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Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers contract has $680 million deferred

Headline from ABC 13 Houston, on the newest of 2 developments

Shohei Ohtani will receive just $20 million of his $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers over the next 10 years.

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  1. Shohei Ohtani agrees to record-breaking $700 million, 10-year contract with Los Angeles Dodgers

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    Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers contract has $680 million deferred

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  1. NPR

    Shohei Ohtani agrees to a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Dodgers (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    The deal was announced after days of speculation over where the unique, two-way star would continue his career after six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.

  2. WFAA Dallas

    Shohei Ohtani agrees to record $700 million, 10-year contract with Dodgers (opens WFAA Dallas)

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    WFAA Dallas's feed description

    The deal was announced after days of speculation where the unique, two-way star would continue his career after six seasons with the Los Angeles Angels.

  3. ABC 7 Chicago

    Shohei Ohtani agrees to historic $700 million, 10-year contract with Los Angeles Dodgers (opens ABC 7 Chicago)

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    ABC 7 Chicago's feed description

    Shohei Ohtani, who has captivated baseball with his unprecedented combination of high-level hitting and premium pitching, signed a historic $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

  4. Forbes

    With His $700 Million Deal, Shohei Ohtani Is Set To Become MLB’s All-Time Earnings Leader (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The 29-year-old Japanese phenom's new contract with the Dodgers is the largest in American team sports history.

  5. The Columbian

    Shohei Ohtani agrees to record $700 million 10-year contract with Dodgers (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Shohei Ohtani agreed Saturday to a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal was announced after days of speculation over where the unique, two-wa

  6. CBS News

    Shohei Ohtani agrees to record-breaking $700 million, 10-year contract with Los Angeles Dodgers (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Shohei Ohtani announced Saturday that he is staying in Southern California, signing a 10-year deal with the Boys in Blue.

  7. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Shohei Ohtani agrees to record $700M 10-year contract with Dodgers (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    NEW YORK >> Shohei Ohtani agreed Saturday to a record $700 million, 10-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

  8. Portland Press Herald

    Shohei Ohtani agrees to $700 million deal with Los Angeles Dodgers (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    The two-way star agrees to a 10-year deal to join the NL West champions.

  9. Portland Press Herald

    Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani $700 million to hit and pitch – and because he can sell (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    The team hopes it can leverage the Japanese star's arrival into even more money for a franchise that is already one of the most popular in baseball.

  10. Time

    Shohei Ohtani Will Sign the Biggest Deal in MLB History (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    The Dodgers will pay him $700 million over 10 years

  11. New York Times

    Ohtani’s Contract Goes Beyond Dollars and Sense (opens New York Times)

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    New York Times's feed description

    The Los Angeles Dodgers are betting $700 million that Shohei Ohtani can deliver championships and help increase revenue. But the economics of sports can be fickle.

  12. Newsweek

    Shohei Ohtani's $700 million contract crushes MLB, North American records (opens Newsweek)

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    Ohtani's deal breaks Mike Trout's MLB record and also passes Patrick Mahomes' contract as the largest in North American sports history.

  13. Forbes

    Can Shohei Ohtani Buck Big-Contract History After Getting Big Bucks? (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    Sports fans are agog at Shohei Ohtani signing a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Is he worth it? History says maybe not.

  14. ABC 13 Houston

    Shohei Ohtani's Dodgers contract has $680 million deferred (opens ABC 13 Houston)

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    ABC 13 Houston's feed description

    Shohei Ohtani will receive just $20 million of his $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers over the next 10 years.

  15. Portland Press Herald

    MLB notebook: Shohei Ohtani’s contract with the Dodgers has $680 million deferred (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Ohtani will receive just $20 million of his $700 million contract over the next 10 years and he will count $46 million against the Dodgers' luxury tax.

  16. The Daily Caller

    Shohei Ohtani’s Contract Is Patently Absurd (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Superstar two way slugger Shohei Ohtani broke records — and the bank — when he signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

  17. Forbes

    An Astonishing 97% Of Shohei Ohtani’s Guaranteed Salary Will Reportedly Be Deferred (opens Forbes)

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    Forbes's feed description

    The unique structure of Ohtani's deal might be more shocking than its size. It's the most brazen attempt yet to manage - or circumvent - MLB's luxury tax.

  18. NBC Chicago

    Shohei Ohtani just signed a $700 million contract—here's why he's only making $2 million next season (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    Ohtani will earn $2 million a year for the next 10 years. Beginning in 2034, his annual pay will jump to $68 million.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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