Trending Now - Ohtani Inspires Dodgers With Luxury Watches for Three-peat Push
WHO:
Miguel Rojas, second baseman for the Dodgers, stated, "That talks a lot about what kind of human he is, not just on the field but off the field."
Clayton Kershaw, retired player, attended Opening Day in a suit and tie as an analyst for NBC.
Shohei Ohtani, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miguel Rojas (second baseman), Dave Roberts (manager), Brandon Gomes (general manager), Clayton Kershaw (retired player), Yoshinobu Yamamoto (World Series MVP), Kyle Tucker (newcomer), Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman
WHAT:
The Dodgers scored eight unanswered runs after being down 2-0 through four innings in their Opening Day game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Andy Pages hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the Opening Day game.
Kyle Tucker, a newcomer, recorded his first hit as a Dodger with an RBI double in the seventh inning.
Shohei Ohtani gifted each Dodgers teammate a luxury watch from Seiko for Opening Day 2026.
The watches were accompanied by a note that read, "Let's three-peat."
The Dodgers displayed their World Series trophies from 2024 and 2025 outside the locker room.
The Dodgers wore gold-accented jerseys and caps for their season opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Dodgers aim to become the third Major League franchise and the first in National League history to win three consecutive championships.
WHERE:
Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
WHEN:
The Dodgers raised their 2025 World Series banner on March 26th, 2026, and presented their World Series rings on March 27th, 2026.
Opening Day was on March 26th, 2026.
The Dodgers raised their championship banner on March 26th, 2026, and presented their World Series rings on March 27th, 2026.
WHY:
The gifts and celebrations were intended to inspire the team as they pursue a third consecutive championship.
HOW:
The Dodgers' offense took time to wake up, with D-backs starter Zac Gallen retiring 12 of the first 13 batters before the Dodgers scored.
The Dodgers are focusing on the current season and blocking out external distractions, as emphasized by general manager Brandon Gomes.
(UPDATED March 27, 2026 05:34 UTC)
The Dodgers celebrated their 2025 World Series victory by raising their championship banner on March 26 and presenting their rings on March 27. In their Opening Day game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Dodgers rallied from a 2-0 deficit to score eight unanswered runs, highlighted by Andy Pages' three-run homer and Kyle Tucker's first hit as a Dodger, an RBI double. Miguel Rojas praised the team's spirit, saying it reflects their character both on and off the field, while retired player Clayton Kershaw made a special appearance in a suit and tie as an analyst for NBC.
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(UPDATED March 27, 2026 03:53 UTC)
On March 26, 2026, at Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated Opening Day by raising their championship banner and presenting their World Series rings, while also showcasing their trophies from 2024 and 2025. To inspire his teammates in their quest for a third consecutive championship, Shohei Ohtani gifted each player a luxury watch from Seiko, accompanied by a note that read, "Let's three-peat." The team wore gold-accented jerseys and caps for the season opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks, as they aim to become the first franchise in National League history to achieve this remarkable feat.