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Given the mystery surrounding the MLB free agency status of Shohei Ohtani, it is only fitting that the possible climax of this narrative arrives via a private jet. Thousands of fans are tracking an airplane they believe is transporting the Japanese superstar from California to Toronto, per “Jeff” Veillette. Following rampant rumors linking Ohtani to […]

While the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays have been the most talked about teams in the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes, the San Francisco Giants have stayed involved. But if the Giants were to miss out on Ohtani, San Francisco has prepared a backup plan. Were Ohtani to sign elsewhere, the Giants would strongly pivot […]

The Toronto Blue Jays were recently confirmed as a finalist in the Shohei Ohtani free agency sweepstakes. The Los Angeles Dodgers have consistently been mentioned as a serious suitor as well. Nevertheless, the San Francisco Giants are not giving up, per MLB insider Mike Rodriguez. Rodriguez reports that San Francisco’s “top priority” is signing the […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are indeed a finalist for Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports. Morosi also reported that Ohtani’s free agency decision is “imminent” and the superstar free agent could make his decision Friday. Ohtani had already been connected to the Blue Jays. However, this report confirms that […]

The Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers are both in hot pursuit of free agent Shohei Ohtani. Both teams have been called the ‘favorites’ to land Ohtani, and competition between the two teams, and cities, seems to be heating up. Earlier Thursday, Toronto-based TV host, Sid Seixeiro, went on an epic rant to sway […]

The Toronto Blue Jays have been heavily involved with rumors this offseason while Shohei Ohtani talks with numerous teams about his next move. As of now, the Los Angeles Dodgers might be the favorite to land the superstar two-way player. However, a Toronto-based television host gave a strong argument for Ohtani to consider. Sid Seixeiro, […]

Before the 2023 MLB season even concluded, many were eagerly anticipating the offseason. This anticipation stemmed from the belief that this could be one of the more memorable free agency winters in recent memory, primarily due to one player: Shohei Ohtani. The two-way player had become so mesmerizing that, even on a losing team, he […]

When it comes to recruiting top free agents, MLB teams will pull out all the stops to try and sign one of the best players in the sport. This year that player is Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers are crossing every T and dotting every I when it comes to making sure everything […]

Dave Roberts recently admitted the Los Angeles Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani met. It was something that the entire MLB world expected to happen in free agency, but Roberts’ comments were still surprising since a previous report stated that Ohtani wanted to keep his free agency secretive. Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman addressed Roberts’ […]

Shohei Ohtani’s free agency has been very mysterious, and there have been some questions regarding when he will make his decision, and where he will go, but it seems as if a decision is expected by the end of the weekend, according to Jon Morosi of MLB Network. “The important thing here is that he […]

Shohei Ohtani has kept his free agency private. He clearly does not want information and rumors to be swirling around the MLB world while he makes his free-agency decision. However, some reports have made the rounds in recent days, linking him to the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers. A source reportedly revealed that […]

Now that USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale has predicted Japanese slugger Shohei Ohtani will sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, fans have been in shambles lately. Nightengale boldly predicted Ohtani will with the Dodgers, per Talkin’ Baseball. Bob Nightengale’s Shohei Ohtani prediction pic.twitter.com/62oKNRRWjM — Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) December 4, 2023 “I think he ends up with […]

Every MLB team dreams of adding superstar Shohei Ohtani this offseason. A handful of teams are rumored to have a real shot at landing Shohei Ohtani in free agency, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves, Toronto Blue Jays, and New York Yankees. But Ohtani reportedly said that he couldn’t see himself […]

It is not a secret that Shohei Ohtani is the biggest prize out there in MLB free agency. The one thing the Japanese superstar wants to be classified, though, is the fluidity of his movements behind the scenes, which is also why Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has seemingly found himself in a bit of […]

The Chicago Cubs are trying to navigate the stormy waters of MLB Free Agency as the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes heat up. Chicago was originally named as a suitor for the baseball superstar, but recent reports have dampened the Cubs’ chances of signing him. Now, president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer is putting those reports to […]

The Chicago Cubs and former Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins are reportedly discussing a contract, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. Most people around the MLB world expect Hoskins to sign a one-year deal after missing all of 2023 due to an injury. This would allow him to potentially earn a lucrative, long-term contract […]

The MLB offseason is essentially waiting on Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani. The phenom is expected to finalize his next team sometime soon, and the Los Angeles Dodgers have been rumored as the favorites for a long time. On Tuesday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed that Ohtani was at Dodger Stadium and he spoke […]

The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes are heating up after the report that he met with the Toronto Blue Jays. While several teams still believe they’re in the mix for Ohtani, one team is losing faith in their chances to sign the superstar. The Chicago Cubs are no longer optimistic they can sign Ohtani, according to Bob […]

Shohei Ohtani’s long-anticipated free agency is upon us, and there are rumors that Ohtani has contract offers in hand and could potentially make his decision by the end of the week. There is little doubt that Ohtani will sign the largest contract ever given out. One team stands head and shoulders above everybody else in […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are a serious player for superstar free agent Shohei Ohtani, and he reportedly told some people he knows that he has a positive feeling about Toronto before the presumed meeting that he had with the team on Monday, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Shohei Ohtani does feel […]

