Shohei Ohtani’s Ippei Mizuhara saga takes $325K baseball card twist
Shohei Ohtani is petitioning a judge to take ownership of $325,000 worth of baseball cards that the baseball star's former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, allegedly purchased using Ohtani's money. Mizuhara pleaded guilty in federal court to stealing about $17 million from Ohtani earlier this year in a scandal that shocked Major League Baseball just before the […]
Shohei Ohtani lookalike winner won just $17 dollars in LA contest
It's beneficial to look like Shohei Ohtani. Unfortunately, it doesn't match the $700 million the Japanese superstar earns from the Dodgers, but he did bring in $17 per player in Orange County, Calif., plus a gift from the museum's gift shop. This was part of the prize given to the winner of the Shohei Ohtani […]
Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani named unanimous MVPs after historic seasons
To no one's surprise, Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani were named AL and NL MVPs on Thursday, each receiving all 30 first-place votes. Although he may not have been able to break the single-season home run record he set during his 2022 MVP season, the New York Yankees captain once again dominated at the plate […]
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, Yankees’ Aaron Judge Named 2024 MVPs
Ohtani, Judge, who else were you going to rock with? definitely a superstar Shohei Otani (Los Angeles Dodgers) aaron judge (The New York Yankees) had two of the best seasons in history, so the Baseball Writers Association of America had no problem awarding them the National League and American League MVP awards, respectively. Thursday's votes […]
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani undergoes surgery after World Series injury
Shohei Ohtani's shoulder problem during the World Series was a little more serious than the Dodgers announced. The Dodgers superstar underwent shoulder surgery on Tuesday to repair a torn labrum he sustained when he slipped while attempting to steal second base in Game 2 of the World Series. Los Angeles said it was hopeful. Ohtani […]
Shohei Ohtani’s 50th Home Run Ball of the Season Sold for Record Price
MLB star Shohei Ohtani's 50th home run ball of the season has been auctioned off for a record amount, more than what would be paid for any type of game ball, according to ESPN. The Los Angeles Dodgers slugger is the only baseball player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a […]
Shohei Ohtani’s historic 50th homer ball sells for record $4.39M
A historic ball was sold for a record price. Shohei Ohtani's No. 50 home run, which sealed MLB's first 50-50 season, sold for $4.392 million, including buyer's premium, making it the highest price ever paid for a sports ball. Mark McGwire's 70 home runs in the 1998 season held the previous record at a price […]
Aaron Judge relishing World Series clash with Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers
Aaron Judge is closer than ever to winning his first World Series ring. Two of baseball's brightest stars are finally headed to the Fall Classic, with only the Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani standing between the Yankees and their elusive 28th title. “When he was with the Angels, we battled through the regular season for years. […]
Shohei Ohtani had costly ‘brain cramp’ in NLCS Game 5
The Dodgers had a chance to play in Game 5 of the NL CS right out of the starting gate on Friday. And with Shohei Ohtani in third place with no one around, it seemed like a no-brainer. But then the superstar didn't run when he should have – and the Dodgers were kept out. […]
Miracle Mets still trying to solve their Shohei Ohtani enigma
The Mets have shown plenty of heart, guts, and resilience throughout their magical and entertaining October run. That's all great. But today, they seem no match for Shohei Ohtani (whose skill combination is perhaps unparalleled in baseball history) or, frankly, the Dodgers. When this National League Championship Series began, it was being claimed that Ohtani […]