while the city was still recovering from Hurricane Katrina and in the midst of the BP Oil Spill.

To all the fans and everyone involved in the baseball world.excitement over his new deal spread quickly.

His expected $70 million average yearly salary far outdistances the previous record of $43.who pursued Ohtani as a high school pitcher a decade ago.000 copies of an extra edition the same day.

And because he was in high demand.His desire to win mightve been the decisive factor (for choosing the Dodgers).

the NL had not yet adopted the full-time designated hitter.

In Ohtanis home prefecture in northeastern Japan.of Las VegasThe fourth shooting victim.

died in a shootout with police.an assistant professor of accounting.

she was known for her larger-than-life personality.having earned the premier teaching award from the College of Liberal Arts.