The day that the Dodgers have been waiting for since they signed Shohei Ohtani to a then-record contract is nearly here: Ohtani's first start as a pitcher in a Dodgers uniform is set for Monday night against the Padres.

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Diego Padres on Monday, June 16 in a game that will also be Shohei Ohtani's first time pitching in a game since 2023.

Does the Giants beefing up their offense compel the Phillies to do the same? Well, it should. Especially since the Phils are in a Wild Card race with S.F.