It’s almost ShoTime and, yes, this time one of the most famous athletes in the world actually will be on the plane bound for Toronto.
Of the many compelling storylines for the 2025 World Series — which lifts off on Friday night at the Rogers Centre — Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani will be the brightest one.
A global superstar, a player who is revolutionizing his sport and a game-changer in every arena he has visited in his celebrated career, returns both to the World Series and to a city he seemingly spurned just 22 months ago.
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Yes, adding to the layers of anticipation for this, Ohtani’s second trip to the World Series, is his high-profile dalliance with the Blue Jays during his free agency dance following th