<p>One of the most anticipated players to make a significant impact last season was <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/giancarlo-stanton" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Giancarlo Stanton</a></strong>. After recovering from his injury, he made his season debut around the midpoint of the regular season, and his performance showed promise. However, unfortunately for the <strong>New York Yankees</strong>, he was unable to replicate the impact he had in 2024 when the Yankees reached the World Series.</p>



<p>Now, following a disappointing season, Stanton has the opportunity to bounce back in 2026. He is spending his free time engaging in activities with young players aspiring to become MLB stars. Recently, he was in Colombia with the MLB Play Ball initiative, interacting with children. <strong>One of these young fans asked him a question regarding himself and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shohei-ohtani" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shohei Ohtani</a>.</strong></p>



<p>The question was who he would choose between himself and the Japanese sensation, and his answer was emphatic. <em><strong>“I can’t pitch, so we know the answer to that,”</strong></em> Stanton remarked to the curious child while coaching them in Medellín.</p>



<p>This comment underscores the significant impact Ohtani has had on the game thus far. <strong>His versatility and ability to excel in both pitching and hitting make him one of the most remarkable players in MLB history</strong>, even though he is far from retirement.</p>



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<h2>Stanton is set to continue with the Yankees</h2>



<p>As the Bronx Bombers’ player approaches free agency in three years, his continued presence with the Yankees is not under scrutiny. He remains focused on the primary objective with the team, <strong>as he demonstrated in 2024 when the Yankees lost the World Series to the Los Angeles Dodgers.</strong></p>


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<p>Entering his ninth year with the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yankees</a></strong>, Stanton aims to prove that he still has what it takes to help the team reach another World Series, and potentially deliver a title to the fan base, <strong>who have been waiting since 2009 for another MLB trophy.</strong></p>



<p>In this context, the Yankees and Stanton have two more years to strive for a championship for New York City. Additionally, Stanton seeks to further enhance his legacy with the team, <strong>having already delivered outstanding statistics during his tenure.</strong></p>


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NY Yankees star Giancarlo Stanton makes decision between himself and Shohei Ohtani during his trip to Colombia

NY Yankees star Giancarlo Stanton makes decision between himself and Shohei Ohtani during his trip to Colombia - Bolavip US

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<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shohei-ohtani">Shohei Ohtani</a> </strong>is enjoying his World Series ring while<strong> Aaron Judge </strong>missed the big championship series, but both stars finished the year with MVP awards, Ohtani taking the NL award and Judge winning the AL award. This unprecedented achievement marks the<strong> first time in league history </strong>that the same two players have won the awards in consecutive seasons.</p>



<p><em>“For the first time in MLB, <strong>we have back-to-back MVP winners</strong> in both the AL and NL in two consecutive seasons! Ohtani and <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/aaron-judge">Judge</a> keep breaking the record books,”</em> ESPN reported on X, with the post garnering over 100,000 views in minutes.</p>



<p>Ohtani secured <strong>420 votes to win the NL MVP,</strong> a significantly large margin over Kyle Schwarber’s 260 points. However, Judge faced a much tighter race in the AL, claiming the award with <strong>355 votes compared to Cal Raleigh’s 335</strong>, who had an incredible home run season.</p>



<h2>Season of milestones for Ohtani and Judge</h2>



<p>Another important note following Ohtani and Judge’s MVP victories is that Judge now shares a record with another <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb">MLB</a> legend: <em>“Aaron Judge joins Barry Bonds and Shohei Ohtani as the only players in MLB history<strong> to win 3+ MVPs in a four-year span</strong>,”</em> reported SNY on X. Bonds holds seven MVP awards, while Ohtani now has four, and Judge has three.</p>



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<p>Judge now ties the MVP award count of big names like <strong>Albert Pujols, Mike Trout, Yogi Berra, and Joe DiMaggio. </strong>He still has plenty of time to catch up to both Ohtani and Bonds.</p>


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<p><strong>Players with 3 or more MVP awards:</strong></p>



<ul><li>Barry Bonds (7)</li><li>Shohei Ohtani (4)</li><li>Aaron Judge (3)</li><li>Mike Trout (3)</li><li>Albert Pujols (3)</li><li>Alex Rodriguez (3)</li><li>Mike Schmidt (3)</li><li>Mickey Mantle (3)</li><li>Yogi Berra (3)</li><li>Roy Campanella (3)</li><li>Stan Musial (3)</li><li>Joe DiMaggio (3)</li><li>Jimmie Foxx (3)</li></ul>



<p>Both Ohtani and Judge are<strong> receiving massive praise for their huge seasons</strong>, just as they did in 2024. <em>“We’re going to look back at this era of baseball and be like, wow… we got to watch Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani play baseball. Appreciate </em>it,” wrote Frank Ammirante on X.</p>



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Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge make MLB history with unprecedented record

Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge make MLB history with unprecedented record - Bolavip US

<p><strong>Miguel Rojas</strong>, a seasoned veteran, knows a baseball player’s time is short, but his performance during the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-series">World Series</a></strong> proved he still has plenty left to give. That is exactly what <strong>Shohei Ohtani</strong> wants for the <strong>Los Angeles Dodgers</strong>, with the Japanese superstar strongly urging his teammate not to retire, but to stay with the club for more seasons.</p>



