Yoshinobu Yamamoto Wins 2025 World Series MVP as Dodgers Secure Back-to-Back Titles

Yoshinobu Yamamoto was named the 2025 World Series MVP after a stellar performance that helped the Los Angeles Dodgers secure back-to-back championships. He won three games in the series, including critical appearances in Games 6 and 7, where he pitched over 17 innings with a 1.09 ERA, striking out 15 while allowing only two runs. In Game 7, Yamamoto relieved and pitched 2⅔ scoreless innings under intense pressure, including escaping a bases-loaded jam and inducing a game-ending double play to clinch a 5-4 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Yamamoto's poise and endurance, noting his ability to pitch effectively on short rest. Yamamoto's dominant postseason performance, including two consecutive complete games earlier in the playoffs, has drawn comparisons to some of the greatest postseason pitchers in MLB history. The Japanese pitcher's success has also inspired pride among fans in Japan, where both he and teammate Shohei Ohtani are celebrated for their contributions to the Dodgers' championship run.