SHOHEI OHTANI

Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. were elected Thursday to start in the July 20 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium.

The New York Yankees and Houston Astros will meet Thursday in a one-game series between AL division leaders at Minute Maid Park.

Ohtani (7-4) yielded five singles and a walk while winning his fourth consecutive start. Ohtani’s streak included scoreless efforts in victories over Seattle and Kansas City before this tough challenge against the White Sox, who pounded out 17 hits and 11 runs one night earlier. After he struck out a career-high 13 Royals last week, Ohtani reached double-digit strikeouts for the fifth time this season against Chicago. Michael Kopech (2-5) yielded five hits and two walks over 5 1/3 innings for the White Sox, who have lost six of eight. Ohtani escaped a bases-loaded jam in the fourth after allowing two more singles and a walk, striking out Josh Harrison with a slider.

Shohei Ohtani extended his scoreless streak to 21 2/3 innings while pitching five-hit ball into the sixth with 11 strikeouts in the Los Angeles Angels’ 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox.

(AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)A look at what's happening around the majors today:___SCHERZER'S STARTMets ace Max Scherzer will make a minor league rehab start for Double-A Binghamton. Scherzer will be pitching on seven days of rest after his first rehab start with the Rumble Ponies on June 21. SHO GOAngels two-way star Shohei Ohtani is coming off a dominant start as he pitches against the White Sox in Anaheim. Ohtani struck out a career-high 13 against Kansas City in his last outing, allowing two hits over eight scoreless innings. Ohtani is 6-4 with a 2.90 ERA in 12 starts, striking out 90 in 68 1/3 innings.

(AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)A look at what's happening around the majors on Wednesday:___SCHERZER'S STARTMets ace Max Scherzer will make a minor league rehab start for Double-A Binghamton. Scherzer will be pitching on seven days of rest after his first rehab start with the Rumble Ponies on June 21. SHO GOAngels two-way star Shohei Ohtani is coming off a dominant start as he pitches against the White Sox in Anaheim. Ohtani struck out a career-high 13 against Kansas City in his last outing, allowing two hits over eight scoreless innings. Ohtani is 6-4 with a 2.90 ERA in 12 starts, striking out 90 in 68 1/3 innings.

Mets ace Max Scherzer will make a minor league rehab start for Double-A Binghamton on Wednesday.

Los Angeles Angels pitcher and batter Shohei Ohtani proved again that he is a force to be reckoned with after pulling a jaw-dropping two-way feat in two nights. Ohtani, 27, had one of the best offensive games of his career so far on Tuesday. The athlete went 3-of-4 against the Kansas City Royals, with two home runs and a career-high eight RBIs (run batted in).

Now with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the star first baseman and the NL West leaders open a weekend series at his former home. After a dozen years in Atlanta, he became a free agent and signed a $162 million, six-year deal with the Dodgers. That was three weeks ago in Cincinnati when Pham slapped Pederson in the face before a game because of a dispute over fantasy football. The outfielders will see each other again when the Reds visit San Francisco for a weekend series. Pederson said he hopes Giants fans don't take it too far when Pham is playing at Oracle Park.

Freddie Freeman is sure to get a huge ovation when he returns to Truist Park for the first time since helping lead the Atlanta Braves to the World Series championship.

Now with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the star first baseman and the NL West leaders open a weekend series at his former home. After a dozen years in Atlanta, he became a free agent and signed a $162 million, six-year deal with the Dodgers. That was three weeks ago in Cincinnati when Pham slapped Pederson in the face before a game because of a dispute over fantasy football. The outfielders will see each other again when the Reds visit San Francisco for a weekend series. Pederson said he hopes that Giants fans don't take it too far when Pham is playing at Oracle Park.

Royals Angels Baseball Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani (17) is walked by Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Daniel Lynch (52) during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, June 22, 2022. “Watching it every day, you think you get used to the greatness, but there’s a lot of things involved with him,” Angels interim manager Phil Nevin said. “Just the way his mind is in the game, he’s aware of everything. Although he's less than halfway through, Ohtani is beginning a remarkable encore to his groundbreaking MVP season. And Ohtani shows no signs of growing weary under the Angels' struggles, even though he would have every right.

Shohei Ohtani accomplished two feats that would both be career landmarks for practically any other player in baseball history on back-to-back nights during an otherwise ordinary June homestand for the Los Angeles Angels.

