# Why Shohei Ohtani Won't Pitch in the 2026 All-Star Game | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News

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Podcast: [Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander](https://stenobird.com/podcast/flippin-bats-with-ben-verlander-3663614)
Published: 2026-07-02T21:30:00+00:00
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Shohei Ohtani will NOT pitch in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game... but there's a very good reason why. On this week's This Week in Shohei Ohtani News, I break down why the Dodgers pushed Ohtani's schedule back, why it means he won't take the mound in Philadelphia, and why I actually think it was the right decision. We'll also cover: - The real reason behind the schedule change - Ohtani's latest week at the plate - His comments about returning home to his growing family - Dave Roberts becoming the fastest manager ever to reach 1,000 wins - And everything else you need to know from another week of Shohei Ohtani news. Don't forget to subscribe for a new episode of This Week in Shohei Ohtani News every week! Timestamps: 0:00 Shohei Not Pitching in ASG 1:30 Why His Start Was Pushed Back 3:42 Shohei's Offensive Week 7:58 Congrats to Dave Roberts 10:08 Ben Verlander Guarantee (BVG) 10:58 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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