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

If Shohei Ohtani wants to play for Team Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, the Los Angeles Dodgers can’t say no under MLB rules, according to longtime Japanese baseball reporter Yuki Yamada.

Shohei Ohtani was the story of the 2021 season, so much so that his presence is about to be felt in the MLB rulebook. MLB and the MLB Players Association have reached an agreement on a number of rule ...

Roberts' announcement came roughly an hour after Ohtani told reporters at DodgerFest that he wasn't sure whether he'd pitch in the WBC.

Ohtani’s unique roster designation gives the Dodgers a rare competitive edge– one that allows them to protect their starters ...