Ohtani returned to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday for the first time since the All-Star break in their matchup with the Minnesota Twins. Though he gave up a home run right off the bat at Dodger Stadium, Ohtani made sure that the Dodgers were back out in front by the time he returned for the second inning.

Correa, representing the game-tying run, drove a pitch from Kirby Yates 399 feet out to left. The ball sailed deep into the night before settling in the glove of center fielder James Outman, who leapt right at the wall to bring the ball back down and secure the 5-2 win for the Dodgers on Monday night.

Shohei Ohtani is out of the leadoff spot and Mookie Betts is in after weeks of consideration — a change Ohtani fully supports.

Shohei Ohtani is adding children’s book author to his resume. The two-way Dodgers superstar will release Decoy Saves Opening Day on Feb. 3, 2026. It’s inspired by his beloved Kooikerhondje, Decoy Ohtani, who has become something of an unofficial mascot among Dodgers fans due to his frequent appearances with Ohtani.

Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani hit a home run that landed him among Aaron Judge and Babe Ruth in MLB history.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have initiated trade talks with the Baltimore Orioles for All-Star closer Felix Bautista.

Shohei Ohtani will get the ball on Monday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers face the Minnesota Twins, but he’s still on a short leash. The two-way star is expected to pitch just three innings before handing it over to right-hander Dustin May, according to manager Dave Roberts.

Its Monday, July 21 and the Twins (48-51) are in Los Angeles to take on the scuffling Dodgers (58-42). David Festa is slated to take the mound for Minnesota against Shohei Ohtani for Los Angeles. The Dodgers continue their homestand after a weekend that saw them lose three straight to the Brewers.