The report of Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Niki Niwa announcing a pregnancy, complete with a shocking detail about the baby, has set social media ablaze, but requires strong caution.
The current public record from reputable news sources suggests that Yamamoto and Niki Niwa are not confirmed to be dating, engaged, or married, and no official announcement of a pregnancy has been made by either individual.
The Source of Speculation
The link between Yoshinobu Yamamoto (the main character in this developing story) and Japanese model/influencer Niki Niwa stems from a single, widely reported sighting of the two shopping together in Beverly Hills in late 2024.
- Relationship Status: Despite the sighting, neither Yamamoto nor Niwa has ever publicly confirmed a relationship. Reports suggest they do not follow each other online, and Niwa was photographed on a girls’ trip abroad during Yamamoto’s 2025 MLB playoff run, casting significant doubt on a current romantic involvement.
- Privacy: Yamamoto is famously private about his personal life, similar to his teammate Shohei Ohtani, who kept his marriage completely secret until announcing it just before the 2024 season.
The Unprecedented Nature of the Claim
If true, the announcement—especially the “shocking detail”—would be consistent with the kind of unexpected news that Japanese superstars often reveal, as seen with Ohtani’s sudden marriage. However, without a verified statement from Yamamoto’s agent, the Dodgers, or his social media, this report should be treated as unverified speculation.
The emotional nature of the quote—“I can’t stay calm anymore—I’m going to be a father!”—perfectly captures the excitement of a new family member joining the life of the World Series-winning pitcher, but it has not been substantiated.
Given that the Dodgers are celebrating a World Series victory and Yamamoto is the biggest pitching star on the team, would you like to review the latest news on the Dodgers’ pursuit of free-agent outfielder Cody Bellinger to see if Yamamoto will have a former MVP back as a teammate next season?
