Doug Padilla

Contributor, LA Daily News, the Associated Press and MLB.com

Contributor to the LA Daily News, the Associated Press and MLB.com

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It’s opening day for the LA Dodgers, who are feeling the pressure amid an ongoing investigation into star Shohei Ohtani and costly acquisitions during the off-season.

Dodgers kick off home opener amid Ohtani investigation

It’s opening day for the LA Dodgers, who are feeling the pressure amid an ongoing investigation into star Shohei Ohtani and costly acquisitions during the off-season.

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