Dodgers surge late to defeat Phillies in Game 1 of the NLDS
PHILADELPHIA — Two innings into Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday night, the Dodgers had been punched in the mouth.The Phillies had scored…
Shohei Ohtani set to start Game 1 of NLDS, with no set restrictions
PHILADELPHIA — The last time Shohei Ohtani took the mound against the Philadelphia Phillies, it was the first time all year he looked like a true starting…
Real estate investor denies improper use of Shohei Ohtani’s likeness
HONOLULU — Lawyers for a Hawaii real estate investor and broker who sued Shohei Ohtani and his agent denied any improper use of the Dodgers star’s likeness…
Dodgers’ pitching in a good place ahead of potential NLDS matchup
The Dodgers are not here for conventional wisdom. The Dodgers are here to win the World Series.So what if an unforeseen hurdle appeared in front…
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…
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…
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…
Slumping Dodgers lose again to the lowly Pirates
PITTSBURGH — It was a pivotal moment, in a pivotal game, in what’s become a pivotal week for the Dodgers in the National League West standings.Which, rather…
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…
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…
Letters to Sports: A 49er worthy of recognition in Los Angeles
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts on Eric Sondheimer covering high schools for 49 years, the Dodgers and UCLA game…
Repeat champions or October duds? Dodgers fighting identity crisis
SAN DIEGO — When he was finished rounding the bases at Petco Park on Sunday, Shohei Ohtani made a detour on his return to the Dodgers’ bench.Seated…
Dalton Rushing and Freddie Freeman power Dodgers past Padres
SAN DIEGO — The Dodgers finally landed a lot of little jabs as an offense Sunday against the San Diego Padres.And in a pivotal, sweep-evading 8-2 win…
Max Muncy’s absence creates major matchup challenges for Dodgers
In the standings, all is right again in the Dodgers’ world. Clayton Kershaw was, well, Clayton Kershaw. The Dodgers won.In the box score, all was…
Walk-off loss to Angels puts Dodgers in first-place tie in NL West
The Dodgers finally had their storybook moment.Until the Angels rewrote it with a walk-off ending.In the top of the ninth inning at Angel Stadium on…
Shohei Ohtani and agent accused of sabotaging real estate project
A Hawaii real estate investor and broker are suing Shohei Ohtani, claiming the Dodgers’ star and his agent got them fired from a $240-million luxury…
Blake Snell’s 10K effort highlights Dodgers blowout of Blue Jays
It took until August, but the starting rotation the Dodgers envisioned in spring training is intact and delivering. Vowing not to revisit the predicament they…