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Shohei Ohtani reveals dog's name at Dodgers' introduction: Decoy

Shohei Ohtani revealed at his introductory press conference with the Dodgers that the dog who joined him for last month's MVP awards show is named Dekopin or Decopin

DECEMBER 15, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In first news conference with Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani dodges questions about Tommy John surgery

Shohei Ohtani opened his first news conference with the Los Angeles Dodgers by dodging questions about whether he had a second Tommy John surgery

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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 agree...

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giants offered Shohei Ohtani the same contract he got with Dodgers, Farhan Zaidi says

The Giants offered Shohei Ohtani a "very comparable if not identical" contract to the deferral-heavy $700 million deal he received from the...

DECEMBER 13, 2023

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 “very comparable if not identical”...

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deflecting questions about long-term deal, Juan Soto looks forward to playing with Yankees in 2024

In his first public comments since the Yankees acquired him from San Diego, three-time All-Star Juan Soto deflected questions about a possible long-term deal with the Yankees

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ben Verlander's letter to Dodgers fans in wake of Shohei Ohtani signing

Ben Verlander and Dodgers fans haven't always gotten along in the past. But after Shohei Ohtani signed with L.A., the "Flippin' Bats" host h...

DECEMBER 12, 2023

D-backs introduce lefty Eduardo Rodriguez, unfazed by NL West rival Dodgers adding Ohtani

The Arizona Diamondbacks made a big splash in free agency this winter, signing left-handed pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez to an $80 million, four-year deal

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shohei Ohtani or Juan Soto for 2024? 5 burning questions on MLB's offseason

The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on the Ohtani and Soto deals, top trade candidates, and the free agencies of Yamamoto, Snell, Bell...

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Shohei Ohtani saga has delivered unmatched excitement with global reach

Shohei Ohtani took over the American sports world last week. In his homeland? "The hype in Japan for Ohtani … is like the presidential elect...

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Joe Kelly appears to be giving up No. 17 with Dodgers, opening jersey for Shohei Ohtani

Reliever Joe Kelly appears to be switching uniform numbers after finalizing his $8 million, one-year contract with the Dodgers, opening No....

DECEMBER 12, 2023

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 s...

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joe Kelly to wear No. 99 with Dodgers, opening No. 17 jersey for Shohei Ohtani

Reliever Joe Kelly is switching uniform numbers after finalizing his $8 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, opening No. 17 for Shohei Ohtani

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals sign reliever Will Smith to $5 million deal to close out games in 2024

The Kansas City Royals signed Will Smith to a $5 million contract for the upcoming season Monday

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rodriguez would earn $91 million over 5 seasons with option under deal with Diamondbacks

Eduardo Rodriguez would earn $91 million over five seasons if a 2028 option is triggered in his contract with the Arizona Diamondbacks, an amount that could increase to $92 million...

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers open roster spots for Ohtani and Kelly, trade González and Vivas to Yankees for Sweeney

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired shortstop prospect Trey Sweeney from the New York Yankees for left-hander Victor González and infielder Jorbit Vivas, opening roster spots for Shoh...

DECEMBER 11, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miami Marlins acquire catcher Christian Bethancourt in trade with Cleveland Guardians

The Miami Marlins acquired catcher Christian Bethancourt from the Cleveland Guardians, bringing in another player that new president of baseball operations Peter Bendix is familiar...

DECEMBER 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shohei Ohtani's world about to change on and off the field with Dodgers

For six years, Shohei Ohtani has starred in a dimmed spotlight and possessed unchecked power with the Angels. That's all about to change wit...

DECEMBER 10, 2023

The $700 million man: Social media reacts to Shohei Ohtani's historic Dodgers contract

Shohei Ohtani signing with the Dodgers may not have been the biggest surprise, but his staggering contract amount had everyone from Patrick...

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Shohei Ohtani’s flight to nowhere: A timeline of the weirdest day of the MLB offseason

Shohei Ohtani's free agency now includes Shark Tank, opera, sushi and a private jet. Here’s a timeline of one of the weirder days in basebal...

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez and Arizona Diamondbacks finalize $80 million, 4-year contract

Pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez and the Arizona Diamondbacks have finalized an $80 million, four-year contract

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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...

DECEMBER 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mets owner Steve Cohen went to Japan to meet with pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Stearns went to Japan before the winter meetings to speak with free agent pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and...

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The Yankees hope chance meeting, scouting helps land Japanese pitcher Yamamoto

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has met Japanese pitching sensation Yoshinobu Yamamoto

DECEMBER 6, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Where's Shohei Ohtani signing? No one knows, but everyone's predicting Dodgers

Information from Shohei Ohtani's camp remains limited, even for insiders at MLB's winter meetings — but the overwhelming consensus is that h...

DECEMBER 4, 2023