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

The New York Yankees won't be using Shohei Ohtani as a yardstick in determining Gerrit Cole's return from Tommy John surgery.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed Shohei Ohtani decided to not pitch for Team Japan in the 2026 World ...

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani's first children's book, Decoy Saves Opening Day, about his dog Decoy, is set to release ...

As a means to ensure he is fully healthy on both sides of the field for the 2026 season, Shohei Ohtani will not pitch in the ...

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

Manager Dave Roberts says the decision to DH only for Team Japan was “absolutely” Ohtani’s call. The Dodgers will not be as ...

On Saturday, before Ohtani begins his third year with the Dodgers, Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts announced that the ...

Shohei Ohtani prioritizes long-term health, opting out of WBC to focus on return to mound for Los Angeles Dodgers.

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

Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani will not pitch in the upcoming World Baseball Classic, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced ...

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