Shohei Ohtani
Ohtani's grand slam sparks record 10-run inning in Japan's 13-0 WBC opener rout of Chinese Taipei
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Shohei Ohtani crushed a grand slam and RBI single for five RBIs and three hits, powering Samurai Japan to a dominant 13-0 mercy-rule victory over Chinese Taipei in the 2026 World Baseball Classic opener at Tokyo Dome on Friday night before 42,314 fans, highlighted by a tournament-record 10-run second inning.
Munetaka Murakami launched his first major league home run in the ninth inning of the Chicago White Sox's Opening Day game, securing a hit and dodging a promised haircut from teammate Shohei Ohtani. Despite the White Sox loss, the Japanese slugger made an immediate impact after signing a two-year, $34 million contract. Ohtani watched closely, tracking whether Murakami would go hitless.
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Shohei Ohtani has rejoined the Los Angeles Dodgers in Glendale, Arizona, sooner than anticipated following Japan's quarterfinal elimination from the World Baseball Classic. The star will now pitch during Spring Training. Manager Dave Roberts expects him to deliver more innings early in the season.
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.
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The World Baseball Classic is set to return in March 2026 for its sixth edition, featuring 20 national teams and stacked lineups of Major League stars. Defending champions Japan, led by Shohei Ohtani, will face competition from a powerhouse U.S. team including Aaron Judge and Bryce Harper. The tournament opens on March 4, culminating in the championship game on March 17 at loanDepot Park in Miami.
Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani was named the National League MVP for the second straight season by the Baseball Writers' Association of America on Thursday, earning a unanimous vote. This marks his fourth MVP award since joining MLB. Ohtani claimed the honor over Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber and New York Mets' Juan Soto.
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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was unanimously named the 2025 National League MVP on November 13, marking his fourth career award and third consecutive win. Ohtani beat out Philadelphia Phillies' Kyle Schwarber and New York Mets' Juan Soto with a dominant two-way season. In the American League, New York Yankees' Aaron Judge secured his third MVP over Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh.
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