Dodgers can’t overcome horrific first inning in loss to Brewers
MILWAUKEE — Yoshinobu Yamamoto was one pitch away from a clean first inning Monday night.Instead, it devolved into a sudden, unstoppable nightmare.In the shortest start of his…
Shohei Ohtani’s return to two-way role going (mostly) well a month in
MILWAUKEE — His breaths were heavy. His answers were interrupted by deep inhales. And beads of sweat were dripping from his forehead.Tired? Perhaps.But personally invigorated? There seemed…
A sneak peak of our breakdown of SoCal’s top prep quarterbacks
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Prep Rally. My name is Eric Sondheimer. It’s time to start previewing top football players for the coming…
LAX won’t say who designed its iconic murals, but Dodgers will. Why?
What would a baseball team in Los Angeles want from a retired artist and designer in New York?Janet Bennett wasn’t sure.Generations of Angelenos are familiar…
The Sports Report: Dodgers are swept by the Astros
From Kevin Baxter: When the Dodgers left Los Angeles for their final road trip before the All-Star break last summer, they had a 55-36 record…
Dodgers’ record masks problems exposed during loss to Astros
When the Dodgers left Los Angeles for their final road trip before the All-Star break last summer, they had a 55-36 record and a 7…
Dodgers Clayton Kershaw, Yoshinobu Yamamoto named all-stars
Clayton Kershaw was named to his 11th All-Star Game on Sunday by Commissioner Rob Manfred, who used his “Legend Pick” to select the Dodgers’ left-hander.…
Shohei Ohtani wows early, Dodgers’ bullpen falters in loss to Astros
The Dodgers’ starting pitcher had no problems on Saturday afternoon.It was the bulk guy who followed him who ran into issues.In a 6-4 loss to…
Dodgers must fortify their pitching before the trade deadline
The Dodgers are counting on Max Muncy to be ready to produce in October.As they should.Muncy is expected to be sidelined for six weeks with…
Letters to Sports: Split decision on Bill Plaschke's 'greatest' Dodgers column
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts on Bill Plaschke's latest column on the greatness of Clayton Kershaw, LeBron James and…
Dodgers get torched during historic loss to hated Astros
They are two longtime Dodger villains, hated for two vastly different reasons.As the last remaining position player from the Houston Astros’ trash-can-banging, and (in the…
With Max Muncy due back, Dodgers stick with trade deadline plans
When Max Muncy first went down on Wednesday night, clutching his left knee and writhing in pain after a collision with Chicago White Sox baserunner…
Clayton Kershaw reaches 3,000 career strikeouts against White Sox
When Clayton Kershaw made his major league debut as a gangly 20-year-old with a devastating curveball, he was considered a one-in-a-million talent.On Wednesday he entered…
Dodger Kiké Hernández honored in new North Hollywood mural
Dodgers utility player Kiké Hernández was not born and raised in Los Angeles.A North Hollywood mural seemingly inspired by the San Juan, Puerto Rico, native’s…
The Sports Report: Max Muncy out six weeks with bone bruise in left knee
From Kevin Baxter: The Dodgers will be without Max Muncy for approximately six weeks after the third baseman was placed on the injured list Thursday…
Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy heads to IL with left knee bone bruise
The Dodgers will be without Max Muncy for approximately six weeks after the third baseman was placed on the injured list Thursday with what the…
Dustin May has his best start of season as Dodgers sweep White Sox
Dave Roberts had some goals in mind for starting pitcher Dustin May on Thursday. And they had little to do with the final result.“The first…
Dodgers fans celebrate Clayton Kershaw reaching 3,000 strikeouts
Fernando Urquiza screamed himself hoarse, slapping palms with strangers on the field level of Dodger Stadium. He’d waited six innings — each on the very…
The Sports Report: Clayton Kershaw reaches 3,000 strikeouts
From Bill Plaschke: The slider was sizzling. The hitter was frozen. The strikeout was roaring.With an 84-mph pitch on the black in the sixth inning…
Photos: Kershaw’s road to 3,000
The Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw’s road to 3,000 strikeouts started in his very first game, when he struck out Skip Schumaker of the St. Louis Cardinals…