<p><strong><em>“You can’t retire,”</em></strong> was the warning Ohtani delivered to Rojas during the World Series, specifically after the miraculous Game 7<strong> home run that tied the game</strong> against the Blue Jays. Ohtani followed up by telling him,<em><strong> “You’re playing with me for ten more years.”</strong></em></p>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shohei-ohtani">Ohtani</a>’s time with Rojas on the Dodgers has been brief, but the Venezuelan has <strong>12 years in the league,</strong> with most of that time spent with the Marlins. He has been in Los Angeles since 2023 and has established himself as a reliable player in high-pressure moments.</p>



<h2>What is Rojas’s contract status with the Dodgers?</h2>



<p>Rojas<strong> no longer has an official contract with the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers">Dodgers</a></strong>. The club exercised a $4 million option to keep him for the 2025 season, but after the World Series concluded, his official association with the team ended, totaling two years and $11 million. He is now a free agent awaiting an offer.</p>



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Shohei Ohtani told Miguel Rojas “You can’t retire, you’re playing with me for ten more years.” after Miggy’s game-tying home run in Game 7 <a href="https://t.co/bWHnMmFNe0">pic.twitter.com/bWHnMmFNe0</a></p>— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) <a href="https://twitter.com/TalkinBaseball_/status/1986546690434781391?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 6, 2025</a></blockquote></div> 



<p>There is no official word yet on whether Rojas will return,<strong> but it is likely that Ohtani’s influence could play a role </strong>in his teammate’s possible return for another season, especially given the admirable contributions made by the veteran No. 11 in the infield.</p>


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<h2>How old will Rojas be for the 2026 season?</h2>



<p>Born on February 24, 1989, <strong>Rojas will turn 37 years old before the start of the 2026 season.</strong> He made his professional debut with the Dodgers in 2014 in a game against the Rockies, entering the game to replace Hanley Ramírez but not registering a single at-bat at the time.</p>

Miguel Rojas reveals Shohei Ohtani’s World Series warning about his future with Dodgers

Miguel Rojas reveals Shohei Ohtani’s World Series warning about his future with Dodgers - Bolavip US

<p>The celebration in Los Angeles was still in full swing when <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shohei-ohtani">Shohei Ohtani</a></strong> began looking ahead. Fresh off his second consecutive <strong>World Series</strong> win with the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers">Dodgers</a></strong>, the Japanese superstar was already thinking about the next one.</p>



<p>Ohtani’s journey in Los Angeles has been nothing short of remarkable — <strong>two seasons, two championships, and another MVP-caliber campaign in between. </strong>As the city roared in celebration during Monday’s parade, Ohtani’s focus seemed to remain firmly on the future rather than the festivities.</p>



<p>When asked whether winning back-to-back titles had become the “<em>new norm</em>” for the Dodgers, Ohtani didn’t hesitate. <strong><em>“I’m already thinking about the third time we’re going to do this,”</em> </strong>he said via an interpreter, according to <em>FOX</em>, sending a clear message about his hunger for more.</p>



<h2>Could the Dodgers make MLB history?</h2>



<p>A third consecutive title would put Los Angeles in elite company, joining only the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees">New York Yankees</a></strong> (1936–38, 1949–53, 1998–2000) and the <strong>Oakland Athletics</strong> (1972–74) as franchises to achieve a<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-series">World Series</a> three-peat. </strong>For Ohtani and his teammates, the chase for that milestone has already begun in their minds.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251104_BUS_520663_dodgers-1-1024x576_65abbeec.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="" class="wp-image-520670" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Dodgers holds the Commisioner’s Trophy after defeating the Blue Jays. Emilee Chinn/Getty Images</figcaption></figure>



<p>The Dodgers’ Game 7 win over the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-blue-jays">Toronto Blue Jays</a></strong> was nothing short of dramatic. Down to their final two outs, <strong>Miguel Rojas</strong> launched a game-tying solo shot to extend the series before <strong>Will Smith</strong> delivered the decisive blow in extra innings. Meanwhile, Ohtani battled through adversity after allowing a three-run homer to <strong>Bo Bichette</strong>, finishing the series hitting .333 with three home runs and five RBIs.</p>


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<h2>A champion’s mindset</h2>



<p><strong>Ohtani’s postseason heroics have defined Los Angeles’ dominant run</strong>, but his relentless drive to keep improving may be what sustains it. His Game 3 performance — a two-homer, four-hit showcase in an 18-inning marathon — underscored his ability to rise in high-pressure moments.</p>


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<p>Beyond the box score, <strong>Ohtani’s leadership and mindset have become emblematic of the Dodgers’ culture. </strong>Even amid celebrations, his focus on what’s next mirrors the team’s collective mentality.</p>


        

        

Shohei Ohtani delivers a very clear message on the possibility of a Dodgers World Series three-peat

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Not Shohei Ohtani: One Dodgers player was praised by LeBron James with viral play against the Blue Jays in the World Series