Royals Angels Baseball Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts after the top of the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, June 22, 2022. After giving up two singles to start the first, Ohtani (6-4) retired 16 straight Royals and 23 of the final 24 batters he faced. Kansas City still has won five of seven. Ohtani’s fastball topped 99 mph twice in the second half of his start while he dazzled Kansas City, getting a whopping 34 combined strikes on swing-and-misses or called strikes. UP NEXTRoyals: Zack Greinke is expected to come off the injured list Friday to start when Kansas City opens a three-game weekend series at home against Oakland.

Shohei Ohtani struck out a career-high 13 over eight dominant innings of two-hit ball, and the AL MVP also reached base three times in the Los Angeles Angels’ 5-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

Philadelphia slugger Bryce Harper could return to the lineup Wednesday for the finale of a two-game series at Texas after an infected blister on his left index finger sidelined him for two games last weekend at Washington.

Royals Angels Baseball Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) runs the bases after hitting a home run during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, June 21, 2022. But Ohtani's eighth RBI wasn't enough after Merrifield and Kyle Isbel drove in runs off Jose Quijada (0-2) earlier in the 11th. Kansas City led 6-1 midway through the sixth inning before the Angels’ star hitters finally came alive. Royals starter Jonathan Heasley had pitched four-hit ball into the sixth inning before Ohtani’s shot chased him. Ohtani's only previous pitching start against Kansas City was back in his AL Rookie of the Year season in 2018.

Shohei Ohtani hit two three-run homers and drove in a career-high eight runs, but Whit Merrifield led off the 11th inning with an RBI double in the Kansas City Royals’ 12-11 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

The 29-year-old Musgrove has allowed just one earned run in 27 innings over his last four starts. He's struck out 71 in 54 1/3 innings. The team's 13-game home winning streak is its longest since taking 13 straight at the old Yankee Stadium in 1973. STREAK ON PAUSEAustin Riley and the Braves enjoy a day off before trying to extend their 14-game winning streak Friday in Chicago against the Cubs. Atlanta is riding its longest streak since a 14-game run in 2013 and is one victory from tying the franchise’s post-1900 record, a 15-game winning streak early in the 2000 season.

Padres right-hander Joe Musgrove takes a 47-47 career record over seven seasons into this start at Wrigley Field.

Angels Dodgers Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tyler Anderson throws to the plate during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Wednesday, June 15, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Tyler Anderson of the Los Angeles Dodgers lost his no-hit bid in the ninth inning Wednesday night, giving up a one-out triple to Shohei Ohtani in a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. The left-hander was pulled after Ohtani sent a line drive into right field that eluded a diving Mookie Betts. Anderson walked off to a standing ovation from the crowd of 50,812 and tipped his cap. The 32-year-old struck out three-time MVP Mike Trout to open the ninth before Ohtani got his lone hit in four at-bats.

Tyler Anderson of the Los Angeles Dodgers lost his no-hit bid in the ninth inning, giving up a one-out triple to Shohei Ohtani in a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Tyler Anderson of the Los Angeles Dodgers is pitching a no-hitter through eight innings against the Los Angeles Angels.

Rockies Padres Baseball San Diego Padres starting pitcher Joe Musgrove works against a Colorado Rockies batter during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, June 10, 2022, in San Diego. But he's been one of the best pitchers in the majors this year, going 7-0 with a 1.50 ERA in 11 starts. The 29-year-old Musgrove has allowed just one earned run in 27 innings over his last four starts. Ohtani (4-4, 3.64 ERA) is coming off seven impressive innings in a win over Boston. HADER AWAYMilwaukee Brewers closer Josh Hader has been put on the paternity list and is expected to miss three days.

Angels Dodgers Baseball Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin throws to the plate during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday, June 14, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — Tony Gonsolin tossed 6 1/3 strong innings, Mookie Betts hit his 17th home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the Los Angeles Angels 2-0 in their Freeway Series opener Tuesday night. The Dodgers had Cody Bellinger, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman on the field; the Angels had Ohtani and Trout. Ohtani had the Angels' first hit, a single in the fourth that extended his hitting streak to nine games. Dodgers: LHP Tyler Anderson (7-0, 3.07) is 0-3 in four career starts against the Angels with a 13.83 ERA.

