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LOS ANGELES DODGERS

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani pitches against the Mets in the first inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 16, 2026
Shohei Ohtani strikes out 10 as Dodgers complete sweep of Mets
Ohtani gave up one run, two hits and two ​walks on a rare pitching outing when he was not also used as a hitter.
Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto runs to cover first base in the fourth inning against the Mets at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 15, 2026
Dodgers get just enough offense to send Mets to seventh straight loss
Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave up one run on four hits over 7⅔ innings with one walk and seven ⁠strikeouts.
Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) hits a walk-off solo home run in the ninth inning to defeat the Texas Rangers at Dodger Stadium on Friday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 12, 2026
Max Muncy and high-octane Dodgers set for rematch vs. Rangers
Muncy moved into sixth place in career home runs as a Dodger, ⁠while Shohei Ohtani now holds the record for most consecutive games reaching base at 44.
Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani pitches against the Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Wednesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 9, 2026
Shohei Ohtani pitches and ties mark held by Ichiro in Dodgers’ loss to Blue Jays
Toronto scored the go-ahead run in the eighth inning on an error and held on to win.
Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers a pitch against the Blue Jays in the first inning at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 8, 2026
Dodgers’ Yamamoto deals in return to Toronto vs. Blue Jays
Yoshinobu Yamamoto made his first appearance back in the stadium where he was named World Series MVP last year after closing out Game 7.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Blue Jays during the sixth inning at Rogers Centre in Toronto on Monday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 7, 2026
Dodgers crush Blue Jays 14-2 in World Series rematch
Shohei Ohtani contributed two hits and a solo ​shot for the Dodgers, who have won four straight.
Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a pitch against the Diamondbacks during the fifth inning at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 31, 2026
The deliberate brilliance of Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Baseball analyst PitchingNinja sees Yamamoto as a master of detail, whose smooth mechanics and inventive training have helped fuel his rise in MLB.
A Uniqlo store in New York. Operator Fast Retailing struck a landmark deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers to raise its brand recognition in the U.S. market.
BUSINESS / Companies
Mar 30, 2026
Uniqlo taps into Ohtani magic at Dodgers Stadium to fuel U.S. push
The alliance is an almost perfect match, leveraging U.S. and Japanese fans’ fascination with the multiple-MVP batter and pitcher.
Shohei Ohtani pitches against the Angels during spring training at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 25, 2026
Ohtani tops Forbes’ MLB rich list as revenues soar and labor tensions loom
The Los Angeles Dodgers superstar is projected to earn $127 million in 2026, driven by ​an unprecedented $125 million in off-field income.
Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki throws a pitch against the Angels during spring training at Dodger Stadium on Monday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 24, 2026
Dodgers eye ‘three-peat’ as new MLB season welcomes robot umpires
Manager Dave Roberts believes his 2026 squad could be the strongest Dodgers team he has overseen since his first season with the franchise in 2016.
Shohei Ohtani looks on prior to the start of the World Baseball Classic game against Australia at Tokyo Dome on March 8.
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Mar 24, 2026
Shohei Ohtani WBC jersey sells for record $1.5 million
Along with the $1.5 million jersey sale, the Los Angeles Dodgers superstar has three cards that have sold for $1 million or more.
Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani pitches during the sixth inning against the Blue Jays during game four of the 2025 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Oct. 28.
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 17, 2026
Uniqlo looks to cash in on Dodgermania with partnership deal
The deal with superstar Shohei Ohtani’s Los Angeles Dodgers will see the firm become Dodger Stadium’s official field presenting partner.
Shohei Ohtani walks to first base during the World Baseball Classic game against Australia at Tokyo Dome on March 8, 2026.
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 17, 2026
Ohtani and Yamamoto ready to rejoin Dodgers rotation
Yamamoto will be the Opening Day starter ⁠when the Dodgers kick off the season against the visiting Arizona Diamondbacks on March 26.
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani throws in the bullpen during spring training camp in Glendale, Arizona, on Friday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 14, 2026
Healthy Ohtani has Cy Young Award in sights
The four-time MLB Most Valuable Player, winner of two World Series titles, has yet to capture the Cy Young Award for outstanding pitching.
Japan starter Shohei Ohtani pitches against Italy during the WBC quarterfinals at Tokyo Dome on March 16, 2023.
BASEBALL
Feb 1, 2026
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for Japan at 2026 World Baseball Classic
Ohtani played in a two-way role as he lead Japan to the 2023 WBC title.
New Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker signed a four-year, $240 million deal with the team on Jan. 15.
BASEBALL
Jan 23, 2026
Dodgers’ splurge on Kyle Tucker sparks renewed calls for salary cap in MLB
Tucker’s four-year deal is worth an average $60 million a season, second only to Shohei Ohtani, who joined the Dodgers on a 10-year, $700 million contract in 2023.
Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette hits a three-run home run against the Dodgers during Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 1. Bichette will reportedly be joining the Mets next season on a three-year deal worth $126 million.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 17, 2026
Mets sign Bichette after Tucker opts for Dodgers
The pair of deals by MLB’s biggest-spending franchises has sent shock waves through a sport already divided over huge payroll disparities.
Mets relief pitcher Edwin Diaz pitches against the Padres during the ninth inning of a game on Sept. 18.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 10, 2025
Mets fans fume as closer Diaz reaches deal with Dodgers
The deal was widely seen by fans as a case of the big-spending Dodgers further consolidating their advantage.
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani runs to first after hitting a single during Game 7 of the World Series on Nov. 1.
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 10, 2025
Ohtani named AP’s Male Athlete of Year for the fourth time
Ohtani matched LeBron James, Tiger Woods and Lance Armstrong for the most selections since the award was first presented in 1931.
Shohei Ohtani has won four MVP awards in MLB after his latest win this season.
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 14, 2025
Japanese fans express pride after Shohei Ohtani wins fourth MVP Award
Ohtani was named American League MVP with the Angels in 2021 and 2023 and has won the award in the National League with the Dodgers in the past two seasons.

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