SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Shohei Ohtani and his wife arrived in South Korea with his Los Angeles Dodgers teammates on Friday ahead of their season-opening games with the San Diego Padres next week. Ohtani, wearing a black training suit and a cap backwards, was the first Dodgers player who showed up at the arrival … Read more
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani announced on his Instagram account that he is married. The two-way player joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in December on a $700 million, 10-year contract. He wrote on Instagram in Japanese: “The season is approaching but I would like to announce to everyone that I have gotten married.” He said his … Read more
There’s a big question looming after the San Francisco Giants swung and missed at getting the hottest baseball player on the planet: Shohei Ohtani. He decided to sign with the rival Los Angeles Dodgers instead. Now, Giants legend Buster Posey said he thinks the city’s reputation may be part of the problem. Ohtani’s stats as … Read more
Shohei Ohtani’s landmark contract with the Dodgers has prompted endless discussion, debate and criticism due to the unprecedented scope of the deferrals it contains, but that’s far from the only fascinating wrinkle of the 10-year deal. Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci reports that the contract contains language “that assures the club will make good on its … Read more
Shohei Ohtani officially has made his decision on where he will play in 2024 and beyond. The two-time AL MVP and superstar free agent agreed to a historic 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, ending months of speculation over where the two-way phenom will continue his MLB career. The Giants … Read more
The excitement in the air is palpable as baseball fans across the globe await Shohei Ohtani’s free-agency decision, and especially for those in the Bay wondering if the two-way superstar will sign with the Giants. But anyone hoping for some sort of hint from Farhan Zaidi during his Monday media session at this week’s MLB … Read more
Baseball fans around the world soon might know which team Shohei Ohtani will play for next season — and Giants fans certainly are waiting with bated breath. Contract negotiations with the Japanese two-way star are entering their final stretch, with a small selection of MLB teams expected to meet with Ohtani and his representatives this weekend … Read more
MLB’s annual Winter Meetings quickly are approaching, and things are heating up. As baseball fans will be glued to their phones all weekend waiting for an update on two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani, ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan shared a few new details on who remains in the Ohtani sweepstakes. While some potential suitors have dropped … Read more
The Cubs are reportedly sharpening their pitchforks. MLB insider Bob Nightengale reported Tuesday that the Chicago Cubs are “serious contenders” for free agent superstar Shohei Ohtani after speaking with several executives at the MLB General Managers Meetings, which are being held in Scottsdale, Arizona this week “The Dodgers remain the heavy favorites,” Nightengale said. “The … Read more