Shohei Ohtani’s every step, swing and smile were intensely followed this week during his homecoming at the Tokyo Dome, an event that would make most mortals wilt under the pressure.

Fanatics reported Thursday that the Tokyo Series generated $40 million in sales of fan gear and trading cards, making it the bestselling event in company history. The merchandise created for the games was sold on the Fanatics-operated MLB Official Shop retail locations across Tokyo,

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After a star-studded Opening Day in Japan on Tuesday, the Tokyo Series wrapped up with a Dodgers sweep of the Cubs at the Tokyo Dome. Led by Shohei Ohtani and Roki Sasaki, the Dodgers beat the Cubs, 6-3,

The Dodgers’ Andy Pages celebrates after hitting a double in the top of the seventh inning during the MLB Tokyo Series game against the Cubs at Tokyo Dome on March 19, 2025. The Dodgers won 6-3 to sweep the two-game series.