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 is such a singular presence in the 150-year history of Major League Baseball that his mere existence required the creation of an entirely new rule. As of 2022, starting pitchers have ...

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announces he will represent Japan once again in the World Baseball Classic next year, but it's unclear if he'll pitch in games.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts isn't sure about restrictions for Japanese stars Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto ...

As Shohei Ohtani gears up to once again represent Team Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic to help the country defend ...

Shohei Ohtani will start Game 7 of the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Toronto Blue Jays, showcasing the two-way star on the mound in the sport's biggest game. Starting Ohtani ...