Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani slowly but surely continues to work his way toward his first regular season pitching appearance since Sept. 2023. Prior to Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres,

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Ohtani threw just under 50 pitches to two minor league hitters during the third simulated game in his gradual comeback to the mound. The three-time MVP used his fastball and sweeper impressively, according to Roberts and Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior.