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The Toronto Blue Jays were a finalist to sign Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency before he ultimately ended up with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The club is now pivoting to other free agents such as Cody Bellinger. In fact, Toronto is reportedly the favorite to sign Bellinger, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Nightengale […]

Stop if you’ve heard this one before: the San Francisco Giants missed out on a highly sought-after free agent in the MLB offseason. This time, it was Shohei Ohtani, and although missing out on the two-way superstar wasn’t ideal, it also wasn’t all that surprising given that the Dodgers were the long-rumored favorite to land […]

Shohei Ohtani once again made headlines with a groundbreaking contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. His 10-year, $700 million deal is notable not just for its staggering amount but for its structure, emphasizing deferred payments. From 2024 to 2033, Ohtani will receive a modest $2 million annually, with the bulk of his earnings, $68 million […]

While the Los Angeles Dodgers and their fans are still on MLB free agency nirvana after winning the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes with a historic deal, the Toronto Blue Jays and the others who lose out on their bids to lure the Japanese superstar to their clubs are left still picking up the pieces. Toronto and […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and their fans are currently busy reveling in the afterglow of the team’s signing of Shohei Ohtani, at a time when key MLB awards are still being handed out. The Dodgers’ potential signing of Blake Snell was given an update. A rumor of the Dodgers’ interest in Aaron Judge was finally […]

Toronto Blue Jays fans are still recovering after Shohei Ohtani chose to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers over Canada’s team last Saturday, inking a $700 million deal with $680 million deferred. The Jays were seen as a serious landing spot until the very end, with a pair of reports falsely indicating that Ohtani was […]

Los Angeles Dodgers new signee Shohei Ohtani could find himself patrolling the outfield at Dodgers Stadium next season, according to comments made by manager Dave Roberts on Friday. “There was even a little talk with Shohei about, come September, when he can pick up a baseball and throw, would he be open to taking some […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced their trade for Tyler Glasnow and Manuel Margot on Saturday. LA also announced their contract extension agreement with Glasnow. The Dodgers and Glasnow agreed to a five-year, $136.5 million extension after the trade was agreed upon. Los Angeles wanted to ensure that if they were going to give up […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers already made plenty of waves when reports came out that they managed to secure the services of the biggest MLB free agent of all time, Shohei Ohtani, by signing him to a 10-year, $700 million deal — the biggest contract in professional sports history. More seismic reactions came out when details […]

As you can imagine, every Los Angeles Dodgers fan alive has been trying to get their hands on any Shohei Ohtani merchandise after the Japanese superstar signed a 10-year, $700 million deal with the franchise earlier this week. In fact, search demand for Dodgers tickets went through the roof in recent days on StubHub, doubling […]

Beyond just baseball, much of the sports world was glued to the MLB free agency decision of Shohei Ohtani heading into this offseason. Despite the process being kept fairly hush-hush, it produced plenty of hysteria befitting of this historic level of hype. In the end, though, the ending was what most of us expected. Don’t […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers got even stronger on Thursday, following up their Shohei Ohtani signing with a trade for Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow, one of the best starters in the sport when healthy. It also appears that Ohtani played a part in recruiting the 6-foot-8 flamethrower to Southern California. Via Fabian Ardaya of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already won the offseason after signing Shohei Ohtani in free agency, but they can potentially have the greatest one of all-time if they add Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Luckily, the organization has some extra recruiting help now on their side. Manager Dave Roberts admitted that Ohtani is pitching his Japanese countryman hard […]

Despite the Los Angeles Dodgers bolstering their ranks with Shohei Ohtani and Tyler Glasnow, insiders believe the Atlanta Braves remain the team to beat. The Braves have made subtle yet strategic moves by adding outfielder Jarred Kelenic and relief pitcher Aaron Bummer, a plan that might just be enough to keep them on top in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers went above and beyond to recruit Shohei Ohtani. After signing him to a 10-year $700 million deal, LA has locked up baseball’s top player for the next decade. With that said, the organization got clever during the recruiting process. So much so, that Kobe Bryant somehow played a role. That’s right. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently signed superstar Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency, a move that has been brewing for a long time. In fact, the Dodgers didn’t even attempt to sign star free agents last offseason. Most people around the MLB world expected the Dodgers to display interest in New York Yankees star Aaron […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made the biggest free agency splash, not just of this year, but of all-time when they signed two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million contract this week. This signing gives the Dodgers their centerpiece for years to come, but Ohtani’s deferral of $680 million of his salary to the […]

Shohei Ohtani was one those rare free agents that would make an MLB team do whatever it took just to secure his services. After all, Ohtani is one of a kind, as he is elite both at the plate and on the mound when healthy. Thus, it certainly was disappointing to the team that lost […]

Shohei Ohtani’s foray into free agency was a momentous occasion. Thus, it wasn’t a surprise when MLB insiders, such as Jon Morosi, went as far as to track a flight to Toronto that purportedly had Ohtani on board just to get an inside track on which team the 29-year old superstar would sign for before […]

The San Francisco Giants were not outbid by the Los Angeles Dodgers for Shohei Ohtani. They were simply passed over. A stagnating baseball product does not measure up to the decadelong tradition of excellence that currently owns the second and third-place finishers for National League MVP. There have been other theories as to why baseball’s […]

