Tag: Shohei Ohtani

Brandon Gomes: Shohei Ohtani Likely To Have ‘Normal’ Pitching Schedule In 2026

After a record-setting 2024 season as the Los Angeles Dodgers' full-time designated hitter, Shohei Ohtani resumed two-way responsibilities this year. Ohtani made his Dodgers pitching debut on June 16 and threw one inning against the San Diego Padres. He was…

FOCO Selling Dodgers Christmas Bobblehead Of Yamamoto, Freeman, Kershaw & Ohtani

FOCO released a new Los Angeles Dodgers bobblehead that ties together the 2025 World Series champion with the Christmas holiday for a festive light-up scene. The new bobblehead design features Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Freddie Freeman, Clayton Kershaw and Shohei Ohtani standing…

Japanese Pitcher Tatsuya Imai Wants To ‘Test’ Fastball Against Shohei Ohtani

The Los Angeles Dodgers will have plenty of opponents aiming for them next season after a second consecutive World Series title, and current free-agent starting pitcher Tatsuya Imai figures to be one of them. The star Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB)…

Brandon Gomes: Dodgers Will Consider Keeping 6-Man Starting Rotation

The Los Angeles Dodgers starting rotation was expected to be a strength during the 2025 season, and ultimately that is how matters played out despite some occasional bumps in the road. The club had one of the deepest pitching staffs…

Shohei Ohtani Commits To Play For Team Japan In 2026 World Baseball Classic

The Los Angeles Dodgers have their first confirmed participant for the 2026 World Baseball Classic as Shohei Ohtani announced plans to play for Team Japan as they look to become repeat champions in the international competition. Ohtani shared news of…

Shohei Ohtani Family Foundation Established To Help Children & Animals

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani started his own charity foundation as a way to support children and protect animals. The Shohei Ohtani Family Foundation's main mission is to "create healthier, happier communities by funding initiatives that inspire children…

Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto & Roki Sasaki Featured In Upcoming Release Of Tokyo Series Documentary

Major League Baseball is celebrating the international growth of baseball and highlighting the 2025 MLB World Tour with the release of "Homecoming: The Tokyo Series," a new documentary covering games played between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs in…

FOCO Launches New Shohei Ohtani MVP & Dodgers Back-To-Back World Series Bobbleheads

FOCO is selling new Shohei Ohtani bobbleheads that commemorate his four career MVP Awards and back-to-back World Series titles with the Los Angeles Dodgers. One of the Ohtani MVP bobbleheads portrays him in a white Dodgers uniform and holding four…

Stan Kasten: Shohei Ohtani ‘Fixated’ On Winning World Series Every Season During Dodgers Contract

When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani, they knew they were getting a one-of-a-kind talent who could help them compete for championships every season. The first two years of Ohtani's tenure have been an unequivocal success, with back-to-back National…

Does MLB Need New Shohei Ohtani Rule For Intentional Walks? Dave Roberts & Freddie Freeman Not Convinced

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays delivered seven pulse-pounding games during the World Series, one of which was an 18-inning marathon. One of the reasons Game 3 lasted so long was that Shohei Ohtani was intentionally walked four…

Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Makes MLB History With 2025 NL MVP Award

Shohei Ohtani was once again named the National League MVP, taking home the award unanimously in voting conducted by the Baseball Writers' Association of America (BBWAA). It’s the fourth time in his career Ohtani has been named MVP, with two…

2025 BBWAA Awards Recap: MVP, Cy Young, Rookie Of The Year & Manager Of The Year

The 2025 Baseball Writers’ Association of America (BBWAA) Awards were all announced throughout the week, and for the second consecutive season it featured Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge taking home MVP…