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Shohei Ohtani returns after dislocating shoulder, goes hitless as Dodgers take 3-0 World Series lead
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani returns after dislocating shoulder, goes hitless as Dodgers take 3-0 World Series leadShohei Ohtani was 0 for 3 with a walk and a hit-by-pitch, remaining in the lineup after dislocating a shoulder as the Los Angeles Dodgers took a 3-0 World Series lead over the New York Yankees with a 4-2 victory.
Freddie Freeman's World Series grand slam sparks a joyous family moment in a difficult year
Read full article: Freddie Freeman's World Series grand slam sparks a joyous family moment in a difficult yearFreddie Freeman persevered through a difficult season to stay in position to make World Series history with his 10th-inning grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Michael Kopech to open bullpen game for Dodgers against Mets in Game 6. Freddie Freeman out for LA
Read full article: Michael Kopech to open bullpen game for Dodgers against Mets in Game 6. Freddie Freeman out for LAMichael Kopech will start Game 6 of the National League Championship Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ohtani and Betts lead Dodgers to latest blowout of Mets for 3-1 lead in lopsided NLCS
Read full article: Ohtani and Betts lead Dodgers to latest blowout of Mets for 3-1 lead in lopsided NLCSShohei Ohtani hit a leadoff homer and scored four times, Mookie Betts also went deep and drove in four runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the New York Mets 10-2 for a 3-1 lead in their lopsided National League Championship Series.
Max Muncy becomes first player to reach in 12 straight plate appearances in single postseason
Read full article: Max Muncy becomes first player to reach in 12 straight plate appearances in single postseasonLos Angeles Dodgers slugger Max Muncy has become the first player to reach base in 12 consecutive plate appearances during a single postseason.
All-Star 1B Freddie Freeman out of Dodgers' lineup for Game 4 of NLCS against Mets
Read full article: All-Star 1B Freddie Freeman out of Dodgers' lineup for Game 4 of NLCS against MetsFirst baseman Freddie Freeman is out of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets.
After Severino misplays a pair of comebackers, Mets in need of NLCS comeback against Dodgers
Read full article: After Severino misplays a pair of comebackers, Mets in need of NLCS comeback against DodgersPitcher Luis Severino twice misplayed grounders, leading to a pair of unearned runs in the second inning that put the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead for good in an 8-0 romp that gave them a 2-1 NL Championship Series lead.
Shohei Ohtani homers as the Dodgers rout the Mets 8-0 for a 2-1 lead in the NLCS
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani homers as the Dodgers rout the Mets 8-0 for a 2-1 lead in the NLCSShohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer to punctuate the Los Angeles Dodgers' 8-0 victory over the New York Mets in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series.
Mets' Kodai Senga struggles with control, knocked out in 2nd inning by Dodgers in NLCS opener
Read full article: Mets' Kodai Senga struggles with control, knocked out in 2nd inning by Dodgers in NLCS openerNew York Mets starter Kodai Senga lasted just 10 batters and got only four outs in the National League Championship opener, struggling with control as the Los Angeles Dodgers took a 3-0, second-inning lead.
Jesús Sánchez leads Marlins in 11-9 win over Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani hits 48th homer of the season
Read full article: Jesús Sánchez leads Marlins in 11-9 win over Dodgers. Shohei Ohtani hits 48th homer of the seasonJesús Sánchez doubled twice and drove in three runs, and the Miami Marlins beat Shohei Ohtani and the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers 11-9 on Tuesday night.
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.
Ohtani hits 46th homer to tie career high, Dodgers beat Guardians 4-0 in record-tying heat
Read full article: Ohtani hits 46th homer to tie career high, Dodgers beat Guardians 4-0 in record-tying heatShohei Ohtani hit his 46th home run of the season to tie his career high, Jack Flaherty pitched another gem and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-0 on Sunday in record-tying heat.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets first major league victory in Dodgers' 4-1 win over Cubs
Read full article: Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets first major league victory in Dodgers' 4-1 win over CubsYoshinobu Yamamoto pitched out of two early jams in five scoreless innings for his first career major league victory, Max Muncy hit a two-run single and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Chicago Cubs 4-1 on Saturday.
