A look at what’s happening around the majors on Monday:___HIS TURNMajor league home run leader Shohei Ohtani is set to pitch for the Angels in his first outing since tossing a perfect first inning in the All-Star Game. The two-way star hit his 34th home run Sunday in a 7-4 loss to Seattle. Ohtani (4-1, 3.49 ERA) is scheduled to start when Los Angeles begins a six-game road trip in Oakland. NO DERBY DOWNERSome players have declined to participate in the All-Star Home Run Derby over the years because they say the exertion can wear them out and wrecks their swing. WELL EARNEDAL ERA leader Lance Lynn makes his first start for the White Sox since signing a $38 million, two-year contract through 2023.

Source: thestar July 19, 2021 00:45 UTC