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By the time Anthony Rendon steps up to the batter’s box at Tempe Diablo Stadium, the Los Angeles Angels’ spring training facility, he might not be welcomed with open arms. On Tuesday, Rendon was seen telling reporters that baseball, his chosen profession, is not a “top priority.” “This has never been a top priority. This […]

The 2023-24 MLB offseason was defined by Shohei Ohtani, and he made a massive decision to leave the Los Angeles Angels so that he could sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers on a massive ten-year, $700 million deal. It’s safe to say that there’s a lot of hype surrounding him now that he’s joined the […]

When Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers this past offseason, the entire MLB world wondered what the future held for Mike Trout. Some expected the Los Angeles Angels star to request a trade. Trout, though, spoke to the media Monday and said he doesn’t want to be traded right now. Instead, Trout wants […]

The New York Yankees have never been shy to chase the big stars. Whenever a big name head into free agency or requests a trade, New York is always involved somehow. The same thing happened during the year of Shohei Ohtani. When the two-way star hit the free agent market this offseason, he was first […]

The Los Angeles Angels had an eventful 2023 MLB season. After finishing the year with a 73-89 record, the Angels lost Shohei Ohtani to the Dodgers in MLB Free Agency. Moreover, team owner Arte Moreno revealed a shocking decision he made while mulling the decision to trade Ohtani. The Angels could have received a lot […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the team of 2024. They signed Shohei Ohtani and added no shortage of other talented players as well this past offseason. For LA, it’s World Series or bust. This Dodgers ball club will be interesting to watch. They obviously feature plenty of star-power, but will young promising players take the […]

Shohei Ohtani, ever since coming stateside in 2018, has been on a historic career path. After all, he provides MVP value by being one of the best players in both the hitting and pitching side of the baseball equation. Thus, it became a major coup for the Los Angeles Dodgers when they were able to […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has already begun to impress his teammates. On Wednesday, Ohtani received a Ronald Acuna Jr. comparison from infielder Miguel Rojas with a twist, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. “Shohei Ohtani’s BP today reminded Miguel Rojas of his Venezuelan winter ball teammate, Ronald Acuña Jr. The only […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani said he’s planning to be “ready” for 2024 Opening Day. Ohtani, who underwent offseason elbow surgery and won’t pitch in 2024 as a result, made the comments after his batting practice on Monday, via Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. “I felt like the swings were feeling really good, which […]

Shohei Ohtani’s decision to sign a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers obviously caught the entire sports world’s attention. The San Francisco Giants, the Dodgers’ rival, certainly took notice of the signing. The Giants had previously been linked to Ohtani in free agency. Giants starting pitcher Logan Webb recently revealed an admission […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers had one of, if not, the best offseason a team could have in the MLB. They signed both Japanese phenoms Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the roster. That’s not even including the numerous superstar players on the team too. Well, with Ohtani and Yamamoto in town, shortstop Miguel Rojas gave […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading into spring training under the magnifying glass with the game of baseball’s greatest star in a generation set to don the team’s official colors this season. Manager Dave Roberts had a take on the highly charged situation surrounding his star free agency addition and what it could mean in […]

There were a lot of big name free agents available this offseason (heck, there still are quite a few on the market), but the biggest of the bunch was easily two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. Just like seemingly every other free agent this offseason, Ohtani decided to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking the first […]

The biggest free agency move of the MLB offseason was Shohei Ohtani signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ohtani is one of the best baseball players of all time, and he isn’t moving far as he is staying put in Los Angeles after starting his MLB career with the Los Angeles Angels. Now, he is […]

With football season concluding soon and the whispers of spring calling, that means baseball season will be right around the corner. It’s now just 50 days away from MLB Opening Day 2024 (as of this writing), and then all will be right with the world again if you’re a baseball fan. If you are one […]

Will Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani be ready for the 2024 season after undergoing offseason surgery? Of course, he won’t pitch until 2025 after the elbow surgery. As for his potential Opening Day status as the Dodgers’ designated hitter, Bill Plunkett of the Orange County Register provided a pivotal update Wednesday. “Shohei Ohtani came […]

Since the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency, fans have been fantasizing about celebrating another, or rather multiple World Series championships. Though, some of his teammates are excited about something else he can bring– a riveting story. While appearing on The Chris Rose Rotation, Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas provided some insight, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enjoyed a big offseason, which was highlighted by signing superstar Shohei Ohtani to a historic contract. Los Angeles added plenty of other talent and they already featured an impressive roster. So when it comes to selecting just one X-factor, the choice is quite difficult. In all reality, the Dodgers’ X-factor would […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers held their Fan Fest for 35,000 fans on Saturday, and manager Dave Roberts got a huge cheer when he revealed the top three of his 2024 batting order, according to Alden Gonzalez of ESPN: “Dave Roberts just revealed the top three of his lineup to the fans here at Fan Fest […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to enter spring training before one of their most highly anticipated seasons in memory, star acquisition Shohei Ohtani says he expects to be ready by Opening Day, according to Mike DiGiovanna of The Los Angeles Times: “Shohei Ohtani said he is “very confident” he will be ready for opening […]