Tony Gonsolin tossed 6 1/3 strong innings, Mookie Betts hit his 17th home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers held off the Los Angeles Angels 2-0 in their Freeway Series opener.

Mets Angels Baseball Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani tips his helmet before hitting during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Friday, June 10, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill)Even superstars need a night off once in a while, even if there is a national audience watching. Los Angeles Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani was not in the lineup for Sunday night's game against the New York Mets. But Ohtani remained in the game and hit a two-run homer in his next at-bat in the fifth inning. After struggling in 2019 under Brad Ausmus, Ohtani flourished under Maddon, who prioritized unleashing his talents on both sides of the ball. Maddon worked with Ohtani to figure out the right workload that allowed him to excel as a hitter and a pitcher.

Los Angeles Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani was not in the lineup for Sunday night’s game against the New York Mets.

Los Angeles won for the first time since May 24 and for the first time under interim manager Phil Nevin, who replaced the fired Joe Maddon after Monday's series-opening loss. Alex Verdugo had an RBI single in the eighth for the Red Sox, whose seven-game winning streak ended with their first loss in the first two stops of their 10-game West Coast road trip. Sawamura inherited a two-on, nobody-out jam and nearly escaped before Los Angeles’ light-hitting shortstop came through with his first hit of June. Angels: Nevin said Trout's injury still isn't believed to be a long-term concern. Los Angeles hasn't announced a starter, but is expect to recall someone from the minors.

Shohei Ohtani pitched seven stellar innings and hit a two-run homer, and the Los Angeles Angels snapped their 14-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox.

APTOPIX Red Sox Angels Baseball Boston Red Sox's Bobby Dalbec, left, is out at home after a tag from Los Angeles Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki (24) during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, June 8, 2022. With their second 1-0 win in three days at the Big A, the Red Sox remained perfect in June and on their 10-game West Coast trip (6-0). Shohei Ohtani went 1 for 4 with two strikeouts as Los Angeles' leadoff hitter. Reid Detmers pitched three-hit ball into the fifth inning for the Angels in his second straight start without allowing a run. Angels: Rendon (right wrist inflammation) has “made some good progress lately,” according to athletic trainer Mike Frostad.

The Los Angeles Angels’ losing streak reached a franchise-record 14 games when Bobby Dalbec drove in the only run with a double in the sixth inning for the Boston Red Sox in a 1-0 victory.

The Los Angeles Angels matched a franchise record with their 13th straight defeat hours after firing manager Joe Maddon, falling 6-5 to the streaking Boston Red Sox on Christian Vázquez’s go-ahead single in the 10th inning.

Sonny Gray, Chris Paddack and Josh Winder are on the injured list, and Joe Ryan is on the COVID-19 list. Yankees right-hander Jameson Taillon (6-1, 2.30) starts for the first time since taking a perfect game into the eighth inning against the Angels last week. Kyle Wright (5-3, 2.41 ERA) starts for Atlanta against Cole Irvin (2-2, 2.96). Texas left-hander Taylor Hearn (3-4) is scheduled to start Game 2, but the Guardians had not yet announced their pitcher. Kansas City right-hander Brad Keller (1-6) is 0-4 with a 6.67 ERA in five starts since defeating St. Louis on May 3.

The AL Central-leading Twins start a home series against the AL East-leading Yankees with their rotation in a dire situation.

Michael Wacha pitched a three-hitter for his first shutout in five years and the streaking Boston Red Sox beat Los Angeles 1-0 to hand the Angels their 12th straight defeat.

Bryson Stott hit a game-winning, three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning after Bryce Harper tied it with a grand slam in the eighth, and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied for a 9-7 victory that sent slumping Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels to their 11th straight defeat.

Cardinals star Paul Goldschmidt could set the longest hitting streak of his career if he’s successful in both games of a day-night doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Saturday.

Bryce Harper and Kyle Schwarber each homered twice and the Philadelphia Phillies won in interim manager Rob Thomson’s debut, 10-0 over the Los Angeles Angels.

Angels Yankees Baseball New York Yankees' Jameson Taillon pitches during the first inning in the second baseball game of the team's doubleheader against the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday, June 2, 2022, in New York. The former Chicago Cubs star ripped a 1-2 pitch right back up the middle, scoring Miguel Andújar and Kiner-Falefa easily. Taillon cruised through seven innings on 83 pitches, six outs from a perfect game with Ohtani and Trout already out of his way. Taillon mixed six different pitches, showcasing the finesse and control that's led to a stellar start to this season. Cortes (5-1) delivered seven tidy innings, DJ LeMahieu also homered and the major league-leading Yankees ensured themselves a series victory.

