HISTORICAL FACTS: 14 | History Defined

The Best Pitcher Reactions of the 2023 MLB Season

Everyone remembers big home runs from the hitter’s perspective, but there’s someone on the other side of the equation as well.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 22, 2023

SI:AM | The Dodgers Land Another Japanese Megastar

Yoshinobu Yamamoto gives L.A.’s already formidable rotation a serious boost.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 22, 2023

Shohei Ohtani Was Gifted a Personalized Rams Jersey, and NFL Fans Had Jokes

The Rams welcomed Ohtani to Los Angeles with a new jersey, even though he already played in the city.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 22, 2023

Dodgers Used Old Kobe Bryant Video During Shohei Ohtani Recruitment, per Report

The organization had a surprise in store in their free-agent pitch to the two-way superstar.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 15, 2023

Angels Declined Matching Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Contract Offer, per Report

The Angels reportedly had every chance to match the Dodgers’ offer for the two-way superstar.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 15, 2023

Shohei Ohtani Keeps the Curtain Up in His Grand Dodgers Unveiling

The reigning MVP’s first public words as a Dodger revealed more about his new team and their future than how his highly discussed free agency played out.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 15, 2023

Shohei Ohtani Says Dodgers’ Definition of Success Was Huge Factor in Decision

The two-way superstar has not played in the playoffs so far in his MLB career.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 15, 2023

Todd Boehly’s Dodgers strike unprecedented deal with Shohei Ohtani to defer £541m of salary

The Japanese superstar said he wants to ‘bring World Series parades to the streets of Los Angeles’

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023

Los Angeles Dodgers confirm record $700m deal for Shohei Ohtani

The Japanese superstar said he wants to ‘bring World Series parades to the streets of Los Angeles’

The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2023

What the Blue Jays can learn from missing out on the Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes

This past weekend, Toronto Blue Jays fans experienced a roller coaster of emotions when it seemed like Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani was going to sign with Toronto, only to be heartbroken after he signed a US$700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Conversation · Dec 11, 2023