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Dodgers to start Jack Flaherty in Game 1 of NLDS, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for Game 2
Read full article: Dodgers to start Jack Flaherty in Game 1 of NLDS, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for Game 2Jack Flaherty will start Game 1 of this weekend’s National League Division Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers, with rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for Game 2.
Betts has tiebreaking RBI single in seven-run 9th inning as Dodgers beat Braves 9-2
Read full article: Betts has tiebreaking RBI single in seven-run 9th inning as Dodgers beat Braves 9-2Mookie Betts had a tiebreaking RBI single with two outs in a seven-run ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 9-2.
New York Mets 1B Pete Alonso among MLB stars who could use big second half heading into free agency
Read full article: New York Mets 1B Pete Alonso among MLB stars who could use big second half heading into free agencyPete Alonso’s disappointing performance in this year’s Home Run Derby wasn’t a particularly big deal for the future of his big-league career.
Ohtani hits 11th homer and Buehler returns as Dodgers defeat Marlins 6-3 for 4th straight win
Read full article: Ohtani hits 11th homer and Buehler returns as Dodgers defeat Marlins 6-3 for 4th straight winShohei Ohtani launched his fourth home run in three games and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 6-3 in Walker Buehler’s first major league start in nearly two years.
Walker Buehler goes 4 innings for Dodgers during 1st major league start in nearly 2 years
Read full article: Walker Buehler goes 4 innings for Dodgers during 1st major league start in nearly 2 yearsLos Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler went four innings and struck out four during his first major league start in nearly two years against the Miami Marlins.
Left-hander James Paxton agrees to $11 million deal with high-spending Dodgers, AP source says
Read full article: Left-hander James Paxton agrees to $11 million deal with high-spending Dodgers, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that left-hander James Paxton and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to an $11 million, one-year contract.
Dodgers have tentative deal to acquire Glasnow from Rays, subject to new contract, AP source says
Read full article: Dodgers have tentative deal to acquire Glasnow from Rays, subject to new contract, AP source saysA person familiar with the agreement tells The Associated Press the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a tentative trade with the Tampa Bay Rays to acquire right-hander Tyler Glasnow and outfielder Manuel Margot for pitcher Ryan Pepiot and outfield prospect Jonny Deluca.
Why can't the Dodgers win in October? They'll search for answers during a long winter
Read full article: Why can't the Dodgers win in October? They'll search for answers during a long winterThe Los Angeles Dodgers were left wondering why they can’t win in October after they were swept out of the NL Division Series.
Dodgers have much to contemplate during long winter
Read full article: Dodgers have much to contemplate during long winterAfter winning 111 games in the regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers appeared on their way to fulfilling manager Dave Roberts' spring prediction of another World Series victory.
Dodgers All-Star pitcher Gonsolin out with forearm strain
Read full article: Dodgers All-Star pitcher Gonsolin out with forearm strainThe Los Angeles Dodgers have put All-Star pitcher Tony Gonsolin on the injured list because of a strained right forearm, making the move as a precaution hours before his scheduled start at Miami.
Dodgers recover, beat Giants 9-6 on Betts' 3-run HR in 8th
Read full article: Dodgers recover, beat Giants 9-6 on Betts' 3-run HR in 8thMookie Betts broke an eighth-inning tie with a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 9-6 after blowing a five-run lead in the seventh.
Dodgers' Kershaw loses perfect game in 8th inning vs Angels
Read full article: Dodgers' Kershaw loses perfect game in 8th inning vs AngelsClayton Kershaw pitched seven perfect innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers before Luis Rengifo broke up his bid with a leadoff double in the eighth for the Los Angeles Angels.
LEADING OFF: Padres optimistic Machado won't need IL stint
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Padres optimistic Machado won't need IL stintManny Machado was out of the lineup a day after spraining his left ankle, but Padres acting manager Ryan Flaherty is optimistic the All-Star third baseman won’t need to go on the injured list.
Dodgers ace Walker Buehler goes on IL with forearm strain
Read full article: Dodgers ace Walker Buehler goes on IL with forearm strainLos Angeles Dodgers ace Walker Buehler was placed on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain, and the team awaited MRI results to determine the severity, Buehler left Friday night’s start at San Francisco after four innings when his elbow began bothering him.
LEADING OFF: Goldschmidt, Turner try to extend hit streaks
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Goldschmidt, Turner try to extend hit streaksCardinals star Paul Goldschmidt could set the longest hitting streak of his career if he’s successful in both games of a day-night doubleheader at Wrigley Field on Saturday.
