It’s officially official. Shohei Ohtani is now a member of the LA Dodgers. After weeks of speculation and false reporting, the Dodgers landed the generational talent to the tune of 10 years and $ 700 million — the richest deal in North American sports history. Ohtani’s arrival in LA made the Dodgers instant World Series […]
Shohei Ohtani endorsements: How much money does he make on top of Dodgers contract from New Balance & more?
Shohei Ohtani agreed to the richest contract in sports history over the weekend. The Dodgers inked him to a 10-year, $ 700 million deal to further bolster their lineup with the best true two-way player baseball has ever seen. The deal was a market-shattering one that many believed was fair for Ohtani’s services. However, it […]
Yoshinobu Yamamoto landing spots: Ranking the six best fits in free agency, from Yankees, Mets to Dodgers
With Shohei Ohtani off the board, the attention of the baseball world has turned to Japanese star Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The 25-year-old is expected to command a massive contract as the top free-agent pitcher on the market, even ahead of two-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell. After he posted a sparkling 1.16 ERA across 171 innings […]
Shohei Ohtani deferred payments, explained: Why Dodgers contract will withhold $680 million until 2034
News of Shohei Ohtani’s record-shattering 10-year, $ 700 million contract with the Dodgers rocked the baseball world on Saturday, and the news on Monday could count as an aftershock. Multiple reporters detailed the extreme deferments in Ohtani’s mega deal, which will keep the contract as manageable as possible for the Dodgers and backload much of […]
Most MVPs on one MLB team: Shohei Ohtani gives Dodgers historic roster with Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts
Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and now Shohei Ohtani. Yes, that’s the gauntlet pitchers will have to face when they go up against the Dodgers in 2024. Ohtani signed a colossal 10-year, $ 700 million contract with Los Angeles on Saturday, shattering records and giving the Dodgers an unbelievable top of the lineup for next season […]