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News
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...
Bryan Ke
Los Angeles
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 ...
Japan
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...
Sports
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 ...
Ryan General
Feature
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...
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....
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...
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...
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
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...
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. ...
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
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 becomes first MLB player to pull off jaw-dropping two-way feat
Los Angeles Angels pitcher and batter Shohei Ohtani, 27, pulled a jaw-dropping two-way feat in two nights against the Kansas City Royals. ...
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