Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) during the World Series championship parade and celebration. Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

Shohei Ohtani makes a major statement about next season

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated Nov 3, 2025 3:47 PM ET

Shohei Ohtani is not content with back-to-back World Series titles.

The Los Angeles Dodgers held their victory parade on Monday, two days after winning a second consecutive World Series. Ohtani was interviewed during the parade and was asked if Dodgers' World Series titles are “the new norm.”

The two-way star did not back away from the expectations.

“I’m already thinking about the third time we’re going to do this,” Ohtani said through his interpreter.

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Ohtani certainly is not out of line in thinking this. The Dodgers will probably enter 2026 as World Series favorites, as they will return most of their core players next season. That does not even factor in any moves they might make during the offseason to improve the team around the edges.

Motivation does not appear to be a problem for the Dodgers. A lot of fans may not like it, but they are already a dynasty, and will not be going anywhere.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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