Shohei Ohtani sets new record for Japanese on-base streak
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Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is on the cusp of unbelievable MLB history, which could come on Friday night.
Several of the trinkets, which will eventually be handed out to 54,000 people at Chavez Ravine ahead of Los Angeles’ clash with the Rangers, have already been listed on eBay with some sky-high price tags. The resale website shows around a dozen are already available for purchase, with many costing in the area of $135 a pop.
Ohtani pitched Wednesday against the Blue Jays and was granted some extra time to warm up in the bottom of the first inning after being on base in the top of the frame. During that time, the broadcast showed Toronto leadoff hitter George Springer asking a question of the umpire and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts looking agitated.
After winning three straight MVP awards, baseball’s best player has come into 2026 with his most outrageous goal yet: to be the game’s top pitcher.
Shohei Ohtani's extra warm-up time when transitioning from baserunner to pitcher sparked debate between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays in a Fall Classic rematch.
The two-minute clock is subject to the umpire’s discretion, and the Dodgers contend that Ohtani's two-way status requires some grace.
Shohei Ohtani uncorked a first-pitch sinker to George Springer that dropped below the zone. The two-way star's hand went to the back of his cap, and mirroring him from behind the dish, catcher Will Smith tapped his head to challenge the pitch.
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