Bill Shaikin

LOS ANGELES — In 1970, two years before he died, Jackie Robinson spoke at his son's high school graduation. "In a land where we declare that we have liberty and justice for all," Robinson said, "it seems that slogan really means liberty and justice for al... See more

Shaikin: Kyle Tucker is really going to trigger a lockout? Come on now Story by Outfielder Kyle Tucker at his introductory press conference at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday. Tucker signed a four-year, $240-million contract to join the Dodgers. (Ronaldo Bola... See more

Why $100 million in endorsements says Shohei Ohtani is the global face of sport Story by Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani was featured on numerous billboards for various companies in and outside the Tokyo Dome during the Tokyo Series in March. (Robert Gaut... See more

MVP Shohei Ohtani ranked ahead of Yankees slugger Aaron Judge. (GINA FERAZZI Los Angeles Times) Wanna bet? If the wager involved Shohei Ohtani, the answer from gamblers was yes more often than it was for any other player in any sport last year, according ... See more

Shohei Ohtani the most popular player among gamblers last year? You bet Story by Shohei Ohtani hits his third home run of the game during the Dodgers' win over the Milwaukee Brewers in Game 4 of the NLCS at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 17. (Gina Ferazzi / Los A... See more