Bill Shaikin

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

Shaikin: Should Angels fans just give up and join the Dodgers bandwagon? Story by Angels star Mike Trout signs autographs for fans before a game against the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium on Sept. 8. (Kevork Djansezian / Getty Images) Bill Shaikin Mon, ... See more

Take a swing? Two Buss brothers consider investing in baseball's Athletics Story by Joey, left, and Jesse Buss (in black hat) attend a news conference introducing Darvin Ham as the Lakers' new coach. (Jay L. Clendenin / Los Angeles Times) Bill Shaikin Wed... See more

Shaikin: Dodgers signing of Edwin Díaz shows they aren't going to worry about a potential salary cap Story by Right-hander Edwin Diaz reacts after closing out Game 2 of the 2024 NLCS at Dodger Stadium. (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times) Bill Shaikin Tue, ... See more