Dodgers’ bid for Shohei Ohtani falls short

The Dodgers were among the losing bidders for free agent Shohei Ohtani, though not by much – geographically speaking.
Ohtani will go to the Angels instead, one of seven teams the hyped Japanese pitcher-slash-slugger considered in the end.
The Dodgers were one of four National League teams in the group of seven, along with the Padres, Giants and Cubs. Representatives of all seven teams met with Ohtani earlier in the week in Los Angeles.
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