Baseball

The Yankees Have Already Given Yoshinobu Yamamoto a No. 18 Jersey. Aaron Boone Hopes He Keeps It

NEW YORK (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto already has New York Yankees pinstripes with No. 18, the numeral ...

December 22, 2023

Shohei Ohtani’s Video Pitch Helps Lure Pitcher Tyler Glasnow to His ‘Dream Team’ the Dodgers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani has already notched a win for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The two-tim...

December 20, 2023

News in Pictures / Shohei Ohtani Signs Megadeal with Dodgers in Quest for Elusive Title

Shohei Ohtani said the Dodgers’ thirst for World Series glory was ultimately what led the superstar ...

December 19, 2023

Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani Got Creative with $700 Million Deal, but Both Sides Still Have Some Risk

PHOENIX (AP) — Once the initial shock wore off on the price tag of Shohei Ohtani's record-shattering...

December 17, 2023

Shohei Ohtani Wins MLB’s Hank Aaron Award as Outstanding Offensive Performer

LAS VEGAS (AP) — Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr. won the 2023 Hank Aaron Awards on Saturday, pres...

December 17, 2023

After 6 Years Together, Angels Move on from Shohei Ohtani’s Departure for the Dodgers

LOS ANGELES (AP) — When Shohei Ohtani decided to move 30 miles up the I-5 freeway to the Dodgers, he...

December 16, 2023

Shohei Ohtani’s Contract with the Dodgers Could Come with Bonus of Mostly Avoiding California Taxes

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — If $700 million wasn’t enough, Shohei Ohtani’s record-setting contract wit...

December 16, 2023

Shohei Ohtani Dons Dodger Blue in 1st Public Appearance Since Signing Megadeal

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani donned Dodger blue for the first time as the Los Angeles Dodgers introd...

December 15, 2023

In First News Conference With Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani Dodges Questions on Tommy John Surgery

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani opened his first news conference with the Los Angeles Dodgers by do...

December 15, 2023

Shohei Ohtani Can Opt Out of Dodgers Deal If Execs Walter, Friedman Lose Roles with Team, AP Source Says

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani can opt out of his $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Ange...

December 14, 2023

South Korean Outfielder Jung Hoo Lee Gets $113 Million, 6-year Deal with Giants, AP Source Says

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Slugging South Korean outfielder Jung Hoo Lee and the San Francisco Giants have...

December 13, 2023

Dodgers Announce 10-Year Contract with Shohei Ohtani

Los Angeles (Jiji Press)—The Los Angeles Dodgers said Monday that they have signed Japanese two-way ...

December 12, 2023

Joe Kelly to Wear No. 99 with Dodgers, Opening No. 17 Jersey for Shohei Ohtani

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Reliever Joe Kelly is switching uniform numbers after finalizing his $8 million, ...

December 12, 2023

Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers Contract Has $680 Million Deferred, Lowering Tax Value to $46 Million Annually (Update1)

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani will receive just $20 million of his $700 million contract with the Lo...

December 12, 2023

Shohei Ohtani to Sign $700 Million Deal with Los Angeles Dodgers, Smashing Records

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani will join the Los Angeles Dodgers, he announced Saturday on Instagram.

December 11, 2023