Shohei Ohtani hits solo home run, RBI double as Dodgers pound Giants 10-2

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had a solo home run and an RBI double among his three hits, and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers pounded the rival San Francisco Giants 10-2 on Tuesday night. Ohtani's 12th homer highlighted a four-run fourth inning that was capped by Gavin...

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits longest home run at Oracle Park in nearly two years

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani really wanted a splash hit into San Francisco's McCovey Cove, and he came oh so close Tuesday night. Ohtani’s 446-foot drive for the Dodgers during a 10-2 win against the Giants landed above the brick facade in right-center for the longest home...

Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for MLB star Shohei Ohtani, pleads not guilty as a formality

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani pleaded not guilty Tuesday to bank and tax fraud, a formality ahead of a plea deal he’s negotiated with federal prosecutors in a wide-ranging sports betting case. Prosecutors say Ippei Mizuhara...

Shohei Ohtani not in Dodgers' starting lineup vs. Padres because of back tightness

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani was not in the Dodgers' starting lineup against the San Diego Padres on Sunday because of back tightness that forced him to exit a game Saturday night. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said sitting Ohtani would be a precautionary measure. ...

Shohei Ohtani leaves late in Dodgers' win over Padres with back tightness

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers star designated hitter Shohei Ohtani left after his fourth at-bat in a 5-0 win over the San Diego Padres on Saturday night with what manager Dave Roberts said was back tightness. Ohtani went 0 for 3 with a walk, grounding out to the pitcher in...

Teoscar Hernández hits a grand slam and Paxton pitches 6 strong innings as Dodgers beat Padres 5-0

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Teoscar Hernández hit a grand slam, James Paxton tossed six scoreless innings to remain undefeated and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres 5-0 on Saturday night. Freddie Freeman hit a solo homer for the Dodgers, who have won eight of their last...

'Big Bear' on the prowl. Braves' Marcell Ozuna heading for another big year

ATLANTA (AP) — Marcell Ozuna shrugged off the chants of “MVP! MVP! MVP!” The Atlanta Braves slugger knows, better than most, how fleeting the good times can be. “You have to be at the same level," Ozuna said, “so you don't get comfortable.” ...

Ozuna homers twice, Sale shuts down former team as Braves beat Red Sox 5-0

ATLANTA (AP) — Marcell Ozuna kept up his torrid start with two more homers and Chris Sale pitched six innings against his former team, leading the Atlanta Braves to a 5-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox and a sweep of their two-game interleague series Wednesday night. Ozuna hit a...

Ippei Mizuhara, ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani, will plead guilty in betting case

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani has agreed to plead guilty to bank and tax fraud in a sports betting case in which prosecutors allege he stole nearly $17 million from the Japanese baseball player to pay off debts, federal prosecutors said...

Ex-interpreter for baseball star Shohei Ohtani pleads guilty to bank and tax fraud in sports betting case