Prep Rally: Rocky sailing in the Marine League as teams threaten to forfeit against Narbonne
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. The City Section is never boring, and when four Marine League…
Did Dodgers fans motivate San Diego Padres to NLDS Game 2 win?
If the intent of the Dodgers fans who threw two baseballs at San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar and a water bottle, beer can…
Jurickson Profar sets tone for Padres in Game 2 win over Dodgers
The home run music started blaring through the Dodger Stadium speakers. Mookie Betts began rounding the bases and pointing toward the bullpen.Just like the previous…
Dodgers fans lose their cool and Dodgers lose their edge in NLDS
Two baseballs flew down toward the San Diego Padres’ Jurickson Profar from the left-field corner stands, the gutless moves of two cowards.The water bottles flew…
Vengeful Dodgers roar to exciting NLDS-opening win over Padres
For a first act, it was deafening madness.For a first step, it was a dizzying leap.For a Game 1, it was a Game 7, nine…
Dodgers concerned about Yoshinobu Yamamoto tipping pitches?
The Dodgers anointed Shohei Ohtani as the highest-paid player in baseball history last December. In his first postseason game with the Dodgers, the $700-million man…
Shohei Ohtani defying explanation with his Dodgers heroics
When Shohei Ohtani is concentrating in the batter’s box, what is that experience like for him? Does he feel as if the stadium is silent?…
Freddie Freeman’s ‘borderline miracle’ stolen base enthuses Dodgers
It wasn’t the most stunning October moment delivered by a gimpy Dodgers player in Chavez Ravine. That honor will always go to Kirk Gibson, who…
Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman is going to play through his ankle pain
Freddie Freeman prides himself on his durability, the Dodgers first baseman having played all 162 games twice and 157 games or more six other times,…
Padres coy about plan for dealing with Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani
The first laugh line of this National League Division Series came on Friday afternoon, when San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt was asked how his…
How the Dodgers aim to be ‘the ones attacking’ opposing pitchers
Four times last year, the Dodgers saw Arizona Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly in the regular season.On almost every occasion, they had their way with the…
In a Dodgers-Padres matchup, Steve Garvey can’t lose
You can buy an autographed baseball in a million places, but you can buy a $75 autographed baseball from a U.S. Senate candidate in one…
Dodgers Dugout: Here’s why the Dodgers will beat the Padres
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. This is the moment we’ve all been waiting for. Newsletter Are…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start for Dodgers in NLDS Game 1 vs. Padres
The Dodgers have switched their rotation for the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres, moving Yoshinobu Yamamoto to Game 1 on Saturday…
Dodgers look for redemption in NLDS rematch with San Diego Padres
The quote was so apt, Major League Baseball used it on social media to promote the Southern California showdown in this year’s National League Division…
The Sports Report: Dodgers strive to keep their competitive edge while awaiting NLDS
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Eight concerns for the Dodgers facing the Padres in the NLDS
Jurickson Profar is often overlooked, but is a key player for the Padres. (Associated Press) Even if the Dodgers handle Arráez, Machado, Tatis and Merrill,…
Dodgers hope ‘different level of intensity’ fixes bye-week woes
Facing a third straight postseason that will begin with a five-day bye week — and still reeling from the early eliminations that followed the first…
For the Angels, Bally Sports is Plan A. What could Plan B be?
Three days after the Angels concluded the worst season in franchise history, their fans faced a new and urgent concern: Would they be able to…
The Sports Report: Lakers coach JJ Redick learns a lot on the first day of training camp
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…