MLB Insider Apologizes for Inaccurate Shohei Ohtani Reporting…
The baseball community experienced a whirlwind of excitement last Friday following reports from Jon Morosi of MLB.com. However, Morosi later issued a public apology on social media after it was revealed that his initial reports were incorrect.
The baseball scene was abuzz on Friday with developments in the Shohei Ohtani story. Initially, Jon Morosi of MLB.com claimed that Ohtani’s signing was imminent. Subsequently, online enthusiasts scrutinized private jet reservations and discussed dinner plans in the Toronto area as evidence supporting Ohtani’s rumored move to the Blue Jays. Additionally, a Dodgers website reported that Ohtani had chosen Toronto.
Today, I posted reporting that included inaccurate information that Shohei Ohtani was traveling to Toronto. I regret the mistake and apologize to baseball fans everywhere. I am deeply sorry for letting you down.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) December 9, 2023
The situation escalated when MLB Network reporter Jon Morosi declared on “X” that Ohtani was “en route” to Toronto, leading many to believe he was joining the Blue Jays. However, veteran reporter Bob Nightengale of USA Today contradicted the claim, asserting that Ohtani was, in fact, in Southern California.
The social media platform on “X” witnessed a virtual standoff between the two reporters, with subsequent reports defending Nightengale.
Friday night concluded with baseball fans disappointed as the story remained unresolved, leaving uncertainty about Ohtani’s 2024 and beyond playing destination.
As the night drew to a close, Morosi issued an apology on “X”:
“Today, I posted reporting that included inaccurate information that Shohei Ohtani was traveling to Toronto. I regret the mistake and apologize to baseball fans everywhere. I am deeply sorry for letting you down.
Every reporter aspires to be the first to break Shohei Ohtani news, but in this instance, accuracy takes precedence over timeliness.
While Ohtani’s future team remains uncertain, it is clear that he was not en route to Toronto on that Friday.
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