Shohei Ohtani delivers a very clear message on the possibility of a Dodgers World Series three-peat - Bolavip US

Ohtani delivers a very clear message on the possibility of a Dodgers World Series three-peat

<p>While most eyes where on <strong>Shohei Ohtani</strong> and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, it was another <strong>Los Angeles Dodgers</strong> player who caught the eye of NBA superstar, <strong>LeBron James</strong>. It happened during the Game 7 against the <strong>Toronto Blue Jays</strong>.</p>



<p><strong>The play was the decisive one that secured the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dodgers</a> their second-consecutive World Series title</strong>. Blue Jays’ Alejandro Kirk batted a ground ball and that led to shortstop Mookie Betts fielding the ball. After running to make the out on second base (which was the second out of the inning), he then launched a missile to first to secure a double play and the game. </p>



<p>This is now Betts fourth ring and, as <strong>the video of the play garnered more than 13 million views, it also attracted <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/lebron-james" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LeBron James</a></strong>, who posted an Instagram story with Betts’ face photoshopped into a Michael Jordan famous meme wearing his rings.</p>



<h2>That play saved Betts during the World Series</h2>



<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mookie-betts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Betts</a> will be remembered as the guy who made the play to secure the championship in one of the best World Series the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLB</a> has ever seen.</strong> But, it will also make people forget how bad Metts’ performance was compared to his usual standards.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="657" height="1024" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251103_BUS_520561_Mookie-Bron_44ec0fbb.webp&amp;width=657&amp;height=1024" alt="LeBron&apos;s reaction to Mookie Betts&apos; fourth title." class="wp-image-520565" sizes="(max-width: 657px) 100vw, 657px"></figure><figcaption>LeBron’s reaction to Mookie Betts’ fourth title.</figcaption></figure>



<p>In the first six games, <strong>Betts was</strong>&nbsp;<strong>4-for-26 (.154) with two RBIs</strong>, <strong>which is below what you expect from him.</strong> Still, those two runs batted in came on a vital single in Game 6. Those runs helped force an epic Game 7 when the Dodgers were facing defeat. <strong>During Game 7, however, Mookie had three at bats with two base on balls and had one run</strong>.</p>


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<h2>Mookie Betts is now making history</h2>



<p><strong>This is Betts’ fourth ring, which makes him the only active player with four World Series titles</strong>. He also became just the 18th player to do so in the Divisional Era, which dates back to 1969.</p>



<p><strong>If there was doubts of Betts going into the Hall of Fame, those doubts were duly erased</strong>. He was shaky at bat during this Fall Classic. Still, his defense at shortstop was so good, he was a Gold Glove finalists in his first full season at that specific position.</p>

Not Shohei Ohtani: One Dodgers player was praised by LeBron James with viral play against the Blue Jays in the World Series - Bolavip US

<p>The <strong>Los Angeles Dodgers</strong> won the World Series after a hard fought battle against the <strong>Toronto Blue Jays.</strong> The best player on the series was surprisingly not <strong>Shohei Ohtani</strong>, but his fellow Japanese <strong>Yoshinobu Yamamoto</strong>. After winning the MVP of the series, the pitcher credited one very important person for his success.</p>



<p><strong>Yamamoto pointed to Osamu Yada</strong>, known as Yada Sensei, as the man behind what Yamamoto was able to do. “<em><strong>He’s the person who built me</strong>,</em>” Yamamoto said. Those are big words of affirmation from arguably <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLB</a>‘s best pitcher. </p>



<p>According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, Yada is “<em>a biomechanist first and foremost, <strong>obsessive about how the body’s movement patterns apply force to a baseball</strong>. Beyond that, he is a philosophical guru, a bridge between the ocean-wide chasm that separates Japanese baseball, where Yamamoto formed his foundation, and American baseball, where he erected his masterwork upon it.”</em></p>



<h2>Yada Sensei is a unique person</h2>



<p>Yamamoto says to “<em>just think of me as a loudmouth grandpa</em>,” but to Yamamoto, he is just way bigger than a loudmouth grandpa. Yada said that Yamamoto was like popular anime character Goku, from Dragon Ball Z. <strong>This meaning that what he did in the World Series is pretty much indistinguishable.</strong> Some might say <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shohei-ohtani" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ohtani</a> is as well, but in other approaches.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251103_BUS_520479_Yoshinobu-Yamamoto-Los-Angeles-Dodgers-1024x576_bfddee97.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 of the Los Angeles Dodgers " class="wp-image-260428" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 of the Los Angeles Dodgers </figcaption></figure>



<p>On his teachings, Yada said, “<em>And <strong>what I’ve been able to do is teach Yoshinobu about things that occur in the natural world</strong>. And because the general philosophies and the things that are accepted are so different when you look at it from a sporting sense, <strong>it seems like something that’s outrageous</strong></em>.” Yada surely seems like an outside-of-the-box thinker even if he doesn’t think himself as that.</p>


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<h2>Yada Sensei might be able to see the future</h2>