Yankees right-hander Jameson Taillon lost his perfect game Thursday night when the Angels’ Jared Walsh led off the eighth inning with a double that deflected off the glove of sliding shortstop Isiah Kiner-Falefa.

In fact, Angels manager Joe Maddon suspects the Bronx Bombers knew something about the reigning AL MVP on Thursday that even the two-way star didn't. Maddon indicated that Ohtani was tipping his pitches to New York during Los Angeles' 6-1 loss after the right-hander gave up solo homers to Matt Carpenter, Gleyber Torres and Aaron Judge. Ohtani, set to DH, was hoping to rinse a miserable start to a soggy day in the Bronx. He was charged with four runs in three-plus innings before Maddon pulled the plug after 75 pitches. Ohtani struck out against Clarke Schmidt in the eighth after taking a fastball that appeared to be just off the outside corner.

Peralta came back after the pause and closed out his first save, striking out Ohtani to end it. It's the second straight game Ohtani has allowed a leadoff homer after Toronto's George Springer got him to end an eight-pitch at-bat last Thursday. Judge tagged Ohtani leading off the third, a line drive that easily cleared the wall in left for his major league-leading 19th homer. Ohtani struck out against Clarke Schmidt in the eighth after taking a fastball that appeared to be just off the outside corner. Yankees: RHP Gerrit Cole (4-1, 3.12) is set to face Tigers RHP Elvin Rodriguez (0-0, 6.17) in the opener of a three-game set in the Bronx.

Jameson Taillon took a perfect game into the eighth inning, then fell behind before the New York Yankees rallied past the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on a clutch swing by pinch-hitter Anthony Rizzo.

Angels Yankees Baseball Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard reacts as he leaves during the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees Tuesday, May 31, 2022, in New York. Jordan Montgomery (1-1) pitched four-hit ball for seven innings, allowing Luis Rengifo's seventh-inning homer on a hanging curveball. A Mets fan favorite across town at Citi Field from 2015-19, Syndergaard hardly resembled the flamethrower known as Thor. He missed all of 2020 following Tommy John surgery and returned to pitch two innings during the final week of last season. Syndergaard signed a $21 million, one-year deal with the Angels and has reinvented himself, his old 98 mph bolts now absent.

Noah Syndergaard was rocked in his return to New York, giving up Matt Carpenter’s two-run homer in a four-run first inning that propelled the Yankees over the reeling Los Angeles Angels 9-1.

Noah Syndergaard was rocked in his return to New York, giving up Matt Carpenter’s two-run homer in a four-run first inning that propelled the Yankees over the reeling Los Angeles Angels 9-1 Tuesday night. Starting a high-profile three-game series against Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout & Co., New York improved the American League’s best record to 34-14 and sent the Angels (27-23) to their season-worst sixth straight loss. Jordan Montgomery (1-1) pitched four-hit ball for seven innings, allowing Luis Rengifo’s seventh-inning homer on a hanging curveball.

Noah Syndergaard pitches in New York for the first time since leaving the Mets during the offseason, starting the Los Angeles Angels’ series opener at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night.

Blue Jays Angels Baseball Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr., right, gestures after hitting a solo home run as Los Angeles Angels catcher Max Stassi watches during the sixth inning of a baseball game Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill) (Mark J. Terrill)ANAHEIM, Calif. — (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered off Shohei Ohtani for the first time, and George Springer hit a leadoff home run in the Toronto Blue Jays' 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday night. Toronto hit the ball hard early and often against Ohtani, who beat the Blue Jays last summer in his only previous mound meeting. The Blue Jays’ three-run third was only the third multi-run inning allowed this season by Ohtani. Ohtani retired seven straight Blue Jays before Guerrero's homer — his second in two games after a 15-game homerless drought comprising most of May. UP NEXTRising star Alek Manoah (5-1, 1.62 ERA) pitches on the one-year anniversary of his major league debut for the Blue Jays.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. homered off Shohei Ohtani for the first time, and George Springer hit a leadoff home run in the Toronto Blue Jays’ 6-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Ohtani has been stellar on the mound since that second consecutive loss to open the season — after he lost just twice in 23 starts last year. He is 3-0 with a 1.13 ERA and 32 strikeouts in four starts covering 24 innings since that visit to his AL West rival. Speaking of division foes, Ohtani’s 4.56 ERA against the Rangers is the second-highest of any team he has faced at least twice. Snell, the 2018 AL Cy Young Award winner, pitches in Philadelphia against Zack Wheeler (1-3, 4.26 ERA) — runner-up for the NL Cy Young Award last year. Snell was 7-6 with a 4.20 ERA in 27 starts last season, his first with the Padres.

