The stage was set for Julio Rodríguez of the Mariners to deliver a win in Seattle. Instead, the National League got its first win since 2012 thanks to Elias Díaz.
Category: Ohtani, Shohei
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MLB All-Star Game: Stars Trade Tips Ahead of Game
The days of being overly competitive are over, as stars from across Major League Baseball gather for a fun weekend and share the tips and tricks that make them great.
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‘Mythological’: The Best Shohei Ohtani Comparison Is Bo Jackson
Ohtani, baseball’s only two-way player, is largely without precedent. The best comparison may be Bo Jackson, a “mythological” two-sport superstar.
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At WBC, Cardinals Outfielder Lars Nootbaar Was a Hit With Japan
Lars Nootbaar, a high-energy outfielder for the St. Louis Cardinals, was the first player born outside Japan to play for its national team. He put on a show.
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MLB Opening Day: What to Watch as the Pitch Clock Era Starts
The New York Times – Sports:On a busy opening day, every team is in action. Between M.L.B.’s new rules and some intriguing player movement, you might want to get caught up.
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Japan’s Shohei Ohtani Made the World Baseball Classic ‘Real’
The New York Times – Sports:Shohei Ohtani’s ability to dominate as a hitter and as a pitcher delivered a championship for Japan while establishing the World Baseball Classic as a must-watch tournament.
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Japan Beats U.S. to Win World Baseball Classic
The New York Times – Sports:A thrilling tournament ended with Shohei Ohtani and Japan capturing the country’s third W.B.C. crown.
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Japan Will Face United States in World Baseball Classic Final
The New York Times – Sports:A dramatic semifinal set up a World Baseball Classic final for the ages: Shohei Ohtani and Japan against Mike Trout and the United States.
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What We’ve Learned (So Far) at the World Baseball Classic
The New York Times – Sports:Shohei Ohtani and Japan are a juggernaut, the Netherlands look tough, time zones can be confusing and an unfamiliar streaming service appears to be working out.
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Everything You Need to Know About the World Baseball Classic
The New York Times – Sports:It has been six years since baseball’s superstars faced off in the sport’s version of a World Cup. The U.S., Japan, the Dominican Republic and others are top contenders.
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Shohei Ohtani Discusses His Future With Los Angeles Angels
The New York Times – Sports:The free agency of Shohei Ohtani, baseball’s only two-way superstar, looms for the Los Angeles Angels, but Ohtani wants to focus on winning games.
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Aaron Judge of Yankees Beats Shohei Ohtani for AL MVP Award
The New York Times – Sports:Judge, a slugging outfielder for the Yankees, swatted 62 home runs and beat out Shohei Ohtani, the Angels’ two-way superstar, for the American League’s top honor.