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Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani proved he's still superhuman even when doing just one job, striking out 10 batters in a dominant pitching performance for the Dodgers. After getting hit by a pitch earlier this week, he focused solely on the mound and delivered his best outing of the season.
Shohei Ohtani launched a first-pitch home run Saturday and extended his on-base streak to 45 games, moving into fifth place in Dodgers franchise history. The milestone caps a red-hot run that began last August and now stands as the longest active streak in Major League Baseball.
Shohei Ohtani just passed baseball legend Ichiro Suzuki for the longest on-base streak by a Japanese-born player, reaching base in 44 straight games. The Dodgers superstar continues rewriting history while leading the majors in the category that matters most: getting on base.
When a family stood soaking in a downpour to watch Shohei Ohtani practice, the baseball star noticed and made sure their sacrifice wasn't in vain. What happened next turned a miserable rain delay into an unforgettable memory.
Shohei Ohtani broke out of his early season slump with a three-run homer that sparked the Dodgers to a 13-6 victory and awakened their struggling offense. The blast triggered a five-home run explosion from a lineup that had been searching for its rhythm through the first week of the season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers just became the first MLB team ever to start three Japanese-born pitchers in consecutive games. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki, and Shohei Ohtani made history this week in a moment that celebrates baseball's growing global reach.
The Los Angeles Dodgers made history by winning consecutive World Series titles for the first time in franchise history, celebrating with a dazzling ring ceremony before their home opener. Stars Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts received championship rings studded with diamonds and sapphires that tell the story of their 2025 victory.
Shohei Ohtani is back at Miami's loanDepot Park for the World Baseball Classic, the stadium where he achieved baseball's first 50-50 season and struck out Mike Trout to win Japan's 2023 championship. Now he's chasing another magical moment with Team Japan.
A full-time electrician from Czechia received a standing ovation from 40,000 Japanese fans in his final international baseball game after becoming a national hero for striking out superstar Shohei Ohtani. Ondrej Satoria pitched 4.2 scoreless innings against the world champions before returning to his day job.
An electrical worker from Czechia became a viral sensation after striking out baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani with an 80 mph changeup. Now Ondřej Satoria is retiring from international baseball to spend more time with his young son, leaving behind a legacy that helped put Czech baseball on the map.
Defending champion Japan secured first place in their World Baseball Classic group with a thrilling comeback victory over Australia. Masataka Yoshida's seventh-inning home run sparked the rally that keeps Japan's title defense alive.
Shohei Ohtani smashed his second home run in as many games as Japan rallied from three runs down to edge South Korea 8-6 at the World Baseball Classic in Tokyo. The nail-biting comeback victory brought the defending champions closer together and kept their perfect record intact.
Shohei Ohtani crushed a grand slam in Japan's World Baseball Classic opener, driving in five runs total as his team dominated Chinese Taipei 13-0 at the Tokyo Dome. The superstar's heroics delighted 42,000 fans and kicked off Japan's title defense with unforgettable fireworks.
Shohei Ohtani crushed a second-inning grand slam to launch Japan's 13-0 victory over Taiwan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic opener. The defending champions are off to a commanding start as they chase back-to-back world titles.
The Japanese high school that produced MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani and pitcher Yusei Kikuchi is now sending waves of young players chasing their own baseball dreams. Ohtani even donated batting equipment to help launch the school's girls baseball program.
For the first time ever, all four reigning MVP and Cy Young Award winners will compete in the World Baseball Classic. A record 78 MLB All-Stars from 20 nations prove baseball truly belongs to the world.
Baseball superstar Shohei Ohtani is launching his first children's book starring his rescue dog Decoy, with proceeds supporting animal rescue organizations. The illustrated adventure hits shelves Tuesday from HarperCollins.
After years of dedication to Japan's national baseball team, 25-year-olds Kaito Kozono and Shota Morishita have earned spots on the star-studded World Baseball Classic roster alongside legends like Shohei Ohtani. Their journey from relative unknowns to trusted core players shows how loyalty and consistent performance create opportunity.
Baseball's brightest talents are on track to shatter records and join legends in the history books this year. From Juan Soto's hitting excellence to Shohei Ohtani's two-way dominance, the 2026 season could be one for the ages.