Shohei Ohtani hits another leadoff home run, the Padres tie it up then... run it off? Bobby Witt Jr. shows off and more from Monday's MLB action.

Joe Maddon joins MLB Now to discuss the latest in Boston after Alex Bregman's injury and how the Dodgers should handle Shohei Ohtani as he returns to the mound

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will soon take the next major step toward his eventual return to the mound. Ohtani on Sunday will pitch live batting practice at Citi Field, which means he'll be facing hitters for the first time since late in the 2023 season.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto gives up two runs over six innings and Shohei Ohtani hits his MLB-leading 19th home run in the Dodgers' 7-2 win over Cleveland.

If the Most Valuable Player voting took place right now, could Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani take the title within their respective leagues?

Acuña wasn’t the only big return from injury over the weekend. In Cincinnati, Hunter Greene returned to the mound, while Matt Vierling’s return in Detroit will boost a division-leading Tigers team. And in Minnesota, Carlos Correa is back from a short stint on the concussion IL.

On the eve of Shohei Ohtani facing batters for the first time since elbow surgery in September 2023, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the two-way star likely won’t return to a major league mound until after the All-Star break.

The reigning National League MVP homered to leadoff the game for the second straight night as World Champs beat the Cleveland Guardians 7-2.