Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch for Dodgers in Yankees series but is expected to hit

NEW YORK — The Dodgers are hopeful that Shohei Ohtani will be back in their starting lineup as designated hitter when the second half of their season kicks off Friday night.

However, the team announced Thursday that the two-way star will not make a pitching start during the team’s three-game series against the Yankees in...