"Happy to play and represent Japan again," Ohtani wrote. Here is his announcement: ...

MLB phenom Shohei Ohtani will once again lead Japan at the World Baseball Classic, while attempting to secure a ...

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani announced that he will play Japan next year as Japan looks to defend its World Baseball ...

Ohtani was included on Japan's initial roster for the 2017 World Baseball Classic at age 22 but withdrew due to an ankle ...

Japan's chances at defending its World Baseball Classic title received quite a boost Monday. Shohei Ohtani announced on his ...

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will play for Team Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic as the country looks to defend ...

Shohei Ohtani announced he will play for Japan in the 2026 World Baseball Classic after leading his home country to the 2023 ...

Ohtani announced Monday on social media his intention to represent Japan again in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The Los ...

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

The four-time MVP has won two World Series titles and three MVP awards since he last donned Japan’s uniform in 2023.

Ohtani was the WBC MVP with the gold medal-winning Japanese team in 2023. Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki were also on ...