<p>Yada and Yamamoto met in Osaka in 2017. He said Yamamoto is talented and commited to a very disciplined work ethic, but <strong>his greatest quality is his patience.</strong> Apparently as well, Yada might be able to predict the future<em>.”Yoshinobu will say things like, ‘I want to be able to do this,&apos;”</em> Yada said.<em> “And<strong> I’ll tell him, ‘OK, in two years you’ll be able to do that.’ And then in two years he is actually able to do that.</strong>“</em> For the Blue Jays and the rest of the MLB, they’d rather see Yamamoto not learn any more things.</p>



<p>Also, Yada’s method is very different than what United States Minor Leagues use. “<em><strong>It’s easy to use one muscle at 100% output,</strong>“</em> Yada said,<em> “but <strong>what Yoshinobu is trying to do is to use 600 different muscles at 10% output</strong>. You can’t think about 600 things at once and throw. So it’s learning to prioritize which parts of the movement are the most important.”</em> It wouldn’t be surprising if in the near future other coaches start using Yada’s methods.</p>

Yamamoto credits one key person for World Series MVP, and it's not Ohtani

Yoshinobu Yamamoto credits one key person for World Series MVP with Dodgers vs Blue Jays, and it's not Shohei Ohtani - Bolavip US

Yamamoto credits one person for World Series MVP, and it's not Ohtani

Yoshinobu Yamamoto credits one key person for World Series MVP with Dodgers vs Blue Jays, and it’s not Shohei Ohtani

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/mookie-betts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mookie Betts</a></strong>, <strong>Shohei Ohtani</strong>, and the <strong>Los Angeles Dodgers</strong> are back-to-back World Series champions in the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLB</a></strong>. Following the nail-biting 5-4 triumph in extra innings over the <strong>Toronto Blue Jays,</strong> the former fifth-round selection dropped a blunt confession.</p>



<p>The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dodgers</a> and Blue Jays treated fans all across the globe to an <strong>instant classic during Game 7 of the 2025 World Series.</strong> In a game that could’ve gone either way, Betts, Ohtani, and company snatched the hearts out of the sold-out crowd at Rogers Centre.</p>



<p>Securing the franchise’s second championship in as many seasons— and third in six years— Betts and the Dodgers are cementing the cornerstones to the newest dynasty in MLB history. <strong>The game-winning, series-clinching moment came down to Betts</strong>, who pulled off the double-play to crush the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-blue-jays" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blue Jays</a>’ hopes. After the game, Betts voiced an honest confession as he capped off his fourth World Series championship.</p>



<p><em>“When I saw the ball coming my way, I kind of got excited. I’ve never been in that situation. <strong>I just wanted to be the guy with the ball, and I was</strong>,”</em> Betts admitted on making the final out of the World Series, via <em>NBC Los Angeles</em>.</p>



<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><figure class="image"><img loading="lazy" width="1024" height="576" src="https://ds-images.bolavip.com/news/image?src=https://images.bolavip.com/webp/en/full/BUS_20251102_BUS_519918_dodgers-3-1024x576_3fcc420d.webp&amp;width=1024&amp;height=576" alt="Dodgers" class="wp-image-518486" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px"></figure><figcaption>Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts to a strikeout.</figcaption></figure>



<h2>Winning from East to West</h2>



<p>Betts conquered his first World Series ring with the Boston Red Sox in 2018, when he became the first player in AL history to hoist the World Series, a Gold Glove award, a Silver Slugger award and the AL MVP in the same season.</p>


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<p>Betts switched addresses to the West Coast ahead of the 2020 MLB season. Ever since, Betts has been nothing but a natural winner for the franchise in Elysian Park. However, <strong>it wasn’t until <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shohei-ohtani" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ohtani</a> arrived fresh off the neighboring Angels</strong> in December 2023, that the new connection in the City of Angels took over the MLB.</p>



<p>With back-to-back World Series, the Dodgers have now put the MLB on dynasty watch. Los Angeles is the first franchise to win in consecutive seasons since the New York Yankees did so in 1998, 1999, and 2000. With their eyes fixed on the upcoming campaign, the Dodgers will be looking to complete the <strong>league’s first three-peat</strong> <strong>in 25 years</strong>. It hasn’t happened since the organization in The Bronx accomplished it in the start of the century.</p>

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Betts makes something clear to Ohtani, Dodgers on World Series-clinching play vs Blue Jays



        


<p>The <strong>World Series</strong> came to an end after <strong>Yoshinobu Yamamoto</strong> closed the 11th inning in favor of the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Los Angeles Dodgers</a>.</strong> Amid the <strong>Toronto Blue Jays</strong>‘ dismay, <strong>Shohei Ohtani</strong> praised his fellow Japanese and also made a very bold statement about him.</p>



<p>Speaking after the game, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shohei-ohtani" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Ohtani</a> said, <em><strong>“</strong></em><strong><em>I have no idea how he pulled it off. I really believe he is the No. 1 pitcher in the whole world.</em>“</strong> It’s controversial for sure, given the fact that there are many elite pitchers. However, it’s also hard to argue after what Yamamoto did during the World Series.</p>



