Shohei Ohtani’s wife celebrates Dodgers’ second straight World Series win in rare appearance
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Shohei Ohtani’s wife celebrates Dodgers’ second straight World Series win in rare appearance
An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Shohei Ohtani's wife, Mamiko Tanaka (r.), with Brianna Betts (l.) and Chelsea Freeman (c.) during the Dodgers' 2025 World Series run, Image 2 shows Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game, Image 3 shows Shohei Ohtani won his second World Series in November 2025 with the Dodgers
Jaclyn Hendricks·NY Post Sports
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TheDodgersWAGs were out in full force this weekend to celebrate the team's second consecutive World Series championship —including Mamiko Tanaka, the private wife of two-way superstarShohei Ohtani.
Tanaka,whose marriageto Ohtani, 31, was revealed in a 2024 bombshell, posed alongside Chelsea Freeman and Brianna Betts in a separate snap that showcased the trio modeling custom Dodgers jackets with their spouses' jersey numbers.
Shohei Ohtani's wife, Mamiko Tanaka (r.), with Brianna Betts (l.) and Chelsea Freeman (c.) during the Dodgers' 2025 World Series run. Instagram
The Dodgers WAGs celebrated the team's second consecutive World Series title Instagram
"My girls," wrote Chelsea, who added the hashtag "Big 3."
Ohtani — just two years into a monster 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers — started on the mound in Game 7. He lasted just 2 1/3 innings, having pitched on a short rest, and allowed three earned runs.
Game 6 starterYoshinobu Yamamotofinished out the must-win contest en route to being named World Series MVP.
Shohei Ohtani won his second World Series in November 2025 with the Dodgers. Getty Images
The Dodgers are now the first team to repeat as World Series champs since theYankees' three-title reign from 1998 to 2000.
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"We've put together something pretty special," manager Dave Roberts said. "To do what we have done in this span of time is pretty remarkable. Let the pundits and fans talk about whether it's a dynasty or not, but I am pretty happy with where we are at."
Shohei Ohtani and Mamiko Tanaka at the 2025 MLB All-Star Game. Getty Images
This World Series title is extra special for Ohtani as it marks his first as a father.
"Welcome to the Ohtani Family!" Ohtani posted on Instagram. "I am so grateful to my loving wife who gave birth to our healthy beautiful daughter. To my daughter, thank you for making us very nervous yet super anxious parents."
Ohtani and Tanaka have been relatively low-key about their relationship. Tanaka, who played professional basketball in Japan,has supportedhim at games and events in recent years.