Shohei Ohtani could be more open with teammates without 'buffer' Mizuhara, Dodgers manager says
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani could be more open with teammates without 'buffer' Mizuhara, Dodgers manager saysLos Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is optimistic Shohei Ohtani will become closer with his teammates in the absence of former interpreter and constant companion Ippei Mizuhara.
Yamamoto chased after 1st inning of debut as Padres beat Dodgers 15-11 for 2-game South Korea split
Read full article: Yamamoto chased after 1st inning of debut as Padres beat Dodgers 15-11 for 2-game South Korea splitYoshinobu Yamamoto was chased after one inning of a nightmarish major league debut and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Dodgers 15-11 after Los Angeles fired Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter following allegations of illegal gambling.
Ohtani and Dodgers rally to beat Padres 5-2 in season opener, first MLB game in South Korea
Read full article: Ohtani and Dodgers rally to beat Padres 5-2 in season opener, first MLB game in South KoreaShohei Ohtani’s RBI single capped a four-run eighth-inning rally in his Dodgers debut, and Los Angeles beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 in the season opener.
Ohtani, Bellinger, Montgomery, Snell head free agent market. Players can start contract talks Monday
Read full article: Ohtani, Bellinger, Montgomery, Snell head free agent market. Players can start contract talks MondayShohei Ohtani, Cody Bellinger, Jordan Montgomery, Blake Snell and Aaron Nola were among the 130 players who became free agents as baseball’s business season began the day following the Texas Rangers’ first World Series title.
The Dodgers' bats have gone cold in the postseason. Now they're facing playoff elimination
Read full article: The Dodgers' bats have gone cold in the postseason. Now they're facing playoff eliminationThe Los Angeles Dodgers cobbled together a 100-win regular season against the odds, using a strong offense to compensate for a beat-up starting rotation.
Dodgers wrap up NL West title for 10th time in 11 years with 6-2 win over Mariners in 11 innings
Read full article: Dodgers wrap up NL West title for 10th time in 11 years with 6-2 win over Mariners in 11 inningsThe Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched the NL West title for the 10th time in 11 seasons with a 6-2 win in 11 innings over the Seattle Mariners.
Juan Soto hits a 3-run homer in the ninth, and Padres rally to stun weary Dodgers 11-8
Read full article: Juan Soto hits a 3-run homer in the ninth, and Padres rally to stun weary Dodgers 11-8Juan Soto hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the ninth inning, and the San Diego Padres rallied from an early five-run deficit for an 11-8 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 game
Read full article: Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 gameShohei Ohtani became a two-way All-Star for the third straight year when he was picked for the American League pitching staff, and eight Atlanta Braves were chosen for the July 11 game in Seattle — the most of any team since 2012.
Yankees' Judge knocks open bullpen door while making running catch
Read full article: Yankees' Judge knocks open bullpen door while making running catchNew York Yankees star Aaron Judge knocked open the door of the visiting bullpen at Dodger Stadium while making a spectacular running catch in the eighth inning.
Isaac Paredes homers as Tampa Bay Rays beat Los Angeles Dodgers 11-10
Read full article: Isaac Paredes homers as Tampa Bay Rays beat Los Angeles Dodgers 11-10Isaac Paredes homered and drove in four runs as the MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays took two of three from the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers with an 11-10 victory.
Cardinals hit 7 home runs at home for first time in 83 years, power past Dodgers 16-8
Read full article: Cardinals hit 7 home runs at home for first time in 83 years, power past Dodgers 16-8Willson Contreras hit two three-run homers, Nolan Gorman also homered twice and the St. Louis Cardinals went deep seven times in a home game for the first time in 83 years to power past the Los Angeles Dodgers 16-8.
Dodgers win in 12th on bases-loaded walk, Muncy homers twice to regain major-league lead
Read full article: Dodgers win in 12th on bases-loaded walk, Muncy homers twice to regain major-league leadChris Taylor scored on a bases-loaded walk in the 12th inning, Max Muncy homered twice to move back into the major league lead, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Minnesota Twins 9-8 for their sixth straight win.
