Shohei Ohtani's latest home run binge hasn't been enough to spark the Los Angeles Dodgers out of a summer malaise that's endangering their customary perch atop the NL West. Ohtani homered in his third straight game Monday night,

Shohei Ohtani had the opportunity to break a negative streak that has been going on for more than 40 days with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Japanese star had the opportunity to str

The loss was so frustrating that it drove some rare criticism from manager Dave Roberts pointed at two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, who is typically spared from any negativity by the manager. Roberts was clear that Ohtani was to blame for trying to steal a base with two outs in the sixth inning and Freddie Freeman at the plate.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers will give the start to Emmet Sheehan (3-2, 3.00 ERA), who is looking for win No. 4 on the season, and the Angels will turn to Victor Mederos. These squads play again after the Angels' 7-4 victory over the Dodgers yesterday.