Andrew Friedman whiffs on the Dodgers’ urgent need for a closer
A funny thing blocked the path to another Andrew Friedman midsummer triumph.An Andrew Friedman midsummer failure.The Dodgers and their renowned baseball boss came to bat…
With Dodgers battling more injuries, Alex Freeland could make debut
CINCINNATI — The Dodgers are dealing with more injuries to their lineup.As a result, one of their top prospects could get his first big-league opportunity this week.Alex…
Dodgers pitchers struggle in L.A.’s fifth loss to Brewers this month
The Dodgers’ recently slumping offense was better Saturday night.But for a team that has struggled to gain traction and string together wins for almost a…
With trade deadline looming, Dodgers’ skid raises questions
MILWAUKEE — The Dodgers have been here before.This time last year, in a season that bore so many similarities to their current one, a first-place and highly…
Michael Conforto caps comeback as Dodgers split series with Mets
It was supposed to be a day off for Freddie Freeman.Dodgers manager Dave Roberts quipped before the game that the 35-year-old veteran first baseman had…
Dodgers finish with 18 runs and 21 hits in blowout win over Yankees
It was a statement, a reminder and a warning all wrapped into one.The Dodgers might not have been playing their best baseball entering this weekend’s…
Dodgers designate Chris Taylor for assignment, activate Tommy Edman
The Chris Taylor era in Los Angeles is over.On Sunday, Taylor was designated for assignment by the Dodgers after a 10-year tenure with the club,…
Tommy Edman’s walk-off single lifts Dodgers to win over Marlins
The ring was flashy.The victory was anything but.Before first pitch Monday night, former Dodgers first base coach and first-year Miami Marlins manager Clayton McCullough received…
Tommy Edman continues to reveal his inner slugger in Dodgers’ win
Tommy Edman never hit more than 13 home runs in any of his six previous seasons.After 15 games this year, he’s almost halfway there.With an…
Aaron Judge’s dropped World Series ball can be yours at auction
You could buy a baseball associated with greatness: the ball Shohei Ohtani hit for the 50th home run of his unprecedented 50-50 season, or the…
Dodgers’ offseason begins as Teoscar Hernández, others hit free agency
Outfielder Juan Soto became a free agent this offseason. Will the Dodgers, who just faced him in the World Series, make a play for him?…
Dodgers’ Tommy Edman did little things in World Series Game 1
Fresh off his MVP-winning performance against the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series, Dodgers shortstop Tommy Edman opened the World Series against…
Dodgers live up to expectations, beating Mets to reach World Series
The low point came 34 days ago.During a late-season series in Atlanta, the Dodgers lost two games as their division lead dwindled. They learned Tyler…
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…
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…
Freddie Freeman has hairline fracture, but won’t miss games
For much of the summer, putting together a daily lineup was a tiresome exercise for Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, toiling to piece together a patchwork…
Gavin Stone shines, striking out 10 in Dodgers’ win over Seattle
On a day the Dodgers welcomed a host of reinforcements back to their lineup, they might have witnessed the return of Gavin Stone, as well.In…