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…
Shohei Ohtani is sharp but Dodgers fall to Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three batters into his third start of the year on Saturday, Shohei Ohtani showed some brief frustration.With one out in the first…
Why the Dodgers aren’t rushing Shohei Ohtani’s pitching build-up yet
For so long, the biggest question surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s future as a pitcher was simple.When, after a second career Tommy John surgery, would he finally…
Max Muncy drives in seven runs off two homers in Dodgers’ win
Upstaging Shohei Ohtani, especially on a day he pitches, is no easy feat.But at Dodger Stadium on Sunday afternoon, teammate Max Muncy did it twice…
Dodgers Dugout: Who was that man on the mound?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. The Dodgers have a new pitcher who looks exactly like Shohei…
‘More animated’ Shohei Ohtani shows Dodgers different side on mound
With his arm forming a 90-degree angle at his elbow, Shohei Ohtani clenched his right hand like an umpire signaling an out.The actual home-plate umpire,…
‘Very awkward.’ Dodgers waive the white flag historically early in rout to Padres
SAN DIEGO — Major League Baseball does not have a mercy rule for ending games early.On Tuesday night at Petco Park, the Dodgers could have used one.In…
Shohei Ohtani (and Glasnow and Snell) could be back on Dodgers’ mound sooner than expected
The most important pitches for the Dodgers on Tuesday came long before the start of their game that night.In the second of a key three-game…
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…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts it, Dodgers finish it with walk-off win over Arizona
Tuesday didn’t start as a game the Dodgers necessarily had to win.But, by the time extra innings arrived on a nervy night at Dodger Stadium,…
Paul Skenes beats Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers extend losing streak
Billed as a matchup between the National League’s best arms, Friday night’s pitchers duel lived up to expectations.Enter 22-year-old flamethrower Paul Skenes. He grew up…
Tyler Glasnow’s cramps cause concern, Dodgers beat Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas — Tyler Glasnow stood on the back of the mound, rotated his right ankle as if trying to test how it felt, then threw his…
Mookie Betts returns to Dodgers’ lineup against Angels
Mookie Betts’ trademark smile is back. As he walked off the field on his way back to the Dodgers clubhouse, he was in good spirits…
How much will Shohei Ohtani pitch for the Dodgers in 2025?
The first time Shohei Ohtani attempted to return from a Tommy John surgery, it did not initially go well.In July 2020, more than 22 months…
Dodgers’ Tony Gonsolin shows encouraging signs in return to the mound
MESA, Ariz. — Tony Gonsolin took one small step in his return from Tommy John surgery on Friday, but at least it was in the right direction,…
Dodgers’ Bobby Miller in concussion protocol after comebacker off head
PHOENIX — The Dodgers’ first official game of 2025 began with a reminder of 2024.“Now taking the field,” said the public address announcer at Camelback Ranch on…
Shohei Ohtani wins his third MVP award, and first with Dodgers
The coronation was nothing new.The narrative that came with it, however, reflected just how much has changed in one year.For the third time in his…
Luis Tiant, charismatic Cuban pitcher with wild windup, dies
BOSTON — Luis Tiant, the charismatic Cuban with a horseshoe mustache and mesmerizing windup who pitched the Red Sox to the brink of a World Series…