Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts welcomed Shohei Ohtani back to his lineup Sunday, speculating that “dad strength” could lead to unprecedented exit velocity from the two-way star’s already imp

ARLINGTON, Texas — Shohei Ohtani is away from the Los Angeles Dodgers for the birth of the two-way superstar’s first child. Manager Dave Roberts said before the Dodgers’ series opener Friday night in Texas that Ohtani was with his wife and going on MLB’s paternity list.

Teoscar Hernández hits a three-run home run and Tommy Edman and Shohei Ohtani each hit solo home runs as the Dodgers hold on to defeat the Detroit Tigers 5-4.