<p>Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts was also very much in awe of Yamamoto. “<em>It’s unheard of, and I think that there’s a mind component, there’s a delivery, which is a flawless delivery, and there’s just an unwavering will. <strong>I just haven’t seen it before. I really haven’t. You know, all that combined</strong>.</em>“</p>



<h2>Yamamoto’s performance was all-time great</h2>



<p>It’s very rare to see a pitcher go a full game. Now, <strong>Yamamoto did it twice this postseason, one of them in Game 2. </strong>Then, he pitched six more innings with over 100 throws. Then, he entered and pitched three innings (the decisive ones) in Game 7 to give the Dodgers the title. The <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-blue-jays" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blue Jays</a> couldn’t do anything to him.</p>



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<p>It was clear that he was going to be the MVP if the Dodgers won. In Game 7, <strong>Yamamoto entered the game with incredible pressure. He delivered 2 2/3 innings without receiving any scores</strong>. Absolutely clinical.  </p>


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<h2>Dodgers are the first back-to-back champs in the last 25 years</h2>



<p><strong>Since the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/new-york-yankees" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Yankees</a> in 1998 to 2000, no team had won back-to-back championships</strong>. Now, 25 years later, the Dodgers managed to do it. It’s a historical feat.</p>



<p>Now, the Dodgers will look for a threepeat. Coincidentally, those 1998-2000 Yankees are also holding that mark of being the last team to threepeat in the MLB. <strong>The Dodgers are making and seeking history at the same time</strong>.</p>


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<p><strong>Bo Bichette</strong> dealt the <strong>Dodgers</strong> a crushing blow in Game 7,<strong> putting the Blue Jays ahead on the scoreboard</strong> and proving to everyone that hitting a home run against <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shohei-ohtani">Shohei Ohtani</a></strong> isn’t impossible. Despite nursing a kneee injury, Bichette took his time rounding the bases to home plate.</p>



<p>That home run ended Ohtani’s night on the mound. <strong>It felt like a punishment from Bichette</strong>, a definitive statement that Ohtani was ineffective as a pitcher, and the Dodgers reacted accordingly, pulling him immediately.<strong> They handed the ball to Wrobleski,</strong> who came in and did a clean job, recording the remaining outs of the inning.</p>



<p>During Game 7, Bichette delivered <strong>a solid performance, hitting .348 overall,</strong> and his lone home run proved crucial for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-blue-jays">Blue Jays</a>, especially since it came off Ohtani, who turned out to be far less dominant on the mound than many expected.</p>



<h2>A strong year for Bichette against the Dodgers</h2>



<p>Bichette<strong> faced the Dodgers 10 times this year</strong>, three games in the regular season and seven in the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-series">World Series</a>. He hit just one home run against them all year, failing to record an RBI during the regular season but driving in six during the postseason.</p>



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<p>It’s worth noting that Bichette returned from a<strong> knee injury </strong>before fully recovering to face the Dodgers in the postseason. He had <strong>missed the previous two playoff rounds</strong>, but his effort and determination to play, much like George Springer, who was also battling injury, made a major impact.</p>


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<h2>How much time does Bichette have left on his contract with the Blue Jays?</h2>



<p>This<strong> was officially Bichette’s final season under contract </strong>with the Blue Jays. He’s now a free agent, awaiting whether Toronto will offer him a new deal to stay or if he’ll have to take his talents elsewhere as one of baseball’s top hitters.</p>

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Video: Bo Bichette crushes 3-run homer off Shohei Ohtani in World Series Game 7 - Bolavip US

Video: Bo Bichette crushes 3-run homer off Shohei Ohtani in World Series Game 7

<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shohei-ohtani">Shohei Ohtani</a> knows what it’s like to pitch against the <strong>Toronto Blue Jays</strong> in the <strong>World Series</strong>, and he will get another chance in Game 7 after losing to them in Game 4, his first career postseason loss as a pitcher.</p>



<p>Despite being a dangerous hitter and a skilled pitcher,<strong> Ohtani lacks significant pitching experience in the postseason. </strong>This could prove to be a considerable advantage for the <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-blue-jays">Blue Jays</a>, who have primarily faced pitchers with established World Series experience so far.</p>



<p>During the <strong>2025 regular season, Ohtani did not pitch against the Blue Jays</strong>, but he did take the mound in <strong>14 games for a total of 47 innings pitched</strong>, posting a 2.87 ERA and allowing only three home runs. He has also demonstrated his pitching talent very well throughout the current postseason run.</p>



<h2>Shohei Ohtani stats vs Blue Jays</h2>



<p>Ohtani’s pitching statistics against the Blue Jays are almost non-existent. Were it not for Game 4 of the 2025 <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/world-series">World Series</a>, he would have only one other appearance against them, <strong>but he actually has three total appearances</strong>, thanks to two games he pitched as an Angels player against Toronto during the 2022 regular season.</p>



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<h2>In how many postseason games has Ohtani pitched?</h2>