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani pitches at Texas again a month after allowing six runs over 3 2/3 innings in a 10-5 loss to the Rangers at Globe Life Field.

Rays Angels Baseball Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, May 11, 2022. The game was a 1-0 pitchers' duel until the eighth, with Tampa Bay’s Shane McClanahan barely outpitching Shohei Ohtani. Kiermaier hit a hanging slider from Ohtani into the right field bleachers in the second, ending Tampa Bay’s 12-inning scoreless skid. Wander Franco was Tampa Bay's designated hitter to give him extra rest. Angels: Ward missed the previous two games against Tampa Bay with a hamstring injury.

Vidal Bruján got an RBI double leading off the 10th inning for his first hit of the season, and the Tampa Bay Rays rebounded from their no-hit loss with a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Angels rookie Reid Detmers pitched the majors’ second no-hitter this season, cruising after he benefited from a borderline error call in the seventh inning as Los Angeles beat the Tampa Bay Rays 12-0.

APTOPIX Rays Angels Baseball Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) reacts as he runs the bases after hitting a grand slam home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, May 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)ANAHEIM, Calif. — (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit his first grand slam in professional baseball on a two-homer night, and the surging Los Angeles Angels beat the Tampa Bay Rays 11-3 on Monday. Ohtani had a solo shot in the sixth inning off Jalen Beeks. Trout’s two-run shot to left field off Beeks in the sixth inning extended the Angels' lead to 5-1. Tampa Bay had runners on second and third with no outs in the second inning, but Syndergaard escaped with two strikeouts and a groundout.

Shohei Ohtani hit his first grand slam in professional baseball on a two-homer night, and the surging Los Angeles Angels beat the Tampa Bay Rays 11-3.

Shohei Ohtani hit his first grand slam in professional baseball on a two-homer night, and the surging Los Angeles Angels beat the Tampa Bay Rays 11-3 on Monday. Ohtani had a solo shot in the sixth inning off Jalen Beeks. In the eighth, he connected on a 3-1 cutter from Calvin Faucher, who was making his big-league debut, and sent it over the wall in left field for his sixth homer and the Angels' third grand slam this season.

Nationals Angels Baseball Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates with Anthony Rendon (6) after a 5-4 win over the Washington Nationals in a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, May 8, 2022. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis) (Ashley Landis)ANAHEIM, Calif. — (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a tying, two-run double in the ninth inning, Anthony Rendon followed with a game-ending single against his former team and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Washington Nationals 5-4 Sunday. Rendon then lined a single to center and Ohtani slid to avoid Victor Robles' throw home to give the Halos the weekend series. All 11 of the Nationals' hits were singles. The Nationals tacked on a run in the seventh on an RBI single by Josh Bell before the Angels rallied.

Shohei Ohtani hit a tying, two-run double in the ninth inning, Anthony Rendon followed with a game-ending single against his former team and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Washington Nationals 5-4.

Angels Red Sox Baseball Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani reacts after striking out Boston Red Sox's Trevor Story during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Boston. As the designated hitter in that contest, Ohtani walked in the ninth and walked and scored in the 10th. In the fourth inning, Ohtani matched another Red Sox Hall of Famer by becoming the first starting pitcher to record a hit at Fenway since Roger Clemens in 1996. It bounced off the wall abutting the Red Sox bullpen. Red Sox: Host the Chicago White Sox in the Friday's opener of a three-game series.

Angels Red Sox Baseball Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani reacts after striking out Boston Red Sox's Trevor Story during the seventh inning of a baseball game, Thursday, May 5, 2022, in Boston. In the fourth inning, Ohtani matched another Red Sox Hall of Famer by becoming the first starting pitcher to record a hit at Fenway since Roger Clemens in 1996. Ohtani and Clemens are the only starting pitchers to record hits at Fenway in the designated hitter era. It bounced off the wall abutting the Red Sox bullpen. Red Sox: Host the Chicago White Sox in the Friday's opener of a three-game series.

