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LOS ANGELES DODGERS

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani works out with trainers during spring training camp in Glendale, Arizona, on Saturday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 13, 2024
Batting practice has Dodgers' Ohtani optimistic for opener
According to reports, Ohtani took swings at 21 pitches and hit 10 of those pitches over the fence.
Shohei Ohtani at his introductory news conference at Dodger Stadium in December
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 4, 2024
Ohtani says recovery 'on schedule' and he's 'confident' for opener
"We're right on schedule," Ohtani said. "We're not ahead. We're not behind. We're right on schedule."
The wife of Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly received an early holiday gift from her husband's new teammate, Shohei Ohtani.
BASEBALL
Dec 25, 2023
Shohei Ohtani gifts luxury wheels to new teammate's wife
During the Dodgers' courtship of Ohtani, Ashley Kelly offered up her husband's No. 17 to the Japanese slugger.
Dodgers owner Mark Walter puts a jersey on Shohei Ohtani during the superstar's introductory news conference on Thursday. The structure of Ohtani's contract could help the Dodgers get a full return on their investment in the two-way player.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 15, 2023
For the Dodgers, Ohtani's megadeal could end up being a bargain
The Dodgers have the makings of a juggernaut, and success on the field will allow the franchise to cash in on Ohtani’s transcendent marketability.
The Dodgers officially introduced two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani during a news conference on Thursday.
EDITORIALS
Dec 15, 2023
Another extraordinary milestone for Shohei Ohtani
Dodgers secure baseball phenom Shohei Ohtani with record-breaking $700 million contract.
Shohei Ohtani puts on a Dodgers cap and uniform during his introductory news conference at Dodgers Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 15, 2023
Shohei Ohtani says shared commitment to winning led him to Dodgers
The one-of-a-kind talent received a Hollywood intro Thursday as he began his new chapter with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto greets the crowd at a fan appreciation event at Kyocera Dome Osaka last month.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 13, 2023
Dodgers, Red Sox and Jays to meet with Yoshinobu Yamamoto
While only one MLB pitcher has ever signed for over $300 million, speculation has Yamamoto potentially landing a deal that would approach that figure.
Shohei Ohtani is joining a franchise that has long been a trailblazer in an increasingly diverse and global game.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 13, 2023
In a land of stars, Los Angeles can’t stop talking about Ohtani
Dodgers fans were still beside themselves days after Ohtani agreed to the most lucrative contract in sports history.
Two-way star Shohei Ohtani ended his free agency on Saturday by announcing his decision to play for the Dodgers.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 10, 2023
Shohei Ohtani to join Dodgers on record-breaking deal
Ohtani reached an agreement on a record-breaking deal worth $700 million with the Dodgers.
The Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays and the two Los Angeles teams — the Dodgers and Angels — remain active in the sweepstakes to land Shohei Ohtani.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 2, 2023
Four teams remain in Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes, report says
The Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays and the two Los Angeles teams — the Dodgers and Angels — remain active in the sweepstakes.
The Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte reacts after hitting a home run against the Dodgers in the third inning of the NLDS in Phoenix, Arizona, on Wednesday.
BASEBALL
Oct 12, 2023
Upstart Diamondbacks finish off sweep of Dodgers
The win was the latest chapter in the D-Backs' improbable and impressive playoff run.
Annette and Peter O’Malley, joined by their daughter Katherine, welcome NPB great Shigeo Nagashima to their Los Angeles home on Dec. 1, 1974.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 13, 2023
Annette O'Malley helped forge connection between Dodgers and Japan
She traveled with her husband, former Dodgers president Peter O'Malley, to help grow the game internationally, including making over 25 visits to Japan.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
May 11, 2023
The land beneath this stadium once was theirs. They want it back.
As so-called land-back movements have gained momentum, three Los Angeles families have been working to define what reparations mean for them and how to get them.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 14, 2023
Former Dodger Trevor Bauer inks lucrative one-year deal with BayStars
The 2020 NL Cy Young Award winner has not played since he was placed on administrative leave in June 2021 — then eventually suspended — over allegations of sexual assault.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 2, 2023
Next man up: Were Dodgers' World Series odds impacted by Gavin Lux injury?
Lux, 25, was expected to be the Dodgers' starting shortstop after the departure of Trea Turner in free agency.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 23, 2022
Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer has suspension reduced and is eligible for 2023 season
The Dodgers have until Jan. 6 to decide whether to reinstate Bauer to their 40-man roster.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 18, 2022
Dodgers enter offseason of soul searching after early playoff exit
A number of players who contributed to the team's franchise-record 111-win regular season could leave over the winter, putting more pressure on embattled manager Dave Roberts.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 16, 2022
Five-run inning propels Padres to NLDS win over Dodgers
The Padres will open the National League Championship Series on Tuesday at home against Philadelphia.

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