One word that aptly captures the essence of Shohei Ohtani is “unprecedented.” However, even this term may not fully encapsulate the uniqueness of the two-way player who may have changed baseball free agency as we know it. Ohtani occupies a distinct category, surpassing not only his skills on the baseball diamond but also redefining the […]

The contract that Shohei Ohtani earned from the Los Angeles Dodgers including some eye-popping figures. Once the baseball world came to grips with the 10 years and $700m, it came out that Ohtani has an interesting clause in his deal, and on Thursday, he went into some details about why he required it. Ohtani’s agreement […]

From swiftly cleaning out his Los Angeles Angels’ locker to keeping his MLB free agency movements under wraps, new Los Angles Dodgers acquisition Shohei Ohtani can be perceived as a bit of an enigma. The Japanese star’s inclination to handle his business in private is understandable, but many have been left perplexed by the nature […]

In remarks on Thursday, Shohei Ohtani praised the atmosphere during Los Angeles Angels home games over his six years playing in the city. But Ohtani wasn’t talking about Halos fans, but rather, the presence of Los Angeles Dodgers fans. Reminiscing about home games in which the Dodgers were the visiting team, Ohtani remarked that Angel […]

On the day when Shohei Ohtani met the media while wearing a Los Angeles Dodgers jersey for the first time, his agent offered the statement that the Los Angeles Angels had every opportunity to keep the Japanese superstar in the fold, but that the American League team did not step up when it came time […]

Before Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, he had his pick between multiple teams pursuing him. These teams included the Toronto Blue Jays and San Francisco Giants, the latter who was willing to match the 10-year, $70 million contract that Ohtani ended up agreeing to with the Dodgers. Ohtani’s decision wasn’t all about […]

Shohei Ohtani was introduced to Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball fans across the world on Thursday, and now the focus is on what type of results the former Angels superstar can bring to his new team. Ohtani showed off his new blue and white jersey after signing with the Dodgers. He also spoke […]

In mid-November, Shohei Ohtani’s dog went viral on social media after he was seen holding it while accepting his MVP award for the 2023 season. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Dodgers introduced Ohtani with his official jersey. During that ceremony, the best player in baseball finally revealed his dog’s name. The Dodgers’ star shared that […]

Shohei Ohtani was surely seeing dollar signs going into MLB free agency this year, but he also has clear individual and team goals that are driving him forward in the next chapter or chapters of his unprecedented career. The Los Angeles Dodgers apparently align with those ambitions. “I can’t wait to join the Dodgers,” Ohtani […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers landed one of the most sought-after stars in MLB Free Agency history. The Dodgers landed Shohei Ohtani after the superstar and Los Angeles agreed on a historically lucrative contract. The team has hopes to win big, but it also wants to increase its brand awareness and fanship in Japan. Shohei Ohtani’s […]

Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ new standout two-way star, was vocal about his dedication to winning at a press conference on Thursday. Despite playing alongside great talents like Mike Trout, Ohtani’s tenure with the Angels has not translated into the desired team success. Now, as he embarks on a new chapter with the Los […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers set the sports world on fire after signing Shohei Ohtani to a whopping 10-year $700 million contract. On Thursday, the franchise introduced their new superstar with his jersey. It’s the first time we’ve gotten to see Ohtani repping Dodger Blue since signing the deal. The team’s President of Baseball Operations, Andrew […]

Baseball fans have been dealing with a mix of emotions since Shohei Ohtani signed a massive deal to join the Los Angeles Dodgers. As if the Dodgers needed another megastar on their roster. But there was also relief that Ohtani ditched the moribund franchise that is the Los Angeles Angels. However, Ohtani, in his first […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers struck gold on their number one priority in MLB Free Agency. The Dodgers agreed to a lucrative $700 million deal to land Shohei Ohtani in Los Angeles. There dissenting opinions on the contract, given it is a historically high number. However, former NBA star Carmelo Anthony believes the investment in Ohtani […]

Joe Kelly gave up his number 17 for Shohei Ohtani after the Los Angeles Dodgers recently signed the two-way phenom. Kelly, who was seen wearing a number 99 Dodgers jersey at a charity event, was asked if he’s getting anything in return for giving the number 17 up, via Jack Harris of the Los Angeles […]

Almost all contending teams were doing whatever was possible to convince Shohei Ohtani to sign for them. After all, Ohtani is one of the most transformative players, if not outright the most transformative, in MLB history. In the end, it was the Los Angeles Dodgers that secured the 29-year old Japanese international’s signature, signing him […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are approaching the 2024 season like it’s their last chance to compete for a World Series, clearly fueled by the disappointment of their playoff exits in the past three years. The Dodgers appear to be tapping into their limitless resources, which was clear when they managed to sign the biggest free […]

The Shohei Ohtani craze is on for the Los Angeles Dodgers. With the modern-day version of Babe Ruth now calling Dodger Stadium his MLB home, there’s no stopping his popularity from skyrocketing. In fact, Dodgers Shohei Ohtani jerseys are already flying off the shelves nonstop, with Fanatics reporting a new record in sales 48 hours […]

Shohei Ohtani shocked the baseball world by signing an unprecedented 10-year, $700 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers on December 9. It turns out the Japanese generational talent can opt out of his deal with the Dodgers if a personnel move takes place, per The Associated Press. “Shohei Ohtani can opt out of his […]