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Shohei Ohtani's 2-run homer in Tokyo

One year after interpreter’s scandal, Shohei Ohtani enters the Tokyo Series with newfound maturity

The Tokyo Series and its celebration of Shohei Ohtani begins this week in a festive atmosphere. The Japanese two-way star is among the most beloved athletes in the world and coming off one of the best

The New York Times · 13h

Dodger Details: Shohei Ohtani meeting the moment and more we’re seeing from Tokyo

Shohei Ohtani met the moment in his return to the Tokyo Dome, because of course he did. In Saturday’s exhibition against the Yomiuri Giants, Ohtani – ever the showman – was quick to slug a home run while wearing a major league uniform in his home country for the first time for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Los Angeles Times · 2d

Tokyo Series atmosphere shows Shohei Ohtani is more than ‘a representative of Japan’

The response to Shohei Ohtani at the Tokyo Dome Friday re-established a longstanding truth about the Dodgers: In Japan’s view, there is Ohtani and then there is everyone else.

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‘Paint Japan blue’: How the Dodgers’ vision of Japanese prominence became reality

Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki are all Dodgers. And a Japanese fan base has coalesced around its interest ...

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From Nomo to Ichiro to Ohtani: Japan's baseball rise in MLB hits high point in Dodgers-Cubs series

Nearly 25 years after Ichiro Suzuki embarked on a Hall of Fame career for the Seattle Mariners, the impact of Japanese ...

Shohei Ohtani hits home run in exhibition return to Tokyo Dome: ‘Game’s too easy for him’

Ohtani has tested the bounds of the ballpark before, hitting one through the ceiling of the building dubbed “The Big Egg” ...

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Shohei Ohtani’s ‘Dope’ Trait Stuns MLB Veteran Amid Historic Fortnite Collab Celebration

What makes Shohei Ohtani so appealing? The post Shohei Ohtani’s ‘Dope’ Trait Stuns MLB Veteran Amid Historic Fortnite Collab ...

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Dodgers' star Japanese trio ready for Tokyo Series spotlight

Shohei Ohtani took the field at the Tokyo Dome to the roar of applause as a brief snippet of his walk-up song, "The Show Goes ...

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Shohei Ohtani Receives Multiple Standing Ovations During Dodgers Game in Japan

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in Japan to get the 2025 MLB season under way. Ohtani is making his triumphant ...

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Rising to the occasion, Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run HR in return to Japan against Yomiuri Giants

Japanese star Shohei Ohtani showed off some prodigious power in his return to the Tokyo Dome on Saturday night.

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When is Shohei Ohtani coming to Fortnite?

Shohei Ohtani, the premier two-way player in baseball, is coming to Fortnite. The collaboration will feature Ohtani in his Dodgers’ uniform in a cel-shaded design. The Shohei Ohtani ...

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Barry Bonds: Shohei Ohtani 'complete player' but 'game is way different'

Shohei Ohtani’s greatness can’t be overstated enough, but another all-time great hitter in baseball thinks the game is a bit easier for the Los Angeles Dodgers star compared to his time in MLB.

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