Shohei Ohtani moves closer to 50-50, but Dodgers lose to Marlins
MIAMI — As his march toward history has neared its final destination in recent weeks, Shohei Ohtani has tried to side-step all the chatter surrounding his…
The Sports Report: Dodgers shut down Braves to split series
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…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto doesn’t break as Dodgers split series vs. Braves
ATLANTA — Last week, Yoshinobu Yamamoto looked almost unhittable in his long-awaited return from the injured list.In Monday night’s encore at Truist Park, the rookie Japanese…
Prep Rally: Makena Cook of Orange Lutheran is the best flag football quarterback around
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. There’s two quarterbacks making an early season impact. Sophomore Jaden Jefferson…
Dodgers surge in ninth with 3 straight home runs to beat Braves
ATLANTA — Despite all the injuries to their pitching staff and questions about their roster depth, the Dodgers still believe.That they can finish off a division…
Tyler Glasnow done? Dodgers’ annual meltdown begins now
Usually the Dodgers wait until October to collapse.This season, they’re getting a head start.Usually the Dodgers wait until their first postseason opponent actually shows up…
With more gambling cases likely, Ohtani debacle is a lesson to MLB
Shohei Ohtani’s former interpreter has pleaded guilty to stealing millions from him to feed a sports gambling habit. The man who took Ippei Mizuhara’s bets…
Former Dodger Jason Heyward making his mark with Astros
There are two outs and two baserunners in the top of the eighth inning of a World Series game in Dodger Stadium, the Houston Astros…
Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow highly unlikely to return this season
ATLANTA — The Dodgers knew the risks that came with acquiring talented but injury-plagued pitcher Tyler Glasnow last offseason. On Saturday, after the latest setback in…
Letters to Sports: Time to fix the Dodgers’ pitching problem
Thank you for the article in Monday’s edition of The Times titled “Dodgers are the face of injury crisis.” My friends and I have long…
Dodgers’ pitching issues reach another level in loss to Braves
ATLANTA — Those storm clouds that have hovered over the Dodgers’ pitching staff this season?They returned with a downpour on Friday at Truist Park.After injured ace…
The Sports Report: Shohei Ohtani should pitch in the postseason this year
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…
Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow suffers ‘setback’ in injury return
ATLANTA — The stage was set Friday for the next major step in Tyler Glasnow’s recovery from an elbow injury.Several hours before the Dodgers opened a…
Dodgers Dugout: How Bob Costas told Mickey Hatcher he wasn’t the 1988 World Series MVP
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. I hope all of you are safe from all the wildfires…
Why can’t Shohei Ohtani be the Dodgers’ playoff pitching savior?
When the Dodgers last won the World Series in 2020, the championship was saved with the most unusual of scenarios.The final seven outs of the…
Why I skipped the presidential debate and went to a Dodgers game
I didn’t watch the presidential debate on Tuesday night. As usual, I was at Dodger Stadium.Also as usual, climate change was on my mind.During the…
The Sports Report: Tommy Edman homers twice as Dodgers avoid sweep
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…
Shohei Ohtani moves closer to 50-50 as Dodgers defeat Cubs
The Dodgers might want to add another give-away item to the 18 bobblehead dolls and various jerseys, sweatshirts and hats on this year’s promotional calendar:…
The Sports Report: Yoshinobu Yamamoto has stellar return to Dodgers
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…
Dodgers reliever Anthony Banda breaks pitching hand in unusual way
The Dodgers activated reliever Brusdar Graterol from the injured list a day earlier than expected on Tuesday night.It wasn’t for the reason the team was…