<p>Ohtani has pitched in a total <strong>of four postseason games so far</strong>. His first was a Game 1 victory against the Phillies in the NLDS, which ended in a tight 1-0 score. His second postseason pitching appearance was against the Brewers in Game 4 of the NLCS, another victory. As previously mentioned, Game 4 of the World Series was his first loss, and now he will have the opportunity to pitch in Game 7 of the 2025 World Series.</p>



<h2>Dodgers lose a top hitter</h2>



<p>With Ohtani on the mound, the Dodgers are losing a key hitter who holds <strong>a .500 average against Max Scherzer</strong>, a dangerous loss. While they gain a great pitcher, they simultaneously lose a player who has contributed a respectable .254 average in the 2025 postseason, with 16 hits in 63 at-bats.</p>


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Shohei Ohtani’s pitching stats vs Blue Jays ahead of World Series Game 7

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Ohtani’s pitching stats vs Blue Jays ahead of World Series Game 7

<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vladimir-guerrero-jr">Vladimir Guerrero Jr.</a> </strong>delivered a decisive response to<strong> Shohei Ohtani </strong>in Game 4 of the <strong>2025 World Series</strong>, helping the <strong>Toronto Blue Jays </strong>even the series against the <strong>Los Angeles Dodgers</strong>. Guerrero’s two-run home run in the top of the third inning gave Toronto a lead it would hold in a 6-2 victory at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday.</p>



<p>The Blue Jays had been waiting for a moment like this. After <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shohei-ohtani">Ohtani</a>’s historic performance in Game 3, where he reached base nine times, <strong>Guerrero stepped up to shift the momentum back to Toronto.</strong> His homer came off Ohtani on the mound, emphasizing the high-stakes clash between two of baseball’s premier talents.</p>



<p>Blue Jays manager <strong>John Schneider</strong> underscored the impact of Guerrero’s swing: <em>“<strong>It’s easy to write Ohtani versus Guerrero. To us, it’s Toronto versus Los Angeles, but that swing was huge,”</strong> </em>he said, via <em><a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/vladimir-guerrero-jr-blue-jays-record-career-postseason-homers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">MLB.com</a></em>. <em>“After last night and all the recognition that went into Shohei individually, then he’s on the mound today, it’s a huge swing from Vlad. It’s a huge swing to get us going.”</em></p>



<h2>Guerrero reflects on Ohtani rivalry</h2>



<p>The <strong>rivalry between Guerrero and Ohtani took center stage during Game 4,</strong> highlighting not only the scoreboard impact but also the competitive respect between the two stars. </p>



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<p>Both players have immense admiration for one another, and Guerrero acknowledged the rivalry in his own words:<em><strong> “I respect Ohtani a lot</strong>, and I know basically that myself and him, we are the talk of the Series, <strong>but when we are between those two lines, we’re competing.</strong> I mean, it felt good that tonight I could hit that homer against him.”</em></p>


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<h2>Blue Jays poised for series decider</h2>



<p>Toronto now heads into a best-of-three stretch with momentum, just two wins away from claiming its <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/mlb/when-was-the-last-time-the-blue-jays-went-to-the-world-series">first World Series since 1993</a></strong>. Guerrero’s leadership and performance continue to elevate the team, <strong>particularly in the absence of George Springer</strong>, who missed Game 4 due to right-side discomfort.</p>


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<p><strong>With Guerrero and Ohtani facing off, the series’ intensity has reached its peak</strong>, and the Blue Jays are poised to capitalize on the momentum heading back home for Game 6. But first, the Blue Jays have to play Game 5 in LA.</p>


        

        

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Guerrero Jr makes stance clear in rivalry with Ohtani after World Series Game 4 win vs Dodgers

<p>The <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers">Los Angeles Dodgers</a></strong> face renewed pressure in the <strong>World Series</strong> after falling 6–2 to the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-blue-jays">Toronto Blue Jays</a></strong> in Game 4 on Tuesday night. The loss evened the series at two games apiece, setting up a pivotal Game 5 at Dodger Stadium before the matchup shifts back to Toronto.</p>



<p><strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shohei-ohtani">Shohei Ohtani</a>, who had delivered a standout performance in the previous game,</strong> struggled to replicate that dominance this time around. He went hitless in three at-bats, drawing one walk to extend his streak to six consecutive postseason walks before the Blue Jays’ pitching staff found ways to neutralize him. On the mound, Ohtani allowed four earned runs across six innings, including a home run to <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vladimir-guerrero-jr">Vladimir Guerrero Jr.</a></strong> in the third inning.</p>



<p>Despite the setback, Ohtani emphasized that the Dodgers must quickly regroup, delivering a simple message about moving forward.<em>“<strong>We just have to turn the page and focus on the next game,</strong>”</em> Ohtani said through a translator during his postgame press conference, via <em>SportsNet LA</em>.</p>



<h2>Dodgers aim to rebound in Game 5</h2>



<p>Game 5 represents the Dodgers’ final home contest of the season, making it critical to regain momentum before returning to Toronto. A<strong> loss would force them to face elimination on the road</strong>, while a <strong>win could place them one step closer to reclaiming the championship.</strong></p>



