Karl Ravech: Shohei Ohtani’s global fame like Muhammad Ali, Tiger Woods
"There probably hasn't been an athlete who's more well-known globally maybe since Tiger Woods, maybe Muhammad Ali."
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Braves announcer had perfectly depressing call of Shohei Ohtani’s walk-off
"And the heartache has hit a new level for the Atlanta Braves."
Stephen A. Smith tells Fox to do better by MLB: ‘Invest in the sport’
"The biggest star in the sport is there on his home turf, you’ve got to be there."
Tokyo Series shatters MLB viewership record in Japan
25 million people watched the Tokyo Series in Japan, bigger than any American baseball audience since Game 7 of the 2017 World Series.
Shannon Sharpe, Chad Johnson chide Travis Hunter over Shohei Ohtani comment
"Hey Trav, until you can get in that batting cage. … Tell them to turn that up to 90-95 miles per hour and let me see you hit it."
Fox to air MLB Tokyo Series between Dodgers and Cubs
Game 1 will air on Fox while Game 2 will air on FS1.
Michael Kay refuses to believe Shohei Ohtani is better than Aaron Judge
"On what planet can you say that Ohtani is better than Judge?"
Freddie Freeman describes media circus that follows Shohei Ohtani: ‘I’ve never seen so many cameras’
"Shohei is such a global superstar, and everywhere he went, every city, they want to see him — rightfully so."
Japan outpaces United States in World Series viewership so far
That's not to say viewership in the United States has been poor. Quite the opposite, in fact.
Predicting Dodgers-Yankees World Series viewership
Fox posts multi-year high for NLCS viewership
Fox is having its most-watched postseason since 2017.
Apple TV to produce Yankees-Dodgers World Series docuseries
Apple TV+ continues to emphasize its sports content strategy.
Dodgers-Padres Game 5 drew more viewers in Japan than United States
The Dodgers-Padres game featuring Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto drew a massive audience in Japan.
MLB ad pleads for Aaron Judge-Shohei Ohtani World Series
What happens if the Yankees or Dodgers get knocked out of the playoffs?
Joe Davis: Shohei Ohtani’s 50/50 game ‘as fun of a day I’ve had in my career’
Joe Davis describes witnessing and calling Shohei Ohtani's 50/50 game as one of the most enjoyable days of his broadcasting career.
Shohei Ohtani’s historic day draws attention to hilarious freezing cold takes
"He's basically like a high school hitter."
Marlins manager captured on broadcast dropping F-bomb moments before Shohei Ohtani’s 50th home run
Schumaker had "too much respect" to intentionally walk Ohtani ahead of his historic home run.
Joe Davis praised for call on Shohei Ohtani’s historic home run
"One of a kind player! One of a kind season!"
Joe Davis would like a redo on his Shohei Ohtani 40/40 call
"I didn't do anything wrong...but I would like to be able to do that one again."
The Athletic’s Eno Sarris on Shohei Ohtani, the MLB playoff picture, and his favorite baseball park
'I would say that the Francisco Lindor-Shohei Ohtani (NL MVP) race is maybe closer than people think.'
Keith Hernandez perplexed by Shohei Ohtani’s dog throwing first pitch
"Hurray for Hollywood."
MLB Network’s Greg Amsinger is a prophet
MLB Network's Greg Amsinger called Shohei Ohtani the greatest living baseball player seconds before he hit a home run during a live look-in.
Phillies broadcast stunned by ‘bizarre’ security guard reaction to Shohei Ohtani hit
"That was one of the craziest things I think I’ve ever seen."
Could MLB’s Home Run Derby finally outdraw All-Star Game in 2024?
Karl Ravech: Baseball doesn’t need saving
"The game is in great shape."