Here's everything we need to know about Shohei Ohtani's plans to play in the 2026 World Baseball Classic with Japan.

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

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

Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior is excited to see what he’s calling a “full version” of Shohei Ohtani in 2026. “Last year, it was obviously a very unique year,” Prior said during Friday’s edition of ...

Japan looks to defend its World Baseball Classic crown in 2026. Here is who has been named to the roster.

Shohei Ohtani is returning to Samurai Japan for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, but it was recently revealed that he will only be serving as the team’s designated hitter in the international ...

In just nine days, teams across MLB will begin to have their pitchers and catchers report to Spring Training, and one ...

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

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 ...

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

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said at the team's annual DodgerFest at Dodger Stadium that Shohei Ohtani would not pitch for ...