Shohei Ohtani struck out 11 over seven shutout innings, had two hits and drove in a run in the Los Angeles Angels’ 8-0 win over the Boston Red Sox.

Braves Mets Baseball New York Mets manager Buck Showalter watches his team play during the eighth inning in the first baseball game of a doubleheader against the Atlanta Braves, Tuesday, May 3, 2022, in New York. The next day, López (three games) and Mets manager Buck Showalter (one game) were handed suspensions by Major League Baseball. Taijuan Walker (0-0, 0.00) makes his third start of the season for the Mets — all against Philadelphia. Houston hopes star second baseman Jose Altuve is feeling better after fouling a ball off his groin area during Wednesday’s win over Seattle. Ohtani was held out of the lineup Monday against Boston but started as the designated hitter Tuesday and Wednesday.

The Mets and Phillies renew hostilities in Philadelphia only four days after their previous matchup at Citi Field, which got a little testy at the end.

Mariners Astros Baseball Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker Jr. watches from the dugout during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Monday, May 2, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) (David J. Phillip)A look at what's happening around the majors today:___DUSTY 2KAstros manager Dusty Baker tries for his 2,000th win as a major league manager when Houston hosts Seattle. Baker is in his 25th season as a manager. Cristian Javier (1-0, 1.35 ERA) starts for the Astros against Chris Flexen (1-3, 3.38). Jameson Taillon (1-1, 3.26 ERA) starts for the Yankees against Alek Manoah (4-0, 1.44).

Astros manager Dusty Baker tries for his 2,000th win as a major league manager when Houston hosts Seattle.

Angels White Sox Baseball Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani throws in right field before a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Monday, May 2, 2022, in Chicago. The 31-year-old Clevinger last pitched in the 2020 NL Division Series, starting Game 1 against the Dodgers and getting pulled after one scoreless inning. Clevinger has made three starts in the minors this year with a 2.08 ERA. OHTANI OPTIMISMAngels star Shohei Ohtani could pitch at Boston later this week, manager Joe Maddon says. He grounded out as a pinch-hitter in a 3-0 loss to the White Sox in Chicago.

Padres right-hander Mike Clevinger is set to pitch in the majors for the first time since recovering from his second Tommy John surgery.

Angels White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels, Monday, May 2, 2022, in Chicago. The White Sox won for the third time in 12 games. Tim Anderson and Luis Robert opened the White Sox first with hits off Patrick Sandoval (1-1) and an error by left fielder Jo Adell moved them into scoring position. The White Sox noted that C Yasmani Grandal and RHP Lance Lynn underwent the same procedure to fix similar injuries. White Sox: RHP Michael Kopech (0-0, 1.42 ERA) will start Tuesday in the first of a pair of crosstown games against the Cubs.

Dylan Cease struck out 11 to match a career best and gave up just one hit in seven sparkling innings, propelling the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Angels White Sox Baseball Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani watches his pinch-hit groundout during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Monday, May 2, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) (Charles Rex Arbogast)CHICAGO — (AP) — Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was held out of the starting lineup Monday, a day after the AL MVP exited a win over the Chicago White Sox because of tightness in his groin. Ohtani came off the bench to pinch-hit in the eighth inning and grounded out. Ohtani was the Angels’ designated hitter when he was pulled late for a pinch-hitter Sunday. Ohtani is batting .228 with four home runs and 12 RBIs in 22 games this season.

Angels White Sox Baseball Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani waves at fans before a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox Monday, May 2, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast) (Charles Rex Arbogast)CHICAGO — (AP) — Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was held out of the starting lineup Monday, a day after the AL MVP exited a win over the Chicago White Sox because of tightness in his groin. Ohtani was the Angels’ designated hitter when he was pulled late for a pinch-hitter Sunday. Manager Joe Maddon said Ohtani could pitch at Boston later in the week. Ohtani is batting .228 with four home runs and 12 RBIs in 22 games this season.

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was held out of the starting lineup Monday, a day after the AL MVP exited a win over the Chicago White Sox because of tightness in his groin.

