LOS ANGELES — It’s Sho time. After facing hitters in live batting practice just three times in about three weeks, Shohei Ohtani will make his return to the mound Monday against the San Diego Padres. Ohtani will start the game but only pitch an inning or two before right-hander Ben Casparius takes over from there. “He’s ready to pitch in a major-league game,” Dodgers manager … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani set to return to mound Monday against Padres
Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki stops throwing program indefinitely
LOS ANGELES — Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell and Shohei Ohtani are progressing towards joining the Dodgers’ starting rotation soon. Not Roki Sasaki. The 23-year-old right-hander has stopped throwing and there is no timetable for him to resume his throwing program, let alone return to the mound. The latest setback puts his availability for the rest of this season in question. “I … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki stops throwing program indefinitely
Angels blown out by Orioles to complete ugly weekend
BALTIMORE — In the first two games of their series against the Baltimore Orioles, the Angels could take some solace in the fact that they pitched well in one and hit well in the other, even though they ultimately lost both. In the finale, they didn’t do anything well. The Angels lost, 11-2, to the Orioles on a rainy Sunday afternoon, a day when their pitching, hitting and … [Read more...] about Angels blown out by Orioles to complete ugly weekend
Angels’ Sam Bachman brings new focus to mound after 2-year hiatus
BALTIMORE — Much changed in the 712 days between Sam Bachman’s 11th and 12th big league games. A day after the Angels’ right-hander pitched a perfect inning in his first big league game in nearly two years, he said he has a new mental approach. “Laser focus,” Bachman said. “I felt in control, in command. In the past, in my rookie year, it was kind of not a controlled energy. … [Read more...] about Angels’ Sam Bachman brings new focus to mound after 2-year hiatus
Shohei Ohtani homers twice, Clayton Kershaw stifles Giants in Dodgers’ win
Dodgers’ Hyeseong Kim, right, gives autographs to fans before a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Los Angeles, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh) Dodgers’ Mookie Betts reacts during batting practice before a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in Los Angeles, Saturday, June 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Jessie Alcheh) Dodgers’ Hyeseong Kim swings … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani homers twice, Clayton Kershaw stifles Giants in Dodgers’ win