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The most commercially embedded Asian athlete in history — his Japanese sponsor base pushed the Dodgers past $200M in annual sponsorship, rerouting global corporate money into US sports.
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· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani’s dog steals spotlight at Dodgers’ victory parade
Decoy, the beloved dog of Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, took the spotlight at the team’s victory parade in Los Angeles on Friday after the Dodgers clinched the World Series title. Videos and photos captured the moment the Dutch kooikerhondje was seen…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani makes case as baseball’s GOAT with historic World Series victory
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani added another historic milestone to his remarkable career, winning his first World Series title in a nail-biting 7-6 victory over the New York Yankees in Game 5. The championship win on Wednesday at Yankee Stadium culminated a season…
· Bryan Ke
Japan surpasses the US in historic World Series viewership
For the first time in history, Japan recorded more viewers of a World Series game than the U.S. Around 15.9 million people in Japan — or about 12% of the country’s population — reportedly tuned in to watch the World Series Game 2 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York…
· Ryan General
Ohtani-mania: How a rural Japanese city honors their hometown hero
Shohei Ohtani’s rural hometown, Oshu City in northern Japan, is bursting with pride for its superstar son. Once known for Maesawa beef and traditional ironware, the city now celebrates the 30-year-old two-way star with a “Shohei Shrine” featuring hundreds of pieces of…
· Bryan Ke
Mamiko Tanaka supports husband Shohei Ohtani at the World Series
Mamiko Tanaka, the wife of Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, attended Game 3 of the World Series in New York on Monday, where the team beat the New York Yankees 4-2. Show of support: Tanaka, 27, posed for a photo with the wives of other Dodgers players as they…
· Ryan General
Wanna see Shohei? World Series tickets are the most expensive ever
The 2024 World Series between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers is breaking records with the most expensive tickets in history. The average ticket price for the first two games of the series has more than doubled from last year, reaching $1,700. This surpasses the…
· Carl Samson
Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50 ball sells for $4.39 million amid ownership dispute
The baseball that cemented Shohei Ohtani’s status as the first player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season has sold at auction for $4.39 million, the highest price ever paid for any ball in any sport. Despite its sale, the memorabilia remains embroiled in an…
· Bryan Ke
Fans suspect Ohtani ‘knows more English’ as Dodgers celebrate World Series berth
As the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate their World Series berth, fans have become convinced that designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is more fluent in English than he appears to be. The Dodgers earned their spot after beating the New York Mets 10-5 in Game 6 of the National League…
· Ryan General
9-year-old is this Halloween’s MVP with Shohei Ohtani baseball card costume
Ryan Cortez, a 9-year-old Dodgers fan from California, is set to celebrate Halloween with a homemade costume of his favorite player, Shohei Ohtani. The costume, crafted by his mother Cheyanne, replicates an Ohtani baseball card, complete with detailed stats highlighting his…
· Bryan Ke
2nd fan files suit over ownership of Ohtani’s historic 50-50 ball
A second fan claiming to be the owner of Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50-50 ball has filed a lawsuit. The ball, which was Ohtani’s 50th home run in the MLB 2024 season that launched him in the one-member exclusive 50-50 club — with the other 50 being stolen bases — is now up for…
· Bryan Ke
Teen who claims to have caught Ohtani’s historic 50-50 ball sues sellers
An 18-year-old man who purportedly caught Los Angeles Dodgers hitter Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50-50 season baseball is suing the auction house and individuals trying to sell it. Setting the starting bid at $500,000, auction company Goldin is running the auction from Sept. 27…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50-50 season questioned
Questions are being raised whether Shohei Ohtani is the only MLB player to achieve 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in one season. The 30-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star achieved the milestone in one game against the Miami Marlins on Sept. 19, when he stole his 50th…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50th homerun ball estimated to fetch $500,000
The lucky fan who snagged Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50th home run ball during the Dodgers’ game against the Marlins on Thursday could be looking at a windfall of around $500,000 if they choose to auction it, according to experts at SCP Auctions. The ball, caught by a fan in his…
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani becomes first and only member of MLB’s 50-50 Club
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani became the first player in Major League Baseball history to achieve a 50-home run and 50-stolen base season. Ohtani’s historic 50th homer came in the seventh inning during a dominant 20-4 victory over the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot…
· Ryan General
Fans line up hours for Shohei Ohtani bobblehead
Los Angeles Dodgers fans braved long lines and the sweltering heat hours before Wednesday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles, all for a chance to snag one of the 40,000 limited-edition bobbleheads featuring two-way star Shohei Ohtani and his dog, Decoy. Before the game, Ohtani…
· Carl Samson
Shohei Ohtani home run ball could fetch $200K at auction
Jason Patino, a fan who caught Shohei Ohtani’s historic 176th career home run ball, is reportedly auctioning the ball on Heritage Auctions, with bids starting at $50,000 on Aug. 23. Patino initially planned to keep the ball but changed his mind after realizing its potential…
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani’s bobblehead giveaway draws massive crowds at Dodger Stadium
A Shohei Ohtani bobblehead giveaway at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles attracted thousands of fans on Thursday. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani interpreter betting scandal being turned into scripted series
A scripted series based on the betting scandal of MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara is now in early development under Lionsgate Television. Key points:
· Ryan General
Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter agrees to guilty plea in $16.5M embezzlement scandal
Ippei Mizuhara, former interpreter and confidant to Major League Baseball (MLB) superstar Shohei Ohtani, has agreed to plead guilty to federal charges. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
LA’s Little Tokyo among list of 11 endangered historical places in US
The National Trust for Historic Preservation has included Downtown Los Angeles’ Little Tokyo into the 2024 list of America’s 11 most endangered historic places. Key points:
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