Shohei Ohtani is moving ever closer to his first pitching appearance for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday there’s now a chance his fans might not even have to wait until the All-Star break.

San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt said the rotation is still competitive, despite the adversity injuries have created for the starters. However, Shildt said the team will need the starters to provide some more depth.

There’s a reasonable chance the marine layer will mostly burn off Wednesday when the San Diego County Fair begins its nearly month-long run in Del Mar, and “June gloom” could temporarily vanish Friday, the National Weather Service says.

C.J. Abrams and Luis Arraez will hit the field when the Washington Nationals and San Diego Padres meet on Monday, June 23 at PETCO Park (on SDPA and MASN2). Looking for MLB tickets? Head to StubHub today and see your team live.

Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts sat Smith for Tuesday's showdown with the rival San Diego Padres. Interestingly, Smith—who entered play hitting .320 with a National League-high .423 on-base percentage—is on the bench for the third time in less than a week. Instead, Dalton Rushing is catching reliever Lou Trivino, who is Tuesday's opener.

The San Diego Padres lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers, 8-7, on Monday in a 10-inning battle. They fell to 37-28 on the year. In other news, the Friars are expect