Shohei Ohtani sends bold message in his Los Angeles Dodgers pitching debut, hitting 100.2 mph and driving in 2 runs in win over Padres.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani made his long anticipated return to the mound on Monday night against NL West division rivals San Diego Padres.

Shohei Ohtani allowed an early run in his pitching debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but quickly made up for it with two clutch hits and a pair of RBIs in a 6-3 victory over the San Diego Padres.

Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani finally made his pitching debut for the franchise. He returned to the mound for the first time since the second half of the 2023 season when his elbow was injured, requiring Tommy John surgery and rehab that spanned almost 1.5 years.

In his first season with the Dodgers, Ohtani’s impact was immediate, contributing to the team’s success and securing his first World Series title. His strategic approach to contract ...

Later, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pinned Ohtani's chances of joining the rotation ... second tear of his ulnar collateral ligament -- his impact on offense has become too important to risk.

Shohei Ohtani's story with the LA Dodgers got off to a bumpy start after an investigation into an illegal gambling operation clouded his reputation with his former interpreter and friend Ippei Mizuhar