A Los Angeles Dodgers official was asked about the team's recent White House visit as their home city protests federal ICE raids.

Melvin was already without long reliever Spencer Bivens, who threw a season-high 3 1/3 innings in Saturday’s 11-5 loss. Right-hander Tristan Beck, another multi-inning reliever, contributed two innings before backup catcher Logan Porter pitched the eighth.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will return to the mound Monday night against the San Diego Padres after not pitching for nearly 22 months following elbow reconstruction. It will be his first start as a pitcher for the Dodgers.

Melvin was already without long reliever Spencer Bivens, who threw a season-high 3 1/3 innings in Saturday’s 11-5 loss. Right-hander Tristan Beck, another multi-inning reliever, contributed two innings before backup catcher Logan Porter pitched the eighth.

NL West rivals clash on Sunday as the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers (42-29) host the second-place San Francisco Giants (41-30).

The right‑hander’s right shoulder issues resurface, jeopardizing his return this season. Meanwhile Kiké Hernandez and anthem singer Nezza speak out amid local protest climate.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly “lurking” as potential suitors for Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara ahead of the MLB trade deadline, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale.