Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani to skip pitching duties for Japan in 2026 World Baseball Classic
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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced that superstar Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, opting instead to focus solely as a designated hitter to help defend the title. The decision prioritizes his full pitching workload with the Dodgers.
Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge headlined the 101st New York Baseball Writers’ Gala on January 25, 2026, where they received their league MVP awards for the 2025 season. Ohtani delivered his acceptance speech in English, thanking the Dodgers organization and highlighting the award's significance. The event also honored other BBWAA award winners and introduced the first Most Valuable Dog award to Ohtani's pet, Decoy.
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MLB Network will honor baseball star Shohei Ohtani with 'Shohei Day,' a full day of focused programming on January 7, 2026, starting at 9 a.m. ET. The event recognizes Ohtani's jersey number 17 through the date 1/7 and highlights his groundbreaking career achievements. Fans can access the content via MLB Network's platforms, including rebroadcasts of key games and special analyses.
Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto headlined the National League’s 2025 Silver Slugger class announced Thursday. Soto collected his sixth Silver Slugger of his career and Ohtani earned his fourth. Major League Baseball unveiled the winners as voted by managers and coaches.
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Juan Soto har utsetts till finalist för 2025 National League MVP-pris av Baseball Writers’ Association of America. New York Mets ytterfältare ansluter sig till Shohei Ohtani från Dodgers och Kyle Schwarber från Phillies i racet, med vinnaren som annonseras den 13 november. Sotos framstående säsong inkluderade ledning i NL för on-base percentage och walks.