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News
Shohei Ohtani addresses ex-translator’s illegal betting scandal
Shohei Ohtani denied any involvement in the illegal betting scandal of his former long-time interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, as he publicly addr...
Bryan Ke
Media
Commentator says Shohei Ohtani benefits from Asian stereotypes amid interpreter’s gambling scandal
Sports commentator Bomani Jones says Americans’ perception of Asians as “solemn and very noble” could be influencing public perception of a ...
Ryan General
Crime
Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter fired amid ‘massive theft’ allegations
The interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Shohei Ohtani was fired amid accusations of “massive theft” linked to gambling. Key points: ...
Michelle De Pacina
MLB’s 1st Korean player kicks off inaugural Seoul Series with ceremonial first pitch
Chan Ho Park, the first South Korean player in the Major League Baseball (MLB), kicked off the historic game season in Seoul by throwing the...
Los Angeles
Shohei Ohtani to begin throwing program
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani may start throwing again once he returns to the United States, as announced by team manager Dave...
Feature
Shohei Ohtani shares picture of wife for the first time
Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani has shared a picture of his wife for the first time since recently breaking the n...
China
Chinese company applies to trademark Shohei Ohtani’s name, says they don’t know who he is
A Chinese clothing company without any apparent connection to Shohei Ohtani or the MLB reportedly applied to trademark the baseball starR...
Japan
Shohei Ohtani surprises fans by announcing he is now married
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani announced he is now a married man. Shocking the baseball world: On Thursday, Ohtani, 29,...
Shohei Ohtani shines in spring debut for Dodgers
Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani debuted in a big way on Tuesday by hitting a home run during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ spring training game ...
Sports
Watch: Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto learn Spanish greetings from teammate
Shohei Ohtani is melting many baseball fans’ hearts after the Los Angeles Dodgers shared a video of him and fellow Japanese newcomer Yoshino...
‘Just business’: Shohei Ohtani jokingly describes relationship with translator
Shohei Ohtani delighted fans with his humor at the 2024 Dodgers Fest as he described his relationship with interpreter and friend Ippe Mizuh...
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 Wri...
Animals
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. Em...
Government
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 Sh...
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 th...
Carl Samson
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 ba...
Uncategorized
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...
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...
Business
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 high...
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 h...
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...
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 baseb...
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. PS...
Beauty
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 Wedne...
Entertainment
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 ...
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...
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, 2...
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 b...
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...
Shohei Ohtani suffers torn UCL, not pitching rest of season, says Angels GM
“If I was to bet on anybody bouncing back, he would be the guy,” said Angels General Manager Perry Minasian ...
Shohei Ohtani sets record with 3rd consecutive season of at least 100 hits, 100 strikeouts
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani made history on Friday by recording his 100th hit of the season, effectively securing his third consec...
Shohei Ohtani named two-way MLB All-Star for 3rd year in a row
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani has been named a two-way MLB All-Star for the third year in a row. Key details: Ohtani, 28, was recent...
Asian American History
10 AAPI athletes who have inspired and influenced new generations of athletes
As the month of May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, there is no better way to celebrate it than to highlight s...
Events
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...
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
‘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...