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<p>Ohtani, who powered Los Angeles through the <strong>NLCS</strong> against the <strong>Milwaukee Brewers</strong>, remains central to its hopes. His ability to impact the game both at the plate and on the mound has been unmatched throughout the postseason, and his resilience after subpar outings has become a defining trait.</p>


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<p>Still, the <strong>Dodgers’ success will rely not only on Ohtani but also on their depth</strong>. The lineup’s supporting cast will need to step up offensively after struggling to produce in Game 4. First baseman <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/freddie-freeman">Freddie Freeman</a></strong>, along with the team’s bullpen, will be key in helping Los Angeles regain control of the series.</p>


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<p>With the <strong>World Series</strong> now tied, all eyes turn to Game 5 at Dodger Stadium, scheduled for today at 8:00 PM ET, where the Dodgers will look to reclaim their advantage before the series shifts north.</p>


        

        

Shohei Ohtani delivers a simple message to Dodgers teammates after World Series Game 4 loss to Blue Jays

Shohei Ohtani delivers a simple message to Dodgers teammates after World Series Game 4 loss to Blue Jays - Bolavip US

Ohtani delivers simple message to Dodgers after World Series Game 4 loss to Blue Jays

<p>In an epic showdown on Monday night that will be remembered for its endurance and drama, the <strong>Los Angeles Dodgers</strong> edged out the <strong>Toronto Blue Jays</strong> to set a new record for the longest World Series game ever. The contest, a crucial part of the World Series saga, extended over 18 grueling innings. <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shohei-ohtani" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shohei Ohtani</a></strong> displayed remarkable discipline at the plate, earning nine walks, including four intentional, showcasing his indispensable value to the team.</p>



<p>In the aftermath of this marathon battle, the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dodgers</a></strong> celebrated a victory that not only tested their resilience but also fortified their lead in the series. However, Blue Jays manager Schneider offered a cautionary message to the Los Angeles franchise. <em><strong>“This group is going to be ready to play tomorrow… the Dodgers didn’t win the World Series today; they won a game,”</strong></em> Schneider stated emphatically to the assembled media.</p>



<p>Although Schneider’s words ring true, it’s hard not to revel in such a hard-earned triumph. <strong>The Dodgers’ 6-5 victory, which featured numerous milestones, solidified their standing as they now lead the series 2-1.</strong> Celebrating such a significant win is understandable, as it was a long-lasting one.</p>



<p>Today, as the World Series resumes with Game 4, the Dodgers have a prime opportunity to extend their lead, while the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-blue-jays" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Blue Jays</a></strong> aim to level the series. Manager Schneider is acutely aware of this pivotal moment, <strong>and the expectation is that both teams will bring their absolute best to the diamond</strong>, further enriching this already compelling series.</p>



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<h2>Ohtani reflects on endurance after marathon victory</h2>



<p>With the victory secured and Ohtani emerging as the central figure <strong>alongside Freddie Freeman, who delivered a clutch walk-off homer to clinch the game</strong>, the Japanese sensation addressed the media regarding his post-game plans following the 18-inning marathon against the Blue Jays.</p>


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<p><em><strong>“I want to go to sleep as soon as possible,”</strong></em> Ohtani candidly admitted, reflecting on the arduous battle the team endured to maintain their lead in the World Series against the Blue Jays, a franchise driven by a 32-year championship drought.</p>



<h2>Historic feats in an epic Game 3</h2>



<p>Amidst the triumph, Game 3 became a chapter of records. Not only did the game equal the longest in World Series history at 18 innings, <strong>the Dodgers matched the New York Yankees’ historical tally with their fourth walk-off home run in a World Series contest</strong>, a feat highlighted by <strong><a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/world-series-game-3-facts-and-figures-2025" rel="nofollow">MLB.com</a></strong>.</p>



<p><strong>Milestones from Game 3:</strong></p>



<ul><li>Featuring 19 pitchers, this game set a postseason record for the most used in a single game, with 609 pitches thrown, surpassing the previous highest by 48 since at least the year 2000.</li><li>Ohtani reached base an unprecedented nine times, shattering the postseason record by a margin of three.</li><li>He also amassed 12 total bases, tying his performance in National League Championship Series Game 4, and becoming the first player to achieve multiple games with at least 12 total bases in a single postseason.</li><li>Freddie Freeman, known for his heroics, hit a walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of last year’s World Series. His two postseason walk-off home runs now stand alongside postseason legends David Ortiz, Carlos Correa, and Bernie Williams for the most in history.</li></ul>


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Blue Jays’ manager John Schneider sends ‘friendly’ reminder to Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers after Game 3

Blue Jays' manager John Schneider sends 'friendly' reminder to Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers after Game 3 - Bolavip US

<p>Dodger Stadium played host to one of the most grueling and memorable <strong>World Series </strong>games in recent memory. After <strong>six hours and 39 minutes of nonstop action,</strong> <strong>Freddie Freeman</strong> ended the marathon with a walk-off homer in the 18th inning, giving the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/los-angeles-dodgers">Los Angeles Dodgers</a></strong> a 6–5 victory over the <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-blue-jays">Toronto Blue Jays</a></strong> in Game 3.</p>



