{"id":546031,"date":"2026-03-26T08:11:09","date_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/546031\/"},"modified":"2026-03-26T08:11:09","modified_gmt":"2026-03-26T08:11:09","slug":"shohei-ohtanis-walk-up-song-revealed-before-opening-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/546031\/","title":{"rendered":"Shohei Ohtani\u2019s Walk-Up Song Revealed Before Opening Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

Los Angeles Dodgers<\/a> star Shohei Ohtani is entering a big 2026 season, likely at the peak of his physical powers as both a pitcher and a hitter, with a ton of major league experience.<\/p>\n

For Ohtani\u2019s highly anticipated upcoming season, he appears to be going back to one of his old walk-up songs, arguably the one that fits him best.<\/p>\n

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On Wednesday, the Dodgers released a full list<\/a> of walk-up songs for the 2026 regular season. The announcement included the revelation that Ohtani will once again be coming out to \u201cThe Show Goes On\u201d by Lupe Fiasco.<\/p>\n

This was his walk-up song for the 2024 season with the Dodgers, his first with the team, but he switched to a different tune for 2025.<\/p>\n

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Mar 24, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers two-way player Shohei Ohtani (17) at bat in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

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As many know, Ohtani came out to \u201cFeeling Good\u201d by Michael Bubl\u00e9 in 2025. The song was not well-received at first, but it grew on fans over time, especially as the dramatic piano drop in the song became synonymous with the slugger.<\/p>\n

The news that \u201cThe Show Goes On\u201d was returning came one day before the Dodgers\u2019 first game of the season.<\/p>\n

Here at Dodgers Nation, the staff attempted to predict this year\u2019s song<\/a>, looking for other tunes that play on his nickname \u201cSho.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Ohtani had his name used in one of Bad Bunny\u2019s songs, which could have worked considering the artist\u2019s meteoric rise. Also, Adele\u2019s \u201cSkyfall\u201d matches the energy of \u201cFeeling Good,\u201d but the Japanese star has apparently opted for an old, reliable tune.<\/p>\n

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Ohtani\u2019s Cy Young goals<\/p>\n

Ohtani enters the 2026 regular season at 31 years old, and given the stress he puts on his body, he will have a narrow window to keep hitting and pitching at an elite level. That makes 2026 all the more special.<\/p>\n

By all accounts, he is going for a Cy Young award, and manager Dave Roberts is confident that his superstar will be a finalist by the end of it.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOh, yeah,\u201d Roberts said. \u201cBecause of just talent, ability, will. If he does that, he\u2019ll be in the conversation, absolutely. I have no doubt.\u201d<\/p>\n

Ohtani is fully healthy and ready to both hit and pitch right at the start of the season for the first time with the Dodgers, and for his triumphant return, the baseball unicorn is playing the classics.<\/p>\n

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