A’s sign two-way teen Shotaro Morii — the potential next Shohei Ohtani — in record deal
Could the next Shohei Ohtani be on the Athletics? The A’s signed 18-year-old Japanese two-way player Shotaro Morii to a minor league contract, which included a $1,510,500 million bonus, on Wednesday.
A’s signee Shotaro Morii is charting a rare path for Japanese baseball players
Japanese baseball stars have almost exclusively come to MLB after playing in NPB. Morii is breaking precedent by signing with the A's.
Shotaro Morii, 18-year-old 2-way player, bypasses Japanese baseball to sign with Athletics
Hoping to become a two-way player in Major League Baseball just like Shohei Ohtani, 18-year-old Shotaro Morii made the rare decision to bypass Japanese professional baseball entirely and agreed to a minor league contract with the Athletics that includes a signing bonus of $1,
Athletics sign young Japanese two-way star to minor-league deal
The Athletics continue to keep their future in mind while making moves this MLB offseason. The team announced Wednesday morning that it agreed to terms with Japanese two-way player Shotaro Morii on a minor-league contract.
Baseball: A's sign Japanese two-way amateur Morii to big deal
Two-way high school star Shotaro Morii signed with Major League Baseball's Athletics, the team announced Wednesday, with a $1.5 million signing bonus that is reportedly a record for a Japanese amateur.
MLB’s 25 biggest bargains in 2025: Where does Shohei Ohtani rank?
From Shohei Ohtani, Yordan Álvarez and José Ramírez to all those Atlanta Braves, these are baseball's best values and ...
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3 finalists to sign Sasaki, but it's looking like a 2-team race for star pitcher
The Roki Sasaki sweepstakes are rounding third base. The Japanese phenom has reportedly narrowed down his list of teams to ...
Who Is Baseball Phenom Shohei Ohtani's Wife? Everything You Need to Know
Ohtani and wife Tanaka are two notable Japanese athletes, now living out their romance under the palm trees of LA.
Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki’s MLB deal could spur chaos in Latin America. Here’s why.
Roki Sasaki can sign with MLB teams during a nine-day window, an unusual free agency with ripple effects for Latin America.
Nick Castellanos: Jose Iglesias should’ve won NL MVP over Shohei Ohtani
Philles outfielder Nick Castellanos believes that Mets second baseman Jose Iglesias should have been crowned MVP of the ...
Shohei Ohtani's Golden Touch: Dodgers and MLB reap unbelievable rewards from $700M superstar
Shohei Ohtani's move to the Los Angeles Dodgers has proven to be a game-changer both on and off the field. One year into his historic 10-year, $700 million deal, Ohtani is deliveri ...
Phillies Slugger Makes Absurd NL MVP Pick Over Shohei Ohtani
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way stud Shohei Ohtani had a historic 2024 regular season on the way to winning his first NL MVP ...
MLB rumors: Dodgers, Padres making calls to acquire international bonus pool money for Roki Sasaki
Roki Sasaki continues to be the belle of the free agency ball -- with the Dodgers and Padres looking to improve their chances ...
Predicting Where MLB's Most Valuable Free Agent Rōki Sasaki Lands Amid Latest Rumors
With or without Sasaki, there is no doubt that the wins will keep flowing in. The Dodgers are the most resource-rich team in ...
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BASEBALL/ Who's the better hitter? Close call between Ohtani and Judge
310, while Judge’s .322 average was third in the American League. Ohtani and Judge are also the only batters in MLB with an OPS exceeding 1.000. The OPS is the sum of a batter’s on-base ...
Roki Sasaki's free agency: What you need to know as the Japanese star nears an MLB decision
One of the most highly anticipated and unique free agencies in Major League Baseball history is nearing its conclusion in the next 10 days. Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old, right-handed pitcher whose ...
Ohtani and Dodgers featured on four of ESPN's first 10 Sunday night baseball broadcast
Shohei Ohtani and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers will be featured on four of ESPN’s first 10 “Sunday ...