Shohei Ohtani’s Ruthian feats are not enough as bullpen melts down
Only one player in the last 110 years has tried to do what the Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani is doing this season, which is to pitch…
Shohei Ohtani’s return to two-way role going (mostly) well a month in
MILWAUKEE — His breaths were heavy. His answers were interrupted by deep inhales. And beads of sweat were dripping from his forehead.Tired? Perhaps.But personally invigorated? There seemed…
The Sports Report: Shohei Ohtani’s return to pitching remains a gradual process
From Jack Harris: For so long, the biggest question surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s future as a pitcher was simple.When, after a second career Tommy John surgery,…
Why the Dodgers aren’t rushing Shohei Ohtani’s pitching build-up yet
For so long, the biggest question surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s future as a pitcher was simple.When, after a second career Tommy John surgery, would he finally…
Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter reports to federal prison
The former Japanese interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani surrendered to a federal prison in Pennsylvania on Monday, beginning a nearly five-year prison sentence for…
How Japan media track down Shohei Ohtani’s home-run balls
Shohei Ohtani was about halfway through his home-run trot when Taro Abe stood up from his second-row seat in the Vin Scully Press Box and…
Shohei Ohtani’s agent Nez Balelo has ‘no regrets’ on signing with Dodgers
The business of sports often is cloaked in secrecy. You can find out the salary of your favorite player, but how much money his team…
Shohei Ohtani’s struggles continue as Dodgers are swept by Cubs
CHICAGO — So often when the Dodgers needed it last year, Shohei Ohtani bailed them out.During stretches in which they were scuffling at the plate, or battling…
Shohei Ohtani’s wife gives birth to a girl for couple’s first child
ARLINGTON, Texas — Shohei Ohtani announced the birth of his first child on Saturday, posting on Instagram that he and his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, welcomed a baby…
Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter has prison start postponed
The former interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani who was supposed to begin his nearly five-year prison term Monday, has had his surrender date postponed,…
MLB star Ohtani’s interpreter Mizuhara sentenced to nearly five years in jail
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter of Los Angeles Dodgers baseball star Shohei Ohtani, has been sentenced to nearly five years in prison for a fraud…
Dodgers aren’t worried about Shohei Ohtani’s health after surgery
If any other hitter was coming back from a shoulder operation, there would be concerns. If any other pitcher was returning from a season-long absence…
In Ohtani’s Dodger blue hometown, a shrine to his baseball talent
OSHU, Japan — Seems Hair and Spa in Oshu, a city in northern Japan, is crammed full with Dodgers memorabilia, but owner Hironobu Kanno is adamant…
Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball sells for record $4.4 million
Shohei Ohtani became the first MLB player to have 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a season last month.The home run ball that…
Another fan sues over ownership of Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball
The plot has thickened over the fate of Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run ball as another person is claiming legal ownership of the piece of…
How MLB and Dodgers are cashing in on Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50
Shohei Ohtani made history Thursday, and Major League Baseball almost immediately rolled out a collection of commemorative merchandise.The Dodgers’ superstar became the first player in…
Shohei Ohtani’s return to Angel Stadium showed Dodgers fit him
Ultimately, it doesn’t matter that Shohei Ohtani offered the Angels a chance to match the Dodgers’ offer or whether he would have re-signed with them…
Mookie Betts homers to lift Dodgers in Shohei Ohtani’s return to Anaheim
For nine innings on Tuesday night, the Dodgers played with their food at Angel Stadium.Only in extras, thanks to a four-run rally keyed by Mookie…
Former Dodger Luis Cruz amazed by Shohei Ohtani’s accomplishments
Whenever he stepped into the batter’s box, the crowd at Dodger Stadium used to chant, “Cruuuuz!” He was a role player on the Dodgers for…