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Nov 3, 2025; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) during the World Series celebration at Dodger Stadium.

Craig Carton wonders if Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter was just a ‘gambling buddy’

"Maybe we haven’t really investigated why he has the interpreter...when he clearly understands English"

By Brandon Contes OnNov 4, 2025 0
Mark Carlson on Fox Sports

Fox’s MLB rules analyst fails to clarify Shohei Ohtani warm-up explanation

"I think he's taking advantage of it, though, Mark."

By Sean Keeley OnNov 1, 2025 0
Kirk Herbstreit and Al Michaels discuss Shohei Ohtani

Kirk Herbstreit: ‘No one cared’ about Shohei Ohtani when he was in Anaheim

"He was over there eight years at Anaheim, no one cared"

By Brandon Contes OnOct 31, 2025 0
Credit: ESPN Radio

ESPN

ESPN Radio’s Jon ‘Boog’ Sciambi: Calling 18-inning World Series Game 3 was a battle of concentration

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani talks with translator Ippei Mizuhara

Shohei Ohtani gambling series faces hurdles as execs fear jeopardizing MLB relationship

Lionsgate is reportedly struggling to find a buyer for the series.

By Drew Lerner OnOct 26, 2025 0
Vinnie Pasquantino interviews Shohei Ohtani during the 2025 World Series Media Day in Toronto. Photo Credit: MLB on X

Royals slugger Vinnie Pasquantino to Shohei Ohtani: ‘Why do you hate me?’

"Why do you throw so hard to me? Why?"

By Matt Clapp OnOct 24, 2025 0
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani flips his bat after hitting an incredible home run in the NLCS. Photo Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Jeff Passan trolls Jon Morosi over Shohei Ohtani Toronto flight

"Shohei Ohtani is en route to Toronto today."

By Matt Clapp OnOct 23, 2025 0
Oct 17, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) runs after hitting a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning during game four of the NLCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium.

Rob Parker: Shohei Ohtani ‘didn’t do anything special’

"People are making it like he pitched a no-hitter and hit four home runs on every at bat. That’s not what happened!"

By Brandon Contes OnOct 21, 2025 0
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani crushes one of his three home runs vs the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the 2025 NLCS. Photo Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Listen to TV, radio calls of Shohei Ohtani’s legendary performance

"OH MY GOODNESS! SHOHEI OHTANI! WOW! UP AND OVER THE ROOF! A MAJESTIC BLAST!"

By Matt Clapp OnOct 18, 2025 0
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Little Leaguer shares story of getting snubbed by Shohei Ohtani: ‘Never liked him ever since’

"I asked for his signature, but all he gave me was a side eye and not a nice glance."

By Sean Keeley OnAug 19, 2025 0
Shohei Ohtani (C) with agent Nez Balelo (left) and interpreter Ippei Mizuhara at an introductory press conference at Dodger Stadium in December 2023.

Shohei Ohtani gambling scandal TV series in the works at Starz

The project will be written by "Air" screenwriter Alex Convery.

By Sam Neumann OnJul 29, 2025 0
Jul 26, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Crochet (35) pitches during the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Fenway Park.

Garrett Crochet calls out Fox for Dodgers-heavy broadcast: ‘Played them 30 times’

"You’d think that the Dodgers won tonight."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 27, 2025 0
Bomani Jones explains how ESPN’s shift away from baseball coverage on "SportsCenter" has contributed to the sport’s fading cultural presence.

Bomani Jones laments ESPN’s role in baseball’s fading national relevance

"As ESPN became the operation that dictated everybody's coverage...baseball was the biggest loser in terms of how we view its biggest teams and its biggest stars."

By Sam Neumann OnJul 26, 2025 0
Mar 29, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) at home plate against the St. Louis Cardinals during the first inning at Dodger Stadium.

ESPN’s Karl Ravech says Shohei Ohtani ‘struggled’ after two-hit performance

"Shohei, who struggled yesterday in that 18-run game by the Dodger offense."

By Brandon Contes OnJun 2, 2025 0
May 21, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after fouling a ball off his leg in the sixth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium.

ESPN Radio host vows to work naked if Shohei Ohtani accomplishes feat

"I will come in here naked if that ever happens."

By Brandon Contes OnMay 29, 2025 0
Edit by Liam McGuire, Comeback Media.

MLB

WFAN’s Evan Roberts blasts national media’s endless Dodgers lovefest

Colorado Rockies pitcher Germán Márquez was hit with a pair of announcer jinxes in the first inning of Wednesday's start vs. the Dodgers. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Announcer jinx strikes Rockies pitcher twice in first inning against Dodgers

"But guess what? Here at Dodger Stadium, he's pitched phenomenally well."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 17, 2025 0
Dodgers visit Donald Trump at the White House

Donald Trump impresses with sharp MLB analysis

"Shohei Ohtani...he's got a good future, I'm telling you."

By Brandon Contes OnApr 7, 2025 0
Apr 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) is greeted by third base coach Dino Ebel (91) after hitting a walk off solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium.

Karl Ravech: Shohei Ohtani’s global fame like Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods

"There probably hasn't been an athlete who's more well-known globally maybe since Tiger Woods, maybe Muhammad Ali."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 3, 2025 0
Apr 2, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) is greeted at home after hitting a walk off solo home run against the Atlanta Braves during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Braves announcer had perfectly depressing call of Shohei Ohtani’s walk-off

"And the heartache has hit a new level for the Atlanta Braves."

By Ben Axelrod OnApr 3, 2025 0
Stephen A. Smith and Chris Russo on First Take

Stephen A. Smith tells Fox to do better by MLB: ‘Invest in the sport’

"The biggest star in the sport is there on his home turf, you’ve got to be there."

By Brandon Contes OnMar 19, 2025 0
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani

Tokyo Series shatters MLB viewership record in Japan

25 million people watched the Tokyo Series in Japan, bigger than any American baseball audience since Game 7 of the 2017 World Series.

By Drew Lerner OnMar 19, 2025 0
Travis Hunter Shannon Sharpe Chad Johnson

Shannon Sharpe, Chad Johnson chide Travis Hunter over Shohei Ohtani comment

"Hey Trav, until you can get in that batting cage. … Tell them to turn that up to 90-95 miles per hour and let me see you hit it."

By Arthur Weinstein OnMar 4, 2025 0
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter player Shohei Ohtani

Fox to air MLB Tokyo Series between Dodgers and Cubs

Game 1 will air on Fox while Game 2 will air on FS1.

By Drew Lerner OnFeb 18, 2025 0
Michael Kay Aaron Judge Shohei Ohtani

Michael Kay refuses to believe Shohei Ohtani is better than Aaron Judge

"On what planet can you say that Ohtani is better than Judge?"

By Arthur Weinstein OnFeb 17, 2025 0

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