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

TOKYO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is going to save the newspaper industry in Japan — singlehandedly. The Japanese and Los Angeles Dodgers superstar won his third Most Valuable Player award, this time picking up his first MVP in the National League. He'd already won two in the American...

Shohei Ohtani in early stages of rehab from shoulder surgery and hopes to be ready for opening day

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani is in the early stages of rehabbing from arthroscopic surgery to repair a labrum tear in his left shoulder following the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series championship over the New York Yankees last month. “We’ve already removed the...

Shohei Ohtani wins third MVP award, first in NL. Aaron Judge earns second AL honor in 3 seasons

NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani keeps setting records, even after the season is over. The Los Angeles Dodgers star added his third Most Valuable Player award to his collection and first in the National League when he was chosen unanimously by the Baseball Writers' Association of...

Shohei Ohtani wins his third MVP and first in the NL following a historic offensive season with the Los Angeles Dodgers

MLB scraps plans to play in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Mexico City next season

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball scrapped plans to play regular-season games next year in Mexico City and San Juan, Puerto Rico. The season opens on March 18 and 19 with a two-game series in Tokyo between Shohei Otahni's Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs. The collective...

Roki Sasaki's posting likely will extend into 2025 signing period, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says

NEW YORK (AP) — Roki Sasaki's posting will likely extend into the 2025 international signing period, baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said Wednesday, allowing teams as much as $7,555,500 to sign the prized Japanese pitcher. “It kind of looks like the way it’s going to shake...

Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam ball from the World Series to hit the auction block

LAGUNA NIGUEL, Calif. (AP) — Freddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is hitting the auction block. The Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman came to the plate on a sprained right ankle with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the...

Cleveland's Stephen Vogt wins AL Manager of the Year, Milwaukee's Pat Murphy takes home NL honor

Milwaukee's Pat Murphy and Cleveland's Stephen Vogt had the unenviable task of taking over for successful and well-liked predecessors when they were named managers of their respective teams during the offseason. Both proved to be naturals. Murphy won National League...

Marlins introduce Clayton McCullough as the ideal fit for their rebuilding franchise

MIAMI (AP) — After spending the past several seasons with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Clayton McCullough has seen what it takes to win. McCullough, hired this month by the Miami Marlins as the 17th manager in club history, only needed a few conversations with Marlins executives before...

Pitcher Nick Martinez accepts $21.05 million qualifying offer to remain with Reds

CINCINNATI (AP) — Pitcher Nick Martinez is accepting a $21.05 million qualifying offer from Cincinnati and is remaining with the Reds rather than pursuing the free-agent market. A 34-year-old right-hander, Martinez was among 13 free agents who received the qualifying offers from...