Yankees Royals Baseball New York Yankees' Aaron Judge watches his three-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Friday, April 29, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Yankees lead the majors with a 16-6 record going into a three-game series at Toronto. CORREA'S STREAKAfter a slow start since signing with the Twins, star shortstop Carlos Correa is finding his stroke. Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt was optioned back to Triple-A after getting the win Sunday at Kansas City. Fried has won his last two starts, allowing one run and six hits with 12 strikeouts over 13 innings.

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has hit five home runs in his last five games, part of a surge that’s helped New York win nine in a row.

Yankees Royals Baseball New York Yankees' Aaron Judge watches his three-run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals Friday, April 29, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. The Yankees lead the majors with a 16-6 record going into a three-game series at Toronto. CORREA'S STREAKAfter a slow start since signing with the Twins, star shortstop Carlos Correa is finding his stroke. Yankees pitcher Clarke Schmidt was optioned back to Triple-A after getting the win Sunday at Kansas City. Fried has won his last two starts, allowing one run and six hits with 12 strikeouts over 13 innings.

Angels White Sox Baseball Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout, right, celebrates with Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Sunday, May 1, 2022. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh) (Nam Y. Huh)CHICAGO — (AP) — Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani said he expects to play Monday, a day after making an early exit because of tightness in his right groin. The two-way AL MVP was the Angels' designated hitter when he was pulled for a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning of Sunday's 6-5 win over the Chicago White Sox. Ohtani said he expects to be in the lineup for the series finale against the White Sox. Angels manager Joe Maddon said Ohtani might have tweaked his groin running to first in the seventh inning on a grounder back to pitcher Jose Ruiz that the White Sox turned into a double play.

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani says he expects to play Monday, a day after making an early exit because of tightness in his right groin.

Mike Trout homered, doubled and scored three runs, Michael Lorenzen pitched into the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels held off the Chicago White Sox 6-5 for their seventh win in eight games.

Angels White Sox Baseball Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, hits a solo home run during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago, Friday, April 29, 2022. Los Angeles pitchers retired 18 straight White Sox batters on a night when scheduled Angels starter Noah Syndergaard was scratched because of an undisclosed illness. Raisel Iglesias got the final two outs and his sixth save as the White Sox loaded the bases. Ohtani’s shot to left-center with two outs made it 2-0The White Sox cut it to 2-1 in the bottom half. UP NEXT:Angels LHP José Suarez (0-1, 5.54) is scheduled to face White Sox RHP Vince Velasquez (0-2, 6.75) on Saturday afternoon.

Taylor Ward and Shohei Ohtani hit first-inning solo home runs off Lucas Giolito and the Los Angeles Angels rode a combined three-hitter to their sixth straight win, 5-1 over the Chicago White Sox.

The Guardians dropped their sixth straight despite José Ramírez’s two home runs. Ward’s slam off Zach Plesac (1-2) in the second inning was the third of his career and gave the Angels a 6-2 lead. He has three home runs in the series, including the first multi-homer game of his career on Monday. Ohtani (2-2) won his second straight start, going five innings and allowing two runs on five hits with four strikeouts. UP NEXTGuardians: RHP Cal Quantrill (1-0, 3.94 ERA) makes his second career start against the Angels.

Taylor Ward hit a grand slam and finished a single shy of the cycle, Shohei Ohtani showed off his two-way prowess and the surging Los Angeles Angels rolled to a 9-5 victory over the Cleveland Guardians for their fourth consecutive win.

Cardinals Marlins Baseball Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Miami. He has given up just one earned run and a total of 10 hits across 17 1/3 innings through three appearances. Last season, the 26-year-old from Venezuela became just the second pitcher in major league history — and first since 1884! ROSARIO OUTBraves postseason star Eddie Rosario is expected to miss eight to 12 weeks because of blurred vision and swelling in his right eye. Rosario was the MVP of the NL Championship Series last season and helped Atlanta win its first World Series title in 26 years.

Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo López will carry a majors-leading 0.52 ERA into his start at Washington.

Cardinals Marlins Baseball Miami Marlins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez throws during the third inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Thursday, April 21, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky) (Lynne Sladky)A look at what's happening around the majors on Wednesday:WHAT AN ERAMiami Marlins right-hander Pablo López will carry a majors-leading 0.52 ERA into his start at Washington. ROSARIO OUTBraves postseason star Eddie Rosario is expected to miss eight to 12 weeks because of blurred vision and swelling in his right eye. Rosario was the MVP of the NL Championship Series last season and helped Atlanta win its first World Series title in 26 years. He played in 55 games during the pandemic-shortened season in 2020, batting .296 with 14 homers and 41 RBIs.

