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Signing with Dodgers was really easy decision for 2-time Cy Young winner Blake Snell

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell says it was a really easy decision to sign with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers

3 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shohei Ohtani Gave Parting Gift to New Marlins Manager Before He Left Dodgers Shohei Ohtani is nothing if not generous, and the Dodgers’ two-way star gave a parting gift to new Marlins manager Clayton McCullough.

5 HOURS AGO • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Dodgers' deferred payment obligations top $1 billion to 7 players with Snell and Edman contracts

Contracts for Blake Snell and Tommy Edman increased the Los Angeles Dodgers’ obligations for deferred payments to more than $1 billion owed to seven players from 2028-46

5 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB analyst points "Roki Sasaki is not as polished as Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto," but claims "ceiling is infinite" for coveted Japanese ace Roki Sasaki is this offseason's big buzz, much like Shohei Ohtani was eight years ago and Yoshinobu Yamamoto was last year.

1 DAY AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Dodgers announce 5-year contract with LHP Blake Snell

Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized a $182 million, five-year contract

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB insider claims "Juan Soto accomplished so much at a young age," justifying $700,000,000 contract projection despite not being Shohei Ohtani Earning in the neighborhood of Shohei Ohtani's 10-year, $700 million contract will elevate Juan Soto to an elite status.

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper, not even a conversation" - MLB sportscaster claims Shohei Ohtani's economic value trumps all, including Juan Soto Shohei Ohtani's global appeal sets him apart from Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper, who enjoy immense popularity across North America.

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Dodgers are running massive credit card debt" - MLB sportscaster raises concerns about Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts' deferred salaries According to MLB sportscaster Ben Maller, the LA Dodgers are playing with fire and their idea to defer large contract values to the next dec...

4 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

When will Ohtani come to your town in 2025? Find out here When Shohei Ohtani comes to town, it's a certified Event with a capital E. And after the Dodgers unicorn won his third Most Valuable Player...

4 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Shohei Ohtani Legally Requests Return of $325K of Baseball Cards Ex-Interpreter Bought A new twist in the long legal saga between Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara.

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Shohei Ohtani seeks $325k worth of baseball cards from his ex-interpreter

Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, previously pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud for stealing nearly $...

5 DAYS AGO

"MLB has a Dodgers problem" - Top sportscaster on Blake Snell joining Shohei Ohtani, Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto in LA's 2025 pitching rotation On Wednesday, Blake Snell and the LA Dodgers agreed to a five-year, $182 million contract, pending a physical.

5 DAYS AGO • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the LA Angels finalize a $63 million, 3-year contract

Left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have finalized a $63 million, three-year contract

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers flex spending power in adding Blake Snell to championship roster

Seeking rotation help, the Dodgers sprung for upside with the best strikeout stuff on the market. Here's why adding Blake Snell is just the...

6 DAYS AGO

Blake Snell, Dodgers reach agreement on $182 million, five-year contract

Blake Snell has agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a person with...

6 DAYS AGO

Blake Snell and Dodgers agree to $182 million, 5-year contract, AP source says

Blake Snell has agreed to a $182 million, five-year contract with the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations

6 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Juan Soto could decide on his next team before or during baseball's winter meetings

Juan Soto appears on a timetable to decide on where to sign either before or during baseball’s winter meetings in Dallas, which run from Dec. 8-12

NOVEMBER 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shohei Ohtani's 2024 NL MVP win gets royal treatment with Japan Post's exclusive limited-edition stamps in Dodgers blue Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's fandom was never in doubt but a record-breaking $700 million move last offseason has seen the Japan...

NOVEMBER 24 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Shohei Ohtani rehabbing from shoulder surgery, aims to be ready for Opening Day

After winning his third MVP award, Shohei Ohtani says his shoulder rehab is going well. "We've already removed the stitches," he said.

NOVEMBER 22

Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani Join Rare History with MVP Wins on Thursday Congratulations are in order for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees star Aaron Judge, who captured the MVP Awards i...

NOVEMBER 22 • SI.COM

Most MLB MVP Awards: Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout, Aaron Judge, Bryce Harper in pursuit of Barry Bonds Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has ushered in a level of dominance that has yet to be equaled in the modern day.

NOVEMBER 22 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"In my heart, he's the real MVP" - Francisco Lindor's wife Katia makes feelings known after Shohei Ohtani wins 2024 NL MVP unanimously New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor was overlooked by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, who unanimously voted Los Angeles D...

NOVEMBER 22 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

"Derek Jeter played like somebody was coming for his job" - Aaron Judge opens up about pressure of being MLB's gold standard with Shohei Ohtani Thursday's MVP announcements saw two unanimous MVP selections in Aaron Judge (American League) and Shohei Ohtani (National League), a rare f...

NOVEMBER 22 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Ohtani again wins MVP and Japanese newspapers print more special editions to mark history

Shohei Ohtani is going to save the newspaper industry in Japan — singlehandedly

NOVEMBER 22 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Marte's brilliant 2024 ends with third-place finish for NL MVP Award A career season for D-backs second baseman Ketel Marte culminated in a third-place finish in the 2024 National League MVP voting, which was...

NOVEMBER 22 • MLB.COM