Sunday morning in Japan began with a palpable buzz after the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Shohei Ohtani would start Game 7 of the World Series.

The Dodgers' core returns next year with Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and more

The Los Angeles Dodgers have to consider the rules for Shohei Ohtani staying in the lineup when it comes to constructing a game plan.

With the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series repeat bid in the balance, manager Dave Roberts reiterated Thursday that everything is on the table in game six, including using two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani as a relief pitcher.