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Shohei Ohtani’s 2025 postseason as a pitcher has been full of ups and downs. While there have been some incredible highs, the Los Angeles Dodgers star has also faced some struggles on the mound. Game 4 of the World Series, in particular, was a rough outing for Ohtani the pitcher. After giving up four runs […]

Shohei Ohtani may not have dealt the decisive blow in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 18-inning win in Game 3 of the World Series, but he sure was the star of the show. He went 4-4 on the night, and with the Toronto Blue Jays fearing what he’s capable of from the plate in a sudden […]

After a walk-off marathon victory after 18 innings in Game 3 of the World Series, it looked like the Los Angeles Dodgers were going to seize the momentum like they did during last year’s Fall Classic. Alas, the Toronto Blue Jays are putting up a bigger fight than the 2024 New York Yankees did. They […]

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Shane Bieber delivered one of the most pivotal moments of the World Series Tuesday night, striking out Shohei Ohtani to end his postseason on-base streak at 14 consecutive plate appearances at Dodger Stadium. The moment came in the bottom of the third inning. With a 2-2 count, Bieber threw a changeup […]

Game 4 of the World Series is in full swing. The Los Angeles Dodgers started the scoring early on with a sacrifice fly from Kike Hernandez in the bottom of the second inning. Blue Jays starter Shane Bieber escaped a jam with a runner on first and third and only one out. Hernandez would score […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are going for a 3-1 series lead in the 2025 World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, as the two teams play Game 4 Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. Of course, all eyes will be on Shohei Ohtani again, with the Japanese two-way superstar taking the mound as Los Angeles’ starting […]

Fans around the world expect to see Shohei Ohtani step into the box when he leads off the bottom of the first inning for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night in Game 4 of the World Series. But he might not get that far. Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider acknowledged the possibility that […]

In this current era of baseball, Shohei Ohtani is the essence of a generational talent. There’s virtually nothing this guy can’t do, whether it’s on the mound or at the plate. While the Dodgers are on a high following their 18-inning Game 3 win over the Blue Jays in the World Series, their collective high […]

Justin Bieber showed up for Game 3 at Dodger Stadium and let everyone know where his heart sits. The Canadian star rolled in with Hailey Bieber to back his hometown Blue Jays, rocking a maroon hoodie with a powder blue Shane Bieber jersey. From a first-base-side suite, he watched Shohei Ohtani hammer Max Scherzer’s four-seamer […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to make history. This ball club has been extremely dominant since 2020. They are two wins away from their third World Series title in that span. On Monday night, Freddie Freeman smashed a solo home run in the bottom of the 18th inning to win Game 3. This feat mirrors […]

A lot of records were tied or broken in Game 3 of the 2025 World Series. For example, Shohei Ohtani got on base a postseason record nine times, which included two home runs and four times being intentionally walked. However, what stood out the most about the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Toronto Blue Jays game […]

On Monday evening, the Los Angeles Dodgers went up 2-1 in their World Series matchup with the Toronto Blue Jays in an 18 inning epic that finally ended when Freddie Freeman launched a solo home run after the equivalent of two full games had been played. The Dodgers are now just to wins away from […]

There’s no stopping the endless train of historical feats achieved by Shohei Ohtani. That was certainly true in the 18-inning Dodgers win in Game 3 of the World Series. He was intentionally walked a record four times, plus garnered a record four extra base hits in one game. Altogether, Ohtani went 5-for-5 with four hits, […]

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani has the chance to have perhaps the greatest 24 hours in baseball history on Tuesday night in Game 4 of the World Series — and he knows it. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed his team in the clubhouse early Tuesday morning after the team outlasted the Toronto Blue […]

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider had seen enough from Shohei Ohtani on Monday night, intentionally walking the Dodgers’ lead-off man four times in the later innings and then pitching around him in the 17th with a four-pitch walk. It came after pitching to the Japanese superstar in his first four at-bats, with the slugger […]

Game 3 of the 2025 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays will likely go down as a classic contest for a number of reasons, and the performance that All-Star Shohei Ohtani turned in should not be forgotten. The three-time MVP cranked two home runs and collected three RBIs in the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers rely on Shohei Ohtani, for both offense and defense. Los Angeles is giving the ball to Ohtani in Game 4 of the World Series on Tuesday, per Cary Osborne of dodgers.mlblogs.com. “He’s spent,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said about Ohtani. “He was on base eight, nine times tonight, running the bases. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays are locked in a World Series classic still underway Monday night, as Shohei Ohtani once again stole the spotlight. In the seventh inning of Game 3 at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani launched a game-tying solo home run — his eighth of the postseason — matching Corey Seager’s franchise […]

Game 3 of the World Series delivered one theatric moment after another. Alejandro Kirk and Shohei Ohtani smacked home runs in the contest. But both met during a major sequence. Ohtani sprinted to second base as the potential game-winning run. But he couldn’t get there in time as Kirk’s throw forced the tag out — […]

After turning in one of the single-greatest playoff performances in MLB history in the NLCS, perennial MVP Shohei Ohtani did it again for Los Angeles Dodgers fans in Game 3 of the World Series. How, one may ask, could someone follow up a game where they hit three home runs while recording double-digit strikeouts on […]

