What do the Dodgers and Giants have in common? An iconic ad — for Big Oil
Long before Clayton Kershaw donned No. 22 and Fernando Valenzuela wore No. 34, another number told fans it was time for Dodger baseball: 76.Union Oil…
The Sports Report: Jalen Ramsey rumors swirl around the Rams
From Gary Klein: As the Rams went through organized-team activities on Wednesday, the players on the field were not the most compelling storyline.The distinction belongs…
Dodgers bullpen melts down as road trip ends with loss to Guardians
CLEVELAND — The Dodgers got five good innings out of Clayton Kershaw on Wednesday. Then they let it go to waste in a five-run eighth inning.Despite leading…
The Sports Report: Michael Conforto, Max Muncy lead Dodgers to victory
From Jack Harris: For a few weeks now, the Dodgers have been in the “treading water” portion of their season, trying to work through injuries…
Prep Rally: High school football is changing, but for the better or for the worse?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. Whether you’ve been paying attention or not, high school football is changing. Let’s discuss.Dealing with changes…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani lead Dodgers past Guardians
CLEVELAND — It had been a while since the Dodgers’ last stress-free win.Over their previous nine games entering Monday, the team had won just three times —…
Former Dodgers utilityman Chris Taylor signs deal with Angels
Former Dodgers utilityman Chris Taylor signed a one-year, major league minimum contract with the Angels on Monday.Taylor will start in center field against the New…
Dodgers hope simple adjustment will get Tanner Scott back on track
Three times in the ninth inning last Friday night in New York, new Dodgers closer Tanner Scott made the same simplistic, save-blowing mistake.In an inning…
Juan Soto makes Tony Gonsolin and Dodgers pay in Mets victory
NEW YORK — It had been more than two weeks since Juan Soto, the only man in baseball with a richer contract than Shohei Ohtani, had recorded…
The Sports Report: UCLA softball advances to Women’s College World Series
Oklahoma City bound.UCLA softball is heading to its 33rd Women’s College World Series after rallying from a game down to win the Columbia Super Regional,…
Lackluster offense, poor defense cost Dodgers in loss to Mets
NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani provided the Dodgers some temporary reprieve on Sunday.Before the game, he faced hitters for the first time since undergoing Tommy John revision…
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani throws live batting practice session
NEW YORK — It had been 641 days since Shohei Ohtani last threw a pitch to a live hitter from a big-league mound.At 2:30 p.m. on Sunday,…
Letters: Dodgers should honor Austin Barnes and Chris Taylor
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix"> It would be nice if the Dodgers could schedule a special day to honor Austin Barnes and Chris Taylor, giving fans and teammates…
Dodgers overcome bullpen woes and rain to beat Mets in 13 innings
NEW YORK — The upcoming month was already going to be tough for the Dodgers.A rainy Friday night in Queens made it that much tougher.In the fourth…
Why the Dodgers are using two planes on road trips this year
NEW YORK — In the interest of doing things differently last October, the Dodgers made a subtle, but profound, change in their travel plans.In previous postseasons —…
Dodgers Dugout: A closer look at the pitching problems
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. One day it’s hot, the next day it’s cold. I think…
The Sports Report: Don’t rush Shohei Ohtani back to the mound
From Dylan Hernández: Slow down.Previously limited to fastballs and splitters, Shohei Ohtani threw a handful of sliders and curveballs in his mid-week bullpen session, but…
Why Dodgers need to resist urge to rush Shohei Ohtani back to pitch
Slow down.Previously limited to fastballs and splitters, Shohei Ohtani threw a handful of sliders and curveballs in his mid-week bullpen session, but that doesn’t mean…
The Sports Report: Future of USC-Notre Dame football rivalry is at risk
From Ryan Kartje: With the contract between USC and Notre Dame set to expire and one of college football’s most storied rivalries in serious danger…
The Sports Report: NFL players can compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
From Thuc Nhi Nguyen: The biggest sports league in North America is coming to the biggest sporting event in the world.NFL players will be allowed…