WHEN SUMMER ARRIVED and his pitching progression intensified, Shohei Ohtani essentially stopped running. In an attempt to preserve his body for the added stress it was about to endure, Ohtani stole just two bases throughout June and July.

The Los Angeles Angels scored four runs off Shohei Ohtani to help complete a sweep, while knocking the Los Angeles Dodgers out of first place in the NL West.

The Angels sweep the season series with the Dodgers, the Mets blow it against the Braves, Jakob Marsee and Ketel Marte have huge nights and more from Wednesday's MLB action.

One of the best rivalries in baseball resumes this weekend in Southern California when the Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres for three games at Dodger Stadium. The NL West remains very much up for grabs with six weeks and one weekend to play in the 2025 regular season.