Anderson extends shutout streak, Dodgers defeat Mets 6-1
Read full article: Anderson extends shutout streak, Dodgers defeat Mets 6-1Tyler Anderson extended his scoreless streak to 26 innings and became the first National League pitcher with seven wins as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 6-1.
Freeman hits 1st HR for Dodgers in reunion win over Braves
Read full article: Freeman hits 1st HR for Dodgers in reunion win over BravesFreddie Freeman slugged his first home run in a Dodgers uniform — against his former team, no less — and Los Angeles beat the Atlanta Braves 7-4 for its seventh consecutive victory.
LEADING OFF: Baseball gets 1st 9-inning twinbills since 2019
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Baseball gets 1st 9-inning twinbills since 2019Tuesday’s baseball schedule will feature two doubleheaders — the first in the majors this season and the first twinbills of nine-inning games since Sept. 28, 2019.
No regrets for Roberts, Kershaw after pulling ace
Read full article: No regrets for Roberts, Kershaw after pulling aceLos Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts isn't second-guessing his decision to pull Clayton Kershaw while pitching seven perfect innings against Minnesota drew even if others are debating the move.
Freeman reaches 3 times, scores in Dodgers debut, beats Rox
Read full article: Freeman reaches 3 times, scores in Dodgers debut, beats RoxFreddie Freeman reached base three times and scored a run in his Dodgers debut, helping Walker Buehler and Los Angeles beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 in a season opener.
LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Giants in NLDS winner-take-all Game 5
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Giants in NLDS winner-take-all Game 5Sooner than many baseball fans wanted, maybe, but the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers will meet in a winner-take-all Game 5 of the NL Division Series at Oracle Park.
Dodgers beat Giants 7-2, force decisive Game 5 in NLDS
Read full article: Dodgers beat Giants 7-2, force decisive Game 5 in NLDSMookie Betts homered and drove in three runs, Will Smith also went deep and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 7-2 to force a decisive Game 5 in their NL Division Series.
LEADING OFF: Giants-Dodgers cap 4-game Division Series slate
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Giants-Dodgers cap 4-game Division Series slateThe 107-win Giants and 106-win Dodgers are ready to throw out all those wins and settle their season-long clash with a best-of-five NL Division Series in San Francisco.
LEADING OFF: La Russa & Baker, Red Sox vs Rays as ALDS begin
Read full article: LEADING OFF: La Russa & Baker, Red Sox vs Rays as ALDS beginTwo septuagenarians will be on the bench when 77-year-old Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa and the Chicago White Sox face the Houston Astros and 72-year-old skipper Dusty Baker in their playoff opener Thursday.
Urías earns MLB-leading 17th win, Dodgers beat Padres 3-0
Read full article: Urías earns MLB-leading 17th win, Dodgers beat Padres 3-0Julio Urías pitched seven shutout innings for his major league-leading 17th victory, Max Muncy slugged a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 3-0 to snap a two-game skid.
Duggar triples, Giants hold off Dodgers 6-4 for NL West lead
Read full article: Duggar triples, Giants hold off Dodgers 6-4 for NL West leadSteven Duggar hit a tiebreaking two-run triple after being called up earlier in the day, Brandon Belt homered, and the San Francisco Giants wrapped up their key weekend series against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers with a 6-4 win to take the NL West lead.
Dodgers beat Giants 6-1, move into tie for first in NL West
Read full article: Dodgers beat Giants 6-1, move into tie for first in NL WestTrea Turner and Corey Seager homered, Julio Urías won his seventh straight decision, and the Los Angeles Dodgers moved into a tie for first place with San Francisco atop the NL West Division with a 6-1 victory over the Giants.
Seager, Dodgers beat Braves 3-2; Albies' foul injures knee
Read full article: Seager, Dodgers beat Braves 3-2; Albies' foul injures kneeCorey Seager hit a tiebreaking double in the eighth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves in a matchup of playoff contenders.
Pollock's homer sends Dodgers to 5-3 win over Padres in 16
Read full article: Pollock's homer sends Dodgers to 5-3 win over Padres in 16AJ Pollock led off the 16th inning with a two-run homer and the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers beat the struggling San Diego Padres 5-3 in by far the longest major league game since pandemic rules were implemented last year.
LA fans don't waste time jeering Astros at Dodger Stadium
Read full article: LA fans don't waste time jeering Astros at Dodger StadiumLos Angeles Dodgers fans waited a long time to let José Altuve and the Houston Astros know just how they felt about possibly being cheated out of a 2017 World Series championship.
LEADING OFF: Astros sure to hear from fans at Dodger Stadium
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Astros sure to hear from fans at Dodger StadiumJosé Altuve, Carlos Correa and the Astros have been heckled at Yankee Stadium, Cleveland, Phoenix and many other parks, the result of their sign-stealing scheme.
