As reality of Shohei Ohtani circus sets in, are Dodgers ready?
When LeBron James spoke publicly for the first time as a Laker, he attracted a crowd that looked as if it was half the size…
The Sports Report: Shohei Ohtani joined Dodgers because he wants to win
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…
Arte Moreno, Angels declined to match offer for Shohei Ohtani
Before Shohei Ohtani made his decision last week to sign with the Dodgers, he and his agent, Nez Balelo of CAA Sports, approached the Angels…
Shohei Ohtani wants to help Los Angeles Dodgers achieve success with historic deal
Shohei Ohtani says his decision to defer the majority of his record-breaking contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers is to help them achieve Major League…
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani reveals the name of his famous dog
Shohei Ohtani’s dog’s name is a Japanese name “Dekopin.” But his American name is “Decoy,” the two-way star revealed at his introductory news conference with…
Shohei Ohtani’s surgeon likes pitcher’s chances for recovery
The Dodgers will unwrap their spectacular holiday prize Thursday with the introductory news conference of Shohei Ohtani, the two-way superstar and two-time American League most…
Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers deal includes uncommon opt-out clause
Shohei Ohtani’s heavily deferred $700-million contract with the Dodgers does include an opt-out clause after all, albeit one that can only be triggered under specific…
Dodgers to introduce Shohei Ohtani at Dodger Stadium on Thursday
Typically, a new conference is not written about before it begins. The news conference occurs, then reporters write about what was said. But the news…
Dodgers Dugout: Shohei Ohtani did the team a real favor
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and Shohei Ohtani is getting so much money, Santa Claus sends…
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani will keep No. 17, thanks to Joe Kelly’s wife
Shohei Ohtani is a Dodger, and the wife of relief pitcher Joe Kelly may be able to take some of the credit. Ohtani ended months…
How much will Shohei Ohtani’s contract cost the Dodgers?
The Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw shakes hands with co-owner Mark Walter as he receives his National League Championship ring during a pregame ceremony prior to a…
The Sports Report: What is Shohei Ohtani’s top priority?
Howdy, I’m your host, Austin Knoblauch, filling in for Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. From Jack Harris: For years, the baseball world…
Shohei Ohtani is just the latest young person to leave O.C. for L.A.
When Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani joined the Angels in 2018, my cousins and I made a bet. How long until he leaves Orange County to…
Shohei Ohtani deferring $68 million annually on Dodgers contract
Under his contract with the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani will have $68 million of his $70 million salary deferred each season, according to a person with…
Dodgers Dugout: Now that Shohei Ohtani has broken the bank, what’s next?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and don’t obsess over how much money Shohei Ohtani is making.…
Want to see Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers debut? It’ll cost you
If you click onto the Dodgers’ website to buy a ticket to see Shohei Ohtani play at Dodger Stadium, the team kindly advises you to…
How Shohei Ohtani’s unique contract will help Dodgers build a team
There’s almost no such thing as a $700-million bargain in baseball. Then again ... By agreeing to a record-breaking 10-year, $700-million contract with Shohei Ohtani…
Complete coverage: Dodgers sign Shohei Ohtani to record deal
Shohei Ohtani, baseball’s top free agent, agreed to a 10-year, $700-million deal with the Dodgers on Saturday, reviving the team’s World Series title aspirations and…
Lettera: Shohei Ohtani’s destination a topic of concern
I, for one, appreciate the Shohei Ohtani camp’s reticence as to when and where he will sign. Silence is often the best policy. As Tom…
How Shohei Ohtani’s free agency decision affects Japanese media
NASHVILLE — Everyone who gathered at the Gaylord Opryland for Major League Baseball’s winter meetings this week asked the same question over and over again: Which…