Why Shohei Ohtani isn’t pitching in the 2026 WBC, as long-term health and recovery take priority over a short tournament run.

Dodgers superstar decided to only be a DH for Team Japan.

In just nine days, teams across MLB will begin to have their pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, and one familiar superstar has already begun his preparation ahead of the chaos.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed that Shohei Ohtani will not take pitching duties for Team Japan at the 2026 World Baseball Classic next month.

One of the biggest storylines in baseball in 2025 was Shohei Ohtani's return as a pitcher. And what a return it was -- from the two-way superstar topping 100 mph in his Dodgers pitching debut to his electric playoff gem against the Brewers,

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is uncertain about whether he will pitch in the World Baseball Classic for Team Japan.

Shohei Ohtani said on Saturday that he remained uncertain whether he would be a two-way player for Japan in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was more definitive: He won’t be.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani wrote a children's book inspired by his beloved dog, Decoy, and it's set to release Tuesday, February 3.