Dodgers Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto Wins 2025 World Series MVP

Yamamoto's historic performance leads Dodgers to back-to-back World Series titles

Published on Feb. 18, 2026

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, was awarded the 2025 World Series MVP trophy following the Dodgers' victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 7. Yamamoto's performance was described as historic, culminating in an epic relief appearance in the decisive Game 7. The Dodgers secured their first back-to-back World Series titles in a quarter-century with the 5-4 win.

Why it matters

Yamamoto's MVP award marks a significant achievement for the Dodgers organization, as they continue their dominance in Major League Baseball. The World Series MVP award, renamed in 2017 to honor Willie Mays, is one of the most prestigious individual honors in the sport.

The details

Details of Yamamoto's specific pitching statistics in Game 7 were not immediately available, but reports highlighted the significance of his complete game performance in Game 2 of the series. The Dodgers celebrated their victory with Yamamoto lifting the World Series MVP trophy alongside teammates Shohei Ohtani and Roki Sasaki.

  • The 2025 World Series took place on November 2, 2025, in Toronto.
  • Yamamoto was awarded the World Series MVP trophy following the Dodgers' victory in Game 7.

The players

Yoshinobu Yamamoto

The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher who was awarded the 2025 World Series MVP trophy.

Dave Roberts

The manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers, who praised Yamamoto's performance as 'unheard of'.

Freddie Freeman

The Los Angeles Dodgers player who won the World Series MVP award in 2024.

Corey Seager

The Texas Rangers player who won the World Series MVP award in 2023.

Shohei Ohtani

A Los Angeles Dodgers teammate of Yamamoto who celebrated the team's victory.

Roki Sasaki

A Los Angeles Dodgers teammate of Yamamoto who celebrated the team's victory.

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What they’re saying

“Yamamoto's performance was described as historic, culminating in an epic relief appearance in the decisive Game 7.”

— Dave Roberts, Dodgers Manager (world-today-news.com)

What’s next

The Dodgers will likely hold a victory parade and celebration in Los Angeles to honor the team's back-to-back World Series championships.

The takeaway

Yoshinobu Yamamoto's MVP performance in the 2025 World Series solidifies the Los Angeles Dodgers as a dominant force in Major League Baseball, as they continue to produce elite pitching talent and win championships.