Shohei Ohtani's "Dad Strength" is finally beginning to kick in as the Los Angeles Dodgers' slugger hit his first home run since the birth of his daughter to jump-start a 15-2 victory over the Miami Marlins on Tuesday night.

Dane Myers had three hits and an RBI and Ronny Simon also drove in a run for the Marlins. Sandy Alcantara (2-3) was rocked for seven runs on seven hits and five walks in 2 2/3 innings in his sixth start since returning from Tommy John surgery. He fanned two. Miami has dropped four consecutive games, one off its season-worst streak.

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani has played in seven games since coming back from paternity leave. He couldn’t wait any longer, jumping on the first pitch he saw on Tuesday night against Sandy Alcantara and the Miami Marlins,

“It’s something as an organization that we’ve been trying to wrap our heads around, because it’s not a good quality of life for anybody,” Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior said. “It’s not for the players who suffer the injuries. It doesn’t help us operate at an optimal level as a ballclub.”

Right-hander Tyler Glasnow has been placed on the 15-day injured list by the Los Angeles Dodgers with right shoulder inflammation in the latest setback for the defending World Series champions’ perpet

Los Angeles Times beat writer Jack Harris talks about the recent news that Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow is heading to the injured list as another starting pitcher for the team is bitten by the injury bug.

Tommy Edman drives in two runs on a walk-off single in the 10th inning as the Dodgers overcome giving up a five-run lead to beat Miami 7-6 in 10 innings.

Tommy Edman hit a two-run single in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers blew a five-run lead before rallying to beat the Miami Marlins 7-6.