This offseason, a pillar of excellence and consistency morphed into an unquestioned juggernaut. Hence, the future must reflect that for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Regardless of injuries or postseason format, no excuses will be extended to this franchise if it melts again in the playoffs. This upcoming superteam era can only be celebrated by achieving […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for spring training after a historical 2023-24 MLB Free Agency period. The organization is stoked about the arrival of Shohei Ohtani. However, the club is being cautious with his return to action following his elbow injury. Los Angeles is slowly working Shohei Ohtani back from injury In August of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have high expectations for 2024 after signing superstar Shohei Ohtani and making a number of other notable moves during the offseason. Dodgers outfielder James Outman, who received NL Rookie of the Year consideration in 2023, recently shared his thoughts on LA’s Ohtani signing. “I was stoked when we got him obviously,” […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have built what many call a superteam by signing Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto this offseason, while also bringing in Tyler Glasnow via trade with the Tampa Bay Rays, leading to many baseball fans declaring that they will not root for the team. Mookie Betts, who is expected to be the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have extremely high expectations for the 2024 season after a big offseason. LA’s free agency was capitalized by signing Shohei Ohtani to a historic contract. The Atlanta Braves, who finished the 2023 season with MLB’s best record, aren’t worried, though. “We can be better than we were last year,” Braves reliever […]

Joc Pederson signed with the Arizona Diamondbacks this offseason and is ready to help AZ attempt to upset the powerful Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League West. Pederson, of course, used to play for the Dodgers. He understands that defeating LA, especially with Shohei Ohtani now on the team, will be difficult. However, his […]

Is the Los Angeles Dodgers signing of Shohei Ohtani bad for MLB? When one of the best teams in a sport signs one of the very best players — let alone the very best of all time — it’s guaranteed to get a rise out of fans. Sports are supposed to be about every team […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers broke the bank to stack the roster this offseason. As a result, LA is absolutely stacked. Especially now with Shohei Ohtani on the roster now. Fans around the league aren’t too happy, as they might just be jealous that their team doesn’t have the same type of roster. But now Mookie […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are preparing for a historic season led by Shohei Ohtani, perhaps the most prized offseason baseball acquisition of the last two decades. Ohtani is seen in some circles as a finesse player because of his incredible two way skills. What many fans don’t realize according to Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux […]

MLB legend John Smoltz is a Hall-of-Fame pitcher who spent the majority of his career with the Atlanta Braves. Smoltz also pitched for the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals, but is remembered for his time in Atlanta. Smoltz is currently set to compete in the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in Orlando, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers made the biggest signing in the entire history of professional sports when they signed superstar dual threat Shohei Ohtani to a 10-year, $700 million deal, $680 million of which is deferred. But Ohtani wasn’t the only one they acquired in the process of that blockbuster deal in free agency. Coming with […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been on a tear this offseason, signing Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto amid a slew of acquisitions. With all eyes on the Dodgers, Ohtani and company are getting a special Sunday Night Baseball honor. Los Angeles will host the St. Louis Cardinals in ESPN’s first airing of Sunday Night Baseball […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been the busiest team in MLB free agency, making no shortage of notable moves. Most recently, LA agreed to terms on a contract with outfielder Teoscar Hernandez after previously signing superstars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Dodgers aren’t done looking to add either. They were previously linked to reliever […]

A series of powerful earthquakes that hit western Japan left at least 62 people dead on Tuesday. Scenes of devastation emerged along Japan’s western coast Tuesday as rescuers raced to save residents trapped in the rubble of a 7.5 magnitude quake. Now Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has revealed that he and the team are sending […]

Shohei Ohtani’s net worth in 2025 is $150 million, but it’s going to get much larger in the future. Ohtani is a star pitcher and designated hitter for the Los Angeles Dodgers who signed the biggest contract in any sport ever. And now he’s a World Champion and three-time MVP as well. So let’s look […]

On Thursday, MLB insider Jon Heyman reported that the Los Angeles Angels and New York Mets are interested in designated hitter JD Martinez, per Michael Marino. Both teams were mentioned as possible suitors for Shohei Ohtani before the former Angels star signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers. With Ohtani now with the Dodgers, JD Martinez […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers can stand pat the rest of the offseason and they’d still be viewed as big winners of the MLB free agency. But just because Los Angeles bagged not just Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, it doesn’t mean the Dodgers front office is going to sit on its laurels and call it […]

There are not a few people who are convinced that Shohei Ohtani’s decision to take his incredible baseball talents to the Los Angeles Dodgers played a huge role in Yoshinobu Yamamoto also deciding to join the National League West division club. After all, they’re both Japanese, which will make Yamamoto’s adjustment period in the big […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced the signing of Yoshinobu Yamamoto to a 12-year, $325 million contract Wednesday. Yamamoto’s press conference is scheduled for 3:00 PM PST on Wednesday. In similar fashion to Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers posted a video on X (formerly Twitter) to welcome Yamamoto to Los Angeles. Welcome to Los Angeles, Yoshinobu […]