Shohei Ohtani’s much-anticipated return to the mound creates challenges for the Dodgers about how to moderate his workload and spot in the lineup to make sure they still get his offensive

While Tuesday lacks the spectacle of having Shohei Ohtani pitching, we'll have to settle for him merely hitting in the Dodgers' second game of this four-game series against the Padres at Dodger Stadium.

The Los Angeles Dodgers were urged to counter the San Francisco Giants' Rafael Devers trade by acquiring Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette.

Andy Pages hits a three-run home run and the Dodgers get just enough from Dustin May and their bullpen to hang on for a 5-4 win over rival San Francisco.

The Dodgers took 2 of 3 games from the Padres in the first series of the season at Petco Park in San Diego last Monday through Wednesday, with the favorite cashing in 2 of 3 games, while the Over also hit in 2 of the contests.

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After losing their weekend series in LA, the Giants appear to be setup to lose their last remaining advantage in the rivalry.

The Giants are an underdog (+150 on the moneyline to win) when they take the field at the Dodgers (-180). The matchup on the mound for this contest is set with the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to Dustin May (3-4),