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Fans display extra editions of a newspaper featuring Shohei Ohtani on Friday after the Dodgers slugger was named National League.
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 22, 2024
Japanese fans rejoice after Ohtani's MVP win
Japanese baseball fans rushed to grab the latest newspaper editions on Friday after Ohtani was named the National League's Most Valuable Player.
Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a three-run home run against the Padres during the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles last month.
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 22, 2024
Shohei Ohtani wins National League MVP award
Ohtani won an MVP award for the third time in four seasons.
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani walks through the dugout with his dog Decoy before a game against the Orioles at Dodger Stadium on Aug. 28.
BASEBALL
Nov 15, 2024
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani among honorees at MLB awards show
Ohtani, the likely National League Most Valuable Player, received the Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award and the NL Hank Aaron Award.
Shohei Ohtani runs to first base during the first inning of the 2024 MLB Seoul Series Game 2 between the Dodgers and the Padres in Seoul on March 21. Ohtani underwent surgery to his left shoulder on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 6, 2024
Ohtani undergoes successful shoulder surgery, Dodgers say
"He is expected to be ready for Spring Training," the team said in a statement.
Korey Kito, left, stands with his father Brian Kito in front of their confectionery, Fugetsu-Do, in Los Angeles.
COMMUNITY / Our Lives
Nov 4, 2024
How Fugetsu-Do survived the evolution of Little Tokyo in LA
In addition to selling mochi and other treats out of the storefront, Fugetsu-do also stocks other Japanese specialty food stores across California.
Shohei Ohtani speaks during the Dodgers' World Series celebration on Friday at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 2, 2024
In pictures: Dodgers fans fete World Series title with party fit for Hollywood
The party has hardly let up since Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers clinched the World Series on Wednesday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani speaks to fans in English during a World Series victory celebration at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Friday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 2, 2024
Dodgers celebrate World Series win with long-awaited parade
Shohei Ohtani brought his brown-and-white dog, Decoy — a fan favorite — in an Ohtani jersey, for the celebrations, with the slugger offering a rare address in English.
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani embraces teammate Enrique Hernandez following Game 5 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium in New York on Wednesday.
BASEBALL / Sac Bunts
Nov 1, 2024
Shohei Ohtani in position to continue winning after first World Series title
Ohtani finished his first season with the Dodgers with a championship.
Fans watch Game 5 of the World Series at Fields, a sports bar in Tokyo’s Shibuya Ward, on Thursday morning.
BASEBALL
Oct 31, 2024
Fans gather early at Shibuya bar to watch Shohei Ohtani's big night
Game 5 of the World Series started at around 9 a.m. on Thursday for fans in Japan.
Shohei Ohtani holds the World Series trophy after the Dodgers clinched the title at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 31, 2024
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani basks in glow of first World Series title
Although Ohtani had a relatively quiet World Series, it did little to take the shine off his first championship.
The Dodgers celebrate with the World Series trophy after winning Game 5 at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 31, 2024
Dodgers win World Series after rallying from five runs down to beat Yankees in Game 5
Mookie Betts' sacrifice fly ensured a victory in Game Five, but it was Freddie Freeman’s MVP performance throughout that powered the Dodgers' eighth franchise title.
A World Series public-viewing event in Oshu, Iwate Prefecture, on Wednesday.
BASEBALL
Oct 30, 2024
'A treasure': Win or lose, Ohtani is a hometown hero in Iwate
Anticipation was high among the roughly 60 supporters who gathered early in the morning to watch Ohtani and the Dodgers try to clinch the World Series.
Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe (11) celebrates with teammate Aaron Judge after hitting a grand slam during the third inning of the Yankees' Game 4 win over the Dodgers on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 30, 2024
Yankees extend World Series with Game 4 win over Dodgers
Shortstop Anthony Volpe, who hit a third-inning grand slam, was the big hero for the Yankees on Tuesday in New York.
Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani in action during the seventh inning in Game 3 of the 2024 World Series against the Yankees in New York on Monday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 29, 2024
Ohtani not in pain but will not rule out surgery after Game 2 injury
"The pain has subsided, so I felt pretty good about it," Ohtani told reporters via a translator.
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman celebrates with two-way player Shohei Ohtani after hitting a two run home run against the New York Yankees in Game 3 of the World Series in New York on Monday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 29, 2024
Dodgers beat Yankees to reach brink of World Series crown
Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was back in the leadoff role as designated hitter after suffering an injury on Saturday.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a fly ball against the Yankees in the first inning for Game 2 of the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 29, 2024
World Series setting viewership records in Japan
Fewer people have been watching "America's Pastime" in the U.S. than in Japan.
Yankees star Aaron Judge is 6-for-40 with 19 strikeouts during the postseason.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 28, 2024
Yankees hoping to get back on track at home in Game 3 of World Series
Yankees star Aaron Judge is 6-for-40 with 19 strikeouts during the postseason.
Japanese comedian and Shohei Ohtani impersonator Aki Teriyaki has been to every MLB game Ohtani's teams have played since 2022.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 28, 2024
Meet the tiny, but mighty, Shohei Ohtani impersonator who went to 500 MLB games
Japanese comedian and Shohei Ohtani impersonator Aki Teriyaki has been to every MLB game Ohtani's teams have played since 2022.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani injured his left shoulder during the seventh inning in Game 2 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Saturday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 28, 2024
Dodgers expect Shohei Ohtani to play in Game 3 of World Series
Ohtani partially dislocated his left shoulder during Game 2 of the World Series.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani lies down after injuring his shoulder against the Yankees on Saturday in Game 2 of the World Series.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 27, 2024
Ohtani suffers shoulder injury in Dodgers win
Manager Dave Roberts said Ohtani had been diagnosed with a "little left shoulder subluxation" but expressed optimism that the star would be back soon.

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