It started with a bang. Ended with a shrug. And somewhere in between, Shohei Ohtani did something only Shohei Ohtani can do. On a warm Monday night under the lights at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani stepped into the batter’s box in the bottom of the first inning and launched a two-run homer to straightaway center.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to consider an infielder trade at the deadline after their third baseman was hurt.

Keith Meister has been outspoken about pitching injuries in baseball and what needs to change. He points to how the Tampa Bay Rays are using their pitchers as a possible path forward.

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts and starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw both shared their frustrations after the Milwaukee Brewers completed the season

Ohtani will make his next start as pitcher on Monday night and is expected to go three innings again. This time, Dustin May will follow him.