Clayton Kershaw caps off legendary career with a win over Mariners
SEATTLE — It was one last batter. One last strikeout. One last ovation for a future Hall of Famer.And it ended, fittingly, on a helplessly empty swing.In…
Dodgers Dugout: One step closer to the destination
Hi and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell, reminding you to stock up on your favorite antacid before the…
Shohei Ohtani is dominant, but bullpen blows another game as Dodgers lose
PHOENIX — Shohei Ohtani entered uncharted territory in his final pitching start of the regular season, shutting out the Arizona Diamondbacks over a season-high six innings in…
Dodgers Dugout: Is this the worst bullpen in L.A. Dodgers history?
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Dodgers Dugout: Clayton Kershaw is retiring! Plus, is Shohei Ohtani or Kyle Schwarber the NL MVP?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. This is a special bonus edition of the newsletter, because it…
Dodgers Dugout: Here’s why Dave Roberts did the right thing pulling Shohei Ohtani from his no-hit bid
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. Don Stanhouse would have been a perfect fit for this bullpen.…
Shohei Ohtani in the outfield? The Dodgers have clearly failed him
Shohei Ohtani said he is prepared to make a six-inning start in October. He said he is open to pitching out of the bullpen, even…
Shohei Ohtani is removed after five no-hit innings, then Dodgers’ bullpen collapses in loss
It was a stressful decision. But it shouldn’t have been so consequential.In the middle of the fifth inning Tuesday night, Shohei Ohtani returned to the…
Will Shohei Ohtani boost the Dodgers’ bullpen in the playoffs?
The Dodgers are planning to use Shohei Ohtani as a starting pitcher in the playoffs, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman confirmed Monday.That doesn’t mean,…
Shohei Ohtani’s lawyers claim he was victim in Hawaii real estate deal
HONOLULU — Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his agent, Nez Balelo, moved to dismiss a lawsuit filed last month accusing them of causing a Hawaii real estate…
Dodgers Dugout: The 10 best relief pitchers in Dodgers history
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. Here’s a bonus edition of the newsletter as we continue to…
Dodgers Dugout: Is the magic gone?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. That beeping sound you hear is the Dodgers and Padres trying…
Clayton Kershaw and Dodgers defeat Orioles to end losing streak
BALTIMORE — The day started with a couple of Shohei Ohtani home runs. It continued with a strong 5 ⅔ inning start from Clayton Kershaw. And it…
Tyler Glasnow scratched, Shohei Ohtani steps in to pitch vs. Orioles
BALTIMORE — The Dodgers’ pitching plans were thrown into flux again Friday.The team’s scheduled starter for their series opener against the Baltimore Orioles, Tyler Glasnow, was scratched…
Shohei Ohtani ‘under the weather,’ scratched from his pitching start
PITTSBURGH — The Dodgers have had an illness running through their clubhouse lately.And on Wednesday, it forced an alteration in their pitching plans.While Shohei Ohtani was in…
Dodgers Dugout: What to do about Tanner Scott?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. The way I see it, the Dodgers needed to go 21-10…
How Shohei Ohtani turned Dodgers into a global entertainment gateway
In the waning days of the 1960s, when Don Sutton was starting his Hall of Fame career and Don Drysdale was finishing his, kids all…
Dodgers Dugout: What would the postseason roster look like?
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. The way I see it, the Dodgers needed to go 21-10…
The Sports Report: Shohei Ohtani is a master of all pitches in win
From Jack Harris: Ever since resuming two-way duties earlier this year, Shohei Ohtani had been throwing the ball well.It wasn’t until Wednesday, however, that he…
Shohei Ohtani pitches like an ace as Dodgers sweep the Reds
Ever since resuming two-way duties earlier this year, Shohei Ohtani had been throwing the ball well.It wasn’t until Wednesday, however, that he finally pitched like…