Shohei Ohtani the pitcher, the Dodgers learned, isn’t as playful as Ohtani the hitter. He snarls. He barks. He’s emotional, even downright combative at times.

Dodger Stadium was the place to be Monday night as Shohei Ohtani made his long-awaited return to the mound for the home team.

After the Padres game, Ohtani, who signed a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers in 2023, said that he expects to ...

Shohei Ohtani returned to the mound for the first time in nearly two years, starting for the Dodgers against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium.

Ohtani returned to the mound for the first time since 2023 on Monday, helping the Dodgers to a 6-3 win over the San Diego ...