The buildup for Shohei Ohtani to once again become a fully realized two-way superstar will be a slow, gradual process. But the three-time MVP is getting closer. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced

Shohei Ohtani earn an automatic starting spot in the 2025 MLB All-Star Game by virtue of receiving the most votes among all National League Players. It marks Ohtani’s fifth consecutive All-Star selection and second since signing with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Shohei Ohtani and his team lost the game with a 5-3 final score, thanks to strong performances from Xander Bogaerts and rookie pitcher Ryan Bergert. Bogaerts had four hits and a home run, while Bergert tossed 4 2/3 shutout innings. The Padres held off a late Dodgers push and snapped their three-game losing streak.