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Shohei Ohtani jerseys continue to fly off the shelves after the Japanese star helped the Dodgers to a World Series title last year with his global popularity showing no sign of cooling.
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I have just one question for Shohei Ohtani: Do you know about the Japanese Kasuga lantern at Dodger Stadium?
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Three days after starting at DH on Opening Day in his major league debut, Japanese phenom Shohei Ohtani makes his debut on the mound, pitching 6 innings in leading the Angels to a 7

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MLB wants Japan to cheer for more than the Dodgers and Ohtani. The prize could be billions
If MLB can get Japan to follow all its teams, “We do believe there are payoffs in the B’s: billions,” commissioner Rob Manfred said.
Dodgers' Ohtani has most popular jersey in MLB
Shohei Ohtani jerseys continue to fly off the shelves after the Japanese star helped the Dodgers to a World Series title last year with his global popularity showing no sign of cooling.
Shohei Ohtani opens 2025 season with the most popular player jersey in MLB, leading star-studded rankings
After helping lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a World Series championship and opening the MLB season in Tokyo at the league’s biggest standalone international event ever, Shohei Ohtani’s worldwide popularity continues with the most popular player jersey in the Majors.
John Breunig (opinion): Does Shohei Ohtani know about the Japanese lantern at Dodger Stadium?
Japanese writer who brought Jackie Robinson's Dodgers to Japan donated an 8-foot lantern to the team in 1965. It now casts light on Shohei Ohtani's team.
Shohei Ohtani throws first bullpen session in month as pitching return remains uncertain
Shohei Ohtani threw his first bullpen session in a month on Saturday, but the reigning NL MVP still has plenty of work to do before he takes the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani throws bullpen session, still ‘a ways away’ as pitcher
Ohtani throws off a mound for the first time in a month on Saturday, but Manager Dave Roberts says Ohtani still has “awhile” to go in his pitching rehab.
This Date in Baseball - Shohei Ohtani makes his MLB pitching debut
Longtime umpire John McSherry collapses and dies from a heart attack on Opening Day at Cincinnati’s Riverfront Stadium, in the 1st inning of a game between the Reds and Expos. The game is cancelled. 2001 — The Toronto Blue Jays beat the Texas Rangers 8-1 when the major league baseball season opened in San Juan,
MLB Announces Shohei Ohtani News on Monday
Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has been a big contributor to their early success, with 18 at-bats, totaling six hits (leads team), eight runs scored (leads team), two home runs, 4 RBI, five walks and a 1.
MLB Star Shohei Ohtani Makes Waves On The Auction Block From 50/50 Home Run
Baseball star Shohei Ohtani's autographed card sold for an impressive price at an auction after his incredible career run last year.
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Shohei Ohtani and Decoy Honored With Heartfelt Gift From Japanese Baseball Star as MLB Season Kicks Into High Gear
Move over, Shohei Ohtani—the most breakout sensation of the Dodgers’ season so far has four legs and a wagging tail. The post Shohei Ohtani and Decoy Honored With Heartfelt Gift From Japanese Baseball Star as MLB Season Kicks Into High Gear appeared first on EssentiallySports.
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Every current Japanese MLB player and where they play: Dodgers aren't alone
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Dodgers Rookie Phenom Roki Sasaki Accused Of Cheating During (Real) MLB Debut That Made Him Cry
Roki Sasaki did not make it out of the second inning during his United States debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday afternoon and appeared to cry
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Shohei Ohtani Adds Another No. 1 to His Resume: MLB’s Best-Selling Jersey
Shohei Ohtani tops Major League Baseball jersey sales, leading six Dodgers in the top 20, including Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Cuba had record 26 players on opening-day MLB rosters and Japan had 12 for its most since 2012
There were 265 players from 18 nations and territories outside of the 50 states among 954 players on opening day active rosters and injured, restricted and inactive lists, the commissioner’s office said.
Thanks to Ohtani, MLB enjoys huge success in Japan and has momentum heading into 2025 season
There was the crack of Shohei Ohtani’s bat, the roars from the Tokyo Dome crowd and the beeps from the credit card machines at the massive merchandise center selling boatloads of Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs gear.
Rob Manfred: MLB Owners Unconcerned With Dodgers Cornering Japan Market
MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred recently spoke on Mad Dog Radio about how owners understand that the Dodgers have such a unique player in Shohei Ohtani that it makes sense the organization is trying to monopolize the Japanese market.
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