<p>While Freeman’s heroics stole the spotlight, <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shohei-ohtani"><strong>Shohei Ohtani</strong>’</a>s performance underlined why he remains one of the game’s most unstoppable forces. Ohtani reached base nine times, hit four extra-base hits, and was intentionally walked four times — feats rarely seen in postseason history. His combination of power and patience kept the Blue Jays off balance all night.</p>



<p>The Dodgers’ bullpen, which saw <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/clayton-kershaw">Clayton Kershaw</a></strong> step in as a reliever, was just as crucial, preserving leads and keeping Toronto’s explosive lineup from taking control. From the first pitch to Freeman’s final swing, the game delivered <strong>drama, tension, and record-setting moments</strong> that will be remembered for years.</p>



<h2>Ohtani’s message</h2>



<p>On the eve of his Game 4 start, Ohtani made it clear what mattered most. <em><strong>“What matters the most is that we won,”</strong></em> he said, according to <em><a href="https://www.mlb.com/news/dodgers-win-world-series-game-3-2025">MLB.com</a></em>. <em>“What I accomplished today is in the context of this game, and what matters the most is we flip the page and play the next one.”</em></p>



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<p>Ohtani’s historic night came amidst chaos on the bases, with six runners thrown out, and moments of rare confusion, including a peculiar pickoff involving <strong>Bo Bichette</strong> and <strong>Daulton Varsho</strong>. Despite the unusual plays and constant pressure, Ohtani maintained focus, proving that his value extends far beyond his bat.</p>


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<h2>Freeman delivers again in marathon showdown</h2>



<p><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/freddie-freeman">Freeman</a>, already making history with multiple World Series walk-off homers, was the perfect closer for the epic affair. <em>“<strong>This one took a little longer, but this game was incredible</strong>,”</em> he said. <em>“Our bullpen was absolutely incredible. Yeah, Will Klein, absolutely incredible.”</em></p>



<p>Los Angeles battled through multiple deficits, with Ohtani and <strong>Teoscar Hernandez</strong> hitting early solo homers, while Toronto’s <strong>Alejandro Kirk</strong> and <strong><a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/vladimir-guerrero-jr">Vladimir Guerrero Jr.</a></strong> briefly turned the tide. Freeman’s final swing, however, ensured the Dodgers took a 2–1 lead in the series, keeping them firmly in control of the Fall Classic.</p>


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<h2>Game 4 implications</h2>



<p>With Ohtani scheduled to pitch in Game 4, the Dodgers hope to leverage his dominance into a series-clinching advantage. Historically, <strong>the team winning Game 3 after a 1–1 series tie has gone on to win the series roughly 70% of the time.</strong> Los Angeles aims to make history once more as it faces Toronto in what promises to be another intense matchup.</p>


        

        

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<p><strong>John Schneider</strong> won Game 1 of the World Series against the Dodgers, but he couldn’t avoid answering a question about the<strong> <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/toronto-blue-jays">Toronto Blue Jays</a></strong> fans chanting <strong>“We don’t need him” at Shohei Ohtani,</strong> which the manager characterized as part of the <strong>fans’ energy</strong>.</p>



<p><em>“I just wanted to get the third out. I love energetic fan bases,”</em> the manager said. <em>“It happens in <strong>different ways and shapes and forms in every stadium</strong>. We saw it just the last series in Seattle. Kind of heard it, but it’s tough to talk about a player like that, to be honest with you.”</em></p>



<p>Regarding <a href="https://bolavip.com/en/topic/shohei-ohtani">Ohtani</a> and his two-run home run in Game 1, the Blue Jays manager stated: <em>“<strong>He’s special</strong>. I’m glad that the home run that he hit came when it came and we had a little cushion. But <strong>I love that our fans are passionate about our team</strong>.”</em></p>



<h2>George Springer also addresses the chants</h2>



<p>For George Springer, such occurrences are to be expected when facing one of the most<strong> respected and dangerous</strong> baseball players of the moment, Ohtani. However, he also noted that it’s part of the Blue Jays team culture to see that kind of energy during big games.</p>



<div class="ck-twitter"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">With Shohei Ohtani at the plate, the crowd in Toronto is chanting "WE DON&apos;T NEED HIM" <a href="https://t.co/35LtE9yd22">pic.twitter.com/35LtE9yd22</a></p>— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) <a href="https://twitter.com/MLBONFOX/status/1981925179564732916?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2025</a></blockquote></div> 



<p><em>“I mean … that’s Shohei Ohtani,” Springer said after taking the question. “That’s one of the best baseball players ever and he’s still got 15 more years to go. He’s an unbelievable talent, <strong>but this is who we are as a team.</strong> This is us.”</em></p>



<h2>Vladimir Guerrero Jr. claims not to have heard anything</h2>



<p><strong><em>“I didn’t hear any of that,”</em></strong> Vladimir Guerrero Jr. said when asked about the chants aimed at Ohtani. <em>“I was focused on trying to <strong>get those three outs. </strong>Obviously, they’re fans and they’re always going to support us.”</em></p>

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