Shohei Ohtani stuns Dodgers -- and many around the world -- with marriage announcement
Shohei Ohtani stunned the Los Angeles Dodgers โ and many around the world โ with his marriage announcement, so manager Dave Roberts said any gift the team gives the two-time MVP would be like most of the money in his contract: deferred.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws 2 impressive, scoreless innings in MLB exhibition debut for Dodgers
Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out three batters over two scoreless innings in his exhibition debut on Wednesday, giving a glimpse into why the Los Angeles Dodgers believe the Japanese right-hander can become an ace in the big leagues.
Trout says he wants to stay with Angels. Rendon discusses where baseball ranks on his priority list
Mike Trout discussed his future and Anthony Rendon talked about his priorities as the two Los Angeles Angels veterans made some interesting comments Monday with hitters reporting to spring training camps across Arizona and Florida.
World champion Rangers among 18 teams that get going with pitchers and catchers on the field
The new sign that said โWorld Series Championsโ outside the Texas Rangersโ training facility in Surprise, Arizona, became a favorite photo opportunity as pitchers and catchers held their first workouts for the defending champions.
Shohei Ohtani tries to blend in with Dodgers, even if that might prove impossible
Shohei Ohtani gave his first interview at Camelback Ranch as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers on a chilly Friday morning, surrounded by more than 50 reporters who asked questions of baseballโs first and only $700 million man.
Tyler Glasnow traded to Dodgers from Rays after agreeing to $136.5 million, 5-year contract
The Los Angeles Dodgers finalized their second major move this offseason, acquiring Tyler Glasnow from the Tampa Bay Rays in a four-player trade after the pitcher agreed to a $136.5 million, five-year contract.
Dodgers have tentative deal to acquire Glasnow from Rays, subject to new contract, AP source says
A person familiar with the agreement tells The Associated Press the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a tentative trade with the Tampa Bay Rays to acquire right-hander Tyler Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot for pitcher Ryan Pepiot and outfield prospect Jonny Deluca.
Ohtani can opt out of Dodgers deal if execs Walter, Friedman lose roles with team, AP source says
Shohei Ohtani can opt out of his $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers if either of two key executives is no longer in place, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press.
Why Shohei Ohtaniโs heavily-deferred contract could be model pro athletes ask for going forward
Ohtani has decided to defer $680 million of the contract until after his playing days are over, meaning heโll take in roughly $2 million of salary each year for the duration of the contract that will run through 2033.
Zaidi: Giants made comparable offer to $700M deal Shohei Ohtani received from rival Dodgers
The San Francisco Giants made three offers to Shohei Ohtani, including a final proposal that president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi called โvery comparable if not identicalโ to the record $700 million, 10-year contract the Japanese two-way star agreed to with the rival Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ohtani's Dodgers contract has $680 million deferred, lowering tax value to $46 million annually
Shohei Ohtani will receive just $20 million of his $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers over the next 10 years, with $680 million payable from 2034-43 in an unusual structure that gives the team greater payroll flexibility in coming seasons.
The Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani $700 million to hit and pitch โ but also because he can sell
Shohei Ohtaniโs jaw-dropping $700 million, 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers has some similarities to other contracts for the worldโs biggest sports stars, including soccer icons Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, along with NFL quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Yankees get Soto from Padres. Ohtani and Yamamoto still up for grabs as winter meetings end
Juan Soto found a new home with the New York Yankees as the winter meetings ended, while Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto were still up for grabs as team officials headed home with the bulk of their business yet to be done.
Ohtani, Bellinger, Montgomery, Snell head free agent market. Players can start contract talks Monday
Shohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger, Jordan Montgomery, Blake Snell and Aaron Nola were among the 130 players who became free agents as baseballโs business season began the day following the Texas Rangersโ first World Series title.
Ohtani has elbow surgery. His doctor expects hitting return by opening day '24 and pitching by '25
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani had elbow surgery Tuesday, and his doctor said he expects the two-way star will be available as a hitter on opening day next season and will return to the mound as a pitcher in 2025.
Shohei Ohtani doubles to key 2-run inning as designated hitter vs Mets after tearing elbow ligament
Shohei Ohtani went 1 for 2 as a designated hitter with a double that keyed a 2-run inning for the Angels against the New York Mets in the first game after Los Angeles said the two-way star had torn an elbow ligament.
Ohtani throws 1st MLB shutout, hits 2 HRs as Angels sweep Tigers in DH team says he's staying
Shohei Ohtani threw his first shutout in Major League Baseball in one game and hit two homers in the next, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers twice on Thursday to sweep a three-game series.
Ohtani ties score with 35th homer, Angels beat Yankees 4-3 in 10 innings
Shohei Ohtani tied the score in the seventh inning with his major league-leading 35th home run and pinch-hitter Michael Stefanic hit a game-ending single in the 10th to give the Los Angeles Angels a 4-3 win over the New York Yankees, Los Angeles trailed 3-1 when Ohtani hit a two-run drive off Michael King, then made a demonstrative flip of his bat.
Shohei Ohtani homers in 9th inning, Angels win 13-12 in 10th on Astros error
Shohei Ohtan hit his major league-leading 33rd homer to key the Angelsโ tying rally in the ninth inning, and rookie Trey Cabbage scored on rookie Grae Kessingerโs throwing error in the 10th to end Los Angelesโ wild 13-12 victory over the Houston Astros.
Shohei Ohtani allows 4 earned runs, takes the loss in the Astros' 7-5 win over the spiraling Angels
Shohei Ohtani allowed four earned runs on five hits and left the mound in the sixth inning shortly before Mauricio Dubonโs tiebreaking two-run single in the Houston Astrosโ 7-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Texas Rangers have 5 All-Star starters after Garcรญa added along with Baltimore's Hays
Texas will become the first team in 47 years to have five position players start in the All-Star Game after the Rangersโ Adolis Garcรญa and the Baltimore Orioles Austin Hays were picked to join the American League lineup as injury replacements.