After watching Shohei Ohtani make contact with a Max Scherzer curveball inside in the first inning, Los Angeles Dodgers fans in Chavez Ravine and beyond watched with baited breath to see the three-time MVP go up against the three-time Cy Young winner once more in the third inning. With the score 1-0 after Teoscar Hernandez bashed […]

As the series shifts to the West Coast, the Los Angeles Dodgers return to Chavez Ravine Monday night to face the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 3 of the 2025 World Series. They’re serving more than high-stakes baseball, as their latest World Series concession — a $150 to $250 chargrilled tomahawk steak platter — has […]

The 2025 World Series is underway, with both the Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers winning a game to kick it off. As the series shifts back to Los Angeles, the MLB Power Rankings are back to recap it all. Will the Dodgers win their second consecutive title? Or can the Blue Jays pull […]

There was more than a degree of shock at the conclusion of Game 1 of the World Series when the Toronto Blue Jays exploded for 9 runs in the bottom of the sixth inning and defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-4. The Dodgers had been playing their best baseball of the year during the three […]

Game 2 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays takes place at 8 p.m. EST on Saturday. However, it appears both teams already know which pitchers plan to start on the mound for the upcoming games in the series. Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts revealed that the plan is to […]

When Toronto Blue Jays fans found out that Shohei Ohtani was not in fact headed to The Six to sign a record-breaking contract with their beloved franchise and would instead be joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, many succumbed to a feeling of hopelessness. The American League East ballclub had just been swept in the Wild […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will answer in Game 2 because their foundation remains intact. Elite starting pitching, a layered offense, and an October-tested core still drive outcomes over a seven-game arc. One wild inning does not rewrite a team’s identity. The opener tilted on a nine-run avalanche, not a sustained talent gap. That is why […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the 2025 World Series as baseball’s most expensive roster, built on superstars and certainty, aiming to repeat as champions. But Friday at Rogers Centre, that confidence shattered in nine unforgettable runs. The Toronto Blue Jays offense capitalized on every mistake, and the Dodgers bullpen imploded in historic fashion as L.A. […]

Who needs Shohei Ohtani? Apparently, not the Toronto Blue Jays. During the Blue Jays’ dominant 11-4 win over the Ohtani’s Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the World Series, the Toronto home crowd jeered the reigning MVP. The Canadian crowd chanted “We don’t need him” while Ohtani was at the plate, showing their displeasure. […]

Expectations were high for the Los Angeles Dodgers entering Game 1 of the World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays. The reigning champs had won five straight games, including a sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS. The Dodgers’ pitching staff had held opponents to five total runs over the last five contests and […]

The Toronto Blue Jays broke Game 1 of the World Series open with a historic offensive outburst. Toronto’s nine-run sixth inning sent fans into a frenzy as the Blue Jays took a commanding 11-2 lead. With the game in hand, the crowd started a chant. The Blue Jays faithful hadn’t forgotten that Shohei Ohtani spurned […]

Shohei Ohtani has become more than a brilliant major league player. He is clearly in the category of baseball legend Babe Ruth when the Bambino was at his peak. Ohtani’s 3-home run performance in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series in which he also struck out 10 batters in 6.0 innings on the […]

The 2025 MLB World Series is set to begin on Friday night, as the Toronto Blue Jays will host the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1. Toronto was one of the best teams in baseball during the regular season, but Los Angeles features a star-studded group of players. With Shohei Ohtani leading the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the 2025 World Series on a historic run, but not everyone believes it will be smooth sailing. FOX Sports analyst Nick Wright stirred debate by suggesting that the Toronto Blue Jays’ balanced lineup makes them a legitimate threat to the Dodgers — even as Shohei Ohtani carries momentum into the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the 2025 World Series with unmatched star power — and with Shohei Ohtani generating buzz as usual, even Media Day became must-see content. A lighthearted exchange between Ohtani and Kansas City Royals first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino stole headlines, showcasing the human side of baseball’s brightest stage. MLB’s official X (formerly […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enter the World Series with momentum and a lineup driven by the presence of two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani, whose impact has transformed their offense. Manager Dave Roberts has expressed both admiration and awe at how Ohtani’s influence reaches far beyond the stat sheet. As the Dodgers finalize their 2025 World Series […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers cruised past the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, earning their second straight trip to the World Series. Los Angeles overwhelmed the Brewers with one of the greatest pitching performances in postseason history. The Dodgers’ rotation was essentially flawless in the four-game sweep, making Dave Roberts’ World Series pitching plan a no-brainer. […]

With the Los Angeles Dodgers taking on the Toronto Blue Jays in the World Series, the team is looking to defend the championship won in 2024. One star that is sure to help the Dodgers once again is NLCS MVP Shohei Ohtani, as he gave insight into his experience last year. Last season is no […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers swiped Shohei Ohtani from signing with the Toronto Blue Jays nearly two years ago. Now Ohtani is hearing about a certain hat heading into the World Series — the one Toronto gave him. Toronto manager John Schneider joked about the Blue Jays hat handed to Ohtani before the WS. Now the […]