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SHOHEI OHTANI

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani on deck against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia on Aug. 28
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 5, 2023
Shohei Ohtani decision expected 'within the week,' reports say
The free agent two-way star is projected to receive a record-setting contract worth more than $500 million.
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.
Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after a go-ahead, two-run home run against the Rangers in Arlington, Texas, on June 12.
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 17, 2023
Shohei Ohtani wins second American League MVP award
Shohei Ohtani was named the AL MVP for the second time in three seasons.
Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani fist-bumps Angels employees as he heads onto the field to receive the Angels team MVP Award before a game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California, on Sept. 30.
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 7, 2023
Ohtani among seven players to receive qualifying offer
Ohtani is the favorite to win the American League's MVP award, though elbow and oblique injuries forced an early end to his season.
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani steals second base against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California, on Sept. 3.
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 7, 2023
Ohtani nominated as finalist for AL MVP award
Corey Seager and Marcus Semien of the Rangers, as well as Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels, are finalists for the American League MVP Award.
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani steals second base against the Oakland Athletics during the fifth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in Oakland, California, on Sept. 3.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 30, 2023
Ohtani becomes first Japanese player to lead MLB season jersey sales
Now those jerseys might be collector's items as Ohtani is expected to sign a new contract with another MLB team for the 2024 campaign.
Shohei Ohtani had surgery on his right elbow in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 20, 2023
Shohei Ohtani not expected to pitch in 2024 after elbow surgery
Shohei Ohtani underwent a procedure on his elbow on Tuesday.
Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani runs to the dugout after warming up before a game against the New York Mets at Citi Field in New York on Aug. 27.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 17, 2023
Shohei Ohtani goes on injured list, ending season with Angels
The pending free agent could have played his final game in an Angels uniform, although the Angels remain confident they can re-sign him.
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani smacks an RBI triple in the second inning against the New York Mets in New York.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 27, 2023
Ohtani declined imaging after Aug. 3 injury, Angels GM says
Last week, the two-way superstar tore the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow and might have to undergo his second career Tommy John surgery.
Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani has a torn UCL, the team announced on Wednesday night.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 25, 2023
Will Ohtani’s injury pick his pocket in free agency?
Baseball’s history-making two-way player has a torn ulnar collateral ligament.
The Angels' Shohei Ohtani will skip his next start in the rotation due to arm fatigue.
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 14, 2023
Angels ace Ohtani to miss next pitching start with arm fatigue
Shohei Ohtani asked to skip a turn in the rotation in order to rest his arm.
Shohei Ohtani's free agency is expected to be among the wildest pursuits of a player in baseball history.
BASEBALL
Aug 9, 2023
Angels hoping to stay in the Shohei Ohtani business
Whether the two-way phenom remains an Angel for two more months, or the rest of his career, is an open question.
Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Center in Toronto on Friday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 29, 2023
Shohei Ohtani homers in loss, exiting second game with cramps
The Los Angeles Angels dual-threat superstar slammed his Major League-leading 39th home run in a 4-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.
BASEBALL / MLB / Sac Bunts
Jul 27, 2023
Angels would be taking major gamble by keeping Shohei Ohtani
The Angels have reportedly decided to not trade Shohei Ohtani, setting up the possibility of losing him for nothing in the offseason.
Shohei Ohtani will start the first game of a doubleheader against the Tigers in Detroit on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 27, 2023
Angels move up Shohei Ohtani's next start to Thursday
Thursday's start is expected to be Ohtani's last before the trade deadline.
Shohei Ohtani was named to the AL All-Star team as both a hitter and pitcher for the third straight season.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 21, 2023
Shohei Ohtani's All-Star helmet draws winning bid of $98,010
The helmet Shohei Ohtani used in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 11 was sold for $98,010, or about ¥13.7 million, on the MLB official auction site.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 21, 2023
Shohei Ohtani's All-Star helmet draws winning bid of $98,010
The helmet two-way star Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels used in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 11 was sold for $98,010, or about ¥13.7 million, on the MLB official auction site.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 11, 2023
Playoff-hungry Shohei Ohtani eyes free agency: 'It sucks to lose'
The Angels superstar is expected to command a record contract — with some speculating figures of $500 million or more — if and when he hits the open market.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 2, 2023
Shohei Ohtani's start against Padres pushed back due to cracked nail
Ohtani, who turns 29 on Wednesday, hit 15 homers in June and leads the majors with 30 total along with 67 RBIs in 83 games.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 10, 2023
Shohei Ohtani stars at the plate, but not on the mound, as Angels top Mariners
Los Angeles posted its fifth consecutive win, while Seattle lost for the fifth time in six games, as Ohtani slugged his 17th home run of the season.
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Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, who serves concurrently as president of the Liberal Democratic Party, leaves at the party's headquarters following announcement of Upper House election result projections in Tokyo early Monday.
‘Japanese First’ Sanseito emerges as powerful force after Upper House poll
Sanseito leader Sohei Kamiya in Tokyo on Sunday night
Foreign residents closely follow Japan's election and party pledges
A police officer walks past posters of Liberal Democratic Party candidates, as well as one showing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, outside the party's headquarters in Tokyo on Sunday. As Japan’s foreign population continues to rise, one of the talking points during Sunday’s election was how the country should deal with the increase of international residents.
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Voters in Tokyo reflect shifting political views across Japan
Pedestrians walk in front of an election notice board displaying posters of candidates in Tokyo on Sunday.
Japan’s top brands get tied up in the great sunscreen debate
A coral reef in Okinawa in July 2022. Some jurisdictions around the world have moved to ban certain sunscreens in a bid to protect coral reefs, but some say the impact on reefs is far from clear.
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