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Report: Dodgers close to acquiring top starting pitcher

The Los Angeles Dodgers have turned their attention toward pitching help now that they have signed Shohei Ohtani, and they are reportedly on the verge of adding a potential ace. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic confirmed reports on Wednesday that the …

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Shohei Ohtani forced Dodgers to spend money as part of his contract

Shohei Ohtani structured his massive deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers in a way that will allow the team to continue to spend aggressively on other players. In fact, the contract demands it. Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated uncovered some new …

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Randy Arozarena sparks rumors with Shohei Ohtani post on Instagram

Tampa Bay Rays slugger Randy Arozarena sent Los Angeles Dodgers fans into a frenzy Tuesday with his recent Instagram post featuring Shohei Ohtani. On Tuesday night, Arozarena uploaded a couple of photos of him together with the newest Dodgers star …

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Shohei Ohtani contract with Dodgers gets amazing ‘Wolf of Wall Street’ remix

Shohei Ohtani’s contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers has been all the talk over the last few days, and things hit a new level on Monday when we learned the details about the two-way star’s deferrals. Ohtani has chosen to earn just $2 …

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Mets could reunite with fan-favorite pitcher?

The New York Mets may try to turn the page on their annus horribilis by bringing back an old fan favorite. Team insider Mike Mayer of Metsmerized reports Tuesday that the Mets are showing interest in their former pitcher Seth Lugo. The 34-year-old …

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Dodgers also pursuing top free agent closer

The Los Angeles Dodgers are committed to adding more players this offseason beyond just Shohei Ohtani. They are known to be pursuing Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but they are also pursuing a top free agent closer, according to a report. SI’s Tom …

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Dodgers also have major contract deferrals with another star player

The contract Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers last week includes a historic amount of deferred money, but the approach was hardly a new one for the team. Mookie Betts also has major deferrals in the 12-year, $365 million contract he …

Shohei Ohtani in the Angels dugout

Angels release statement on Shohei Ohtani leaving for Dodgers

The Los Angeles Angels no longer employ reigning AL MVP Shohei Ohtani. The team released a statement Monday on Ohtani’s departure. Ohtani broke an MLB record — and the internet — when he announced Saturday that he was agreeing to a …

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Ex-Dodger shares appropriate comment about Shohei Ohtani deferrals

Former Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Justin Turner shared an interesting comment on Monday after word of Shohei Ohtani’s deferrals became public. On Monday, a report about Ohtani’s contract was published. The report said that Ohtani is …

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Report reveals the insane amount of money Shohei Ohtani is deferring in Dodgers contract

Shohei Ohtani was said to have deferred a lot of money in signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and now we know exactly how much. Ohtani is deferring all but $2 million per year of his $70 million salary over the course of the deal, according to …

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Cubs could acquire top hitter from nearby team?

The Chicago Cubs may be targeting a player who would only have to relocate a few hundred miles away. Paul Hoynes of Cleveland.com reports this week that the Cubs were among the teams to show trade interest in Cleveland Guardians first baseman Josh …

Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the field

Report: Yoshinobu Yamamoto met with notable NL team

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is widely viewed as the top free agent on the market now that Shohei Ohtani has committed to the Los Angeles Dodgers, and the Japanese pitcher met with at least one National League team over the weekend. Yamamoto met with the San …

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Dodgers pitcher offers solution for jersey issue with Shohei Ohtani

Joe Kelly has an idea in mind for how to handle his jersey issue on the Los Angeles Dodgers. Kelly was re-acquired by the Dodgers in a trade with the Chicago White Sox in July. Kelly pitched for the Dodgers from 2019-2021 and is back with the team …

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Alex Cora in line for record contract after 2024?

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora could be poised to reset the market for managerial contracts next season as he enters the final year of his current deal. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported Sunday that several teams have already expressed …

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Key Rangers pitcher leaves to sign with different AL team

Will Smith is taking his quest to win a fourth straight World Series title to [checks notes] … Kansas City. Jeff Passan of ESPN reports Sunday that the veteran reliever Smith is leaving the Texas Rangers to sign with the Royals. Smith will be …

Shohei Ohtani smiling

Has the Shohei Ohtani dog mystery been solved?

Shohei Ohtani’s adorable dog went viral last month when the former Los Angeles Angels star won the American League MVP Award, but Ohtani never revealed the dog’s name. That mystery might be a step closer to being solved. Ohtani was …

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