LOS ANGELES (AP) — Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki says in an Instagram post he intends to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Prized Japanese pitcher Roki Sasaki (AP) A 23-year-old right-hander whose fastball tops 100 mph, Sasaki will join fellow Japanese stars Shohei...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is adding a newcomer to his family lineup. Los Angeles Dodgers' star Shohei Ohtani (AP) The 30-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers superstar posted on his Instagram account Saturday, Dec. 28, that he and his 28-year-old wife, Mamiko Tanaka, are expecting a baby in 2025....
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is keeping elite company. The Japanese superstar caps 2024 by winning The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year for the third time, tying him with basketball great Michael Jordan. He trails only four-time winners Lance Armstrong, Tiger Woods and LeBron James....
LAGUNA NIGUEL, California (AP) — Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series has sold for $1.56 million at auction. Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman (AP) The bidding at SCP Auctions went into the late hours of Saturday night, according to a statement...
DALLAS (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to be ready to hit when the reigning World Series champions open their season in Japan against the Chicago Cubs on March 18 and 19. Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (AP) “I don’t think he’d have it any other way,” manager Dave...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a $182 million, five-year contract. San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Blake Snell (AP) The reigning World Series champions announced the deal with the two-time Cy Young Award winner on Saturday, Nov. 30. Snell, who...
NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani keeps setting records, even after the season is over. Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers star added his third Most Valuable Player award to his collection and first in the National League when he was chosen unanimously by the Baseball...
LAGUNA NIGUEL, California (AP) — Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is hitting the auction block. Los Angeles Dodgers' Freddie Freeman (AP) The Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman came to the plate on a sprained right ankle with the bases loaded...
SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had arthroscopic surgery on Tuesday, Nov. 5, to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder, following an injury the Los Angeles Dodgers star suffered during Game 2 of the World Series on Oct. 26. Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (AP) The Dodgers say the Japanese...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers, including Shohei Ohtani and his dog, celebrated their eighth World Series championship with a downtown parade and a raucous on-field party on Friday, Nov. 1. Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani smiles as he addresses the crowd during the baseball team's...
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers’ first game of the season in South Korea was overshadowed afterward by Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter hinting at his stealing from the Japanese superstar. Their last postgame was a beer and champagne-fueled celebration of the franchise’s eighth World...
TOKYO (AP) — The World Series trophy is headed to Los Angeles, but the party is extending all the way to Japan. Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto celebrate in the locker room after their win against the New York Yankees in Game 5 to win the baseball World Series, Thursday,...
