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Shohei Ohtani achieves milestone not reached since Babe Ruth nearly a century ago
Major League Baseball’s (MLB) two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani has reached a new Babe Ruth-level milestone after recording his 500th strikeou...
Ryan General
Entertainment
Shohei Ohtani bows to childhood idol Ichiro Suzuki ahead of series opener
Beloved baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani earned further admiration from fans after bowing to MLB legend Ichiro Suzuki before Monday’s Ang...
Chandler Treon
Japan
‘Never seen that happen at Yankee stadium’: What happened after a Japanese fan caught Shohei Ohtani’s homerun ball
Japanese fans at the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo Dome captured hearts online after they passed around Shohei Ohtani’s home run bal...
Ohtani strikes out Trout to secure Japan’s 3rd World Baseball Classic title
Japan took home its third World Baseball Classic title after beating the United States in a thrilling grand final on Tuesday night in Miami....
Bryan Ke
Shohei Ohtani scores first home run at WBC as Team Japan goes unbeaten entering quarterfinals
Major League Baseball (MLB) superstar Shohei Ohtani led Japan to secure an undefeated 4-0 record as the national team heads into the quarter...
News
Shohei Ohtani leads Japan to 8-1 win against China in World Baseball Classic opening
The Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run double on the plate and tossed four scoreless innings to help Japan win against China at...
Business
Shohei Ohtani has ‘earned the right’ to ‘explore free agency,’ his agent says
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani’s agent recently revealed he might explore the free agent market once his contract expires after...
Vanessa Hudgens engaged to pro baseball star Cole Tucker
Vanessa Hudgens is now engaged to professional baseball player Cole Tucker, according to reports. On Thursday, celebrity tabloid TMZ reporte...
Isa Peralta
Shohei Ohtani announces deal with New Balance
MLB star Shohei Ohtani announced his partnership with athletic apparel and footwear company New Balance on Tuesday. On the same day, New Bal...
Michelle De Pacina
Sports
Shohei Ohtani predicted to leave Angels, sign $500M deal after 2023 season
Before you read: Shohei Ohtani signs historic $30 million deal with Los Angeles Angels Sports media is forecasting that Shohei Ohtani will b...
South Korea
South Korean baseball superstar Lee Jung-hoo wants to be posted to MLB
South Korean baseball superstar Lee Jung-hoo recently revealed his intent on being posted to Major League Baseball (MLB). Lee, 24, reportedl...
Japanese All-Star outfielder Masataka Yoshida signs $90M contract with Boston Red Sox
Japanese all-star outfielder Masataka Yoshida is now part of the Boston Red Sox after signing a five-year, $90 million contract with the bas...
Shohei Ohtani signs historic $30 million deal with Los Angeles Angels
Shohei “Shotime” Ohtani set a new record on Saturday after he and the Los Angeles Angels agreed to a $30 million deal for the 2023 season. ...
ENHYPEN to throw first pitch at LA’s Dodger Stadium to celebrate Korean Heritage Night
K-pop boy group ENHYPEN will throw the ceremonial first pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Miami Marlins game at Dodger Stadium in Los A...
Daniel Anderson
MLB star Shohei Ohtani joins Babe Ruth in exclusive club, passes Japanese icon Ichiro Suzuki
Major League Baseball (MLB) player Shohei Ohtani, 28, hit major milestones on Tuesday night as he helped his Los Angeles Angels team to vic...
Jane Nam
Music
Saweetie honors Filipino heritage with Dodgers’ game first pitch
Grammy-nominated rapper Saweetie strutted onto the pitcher's mound to deliver the ceremonial first pitch of a Los Angeles Dodgers game...
William Yuk
Shohei Ohtani joins likes of Stephen Curry, Tom Brady in partnership with crypto platform
Crypto trading platform FTX named Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani as one of its global brand ambassadors, the company fi...
Shohei Ohtani joins Babe Ruth on exclusive list after hitting 100th home run
Los Angeles Angels’ two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani hit his 100th career home run during a game against the Oakland Athletics on Saturday. T...
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani hits his first career grand slam
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani hit his first professional grand slam in a match against the Tampa Bay Rays (11-3) on Monday night. The ...
Carl Samson
Watch: 20-year-old Japanese baseball phenom strikes out record-setting 19 in historic perfect game
Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB) player Roki Sasaki, 20, played a perfect, record-setting game for his Chiba Lotte Marines team against t...
Shohei Ohtani makes history as first Asian athlete to grace front cover of US sports video game
Los Angeles Angels’ two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will grace the cover of video game “Major League Baseball: The Show 22.” It marks the ...
‘The Shonited States of America’: Shohei Ohtani is the US’ favorite baseball player
The Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani was the most searched Baseball Reference player page in nearly half of the United States. Showtime fe...
Shohei Ohtani unanimously wins American League’s Most Valuable Player award
Major League Baseball (MLB) superstar Shohei Ohtani was unanimously awarded the American League’s Most Valuable Player trophy on Thurs...
Shohei Ohtani named Player of the Year by Associated Press, MLB Player of the Year by other players
Los Angeles Angels pitcher, designated hitter and outfielder Shohei Ohtani has been named Player of the Year by the Associated Press. Awards...
Red Sox announcer facing backlash for on-air joke mocking Asian American general manager’s name
WEEI Red Sox Radio Network announcer Sean McDonough drew criticism online for seemingly mocking San Francisco Giants executive Farhan Zaidi&...
Shohei Ohtani just reached a milestone achieved by only one baseball legend ever
Major League Baseball two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani reached another milestone this year by matching a statistic only the greatest living b...
LA Angels’ Shohei Ohtani takes the high road after commentator’s ‘racist’ Asian accent
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani reportedly takes no offense in Detroit Tigers analyst Jack Morris’ use of a mock Asian accent while...
Detroit Tigers broadcaster suspended for using mock Asian accent on Shohei Ohtani
Detroit Tigers game analyst Jack Morris has been suspended indefinitely by Bally Sports Detroit following his apology for using a mock Asian...
Shohei Ohtani donates $150K Home Run Derby paycheck to LA Angels support staff
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani donated the paycheck he received from the Home Run Derby competition to the team’s support sta...
Awkwafina throws first pitch at Mets game to her dad in hometown of Queens
Awkwafina celebrated the upcoming premiere of “Awkwafina is Nora from Queens” by throwing the first pitch at the Mets game on Su...
Thy Nguyen
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith apologizes after rant on MLB phenom Shohei Ohtani’s ‘marketability’
Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith made a public apology Monday night after his xenophobic rant on Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani dr...
Shohei Ohtani hits 32nd homer, sets single-season record by Japanese player
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani made history after hitting his 32nd home run of the year during the fifth inning of their 5-4 win over the...
LA Angels’ Shohei Ohtani to Become First Player as Both Pitcher, Hitter During MLB All-Star Game
Shohei Ohtani, the designated hitter and pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels, will make history as the first person to play as both hitter an...
Family Demands Answers After Baseball Pitcher Dies From ‘Routine’ Surgery, GoFundMe Created
A grieving family is seeking answers over the death of a college baseball player from Maryland who died after undergoing surgery to mend an ...
LA Angels Star Shohei Ohtani Replicates Babe Ruth Feat From 100 Years Ago
Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani put up quite a show on Monday night as he became the first player since Babe Ruth to be the starting pitch...
Baseball Bats in the Philippines Are Sold for Defense, Not Really for Sport
A meme of baseball bats being sold in a store in the Philippines has sparked an interesting discussion on the popularity of baseball in the ...