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Ohtani and his dog share first-pitch duties before Dodgers superstar blasts leadoff homer
September 12, 2024 by Associated Press
By BETH HARRIS AP Sports Writer LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani homered leading off the game on his second bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium shortly after the Japanese superstar and […] READ MORE
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Nichi Bei Day with the A’s held for the last time in Oakland
August 15, 2024 by Erkki Forster
OAKLAND, Calif. — On Aug. 4, the Nichi Bei Foundation held its annual Nichi Bei Day with the A’s fundraiser at the Oakland Coliseum, where the Oakland Athletics played the […] READ MORE
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Ohtani Day to be annual event in L.A. for duration of his Dodgers career
May 23, 2024 by Associated Press
LOS ANGELES (AP) — It’s Shohei Ohtani Day in Los Angeles. The Japanese two-way superstar was honored at Los Angeles City Hall on May 17 and presented with a city […] READ MORE
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Yamamoto’s contract with Dodgers includes 2 opt outs, but timing depends on elbow health
January 4, 2024 by Associated Press
By RONALD BLUMAP Baseball Writer NEW YORK — Yoshinobu Yamamoto will have two opportunities to opt out of his record $325 million, 12-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, although […] READ MORE
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Yuki Matsui can earn $33.6 million over 5 years with Padres if he becomes San Diego’s closer
January 4, 2024 by Associated Press
By RONALD BLUMAP Baseball Writer NEW YORK — Yuki Matsui can earn $33.6 million over five seasons with the San Diego Padres if the Japanese reliever becomes the team’s closer, […] READ MORE
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Dodgers, Ohtani got creative with $700 mil. deal, but both sides still have some risk
December 21, 2023 by Associated Press
By DAVID BRANDTAP Baseball Writer PHOENIX — Once the initial shock wore off on the price tag of Shohei Ohtani’s record-shattering $700 million, 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, […] READ MORE
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Dodgers acknowledge meeting with Ohtani. Yankees covet Yamamoto
December 7, 2023 by Associated Press
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Dave Roberts started to dodge the question about Shohei Ohtani, rocking back and forth in his seat and staying silent for three seconds before his big admission: […] READ MORE
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Ohtani becomes first 2-time unanimous MVP
November 23, 2023 by Associated Press
By RONALD BLUMAP Baseball Writer NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani’s injury remains mysterious. His dominance is clear. After captivating baseball with his unprecedented combination of high-level hitting and premium pitching, […] READ MORE
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Trio of APIA Yankees help make MLB history
July 6, 2023 by Nichi Bei News
OAKLAND, Calif. — On June 28, three New York Yankees of Asian Pacific Islander heritage contributed to a history-making night at the Oakland Coliseum. Catcher Kyle Higashioka and super utilityman […] READ MORE
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16-year veteran catcher Kurt Suzuki retires where he started
October 13, 2022 by Nichi Bei News
OAKLAND, Calif. — Concluding a 16-year major league career, Japanese American catcher Kurt Suzuki of the Los Angeles Angels caught his final pitch where his big league career started — […] READ MORE
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