Muncy's walk-off slam gives Dodgers 10-6 win over Phillies
Read full article: Muncy's walk-off slam gives Dodgers 10-6 win over PhilliesMax Muncy hit a game-ending grand slam and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from an early five-run deficit to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 10-6, extending their winning streak to a season-high six games.
Muncy hits 2 more homers, powers Dodgers past Giants 10-5
Read full article: Muncy hits 2 more homers, powers Dodgers past Giants 10-5Max Muncy hit a three-run homer and a solo shot to finish a three-game set against San Francisco with four homers and 11 RBIs, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Giants 10-5 for a series win.
Padres pull out 5-3 victory over Dodgers, tie NLDS 1-all
Read full article: Padres pull out 5-3 victory over Dodgers, tie NLDS 1-allManny Machado homered early and added an RBI double off Clayton Kershaw, and Jurickson Profar singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning as the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to even their NL Division Series at a game apiece.
Dodgers 1st team to clinch a playoff spot, rout Padres 11-2
Read full article: Dodgers 1st team to clinch a playoff spot, rout Padres 11-2Justin Turner hit a grand slam and a solo homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who emphatically became the first team to clinch a playoff spot this season with an 11-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
DÃaz escapes in 8th, Mets take series from MLB-best Dodgers
Read full article: DÃaz escapes in 8th, Mets take series from MLB-best DodgersEdwin DÃaz struck out Gavin Lux on a 102.8 mph fastball to escape a jam in the eighth inning, and the New York Mets beat the major league-best Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3.
Dodgers beat Padres 4-0, make statement with 3-game sweep
Read full article: Dodgers beat Padres 4-0, make statement with 3-game sweepCody Bellinger hit two homers, Tyler Anderson allowed two hits over seven innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a statement-making sweep of the revamped San Diego Padres with a 4-0 victory.
Urias wins his 8th straight decision, Dodgers top Giants 3-0
Read full article: Urias wins his 8th straight decision, Dodgers top Giants 3-0Julio Urias won his eighth consecutive decision and Miguel Vargas drove in two runs in his major league debut as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0.
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 erase late 6-run deficit, rally past Cardinals 7-6
Read full article: Dodgers erase late 6-run deficit, rally past Cardinals 7-6Hanser Alberto hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers climbed out of a huge hole in a 7-6 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, Astros
Read full article: Ohtani a 2-way All-Star again; 6 Yankees, 5 Braves, AstrosLos Angeles Angels sensation Shohei Ohtani repeated as a two-way All-Star when he was picked for the AL pitching staff, two days after he was elected to start at designated hitter.
Freeman HR ahead of emotional return, Dodgers sweep Reds
Read full article: Freeman HR ahead of emotional return, Dodgers sweep RedsFreddie Freeman homered and drove in three runs ahead of what’s sure to be an emotional weekend, leading Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Cincinnati Reds 10-5 for a sweep of the season series.
Astros place pitcher Blake Taylor on 15-day injured list due to left elbow disconfort
Read full article: Astros place pitcher Blake Taylor on 15-day injured list due to left elbow disconfortThe Houston Astros announced Saturday they’ve placed left-handed relief pitcher Blake Taylor on the 15-day injured list due to left elbow discomfort.
Diamondbacks score twice after error to beat Dodgers 3-1
Read full article: Diamondbacks score twice after error to beat Dodgers 3-1Zac Gallen pitched six scoreless innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks scored two runs after Max Muncy’s throwing error in the eighth inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1.
Greene brings record heat for Reds, but Dodgers win 5-2
Read full article: Greene brings record heat for Reds, but Dodgers win 5-2Trea Turner launched a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers finally caught up to some record-setting heat from Cincinnati rookie Hunter Greene, beating the skidding Reds 5-2 for their fifth consecutive victory.
UrÃas hits, pitches Dodgers past Giants to even NLDS series
Read full article: UrÃas hits, pitches Dodgers past Giants to even NLDS seriesJulio UrÃas shut down San Francisco and contributed an RBI single for his cause, Cody Bellinger and AJ Pollock delivered two-run doubles to blow it open in the sixth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers pounded the Giants 9-2 to even their NL Division Series at one game apiece.
