Ohtani impresses with new sliding technique and pose

Shohei Ohtani has been practicing his sliding technique after suffering a shoulder injury during the World Series. He underwent surgery for a labrum tear and has impressed fans with his new sliding pose during Spring Training. The 2025 MLB season will begin with the Tokyo Series between the Dodgers and Cubs on March 18 and 19. Ohtani will not pitch in the series, but fellow Japanese players Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki will take the mound. The Tokyo Series marks a return of MLB games to Japan, with a history dating back to 2000. This year, the series will feature a strong Japanese presence, including Shota Imanaga from the Cubs.