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· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani thanks Angels, Dodgers in rare English speech for MVP award
MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani thanked his former and current teams while accepting his 2023 American League MVP award at the 99th Baseball Writers’ Dinner in New York this weekend. What he said: Ohtani, who typically speaks through his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, delivered a rare…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani’s dog gets massive fake visa from US Embassy in Japan
United States Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel presented Shohei Ohtani with a replica visa for his dog Decoy during his visit to the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo this week. Set for travel: Emanuel shared photos he snapped with Ohtani on Thursday, one of which shows him holding the…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani’s $700M deal prompts California controller to call for caps on deferred taxes
California Controller Malia M. Cohen is calling on the U.S. Congress to amend the tax code and impose caps on deferred payments following Shohei Ohtani’s historic $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani’s contract structure: Ohtani’s groundbreaking 10-year…
· Carl Samson
Yoshinobu Yamamoto says Ohtani isn’t ‘sole reason’ he joined the Dodgers
Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the new star pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has shared that Shohei Ohtani is not the only reason he signed with the team. What he’s saying: Yamamoto, 25, signed a 12-year, $325 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers after Ohtani inked a 10-year, $700…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani honored in Japan with stamp, postcard collection
Japan Post Co. is honoring Shohei Ohtani with a stamp and postcard collection to celebrate his achievement of becoming the first Japanese baseball player to be named American League home run champ. What’s included: The Shohei Ohtani Premium Stamp Set will include five stamps,…
· Ryan General
After Ohtani, Dodgers sign Japanese ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto to record-breaking $325M deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly finalized a historic 12-year, $325 million deal with acclaimed Japanese pitcher and reigning Pacific League MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Pitch perfect: Yamamoto, 25, was catapulted into the Major League spotlight following a remarkable career…
· Bryan Ke
How Kobe Bryant helped the LA Dodgers land Shohei Ohtani
A video recorded by late NBA superstar Kobe Bryant may have played a role in helping the Los Angeles Dodgers land the historic deal with MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani. About the deal: Ohtahi, 29, held a three-hour meeting with the team’s upper management at Dodgers Stadium on Dec.…
· Michelle De Pacina
Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers jersey sets new sales record, surpassing Lionel Messi
Shohei Ohtani, who recently signed the richest deal ever in sports, has broken another record as his No. 17 Dodgers jersey achieved the highest sales within 48 hours of release. New sales record: According to retail company Fanatics, Ohtani’s sales surpassed the previous record…
· Ryan General
SF Giants secure S. Korean baseball star Jung Hoo Lee with $113 million deal
With a remarkable .340 batting average, 65 home runs, 69 stolen bases, and a disciplined approach at the plate, Lee’s prowess earned him the KBO MVP in 2022 and Rookie of the Year in 2017
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani signs historic $700 million contract with LA Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani has signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, ending weeks of speculation about his next home. A record deal: Ohtani, 29, broke the news in an Instagram post Sunday. Reports say the 10-year, $700 million deal is the biggest in team sports history, beating early…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani voted MLB’s top designated hitter for 3rd straight year
Shohei Ohtani won his third consecutive Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award on Thursday, making him one of the only two baseball players in history who have won the award three straight years. What this means: Ohtani, 29, beat Atlanta Braves designated hitter…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani declines Los Angeles Angels’ qualifying offer
In a widely expected move, MLB free agent Shohei Ohtani declined the Los Angeles Angels’ qualifying offer ahead of Tuesday’s 1 p.m. PST deadline. What’s next for the team: Because Ohtani, 29, declined the one-year offer worth $20.325 million, the Angels will receive draft-pick…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani to donate 60,000 baseball gloves to elementary schools in Japan
MLB free agent Shohei Ohtani announced he is donating tens of thousands of baseball gloves to every elementary school in Japan to inspire the younger generation to take up the sport. Key details: Ohtani, 29, announced the donation in an Instagram post on Thursday, writing that…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani named one of People magazine’s sexiest men in sports
MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani was named one of People Magazine’s sexiest men in sports for 2023. Showtime for Shohei: People revealed on Wednesday that Ohtani, 29, was ranked No. 15 out of 21 in the magazine’s sexiest men list for 2023.
· Bryan Ke
New doc explores Shohei Ohtani’s journey to MLB two-way superstardom
A new documentary highlighting Shohei Ohtani’s journey from Japan to becoming a baseball superstar in the same league as the legendary Babe Ruth. What to expect: Directed and edited by Toru Tokikawa, “Shohei Ohtani: Beyond the Dream” features interviews with the 29-year-old…
· Bryan Ke
17-year-old Japanese phenom Rintaro Sasaki to play college baseball in US
Japanese high school baseball phenom Rintaro Sasaki has reportedly decided to forego his shot at Japan’s Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) to play for college baseball in the United States. Key details: Multiple reports coming from Japan noted that Sasaki, a 17-year-old student…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani makes history as 1st Japanese MLB home run champion
Shohei Ohtani has become the first Japanese-born home run champion in either MLB league as the 2022-2023 season wrapped up on Sunday. Top of the chart: Ohtani, 29, achieved the title after ending the current season with a total of 44 home runs in the American League (AL) on…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani scores 3rd consecutive team MVP award, most-popular MLB jersey
Shohei Ohtani returned to the Los Angeles Angels stadium on Saturday to receive his third consecutive team MVP award. Key details: Ohtani, 29, appeared for the first time in public on Sunday since his elbow surgery to receive his third Angels’ team MVP award. The award is…
· Bryan Ke
Angels confirms Shohei Ohtani’s season over due to injury
Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani will be missing the rest of the 2023 regular season due to an oblique injury he suffered during batting practice earlier this month. Breaking the news: Angels general manager Perry Minasian cleared the air on Saturday after reports…
· Bryan Ke
New York Mets humorously troll Shohei Ohtani after foul ball breaks video panel
The New York Mets trolled Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani after he accidentally broke a video panel with a foul ball on Saturday. What happened: Ohtani, 29, successfully hit Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco’s pitch during the first inning of the Saturday game between the Mets…
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