Shohei Ohtani’s wife Mamiko takes rare photo with Dodgers WAGS for Reds game

The Dodgers MVP’s wife and new mom was in attendance and took an epic picture for Game 1 of the NL Wild Card series.
National League designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Dodgers and wife Mamiko Tanaka pose for a photo on the red carpet before the 2025 MLB All Star Game at Truist Park.
National League designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) of the Los Angeles Dodgers and wife Mamiko Tanaka pose for a photo on the red carpet before the 2025 MLB All Star Game at Truist Park. | Brett Davis-Imagn Images

The Los Angeles Dodgers began their World Series title defense in the playoffs on Tuesday night in the Wild Card round vs. the Cincinnati Reds with an emphatic 10-5 win. Reigning National League MVP Shohei Ohtani got things started with a bang with a first-inning home run, and eventually a second dinger in the 6th. His wife Mamiko Tanaka was also a home run in a Dodgers WAGs photo at Dodger Stadium before Game 1.

Shohei Ohtan
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds during Game 1. | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Ohtani was a big reason the Dodgers won the World Series last season in his first year with the team after coming over from the Los Angeles Angels. He’s making that 10-year, $700 million contract look like a steal.

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After a 55 home run season in 2025 and returning to the mound after having Tommy John surgery that prevented him from pitching last season, Ohtani and the Dodgers are primed for another postseason run.

While Ohtani was a hit last season, his wife Mamiko Tanaka was as well when she made rare appearances. She was at the World Series celerbation parade with Ohtani’s beloved dog Decoy as seen below. She also was a hit for this year’s MLB All-Star game in her orange creamsicle dress.

Mamiko with Shoeh
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) holds his dog Decoy, as he walks with off the field his wife Mamiko Tanaka following the teams World Series Championship Celebration. | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The couple also welcomed their first child with baby girl born in May where they shared some adorable photos.

The new mom showed up for Game 1 and posed in an epic photo with the other Dodgers WAGs standing out in a black sleevlees look in the back row.

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That’s a win no matter what happens the rest of the playoffs, Tanaka will no doubt be a star in the stands.

Mamiko Tanaka
March 20, 2024: Shohei Ohtani's wife, Mamiko Tanaka, at the USA World Tour Seoul Series opening game in South Korea. | IMAGO / AFLOSPORT

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