The Sports Report: It’s time for Shohei Ohtani to act like an adult
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Who is Ippei Mizuhara? Learn about Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter
Fans hold up pictures of Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter Ippei Mizuhara during an Angels-Mariners game in September 2022 in Anaheim. (Mark J. Terrill /…
Is Shohei Ohtani like Pete Rose? Dodgers star not accused of betting
Shohei Ohtani is no Pete Rose. At least not yet. For one thing, as accomplished as Ohtani is at baseball, his career 684 hits pale…
How did Yoshinobu Yamamoto look during his Dodgers debut?
SEOUL — Off the field, Thursday was a nightmare for the Dodgers amid the Ippei Mizuhara/Shohei Ohtani gambling saga. On the field, in the finale of…
Startled Dodgers cope with Shohei Ohtani interpreter’s scandal
SEOUL — The camera shot of the dugout looked reminiscent of so many before. Shohei Ohtani approaching his long-time interpreter and close friend Ippei Mizuhara. The…
Shohei Ohtani’s attorneys accuse interpreter of ‘massive theft’ tied to alleged gambling
Representatives of Dodgerssuperstar Shohei Ohtanion Wednesday accused his interpreter of engaging in a “massive theft” of the ballplayer’s funds to place bets with an allegedly…
Shohei Ohtani target of reported bomb threat in South Korea
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency reportedly received an email Wednesday about a bomb threat at the Gocheok Sky Dome, where the Dodgers are set to…
Why Hyun-Seok Jang could become one of MLB’s next Korean stars
SEOUL — During a workout at Dodgers spring training recently this spring, Rob Hill was stopped by a bystander confused by a case of mistaken identity.…
These Dodgers could be historic, or another October disaster
SEOUL — The day before the Dodgers were set to open their season, New Balance released the signature logo it designed for Shohei Ohtani. The insignia…
How Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish bridge Japan-South Korea divide
SEOUL — The day after the Dodgers deplaned at Incheon Airport, pictures of Shohei Ohtani and his wife were on the pages of every major newspaper…
Ohtani to start throwing program; Stone earns rotation spot
SEOUL — So far, the Dodgers’ trip to Korea has been a quiet one offensively for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. Despite taking plenty of big hacks…
How Dodgers’ Korea trip could help bond their new-look team
SEOUL — As soon as the question was asked, Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts grabbed at the translator listening device sitting in front of them, eager…
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani declines to discuss his wife Mamiko Tanaka
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani surprised most everyone when he announced Feb. 29 on Instagram that he had gotten married. He provided no other details, not…
The Shohei Ohtani Effect: Dodgers ticket prices are soaring
As Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers’ band of traveling all-stars prepares to play its opening show next week, the Dodgers are well on their way…
Dodgers Dugout: Moving Mookie Betts to short wasn’t the best idea
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and we’re just one week away from the Dodgers’ traditional opening…
How Shohei Ohtani’s ‘mystique’ is transforming the Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani’s stardom has made an immediate impact among Dodgers players and staff, who marvel at the level of attention the team is receiving. (Dave…
How Shohei Ohtani rose to superstar status one GIF at a time
Shohei Ohtani is no Muhammad Ali when it comes to talking about himself, but his standout play and his legions of fans have made him…
The Sports Report: Shohei Ohtani reunites with old friends
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Shohei Ohtani greets his former Angels teammates, then goes hitless
PHOENIX — Shohei Ohtani exchanged handshakes and hugs in the outfield with former teammates and coaches before Tuesday night’s Cactus League game at Camelback Ranch, and…
Do Angels have reasons to believe in a post-Shohei Ohtani world?
Media magnet Shohei Ohtani left Anaheim for Los Angeles, where he was greeted in Chavez Ravine as if he descended from above. Angels owner Arte…