Dodgers ownership uncertainty raises concerns for fans over Ohtani
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:49 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers fans are concerned following reports of a federal probe into owner Mark Walter’s businesses, which may lead to a team sale. Columnist Bill Plaschke suggested that the sale could jeopardize the team's financial backing and impact key personnel like president Andrew Friedman, potentially endangering the future of star player Shohei Ohtani. Despite President Stan Kasten's denial of any sale plans, speculation persists about the team's financial stability if ownership changes hands. The situation leaves fans anxious about losing both Friedman and Ohtani.
- •Dodgers ownership is under scrutiny amid a federal probe.
- •Stan Kasten stated the Dodgers are not for sale.
- •Speculation links a potential sale to the future of Andrew Friedman.
- •Shohei Ohtani's future with the team could be uncertain if ownership changes.
- •Bill Plaschke provided analysis on potential impacts for Dodgers fans.
- 9:49 PMYahoo Sports — LA Times Details Nightmare Scenario for Dodgers Fans
"If Dodgers owner Mark Walter were to sell the team, it could ultimately lead to the exodus of Shohei Ohtani.
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