MLB legend announcing Shohei Ohtani as MVP creates buzz

ByNBAUSA



The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the 2025 offseason with another major title, and the story gained momentum when MLB legend Don Mattingly broke the news that superstar Shohei Ohtani was named 2025 NL MVP The MVP honor generated immediate attention around the league, and the announcement from Mattingly added a layer of significance that fueled the party. The MVP voting results confirmed Ohtani as the unanimous winner, giving the Dodgers superstar his fourth career MVP award and already cementing his historic impact on the club.

MLB highlighted the moment on its official X (formerly known as Twitter) account Thursday, posting a short video of Mattingly updating the 31-year-old phenom on the news after a dominant 2025 campaign. Post captured an emotional moment and showed the respect between two of the most influential figures in modern baseball.

“Don Mattingly Announces 2025 NL MVP.”

Shohei Ohtani 🦄”

The significance of the moment extended beyond the announcement itself. Mattingly’s participation came shortly after his emotional run to the 2025 World Series with the Toronto Blue Jays, marking his first appearance in the Fall Classic in nearly four decades of professional baseball. The Dodgers beat the Blue Jays in a dramatic Game 7, creating a natural connection between Mattingly and the player being honored. The former 14-year MLB veteran-turned-coach’s decision to step away from the Blue Jays staff shortly thereafter made the timing even more significant.

Ohtani’s 2025 season warranted unanimous recognition. He delivered elite production as a hitter while recovering from pitching injuries, leading the Dodgers’ offense with a mix of power, on-base skill and late-game consistency. The two-way superstar anchored the lineup all season long as LA secured back-to-back World Series titles.

The convergence of Mattingly’s emotional postseason, Ohtani’s record-breaking season in 2025and the timing of the announcement shaped one of the most talked-about moments of the offseason. For the Dodgers, the accolade underscored the value of their superstar and cemented his status as the face of the league.





2025-11-14 04:02:00

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