What happened: Shohei Ohtani joined the broadcast alongside his dog Decoy during coverage of the 2026 Most Valuable Player awards. Ohtani participated in the program to discuss his season after being selected as an MVP finalist for the sixth consecutive year.

Why it matters: Ohtani remains in contention for the National League honor as MLB reveals its 2026 award winners. His selection marks six straight seasons finishing among the league's top award candidates.

What to watch: The Baseball Writers' Association of America will announce the 2026 National League Most Valuable Player award winner during the broadcast.