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Shohei Ohtani has dominated headlines and social feeds over the past few days as the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched a historic second straight World Series crown. The image seared into everyone’s mind is Ohtani hoisting the trophy aloft after the nail-biting Game 7 win over Toronto, a moment celebrated worldwide when he shared it on Instagram with the simple, powerful caption 2025 WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS. NFL legend Tom Brady immediately jumped in with a string of champion emojis, sparking comparisons and respect across the sports universe. Not only did Ohtani crush it in the postseason he hit eight homers drove in 14 runs and piled up 28 strikeouts on the mound but his two-way brilliance powered LA’s run to glory according to MLB News.

The city of Los Angeles let loose in a parade that saw Ohtani and his wife Mamiko sharing rare public affection. Fans applauded Mamiko’s gleeful support through the playoffs and parade, especially since the couple welcomed their daughter back in April. Everyone noticed Mamiko was without the family’s beloved dog Decoy at the parade this year but Instagram got its dose of Ohtani cuteness when he posted a viral pic with Decoy in a stroller, earning him both two-time World Series champion and Dog Dad of the Year status. The Times of India highlighted how these glimpses into his personal life have only boosted his global popularity.

On the business front, Ohtani won the National League Silver Slugger Award after a jaw-dropping regular season—55 home runs, 102 RBIs, and a staggering 1.014 OPS—cementing his spot as the sport’s top designated hitter according to MLB.com.

The World Series drama had its share of off-field heat too. Toronto rapper Drake took jabs at Ohtani after a rough Game 5, posting jokes on Instagram that stung the Dodgers clubhouse. Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas told TMZ and Complex that the team deemed Drake’s trolling a sign of disrespect against Ohtani, fueling motivation heading into the next games. Revenge came with subtle shade—during the victory parade, Kiké Hernández referenced Drake's hit Big Rings in a speech that had teammates in stitches, as reported by Complex.

Even Ohtani got in on the social banter, subtly trolling both the Blue Jays and Drake in his World Series celebration post, as Sports Illustrated noted. Insiders now say Ohtani and the Dodgers are already talking about chasing a three-peat, pushing the boundaries of baseball excellence and keeping Shohei’s legend growing by the day.

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