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Japan, Shohei Ohtani and MLB

MLB star Shohei Ohtani on return to Japan, 2025 season and his impact on kids: "I feel a strong responsibility"

L.A. Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani spoke in a rare interview about playing in front of a home crowd in Japan and what he's focused on personally this upcoming season.

Associated Press News on MSN · 37m

Shohei Ohtani, Japan’s other baseball stars shook their nerves and delivered in MLB’s Tokyo opener

Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a little extra zip on his fastball. Shohei Ohtani even admitted to some nerves. There was little doubt this was no ordinary baseball game.

CNN · 24m

‘This is baseball country’: MLB season gets underway in Japan as national hero Shohei Ohtani inspires Dodgers’ win over Cubs

Baseball fever swept through Tokyo on Tuesday as the MLB season got underway, offering fans a rare opportunity to glimpse homegrown star Shohei Ohtani in action.

Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers and Tokyo

CBS Sports · 16h

Shohei Ohtani opens up about being in the spotlight ahead of Dodgers' Tokyo games: 'Don't let those kids down'

While Ohtani continues to break records never imagined before, including becoming the first player to record 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases in a single season, the comparisons never stop. One of the easiest? Babe Ruth, one of the few players to both pitch and hit, as Ohtani does.

True Blue LA on MSN · 8h

Dodgers notes: Shohei Ohtani’s impact, team history in Japan

Dodgers notes include a Shohei Ohtani interview with CBS News, a look back at a Tommy Lasorda trip to Japan six decades ago, plus more on the team’s outlook in 2025.

The Washington Post · 23h

Shohei Ohtani merchandise is prompting long lines -- even in the rain -- in Tokyo

The Los Angeles Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani an unprecedented $700 million contract hoping to drive interest — and the dollars that come with it — from fans across the Pacific

EssentiallySports on MSN3h

Who Are the Parents of Shohei Ohtani? Everything You Need to Know About MLB MVP’s Family

The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar, Shohei Ohtani, is all set to showcase his power in the Tokro Series. The post Who Are the Parents of Shohei Ohtani? Everything You Need to Know About MLB MVP’s ...

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It’s Peak Shohei Ohtani on Opening Day in Japan

The Los Angeles Dodgers star is a marketer’s dream — both a sports icon and national hero in Japan. Ohtani has about 20 ...

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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Breaks Silence on Decision to Stop Throwing Progression

No one really knows when Shohei Ohtani will make his long-awaited pitching debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 2024 National League MVP was set to make his ...

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Shohei Ohtani’s Alma Mater Strikes Again as High School Home Run King Crushes First Monster Hit At College

Every once in a while, a new prodigy emerges, ready to take baseball by storm. The post Shohei Ohtani’s Alma Mater Strikes ...

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NFL draft: Travis Hunter vs. Shohei Ohtani? Heisman Trophy winner already causing stir

Travis Hunter, a two-way college football star, sparked debate by claiming his role is harder than Shohei Ohtani's in baseball. Hunter is determined to play both cornerback and receiver in the NFL ...

Los Angeles Times13d

Travis Hunter and Shohei Ohtani are two-way players. Is it harder to do it in football or baseball?

Even fellow football players ridiculed Hunter’s assertion that playing offense and defense in the NFL would be more difficult than hitting and pitching a baseball at Shohei Ohtani’s level.

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