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.
Category: Ohtani, Shohei
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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.
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Jeff McNeil Claims the Second Batting Title in Mets History
The New York Times – Sports:
In a big year for New York players on Major League Baseball’s leaderboards, McNeil narrowly edged the Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman for the majors’ best average.
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Can Shohei Ohtani Challenge Aaron Judge for MVP?
The New York Times – Sports:
Ohtani, a two-way superstar for the Los Angeles Angels, was brilliant for eight innings and is on the verge of yet another feat no player has done in more than 100 years.