Shohei Ohtani started his sixth game of the season on Monday night, striking out three batters in three innings pitched. Ohtani surrendered a season-high four hits and allowed his first earned run since his first start back in the middle of June as he allowed a lead-off home run to Byron Buxton.

Give one up, hit one out … take one away. There are three direct interactions that players can have with a home run ball, and the Dodgers managed the trifecta in Monday's 5-2 win over the Twins. Shohei Ohtani took care of the first two,

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.

Ohtani's second pitch of the game was launched over the wall in left-center field for a home run by Buxton. The blast left Buxton's bat at 104.8 mph and traveled an estimated 410 feet. But Ohtani wasn't about to get shown up...

Shohei Ohtani's sixth start: 3 IP 4 H 1 ER 1 BB 3 SO His fastball velocity was down a tick, his sweeper lacked depth, and the Twins had seven batted balls that traveled more than 95 mph against him. But the results were pretty good. Ohtani's ERA, through 12 innings: 1.50.

Shohei Ohtani Gives Up Leadoff HR, Hits Another HR Out Of 2 Spot

Topps revealed a one-of-a-kind insert featuring the New York Yankees' Aaron Judge and Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani. It boasts not only a gold "Logoman" patch for each player but also has their autographs: Judge and Ohtani were the Most Valuable ...