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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani and wife Mamiko Tanaka welcome their second child
By Kimmy Yam | TODAY at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS)
· June 20, 2026
· 2 min read
Congratulations are in order for Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka.
The MLB superstar announced on social media on June 20 that he and his wife have welcomed their second child.
“We are again overjoyed to experience this wonderful day in our lives ...
Key takeaway The MLB superstar announced on social media on June 20 that he and his wife have welcomed their second child.
Why this matters in The Trophy Club
While the news of Shohei Ohtani's second child may seem like a distant celebrity update, it has a tangible connection to the local community in Trophy Club . As part of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, residents may be interested to know that Ohtani's team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, occasionally plays against the Texas Rangers, drawing fans from across the region to Globe Life Field in nearby Arlington. The Dodgers' success, including their consecutive World Series wins, can generate excitement among local baseball enthusiasts. Moreover, the fact that Ohtani's personal life is of interest to fans in the area highlights the blurred lines between national sports news and local fascination. As the Dodgers continue their pursuit of a third consecutive World Series title, Trophy Club residents who follow the team or have ties to the Los Angeles Dodgers may be keeping a close eye on Ohtani's performance, now as a father of two.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Congratulations are in order for Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani and his wife Mamiko Tanaka.
The MLB superstar announced on social media on June 20 that he and his wife have welcomed their second child.
“We are again overjoyed to experience this wonderful day in our lives ...
When was this published? This article was first published on June 20, 2026 by NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS) and curated for The Trophy Club readers.
Who reported this story? This story was reported by Kimmy Yam | TODAY at NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (KXAS). To learn more about how The Trophy Club selects and reviews stories, see our editorial standards .
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