Trea Turner slam, solo HR; Kershaw hurt, Dodgers beat Brews
Read full article: Trea Turner slam, solo HR; Kershaw hurt, Dodgers beat BrewsTrea Turner hit a grand slam and solo home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers extended the NL West race for at least another day, rallying past the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 after starter Clayton Kershaw got hurt.
Dodgers' Scherzer gets 3,000th K, near perfecto vs Padres
Read full article: Dodgers' Scherzer gets 3,000th K, near perfecto vs PadresMax Scherzer got his 3,000th career strikeout and took a perfect game into the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 8-0 to complete a three-game sweep.
UrÃas earns MLB-leading 17th win, Dodgers beat Padres 3-0
Read full article: UrÃas earns MLB-leading 17th win, Dodgers beat Padres 3-0Julio UrÃas 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 rally past Braves for sweep, Scherzer leaves after 6
Read full article: Dodgers rally past Braves for sweep, Scherzer leaves after 6Justin Turner and AJ Pollock singled home the tying and go-ahead runs through the same infield hole in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the Atlanta Braves 4-3 to complete a three-game sweep.
UrÃas MLB-high 15th W; Dodgers end Braves' 13-game road run
Read full article: UrÃas MLB-high 15th W; Dodgers end Braves' 13-game road runJulio UrÃas earned his major league-best 15th victory, and the Los Angeles Dodgers slugged four homers in a 5-3 victory over the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves.
Scherzer Ks 10 in debut, Dodgers hit 4 HRs to beat Astros
Read full article: Scherzer Ks 10 in debut, Dodgers hit 4 HRs to beat AstrosMax Scherzer struck out 10 in his Dodgers debut and got plenty of offensive support as Los Angeles hit four home runs to defeat the Houston Astros 7-5, capping a contentious two-game series at Dodger Stadium.
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.
Smith's pinch 3-run HR in 9th rallies Dodgers past Giants
Read full article: Smith's pinch 3-run HR in 9th rallies Dodgers past GiantsPinch-hitter Will Smith connected for a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from five runs down to defeat the San Francisco Giants 8-6 in the second game of a pivotal series between NL West rivals.
Posey comes through in return as Giants defeat Dodgers 7-2
Read full article: Posey comes through in return as Giants defeat Dodgers 7-2Buster Posey and Wilmer Flores hit back-to-back homers in the first inning, Thairo Estrada had a key double in the seventh and the San Francisco Giants defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 in the opener of a pivotal four-game series between the NL West rivals.
Ohtani becomes 1st 2-way All-Star with perfect 1st inning
Read full article: Ohtani becomes 1st 2-way All-Star with perfect 1st inningShohei Ohtani became the first two-way All-Star in style, featuring a 100 mph fastball to pitch a perfect first inning against the National League after being denied a hit by a nice defensive play in his first at-bat.
LEADING OFF: Braves star Acuña out for year, MLB draft opens
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Braves star Acuña out for year, MLB draft opensBraves star outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. is out for the season, headed for surgery after suffering a complete tear of the ACL in his right knee during a game in Miami.
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.
Dodgers visit White House, rally past Nats, 7th win in row
Read full article: Dodgers visit White House, rally past Nats, 7th win in rowMookie Betts hit a go-ahead single during a nine-run in the seventh inning after Washington ace Max Scherzer departed, and the Los Angeles Dodgers surged past the Nationals 10-5 for their seventh straight win.
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.
Snell pitches 5 scoreless innings, Padres beat Dodgers 3-2
Read full article: Snell pitches 5 scoreless innings, Padres beat Dodgers 3-2Jake Cronenworth and rookie Kim Ha-seong homered off Clayton Kershaw, Blake Snell pitched five scoreless innings and the San Diego Padres got their third straight win against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers, 3-2.
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.
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.
Taylor's clutch hit caps 14-pitch at-bat, Dodgers deck Cards
Read full article: Taylor's clutch hit caps 14-pitch at-bat, Dodgers deck CardsChris Taylor drove in three runs with a tiebreaking double that capped a 14-pitch at-bat in the sixth inning, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers past the St. Louis Cardinals 9-4 to snap a three-game skid.