As is often the case with free agency in the MLB, teams are waiting for the biggest names to come off the board before targeting other players. This offseason, the cream of the crop is two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, and everyone is waiting to see where he will be playing before making their moves. Despite […]

Shohei Ohtani’s free agency is the biggest looming question in the MLB offseason, and there is some thought that he could return to the Los Angeles Angels, despite the fact that the Los Angeles Dodgers have been the favorites to land the two-way superstar, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The Angels, along with the […]

The Los Angeles Angels are hoping to change the fortunes of their organization with new manager Ron Washington, and no matter what happens with Shohei Ohtani, Washington wants his team to return to what they were in the 2000s, which was a one of the better teams in the league. “The way I would address […]

The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes are in full swing as the MLB Winter Meetings continue this week. This saga may be reaching its conclusion as teams step up their pursuit of baseball’s prized free agent. Usual suspects such as the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Francisco Giants are involved. However, the Toronto Blue Jays have […]

Two-way MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani is not just the biggest prize of the 2023 free-agent market; he’s one of the biggest prizes in MLB history. While every team wants a shot to sign Ohtani to a massive deal, a handful of teams have been repeatedly linked to him: the Los Angeles Dodgers, the San Francisco […]

Rumors of Shohei Ohtani’s next destination have been swirling in the media lately. Teams such as the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Atlanta Braves have reportedly expressed interest. However, one agent feels Ohtani will re-sign with the Los Angeles Angels, per ESPN’s Buster Olney. “Only Shohei Ohtani seems to know where […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still the favorite to sign Shohei Ohtani. Although nothing is guaranteed, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is “excited” as Ohtani’s decision draws near. “It’s just a once-in-a-lifetime, once-in-a-generation and even beyond that, type of player and person,” Roberts said, via Matthew Moreno of Dodger Blue. “What an opportunity. We’re all excited […]

All eyes are on Shohei Ohtani as the MLB Winter Meetings get underway, as the superstar pitcher/hitter hybrid is going to be expected to find a new home in the near future. The main suitors for Ohtani are well known by now, but there are rumors floating around that the Atlanta Braves could be emerging […]

As MLB’s hot stove heats up, the spotlight intensifies on Shohei Ohtani, the two-way sensation, who is on the brink of making his free agency decision. Ohtani is expected to announce his team within the coming week, according to MLB insider Jon Morosi, a move that will significantly impact the market. Ohtani, the 2021 AL […]

Many teams have been mentioned as potential landing spots for superstar Shohei Ohtani in MLB free agency. The one ball club that has consistenly been linked to the former Los Angeles Angels star is the Los Angeles Dodgers. And based on a recent report, it appears that has not changed. According to Ben Nicholson-Smith of […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are badly trying to sign Shohei Ohtani in free agency — that’s not a surprise to baseball fans. As of Saturday, only the Los Angeles Dodgers have better odds to sign him, and there’s a legitimate chance that the Japanese superstar ends up north of the border. “Listen, I get the skepticism. […]

The New York Mets are never afraid to make a splash in free agency, even though it didn’t work out last winter as we saw in the 2023 season. That’s why Shohei Ohtani being on their radar isn’t a huge surprise. That being said, it appears they’ve moved on from the two-way superstar and shifted […]

It’s already December, and the race to get Shohei Ohtani’s signature in free agency is only going to heat up from here for the Japanese international’s biggest suitors. At this point, there are no clear-cut indicators for which team is ahead in their pursuit or which team has seen their chances of signing Ohtani dwindle […]

During the 2023 regular season, rumors swirled about Shohei Ohtani’s potential earnings in MLB free agency. The superstar was in the middle of another jaw-dropping campaign for the Los Angeles Angels, and some people around the MLB world thought Ohtani may end up earning well over $600 million. Then Ohtani suffered an elbow injury which […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are hoping for improvement in 2024, and will need a special ingredient to surpass the Rays and Orioles in the American League East. The team’s Bo Bichette draft rumors were doused with cold water recently. There is a slight possibility the team may ‘shock the world’ by dealing Vladimir Guerrero. They […]

MLB free agency has not produced much news yet. Aaron Nola re-signed with the Philadelphia Phillies, while the New York Mets recently agreed to a contract with former New York Yankees pitcher Luis Severino. Stars such as Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, and Cody Bellinger remain unsigned as of this story’s writing, however. So are any […]

The Texas Rangers were immediately linked to free agent superstar Shohei Ohtani after winning the 2023 World Series. Other serious suitors have emerged though. So are the Rangers in the conversation to sign Shohei Ohtani? The answer is complicated. Texas certainly seems interested in signing the two-way phenom. After all, the team just won the […]

The Atlanta Braves signed RHP Penn Murfee and RHP Jackson Stephens to one-year, non-guaranteed split contracts for the 2024 season on Wednesday. A split contract means the player would be paid at differing rates for time spent in the majors versus Triple-A. Both pitchers rejoin the Braves’ 40-man roster. Murfee and Stephens were each dropped […]

The Cleveland Guardians made a free agent splash on Wednesday. No, they didn’t win the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes, but the Guardians did agree to terms with one of his teammates – inking right-handed pitcher Jaime Barria to a minor league deal, according to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. Barria spent his first six seasons with […]