Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Historic World Series Performance Earns MVP Honors

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been named the 2025 World Series MVP after a legendary performance that saw him win three games against the Toronto Blue Jays. Despite starting Game 7 on short rest, Yamamoto delivered 2 2/3 scoreless innings in relief to secure the Los Angeles Dodgers' second consecutive championship. He previously pitched a complete game in Game 2 and six innings in Game 6, accumulating 17 2/3 total innings with only two earned runs allowed. His remarkable workload and clutch pitching, including a game-ending double play in Game 7, have cemented his status as the world's No. 1 pitcher, according to teammate Shohei Ohtani. Yamamoto's historic playoff run, marked by unwavering will and exceptional stuff, has set a new standard for postseason heroics.