Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani will not be pitching in WBC this time

Manager Dave Roberts says the decision to DH only for Team Japan was “absolutely” Ohtani’s call. The Dodgers will not be as well-represented in the international competition as expected given

Netflix to Leverage Shohei Ohtani’s International Hype With Massive WBCPartnership

Shohei Ohtani is fresh off winning his second consecutive World Series, and his global superstardom is now reaching a new frontier. He won the National League Most Valuable Player award this January.

Clayton Kershaw Hoping to Avoid 'Nervous' Situation With Shohei Ohtani

Clayton Kershaw and Shohei Ohtani are both participating in the 2026 WBC.