Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani is expected to start on the mound Wednesday as he continues his buildup from elbow surgery that kept him from pitching all last season.

Shohei Ohtani hit his fifth home run in as many games to help the Los Angeles Dodgers secure a 4-3 walkoff victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday, tying a franchise record and moving closer to setting a new mark when the team opens a nine-game road trip Friday in Boston.

The challenge for Ohtani's new team: What comes next. By JERRY CRASNICK. December 8, 2017, 9:59 AM

Expert recap and game analysis of the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Minnesota Twins MLB game from July 21, 2025 on ESPN.

The MLB has released the finalists who will have a chance to start in this year's MLB All-Star Game. Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani punched their tickets in the starting lineup after leading phase one of voting for their respective leagues after the first returns.

Shohei Ohtani wasn't happy with his Dodgers' pitching debut, but it should excite team. Jordan Mendoza. ... Ohtani’s first pitch was a 97 mph sinker Fernando Tatis Jr. fouled off.

For the first time this season, Shohei Ohtani pitched into the third inning, and continued to show why he's still a two-way unicorn.

Ohtani’s first pitch was a 97 mph sinker Fernando Tatis Jr. fouled off. ... He threw 28 pitches – 16 for strikes – and despite a 9.00 ERA, it was a positive outing for the team.

Shohei Ohtani dazzled in his third pitching appearance this season. One of the Dodgers superstar's pitches reached 101.7 mph, the fastest pitch of his career.

Ohtani’s first pitch was a 97 mph sinker Fernando Tatis Jr. fouled off. ... He threw 28 pitches – 16 for strikes – and despite a 9.00 ERA, it was a positive outing for the team.