SHOHEI OHTANI NEWS

Ohtani leads Japan over South Korea 13-4 at World Classic

Shohei Ohtani doubled and singled for his second straight two-hit game, and Japan overcame a three-run deficit to beat South Korea 13-4 for its second straight win at the World Bas...

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hitting technology could help baseball's struggling lineups

Major league hitters are working with the sport's brightest minds to close the gap on a technology-driven pitching renaissance

MARCH 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Opens WBC in fine fashion Ohtani pitched four scoreless innings for Japan against China in the World Baseball Classic on Thursday, allowing one hit and no walks while striking out five batters. He also went...

Impact Ohtani unsurprisingly starred for Team Japan in the squad's 8-1 victory, as he once again demonstrated his immense talent both on the mound and at the plate. This was the second time he's started a game as a pitcher this spring, with the other being in a Cactus League contest March 1 during which he hurled 2.1 scoreless frames. Where Ohtani is being drafted in fantasy is partly dependent on how he's able to be utilized, but he's unlikely to fall out of the first round in any format.

MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LABR AL recap: Do-it-all fantasy talents come at a premium in 2023 draft In this year's AL auction, five-category studs went for top dollar, Shohei Ohtani sparked a furious bidding war and mid-tier pitchers offere...

MARCH 10, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

WBC Daily: Australia, Italy lead underdog upsets; Ohtani shines

We recap an exciting day of World Baseball Classic action, from Shohei Ohtani showing off on the mound and at the plate to exciting victorie...

MARCH 9, 2023

Shohei Ohtani, Japan dominate China: WBC live updates, scores

Shohei Ohtani and Team Japan defeated China 8-1 in the first round of the World Baseball Classic. These are the top plays!

MARCH 9, 2023

Shohei Ohtani and Japan: It's much more than just baseball

Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani is arguably the game's best player anywhere

MARCH 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani leads Japan in World Classic, Bogaerts lifts Dutch

Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run double off the left-field wall, allowed one hit over four innings and got the win, leading Japan over China 8-1 in its opener at the World Baseball Clas...

MARCH 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani's return in WBC

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar just joined Japan's national team for the World Baseball Classic but he is already a big fan of Shohei Ohtani

MARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Netherlands tops Cuba 4-2; Panama beats Taiwan 12-5 at WBC

The 20-team World Baseball Classic got underway after a six-year absence with Panama defeating Taiwan 12-5 for its first win in tournament history and the Netherlands beating Cuba...

MARCH 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rosenthal: The Shohei Ohtani you don't see, plus Jacob deGrom's ultimate goal and the Giants' hope Ken Rosenthal with news from spring training on the Angels, Rangers, Giants, Dodgers and more.

MARCH 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Pitcher Roki Sasaki next 'big thing' from Japanese baseball

All eyes will be on Japanese baseball pitcher Roki Sasaki at the World Baseball Classic

MARCH 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani hits pair of 3-run HRs for Japan in WBC tuneup

Shohei Ohtani hit a pair of three-run homers in a prep game for the World Baseball Classic, helping Japan win 8-1 at the Central League’s Hanshin Tigers in an exhibition

MARCH 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

World Baseball Classic has more stars after 6-year absence

The World Baseball Classic opens Wednesday at Taichung, Taiwan, when the Netherlands plays Cuba and Panama faces Taiwan

MARCH 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to bet on Team USA at 2023 World Baseball Classic

FOX Sports MLB betting analyst Edward Egros says there's a bet with a lower payout that may be more enticing for U.S. bettors at the WBC.

MARCH 5, 2023

Dodgers Rumors: Shohei Ohtani in Blue By This Summer? One Analyst Thinks So Could LA bolster its roster by adding a superstar in 2023?

MARCH 5, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

World Baseball Classic 2023 odds: Dominican Republic favorite to win it all

With a key player opting out for Team USA, the Dominican Republic is the new WBC pretournament betting favorite at FOX Bet.

MARCH 2, 2023

MLB insider predicts Angels' Shohei Ohtani's free agency future | Big Apple bound? Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani was the 2021 American League MVP and runner-up in 2022 to New York Yankees' Aaron Judge.

MARCH 2, 2023 • NJ.COM

Arrives in Japan Ohtani is in Japan to prepare for the World Baseball Classic, Ben Verlander of Fox Sports reports.

Impact Ohtani made his spring pitching debut for the Angels on Tuesday, hurling 2.1 scoreless innings against Oakland and allowing no hits and two walks while striking out two batters. He made his way back to his native country soon thereafter, and he'll now shift his focus to helping Japan vie for the WBC title. The tournament will take place from March 8 to March 21, so Ohtani will likely be away from the Angels for the next several weeks.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ranking the best 18 DHs of 2023 in the MLB

Who are baseball's best designated hitters? Ben Verlander breaks down his tiers.

MARCH 1, 2023

Fujinami goes toe-to-toe with Ohtani in A's debut MESA, Ariz. -- Shintaro Fujinami expected to battle nerves in his highly anticipated A’s debut, which was only amplified once it was announc...

MARCH 1, 2023 • MLB.COM