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.
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.
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Shohei Ohtani conducted a four-inning live batting practice session on Thursday at loanDepot park in Miami. The session prepares him for the Los Angeles Dodgers' 2026 season while he focuses on hitting for Samurai Japan in the World Baseball Classic. Japan faces Venezuela in the quarterfinals on Saturday.
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.
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Samurai Japan has begun shaping its roster to defend its World Baseball Classic title in 2026, with manager Hirokazu Ibata naming seven pitchers on Friday in Tokyo. Joining previously announced star Shohei Ohtani are MLB talents Yusei Kikuchi and Yuki Matsui, along with five Japanese league pitchers. Uncertainty lingers over whether Ohtani will pitch in the tournament.
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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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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