Ohtani & Wife Receive Custom Lakers Jerseys Before Game Vs. Trail Blazers

While the Los Angeles Dodgers were reaching agreements with Michael Confort and Blake Treinen at the start of the MLB Winter Meetings in Dallas, Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko were on hand at Crypto.com Arena to watch the Los…

Blake Snell: Shohei Ohtani Is The Type Of Player ‘You Want To Be Around’

Shohei Ohtani did not actively recruit Blake Snell but nonetheless was a factor in his decision to sign a five-year, $182 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Snell was the first big signing of 2024 free agency when he…

Nez Balelo Compares Shohei Ohtani’s Free Agency To Juan Soto Rumors

MLB free agency the past two years has featured unique talents Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto, both of whom are superstars in their own right. But there's been one glaring difference in how Ohtani navigated reaching free agency for the…