Dodgers reliever Brock Stewart to undergo season-ending surgery
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> SEATTLE — When the Dodgers traded for Brock Stewart at the trade deadline, they knew he came with some risk. But on Friday,…
The Sports Report: Bullpen tries to blow it, but Dodgers win to reduce magic number to 1
From Jack Harris: If the Dodgers are going to win 13 games in October, they will likely have to master the playbook they ran Wednesday…
Relievers Roki Sasaki, Clayton Kershaw help as Dodgers reduce magic number to 1
PHOENIX — The Dodgers might’ve finally found an answer to their long-maddening bullpen problems.Just use some starters.In a 5-4 extra-innings win over the Arizona Diamondbacks that lowered…
Dodgers bullpen is a mess. Can Roki Sasaki’s return provide relief?
Dave Roberts often refers to his bullpen hierarchy as something of a “trust tree,” with branches of relievers he can trust in leverage spots.Right now,…
Shohei Ohtani is dominant, but bullpen blows another game as Dodgers lose
PHOENIX — Shohei Ohtani entered uncharted territory in his final pitching start of the regular season, shutting out the Arizona Diamondbacks over a season-high six innings in…
Dodgers Dugout: Is this the worst bullpen in L.A. Dodgers history?
Hi and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell, reminding you to return your tray table to its full upright…
Letters to Sports: Thanks for the memories, Clayton Kershaw
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on Clayton Kershaw retiring, Dodgers pitching woes, the Chargers and more. Source…
Clayton Kershaw delivers ‘perfect’ moment as Dodgers clinch playoff spot
Clayton Kershaw blew a kiss to his family, pounded a fist in his glove, then made the familiar trot from the Dodgers’ dugout to the…
The Sports Report: Blake Snell, bullpen right the ship for Dodgers
From Jack Harris: With two out in the seventh inning Wednesday night, and Blake Snell trying to put the finishing touches on his best performance…
Blake Snell is dominant (and bullpen helps too) as Dodgers shut out the Phillies
Dave Roberts started out of the dugout with a walk.Once Blake Snell caught his gaze, it turned into a trot.With two out in the seventh…
Shohei Ohtani in the outfield? The Dodgers have clearly failed him
Shohei Ohtani said he is prepared to make a six-inning start in October. He said he is open to pitching out of the bullpen, even…
Shohei Ohtani is removed after five no-hit innings, then Dodgers’ bullpen collapses in loss
It was a stressful decision. But it shouldn’t have been so consequential.In the middle of the fifth inning Tuesday night, Shohei Ohtani returned to the…
How can the Dodgers season this survive amid their pitching woes?
Bye-bye bye.Hello, Dodger bullpen.It was all so familiar. It was all so infuriating. It was the 2025 season boiled down into three hours of roars,…
Will Shohei Ohtani boost the Dodgers’ bullpen in the playoffs?
The Dodgers are planning to use Shohei Ohtani as a starting pitcher in the playoffs, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman confirmed Monday.That doesn’t mean,…
Letters: UCLA fans aren’t happy with state of football program
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> Well, it is starting to appear that we are on the way to another in a series of mediocre football seasons at my…
Can starting pitching carry the burden for the Dodgers in October?
In almost any other season, Dave Roberts might have made a different choice.Even though Tyler Glasnow was pitching a no-hitter, Roberts would have at least…
Why the Dodgers aren’t changing their slumping bullpen hierarchy yet
It was like Orel Hershiser could hear what Dodger fans were screaming at their TV.Because, as slumping closer Tanner Scott came trotting into a nightmare…
Inconsistency plagues Dodgers again in loss to Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Now is the time, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts believes, for his team’s intensity to rise.And if the external pressures of a tight National League West…
Dodgers lose to Padres in two-hit flop, falling out of first place
SAN DIEGO — The San Diego Padres’ bullpen is considered one of the best in baseball. Their lineup, revamped by a couple of key trade deadline acquisitions,…
Letters to Sports: Dodgers can’t hit, can’t pitch, what can they do?
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> Lately, the only thing the Dodgers excel at is losing games they should win. When they hit they can’t pitch and when they…