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The Los Angeles Dodgers made the shrewd move of upping the ante to sign Yoshinobu Yamamoto ahead of the 2024 season and give the rotation the extra push it may have needed in the playoffs.
The extra green paid off for the second consecutive season.
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Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) celebrates with teammate Will Smith after the team defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of baseball’s World Series, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Toronto. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP)
Yamamoto won three World Series games, including Game 7, to help the Dodgers capture back-to-back championships. Against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7, Yamamoto found himself in a tough situation in the bottom of the ninth, but stayed strong.
He lasted 2.2 innings, allowing just one hit, walking one and turning into the game-ending double play as the Dodgers won the game, 5-4, in 11 innings.
Yamamoto was named World Series MVP for his efforts.
DODGERS CAPTURE CONSECUTIVE WORLD SERIES TITLES AFTER EPIC GAME 7 WIN OVER BLUE JAYS
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) celebrate after the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7 of baseball’s World Series in Toronto, Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
“I wasn’t sure I could pitch tonight when I went to the bullpen, but I’m glad I was able to pitch,” he told FOX’s Kevin Burkhardt after the game.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was jubilant.
“Yamamoto is the GOAT,” he shouted.
The Dodgers turned to Yamamoto after he went six innings in the Dodgers’ Game 6 victory over the Blue Jays on Friday night. He struck out six batters and allowed one run. He threw 96 pitches in that game.
Yamamoto also pitched in the Dodgers’ Game 2 victory over the Blue Jays. He pitched a complete game, allowing one run on four hits and striking out eight.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto gestures during the fourth inning of Game 6 of baseball’s World Series against the Toronto Blue Jays, Friday, Oct. 31, 2025, in Toronto. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
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The Dodgers are the first back-to-back MLB champions since the New York Yankees in 1999 and 2000.
