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sports14 days ago•3 min saved

Dodgers unveil lavish 2025 World Series rings

Los Angeles celebrated its 2025 World Series title with an ultra-lavish ring—14-karat gold studded with hundreds of diamonds and sapphires, featuring a diamond-spangled 'WORLD CHAMPIONS' banner and a sapphire LA logo, a removable top with Game 7 dirt, and a 'Back 2 Back' motif—before a star-studded ceremony where players like Yamamoto and Ohtani were honored, and Clayton Kershaw received his third ring and threw out the ceremonial first pitch as he retires.

via New York Post|

#clayton-kershaw #dodgers #shohei-ohtani

sports25 days ago•3 min saved

Ohtani expresses regret after Japan's abrupt WBC exit

Shohei Ohtani, who did not pitch in the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to Tommy John rehab, apologized for Japan's early exit after an 8-5 quarterfinal loss to Venezuela. He led Japan with a .462 batting average, three homers and seven RBIs in four games, but Japan’s team batting average fell to .284, and the final out of the tournament came on an infield popup. Ohtani posted an Instagram message expressing regret for his “shortcomings” as Japan failed to defend its 2023 title. The article notes his prior WBC MVP performance and that he did not pitch this year.

via Los Angeles Times|

#baseball #japan #shohei-ohtani

sports27 days ago•14 min saved

Sleeper Picks for 2026: 56 Undervalued Stars Across the Fantasy Baseball Landscape

Rotoworld’s 2026 Fantasy Baseball draft piece highlights 56 undervalued players across multiple positions, listing them with their Top 300 ranking and Yahoo/NFBC ADPs post-March 1, and explaining why they’re bargains. The guide covers first base through closer, including standout names like Stewart, Alonso, Freeman, Keaschall, McLain, Neto, Peña, Herrera, Harris II, Duran, Springer, Crews, Robert, Trout, Reynolds, and Ohtani, among others, with notes on parks, lineups, and health to justify upside while excluding obvious early-round picks.

via NBC Sports|

#2026-draft #fantasy-baseball #michael-harris-ii

sports27 days ago•2 min saved

Venezuela Upsets Japan to Reach WBC Semifinals and Olympic Berth

Venezuela defeated reigning WBC champion Japan 8-5 in Miami to reach the semifinals against Italy and secure a spot in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles. Wilyer Abreu delivered the go-ahead three-run homer in the sixth, with Ronald Acuña Jr. and Maikel García also homering as Enmanuel De Jesús earned the win. Japan, which had not lost in the WBC since 2017, got homers from Ohtani and Shota Morishita but couldn’t hold the lead, setting up a USA vs. Dominican Republic semifinal in the other half of the bracket and a final on Tuesday.

via theScore.com|

#japan #olympics-2028 #shohei-ohtani

sports27 days ago•2 min saved

Abreu's three-run blast lifts Venezuela past Japan into WBC semis

Wilyer Abreu's three‑run homer in the sixth turned a 5-4 deficit into an 8-5 lead as Venezuela defeated defending champion Japan in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals in Miami, earning a semifinal against Italy and a spot in the 2028 Olympic field; Maikel Garcia sparked the comeback with a two‑run shot in the fifth as the crowd rode the momentum.

via The Guardian|

#abreu #japan #shohei-ohtani

sports27 days ago•14 min saved

Ohtani's WBC bid ends in defeat as Japan bow out to Venezuela

Shohei Ohtani's bid for a World Baseball Classic title ended in defeat as Japan were eliminated by Venezuela in the 2026 quarterfinals in Miami, with Seiya Suzuki leaving the game due to an injury.

