Japanese sensation Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers has been unanimously named the National League MVP for the 2025 season, marking his fourth career MVP award and third in a row. This achievement places him alongside Barry Bonds as the only players with four or more MVPs and makes him the first to win multiple MVPs in both the American and National Leagues.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, spearheaded by World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto and two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani, clinched their second consecutive championship by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in a dramatic Game 7. This historic victory marks the Dodgers' ninth title and ignited celebrations in Japan.
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their second consecutive World Series championship in 2025, sparking widespread celebrations across the city. While many rejoiced peacefully, unruly gatherings led to street takeovers, vandalism, and seven arrests by law enforcement.
The Hanshin Tigers secured a narrow 2-1 victory over the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks in Game 1 of the 2025 Japan Series on October 25 at Mizuho PayPay Dome Fukuoka. A sixth-inning rally, highlighted by Teruaki Sato's RBI double, and stellar pitching from Shoki Murakami and Daichi Ishii, propelled the Tigers to an early series lead.
Japan clinched its 21st Asian Baseball Championship title by defeating Chinese Taipei 11-0 in the final held on September 28, 2025, in Pingtan, China. This commanding win marks Japan's second consecutive championship and solidifies its regional dominance. The top three teams, Japan, Chinese Taipei, and South Korea, have also qualified for the 2026 U-23 Baseball World Cup.
