SHOHEI OHTANI NEWS

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

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

Dodgers open roster spots for Shohei Ohtani, Joe Kelly via Yankees trade

The Dodgers sent Victor González and Jorbit Vivas to the Yankees, opening two roster spots for Shohei Ohtani and Joe Kelly.

DECEMBER 11, 2023

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

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

Ohtani's second straight MVP award cranks out extra editions in Japanese newspapers

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani is not only great for baseball — he’s also a blessing for Japan’s newspaper industry

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

5 burning MLB questions: Which team will sign Shohei Ohtani?

The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on the historically wide open AL West, the second-best team in baseball and Shohei Ohtani's most l...

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Why Shohei Ohtani’s fascinating free agency could land him nearly anywhere

Shohei Ohtani should shatter contractual records this winter, even after another UCL tear. But his unprecedented and fascinating free agency...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Why Shohei Ohtani will win AL MVP despite injuries

Shohei Ohtani had another season for the ages. His absence during the final few weeks of the regular season ultimately won't keep him from w...

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Shohei Ohtani signs off for 2023. Did he also say goodbye to the Angels?

Shohei Ohtani's empty locker left several members of the Angels in a reflective mood. Everyone surrounding Ohtani is also still wondering, w...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Shohei Ohtani placed on IL by Angels, is out for the season

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, a free-agent-to-be, is reportedly out for the season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

5 burning MLB questions: Wild-card teams, NL MVP, Ohtani's next move and ... Deion?

The FOX Sports MLB staff offers its takes on the wild-card races, the NL MVP, Shohei Ohtani's immediate future and even Deion Sanders in our...

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Why it’s time for Shohei Ohtani to shut down for the 2023 season

Shohei Ohtani is breaking down and the Angels' playoff hopes are broken. So, what's he still playing for? Deesha Thosar says it's time for h...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Shohei Ohtani needs elbow procedure, plans to continue as two-way player

Shohei Ohtani has made history as both a hitter and pitcher, and he doesn't plan to stop being a two-way player when his elbow injury heals,...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023