via AP News|

#japan #seiya-suzuki-injury #shohei-ohtani

sports1 month ago•12 min saved

Farewells, ovations and a shifting WBC landscape

The Athletic’s WBC coverage spotlights a farewell for Czech pitcher Ondrej Satoria, famed for striking out Ohtani, as he and Czech manager Pavel Chadim announce retirement from national-team play; Japan finishes Pool D 4-0 and moves toward the Miami quarterfinals, while Arenado shines defensively for Puerto Rico in a 4-1 win over Cuba and Nicaragua’s veteran Carlos Teller retires from WBC play after a 0-8 all-time record for his team, with USA and other pool results shaping the path to the knockout rounds.

via The New York Times|

#czechia #nolan-arenado #ondrej-satoria

sports1 month ago•15 min saved

Ohtani rips grand slam after BP showcase at WBC

Shohei Ohtani electrified the Tokyo crowd by flashing a BP show before belting a grand slam as Japan knocked off Taiwan in Pool C of the World Baseball Classic.

via AP News|

#batting-practice #grand-slam #japan

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Ohtani Will Hit Only for Japan in WBC, Dodgers Confirm He Won’t Pitch

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says Shohei Ohtani will not pitch for Japan in the World Baseball Classic and will instead focus on hitting, with the plan reportedly set about a month ago; Ohtani will ramp up his arm in spring training as he prepares for the regular season after his recent injuries, making this year’s WBC a hitters-only appearance for him.

via New York Post|

#dodgers #hitting #pitching

sports2 months ago•5 min saved

Ohtani Skips WBC Pitching as Dodgers Plot Flexible Opening Day Rotation

Dodgers say Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch in the 2026 World Baseball Classic due to insurance constraints and will serve as a DH for Team Japan, with him still aiming to be ready to pitch by Opening Day. Blake Snell is taking a deliberate offseason approach to build strength after shoulder inflammation in 2024–25, with plans to be ready for Opening Day and backups like Sasaki or Emmet Sheehan ready if needed. Tommy Edman is recovering from ankle surgery, facing an uncertain Opening Day as he progresses from ligament repair and bone spur removal and hopes to return to form, though his speed and baserunning recovery have lagged. The Dodgers are weighing rotation depth, likely using more than five starters to cover potential injuries and workloads.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#blake-snell #dodgers #shohei-ohtani

sports5 months ago•1 min saved

Ohtani's Warmup Delays Spark Controversy in World Series

MLB granted Shohei Ohtani a warmup clock loophole between innings during Game 7, allowing him extra warmup time despite the usual countdown, raising questions about fairness and rules enforcement.

via Yahoo Sports|

#dodgers #game-7 #mlb

sports5 months ago•7 min saved

Dodgers and Blue Jays Clash in Decisive World Series Game 7

The Dodgers and Blue Jays are set for a decisive Game 7 of the World Series, with Shohei Ohtani starting for the Dodgers. The game is at Rogers Centre, with the Dodgers aiming for back-to-back titles, and the Blue Jays seeking their first since 1993. The series has garnered international viewership, especially in Japan and Canada.

via Los Angeles Times|

#blue-jays #dodgers #game-7

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

Ohtani Rule Sparks Controversy in MLB Playoffs and World Series

The MLB's 'Shohei Ohtani rule' allows Ohtani to remain as a DH after pitching, giving an unfair advantage only to the Dodgers, notably disadvantaging the Blue Jays in the World Series.

via Yahoo Sports|

#blue-jays #dodgers #mlb

sports5 months ago•3 min saved

Ohtani to Start for Dodgers in World Series Game 7

Shohei Ohtani is expected to start for the Dodgers in Game 7 of the World Series against the Blue Jays, likely pitching two to three innings to preserve his batting spot, with the Dodgers having strong bullpen options for the remainder of the game.

via Los Angeles Times|

#dodgers #game-7 #pitching

sports5 months ago•1 min saved

Dodgers' Flexible Strategy for Shohei Ohtani in Potential World Series Game 7

The Dodgers are considering starting Shohei Ohtani as an opener in Game 7 of the World Series, which would depend on winning Game 6, with a potential matchup against Max Scherzer if the series goes to a seventh game.

via New York Post|

#dodgers #game-7 #pitching-plan