Shohei Ohtani will be part of Team Japan shortly before the World Baseball Classic begins.
Shohei Ohtani is now officially part of Team Japan as they gear up for their attempt to secure their second consecutive World Baseball Classic title. The star from the Dodgers joined his fellow Japanese players at Vantelin Dome Nagoya on Thursday, just after traveling from Los Angeles to spring training in Arizona. Even though Ohtani […]
Ohtani to continue strengthening his arm during WBC
Ohtani’s World Baseball Classic Participation Uncertain PHOENIX – On Sunday, Shohei Ohtani couldn’t help but smile at an intriguing question posed to him. It’s clear that the Dodgers’ versatile star won’t be pitching for Japan in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Despite having a fully healthy offseason—his first since undergoing a second Tommy John surgery—he, […]
Star player Shohei Ohtani is expected to top major league baseball in these important statistics in 2026.
FanGraphs’ recent Depth Charts projections suggest that Shohei Ohtani, the standout player for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is on track to dominate Major League Baseball in 2026. He’s predicted to hit 48 home runs, collect 119 RBIs, score 129 runs, and achieve a slugging percentage of .599. With an OPS estimated at .983, he ranks […]
Ways the Dodgers plan to utilize Shohei Ohtani as a pitcher
Phoenix –– Electricity That’s the word that popped into Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing’s head when asked how Shohei Ohtani’s first live pitching session of the spring went from his perspective behind the plate. “He was nailing every pitch and getting the swings and misses he wanted. He looked really good today,” Rushing remarked. Ohtani has […]
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani, four-time MVP, aims for the sought-after Cy Young Award
Shohei Ohtani’s Ambitious Goals for the Season PHOENIX — Shohei Ohtani has clear aspirations this season. He not only aims to secure a World Series title but also has his eyes set on winning the World Baseball Classic and, ideally, his first Cy Young Award. During the Dodgers’ first workout of the spring, Ohtani shared […]
Key Cactus League players to observe, including Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout
The baseball season is set to kick off next week as spring training gets underway in both the Cactus League and the Grapefruit League. This year, many of the premier free agents will be in Florida, but Arizona’s spring facilities will also host a variety of stars worth watching over the next couple of months. […]
Dodgers announce dates for popular Shohei Ohtani bobblehead giveaways
Baseball enthusiasts eager for Shohei Ohtani bobbleheads can now mark their calendars for when to show up at Dodger Stadium to snag these coveted collectibles. The Dodgers shared their promotional schedule for the 2026 season on Monday, revealing three special Ohtani giveaways. The first giveaway is set for April 10th, coinciding with the Dodgers’ matchup […]
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will skip pitching for Japan in the WBC.
Ohtani Will Not Pitch in World Baseball Classic During Dodgerfest on Saturday, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that Shohei Ohtani will not be participating as a two-way player for Japan in the World Baseball Classic (WBC). Roberts mentioned, “He doesn’t plan on throwing in the WBC, but he’s going to strengthen his arm for the […]
Dodgers players Ohtani and Yamamoto to represent Japan in WBC
After clinching the World Series title, Shohei Ohtani is gearing up for another championship run this summer. At a press conference in Tokyo, Manager Hirokazu Ibata shared that Ohtani will be joining Dodgers teammate and current World Series MVP, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, on the Japanese national team for the upcoming World Baseball Classic. It’s worth noting […]
Historic Shohei Ohtani home run ball sold for surprisingly low amount
Shohei Ohtani’s famous home run ball, which many anticipated would sell for millions, concluded its auction at just $292,800. The ball, hit during his incredible Game 4 performance in the NLCS at Dodger Stadium in October, was auctioned off on a Wednesday night. It was initially expected to attract bids of at least $1 million, […]