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SHOHEI OHTANI

Padres outfielder Fernando Tatis Jr. celebrates after hitting a home run in the second inning of San Diego's Game 3 win over the Dodgers on Tuesday.
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Oct 9, 2024
Six-run inning lifts Padres and sends Dodgers to brink
San Diego moved to within one victory of its second visit to the NL Championship Series in three seasons.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani reacts to a standing ovation from fans after hitting his 50th home run of the season, against the Marlins in Miami on Sept. 19.
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Oct 8, 2024
Auction of Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 ball goes on despite ownership battle
With another two weeks to go in the auction, the latest top bid was $1.5 million.
Padres starter Yu Darvish pitches against the Dodgers during Game 2 of the NLDS in Los Angeles on Sunday.
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Oct 7, 2024
Yu Darvish shuts down Dodgers and Shohei Ohtani as Padres even series
Darvish retired Ohtani three times during his gem at Dodger Stadium.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his dog, Dekopin, who delivered the ceremonial first pitch prior to a game against the Orioles on Aug. 28
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Oct 6, 2024
The furry performance-enhancers that are sweeping the world of sports
Athletes from Shohei Ohtani to Naomi Osaka are using dogs to reduce stress and help enhance performance before and during high-stakes competitions.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates after blasting a homer to right field in the second inning of Los Angeles' Game 1 victory over the Padres on Saturday.
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Oct 6, 2024
Ohtani magic powers Dodgers over Padres in MLB playoff thriller
Ohtani crushed a 372-foot (113-meter) three-run rocket into right field off Padres starter Dylan Cease in the second inning to help the Dodgers tie it up at 3-3.
 A giant mural of Shohei Ohtani on the side of a hotel in Little Tokyo in Los Angeles
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Oct 5, 2024
Japanese baseball fans flock to LA to see playoff-bound Ohtani
Inside Dodger Stadium, the influence of Japanese fans is clear, from Japanese-language merchandise to cuisine that included bento boxes, sushi and fried octopus.
Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches against the Rockies in Denver on Sept. 28.
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Oct 3, 2024
Yoshinobu Yamamoto to start in Game 2 of NLDS for Dodgers
The 26-year-old from Japan went 7-2 with a 3.00 ERA in 18 starts.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani on deck in the ninth inning against the Rockies in Denver on Sept. 28.
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Oct 1, 2024
How far will Japanese players go in this year’s MLB playoffs?
The 2024 postseason begins on Tuesday, when another group of players will have the chance to join the ranks of Japanese World Series champions.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a single against the Rockies during the eighth inning in Denver on Sunday.
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Sep 30, 2024
Shohei Ohtani misses out on Triple Crown in final game of historic season
Ohtani finished with a .310 average after going 1-for-4. He also stole his 59th base of the year.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani steals second base during the second inning at Coors Field in Denver on Friday.
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Sep 28, 2024
Ohtani swipes 57th base, passing Ichiro for most by Japan-born player in a season
The slugger also added to his record-breaking season with four hits, including his 54th home run.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and his teammates celebrate after the club clinched the National League West with a 7-2 victory over the Padres at Dodger Stadium on Thursday.
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Sep 27, 2024
Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers top Padres to seal NL West title
Will Smith had a game-tying two-run homer and Mookie Betts added a two-run single in the seventh for the Dodgers.
Shohei Ohtani reacts to a standing ovation from fans after hitting his 50th home run of the season on Sept. 19.
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Sep 27, 2024
Shohei Ohtani 50-50 ball heads to auction despite ownership dispute
A Florida man has filed a lawsuit claiming the souvenir was wrested from him by another who is now selling it via an auction house.
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting an RBI single to center against the Padres in the sixth inning in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
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Sep 26, 2024
Shohei Ohtani drives in go-ahead run as Dodgers close in on NL West title
The Dodgers can win the division with a victory over the Padres on Thursday.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits his 50th home run of the season during the seventh inning against the Marlins in Miami on Sept. 19.
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Sep 26, 2024
Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 home run ball to be sold at auction house
Bidding will start Friday at an opening price of $500,000, although buyers have a chance to purchase the ball outright for $4.5 million between Sept. 27 and Oct. 9.
Right fielder Fernando Tatis (center) and his Padres teammates celebrate after San Diego clinched a playoff spot with a win over the Dodgers on Tuesday.
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Sep 25, 2024
Game-ending triple play lifts Padres over Dodgers and into playoffs
Shohei Ohtani doubled, walked and scored a run for the Dodgers, whose magic number for clinching their 11th division title in 12 seasons remained at four.
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani celebrates after hitting a game-tying home run against the Rockies in the ninth inning in Los Angeles on Sunday.
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Sep 23, 2024
Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts homer in ninth to lift Dodgers to walk-off win
Ohtani, the favorite to become the first primary designated hitter to win an MVP award, had four hits with two stolen bases.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of Los Angeles' win over the Rockies at Dodger Stadium on Friday.
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Sep 21, 2024
Shohei Ohtani hits 52nd homer as Dodgers down Rockies
The home run moved the slugger to just one behind the major league lead held by the Yankees' Aaron Judge.
Before Shohei Ohtani created the 50-50 club on Thursday, just two players in MLB history had hit 50 homers and stolen 50 bases in a season, but not in the same one.
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Sep 21, 2024
Others who had 50 steals or 50 homers admire Ohtani's feat
Before Shohei Ohtani created the 50-50 club on Thursday, just two players in MLB history had hit 50 homers and stolen 50 bases in a season, but not in the same one.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits his 50th home run of the season on Thursday in Miami.
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Sep 20, 2024
Ohtani’s former manager elated — but not surprised — after historic mark
Even as Ohtani rewrites the record books, Hideki Kuriyama believes he can do more.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani waves to fans in the crowd in Miami after he made history as the first player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in the same season.
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Sep 20, 2024
By the numbers: Ohtani's historic 50-50 achievement
By hitting 50 home runs and stealing 50 bases, Shohei Ohtani has become MLB’s first member of the 50-50 club. Here’s a quick run through some eye-popping stats.

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