Miami Marlins right-hander Pablo López will carry a majors-leading 0.52 ERA into his start at Washington.

Detroit Tigers star Miguel Cabrera needs one more hit for 3,000 in his career, and will try to reach the mark at Comerica Park.

Angels Astros Baseball Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws during the third inning of baseball game against the Houston Astros Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Houston. Ohtani drew a leadoff walk and the first five batters reached, putting Los Angeles up 2-0 before Odorizzi recorded an out. Los Angeles took the series after beating Houston 7-2 Tuesday night following an 8-3 loss in the opener. Ohtani struck out the first two batters before retiring Alex Bregman on a flyball to end the first. Houston struck out a season-high 15 times as the team was blanked by the Angels for the second time in this young season.

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani pitched perfect ball into the sixth inning, tied a career-best with 12 strikeouts and also had two hits and two RBIs to lead the Los Angeles Angels over the Houston Astros 6-0.

Shohei Ohtani was winless with a 5.92 ERA in six starts against the Houston Astros entering Wednesday's start. Watching the superstar's performance from his perch in the dugout, Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon could feel Ohtani was determined to change his fortunes against the Astros on Wednesday night. “I think he just had enough of Houston giving him a hard time and he wanted to go out there tonight and do something about it, both on the mound and at the plate," Maddon said.

At bat, last season's AL MVP has three homers, seven RBIs and nine runs scored in 12 games. WEATHER MENAfter consecutive postponements in frigid Cleveland, the Guardians and White Sox will try again to play ball — this time with a traditional doubleheader beginning at 2:10 p.m. EDT. The game was called off four hours before the scheduled first pitch, with the decision coming after Guardians manager Terry Francona and White Sox manager Tony La Russa met the umpires outside at Progressive Field. “But if you’re supposed to play, you play. White Sox right-hander Jimmy Lambert will start the second game against Cleveland’s Triston McKenzie.

Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to pitch Wednesday night for the Los Angeles Angels in Houston, and the two-way superstar is off to a much better start at the plate than on the mound this season.

The Texas Rangers aren't seeing immediate good returns from that record offseason spending spree.

ARLINGTON, Texas — (AP) — Angels manager Joe Maddon ordered the second bases-loaded intentional walk of his career and only the third in the majors since at least 1950, and Shohei Ohtani homered twice to lead Los Angeles past the Texas Rangers 9-6 on Friday night. The Angels answered with a five-run fifth that included Ohtani’s second homer to lead 7-6. Bonds’ intentional walk was called by then-Arizona Diamondbacks manager Buck Showalter, now the skipper of the New York Mets. Both of the previous bases-loaded intentional walks were also part of victories — the Rays over the Rangers 7-4 and the Diamondbacks over the San Francisco Giants 8-7. ... Nathaniel Lowe singled in the second inning and has reached base in all seven Texas games this season.

Angels manager Joe Maddon ordered the second bases-loaded intentional walk of his career and only the third in the majors since at least 1950, and Shohei Ohtani homered twice to lead Los Angeles past the Texas Rangers 9-6.

Alex Bregman had an early RBI single and a late homer as the Astros won their 10th straight season opener. Valdez (1-0) was dominant in the late-blooming left-hander's first career start in April, striking out six and yielding one early walk. He retired 15 straight Angels after Matt Duffy’s single in the second, and exited only after Duffy's soft infield single in the seventh. Ohtani (0-1) struck out nine while pitching one-run ball into the fifth inning for the Angels, who lost their season opener for the eighth time in nine years. Michael Brantley doubled and scored on Bregman's single off Ohtani in the third.

A little later on opening day, Nico Hoerner hit the first home run of 2022. But it’s opening day," Cardinals fan Mary Welsh of Belleville, Illinois, said at Busch Stadium before St. Louis hosted Pittsburgh. Cleveland wore its road uniforms for the game in Kansas City, with the city name on the jersey. “Supporting the city is what it comes down to,” star pitcher Shane Bieber said a day before the opener. After earlier rainouts at Yankee Stadium and Target Field, the Brewers-Cubs game became the first game of the season.

After protracted negotiations between Major League Baseball's owners and players led to a 99-day lockout, baseball officially begins with new rules and new faces.