Feb 21, 2026; Tempe, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani against the Los Angeles Angels during a spring training game at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images The defending champion Los Angeles ...

Before leaving for the World Baseball Classic, where he won't be pitching, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani got one last bullpen session in.

The Los Angeles Dodgers launch their bid for a World Series hat-trick as Major League Baseball's new season gets under way on Wednesday with "robot umpires" ushering in a new era for America's pastime.

Looks ready for season

Any doubts have been erased by MLB about Isiah Kiner-Falefa being out at home plate during the legendary Dodgers-Blue Jays Game 7 moment.

Getaway day for the Dodgers on Saturday morning in Arizona. Emmet Sheehan is on the mound, Will Klein is also scheduled to pitch, and the starting lineup has four players who will be on the opening day roster.

Hiura (hand) is listed as an available bench option for Wednesday's Cactus League game against the Giants, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. Hiura's last spring appearance came back on Feb.