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Shohei Ohtani to play Pirates at PNC Park for first time in 2024

The baseball world turned its attention to a two-time MVP and unicorn-type player following the 2023 season. A talent unseen since Babe Ruth 100 years ago. He generated significant hype during the heart of the MLB Winter Meetings in Nashville despite keeping his free-agent destination a well-kept secret.

Shohei Ohtani is a Dodger, 10 years and $700 million later. It’s the largest contract ever allotted in the big four sports (football, basketball, baseball, hockey), by a mile.

Rumors of a flight to Toronto, which sparked rapper Drake to post himself wearing an Ohtani All-Star Game jersey, were for not.