Dodgers vs Padres Prediction, Odds, Picks - Jun. 17
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In the last season that he pitched in 2023, Ohtani had a 3.13 ERA, a 1.06 WHIP and a 10-5 record, helping him earn a second AL MVP. Unfortunately, his season on the mound was cut short as he underwent surgery for a UCL tear in his right elbow in September. Since then, he's been on the road to recovery.
A standing ovation was in order for Clayton Kershaw on Saturday as the 37-year-old pitched like the three-time Cy Young starter he was a decade ago. Kershaw on
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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani to return to mound as starting pitcher Monday vs. PadresLos Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and the team announced that Shohei Ohtani will be the starting pitcher for Monday's game against the San Diego Padres.
After the San Francisco Giants acquired Rafael Devers, one of the Dodgers' starting pitchers, Clayton Kershaw, was very complimentary of the rival organization.
While closer Tanner Scott had early-season struggles, he is also coming off his seventh-straight scoreless appearance. If Scott is hitting his stride, Helsley could slot into the eighth inning and give Los Angeles an excellent one-two punch in the backend of the bullpen.
Therefore, the Dodgers could still use Alcantara in the rotation. The Marlins finished last in the NL East in 2024 and are on track to do so again in 2025, so they will likely be
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages believes San Diego Padres pitcher Dylan Cease hit him on purpose in Monday night's game.Pages gave Cease a piece of his mind after the right-hander drilled him with a fastball inside in the bottom of the fourth inning.
Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages and Padres pitcher Dylan Cease offered insight on a controversial in-game incident.
As this last week has epitomized, there is an ever-present lack of certainty hanging over the state of the Dodgers' pitching staff.
Tensions rose at Dodger Stadium as Padres manager Mike Shildt dropped an F-bomb at Dodgers star after a hit-by-pitch from Dylan Cease.
Sheehan has appeared in 13 games in his career, having a 4.92 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, and striking out 64 batters in 60.1 innings with a 4-1 record. This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 15, 2025, where it first appeared.