Betts returns with HR, Dodgers pound Diamondbacks 13-0
Read full article: Betts returns with HR, Dodgers pound Diamondbacks 13-0Albert Pujols doubled home three runs to cap a five-run second inning, Mookie Betts homered in his return from the injured list and the Los Angeles Dodgers hammered the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-0 on Sunday.
Monster trade: Dodgers get Scherzer, Turner from Nationals
Read full article: Monster trade: Dodgers get Scherzer, Turner from NationalsThe World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers have pulled off a monster deal for ace Max Scherzer and All-Star shortstop Trea Turner, getting the dynamic duo from the Washington Nationals shortly before Friday’s trade deadline.
Bellinger's blunder in 8th helps Giants top Dodgers 2-1
Read full article: Bellinger's blunder in 8th helps Giants top Dodgers 2-1Buster Posey scored the tiebreaking run on a throwing error by first baseman Cody Bellinger in the eighth inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1.
Giants rally in 9th for 2nd straight night to beat Dodgers
Read full article: Giants rally in 9th for 2nd straight night to beat DodgersLaMonte Wade Jr. broke a ninth-inning tie with a two-run single and the San Francisco Giants rallied against closer Kenley Jansen again for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
LEADING OFF: Alvarez carries U.S. flag, big rivalries abound
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Alvarez carries U.S. flag, big rivalries aboundMiami Marlins infielder Eddy Alvarez and four-time Olympic women’s basketball gold medalist Sue Bird will be the U.S. flag bearers for the opening ceremonies of the Tokyo Games.
Dodgers tie franchise record with 8 HRs, blast D-Backs 22-1
Read full article: Dodgers tie franchise record with 8 HRs, blast D-Backs 22-1Justin Turner and Mookie Betts hit grand slams, Albert Pujols and AJ Pollock each homered twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers matched a franchise record by connecting eight times in all, routing the Arizona Diamondbacks 22-1.
No-hitter No. 7: Cubs blank Dodgers, tie MLB season record
Read full article: No-hitter No. 7: Cubs blank Dodgers, tie MLB season recordZach Davies and three Cubs relievers combined for the seventh no-hitter in the majors this year — matching the most in a season since 1900 — as Chicago blanked the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0.
Padres beat Dodgers 5-3 for 1st sweep of rivals in 8 seasons
Read full article: Padres beat Dodgers 5-3 for 1st sweep of rivals in 8 seasonsTrent Grisham drew a go-ahead, bases-loaded walk with one out in the eighth and the San Diego Padres hit three solo homers off Trevor Bauer and beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 for their first three-game sweep of the NL West rivals in eight seasons.
Buehler takes no-hitter into 8th, Dodgers beat D-backs 9-3
Read full article: Buehler takes no-hitter into 8th, Dodgers beat D-backs 9-3Walker Buehler had another masterful mound performance, taking a no-hitter into the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the skidding Arizona Diamondbacks 9-3.
LEADING OFF: Ohtani 1st HR Derby entrant, Buehler vs D-backs
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Ohtani 1st HR Derby entrant, Buehler vs D-backsJapanese two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani is the first confirmed competitor for the All-Star Home Run Derby at Denver’s Coors Field on July 12, and others could be announced soon.
Rangers snap 16-game road losing streak, rout Dodgers 12-1
Read full article: Rangers snap 16-game road losing streak, rout Dodgers 12-1Jonah Heim and Nate Lowe had two-run homers among their three hits apiece, Kolby Allard pitched five scoreless innings of five-hit ball and the Texas Rangers emphatically snapped their 16-game road losing streak with a 12-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Record onslaught: Dodgers score 11 in 1st to rout Cards 14-3
Read full article: Record onslaught: Dodgers score 11 in 1st to rout Cards 14-3Cody Bellinger had a grand slam and six RBIs as the Dodgers scored their most runs in one inning of a regular-season game since moving to Los Angeles, piling up 11 in the bottom of the first during a 14-3 blowout over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Prolific inning: Dodgers score 11 in 1st against Cardinals
Read full article: Prolific inning: Dodgers score 11 in 1st against CardinalsThe Dodgers scored their most runs in an inning in a regular-season game since moving to Los Angeles, scoring 11 times in the bottom of the first against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.
Pujols delivers RBI in debut, Dodgers top Diamondbacks 3-1
Read full article: Pujols delivers RBI in debut, Dodgers top Diamondbacks 3-1Albert Pujols delivered an RBI single in his Dodgers debut, and Walker Buehler pitched seven scoreless innings of one-hit ball in Los Angeles’ 3-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.