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SHOHEI OHTANI

Scammers are using AI-generated content of baseball stars like Shohei Ohtani to pull in users.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 20, 2025
Scammers drawing in fans with fake AI content of MLB stars during playoffs
Experts warn that this strategy of pulling in users can be used to grow accounts that are later sold or rented to more nefarious disinformation campaigns.
Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on Friday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 18, 2025
Sho-time as dazzling Ohtani powers Dodgers into World Series with historic performance
The Los Angeles Dodgers punched their ticket to the World Series on Friday by wrapping up a 4-0 series sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases on a triple in the first inning of Game 3 of the NLCS during the 2025 MLB playoffs against the Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 17, 2025
Dodgers ask Shohei Ohtani to pitch them to World Series return
The Los Angeles Dodgers will turn to a unicorn with the chance for a series sweep.
Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki throws in the ninth inning against the Brewers during Game 3 of the NLCS round of the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 17, 2025
Dodgers down Brewers to take 3-0 series lead
The Dodgers bullpen shut down Milwaukee as Japanese ace Roki Sasaki bagged the final three outs.
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI single against the Brewers during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series in Milwaukee on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 16, 2025
Dave Roberts not worried about Shohei Ohtani despite struggles at plate
Ohtani is batting just .147 with four hits in 34 at-bats with two home runs and three walks.
Shohei Ohtani struck out four times against the Phillies in Game 1 of the NL Division Series.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 6, 2025
Dave Roberts says Shohei Ohtani's pitching might have led to struggles at plate
Ohtani allowed three runs on the mound and struck out four times at the plate in the Dodgers' win in Game 1.
Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani pitches against the Phillies in Game 1 of the NL Division Series in Philadelphia on Saturday.
BASEBALL
Oct 5, 2025
Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez lead Dodgers over Phillies in Game 1
Shohei Ohtani shrugged off a shaky start to pitch six strong innings, and Teoscar Hernandez hit a game-changing three-run home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 in Game 1 of the NL Division Series on Saturday.
Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws during the second inning of a game against the Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Sept. 23.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 4, 2025
'Nervous, grateful' Ohtani poised for long awaited MLB playoff pitching start
The 31-year-old played a key role in the Dodgers' run to the World Series title last season, but his contribution was limited to his batting.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the sixth inning against the Reds during Game 1 of the wild-card round of the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 1, 2025
Ohtani erupts with two homers as Dodgers down Reds in postseason opener
Japanese superstar Ohtani led an early offensive onslaught for the reigning World Series champions.
Fans at Dodger Stadium pose in front of a mural highlighting the Dodgers' Japanese stars from past and present during a game earlier this year.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 30, 2025
How Ohtani has boosted Japan's soft power and made LA even more baseball-obsessed
From concessions filled with Japanese ballpark staples to murals on Los Angeles buildings, Ohtani's success is creating new baseball fans and Japanophiles in LA.
Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw pitches against the Mariners in Seattle on Sunday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 29, 2025
Dodgers leave pitcher Clayton Kershaw off wild-card roster
The Dodgers will rely on Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto to start against the Cincinnati Reds.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani warms up in the batters box before the start of a game against the Diamondbacks on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 27, 2025
Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for third straight season
The reigning National League MVP has led jersey sales since 2023, becoming just the fourth player to top the charts three years in a row.
The Dodgers' Roki Sasaki (left), Shohei Ohtani (second from left), Kim Hye-seong (third from left) and Yoshinobu Yamamoto celebrate in the clubhouse after winning the NL West title in Phoenix on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 26, 2025
Shohei Ohtani connects on 54th homer as Dodgers clinch NL West title
The reigning World Series champion Dodgers secured their fourth straight division crown and their 12th in 13 years.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after hitting his 53rd home run of the season on Saturday in Los Angeles.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 21, 2025
Shohei Ohtani's 53rd homer caps Dodgers' slugfest in win over Giants
With the win, the Dodgers retained a four-game lead over the San Diego Padres atop the National League West
Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches during the first inning of Los Angeles' win over the Giants at Dodger Stadium on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 19, 2025
Yoshinobu Yamamoto has strong outing as Dodgers edge Giants
Yamamoto kept the Giants off the scoreboard despite a career-high six walks, while allowing just one hit with seven strikeouts.
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani pitches during the third inning against the Phillies on Tuesday in Los Angeles.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 18, 2025
Dodgers considering using Ohtani as a relief pitcher
The two-way superstar has been superb on the mound as a starting pitcher this year after not pitching at all in 2024 as he recovered from elbow ligament surgery.
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani flips his bat after smacking his 50th home run of the season on Tuesday in Los Angeles.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 17, 2025
Ohtani's no-hit start and 50th HR aren't enough for Dodgers
Ohtani went deep in the eighth inning to become the sixth player with consecutive seasons of at least 50 home runs.
High school baseball players line up during the opening ceremony of Summer Koshien last month.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 16, 2025
Japanese baseball grapples with shrinking player base
Behind the buzz created by Shohei Ohtani lies a troubling reality: The number of young players in Japan has fallen sharply in recent years.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is congratulated by Mookie Betts after Ohtani hit his 49th home run of the season on Saturday in San Francisco.
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 14, 2025
Shohei Ohtani's 49th homer highlights Dodgers' rout of Giants
Ohtani hit a 454-foot bomb that not only was the longest by a Dodger this season but also the longest at San Francisco's Oracle Park in 2025.
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani hit two home runs against the Orioles in Baltimore on Sunday.
BASEBALL
Sep 8, 2025
Shohei Ohtani homers twice as Dodgers avoid another letdown against Orioles
The Dodgers (79-64) ended a 1-5 road trip and remained atop the National League West.
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