Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets rocked by Angels in Dodgers’ loss
On the first day of spring training, at a Camelback Ranch facility adorned with ever-present reminders of the team’s 2024 World Series title, a Dodgers…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominates as Dodgers beat Giants to take series
SAN FRANCISCO — They’ve underperformed relative to preseason expectations, but worked around serious roster limitations.They’ve wowed with an undefeated 8-0 start, a star-studded offense that tops the…
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.…
The Sports Report: Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani lead Dodgers to victory
From Benjamin Royer: For the Chicago White Sox, it was not a question of whether Shane Smith was the best pitcher they had to offer…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto and the Dodgers cruise past the White Sox
For the Chicago White Sox, it was not a question of whether Shane Smith was the best pitcher they had to offer against the Dodgers…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto struggles as Dodgers fall into tie with Giants
The billing couldn’t have been bigger. Dodgers vs. Giants. Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Logan Webb. One of the game’s oldest rivalries, pitting what were supposed to…
Dodgers strand 12 runners on base in walk-off loss to Cardinals
ST. LOUIS — The Dodgers’ offensive woes went from worrisome to a five-alarm emergency Saturday when they were lost their second game in less than 24 hours,…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto runs into problems in Dodgers’ loss to Yankees
Dave Roberts downplayed the easy narrative on Sunday afternoon.“No,” he said when asked if his Dodgers had the New York Yankees’ proverbial number, having followed…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Shohei Ohtani lead Dodgers past Guardians
CLEVELAND — It had been a while since the Dodgers’ last stress-free win.Over their previous nine games entering Monday, the team had won just three times —…
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,…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto gives up grand slam in Dodgers’ loss to Arizona
PHOENIX — It’s much too early to call it 2021 yet.But, just like the last time the Dodgers tried to defend a World Series title, the National…
How Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto ‘elevated his game to another level’
To Clayton Kershaw, it was more than just a pitchers’ duel.As Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Jacob deGrom traded zeroes at Globe Life Field in Texas last…
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…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominates again in Dodgers’ win over Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas — One of the starting pitchers Friday night has won two Cy Young Awards.The other is making an early case to win one of his…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto can be first Japanese pitcher to win Cy Young
Yoshinobu Yamamoto can win the National League Cy Young Award.The possibility of Yamamoto doing that has felt increasingly real every time he has stepped on…
The Sports Report: Yoshinobu Yamamoto wows in the Tokyo Dome
Howdy, I’m your host, Iliana Limón Romero, filling in for Houston Mitchell, who is probably busy watching the Dodgers or taking a nap. One programming…
How Dodgers accomplished their mission to ‘paint Japan blue’
TOKYO — Andrew Friedman remembers the talent, the crowd and maybe most of all, the hats.In February 2023, in the lead-up to the most anticipated World Baseball…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto stays in line to be Dodgers’ opening-day starter
PHOENIX — For a manager, the task of choosing a starting pitcher for opening day can be fraught with challenges, especially if the team’s staff is as…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto has bigger 2025 goals beyond opening day start
PHOENIX — Last year, Yoshibou Yamamoto’s season debut was a cause for alarm.This year it will signal just how much trust the Japanese right-hander has earned entering…
Five takeaways from Roki Sasaki’s introductory press conference
When Sasaki held his initial round of in-person meetings with teams last month, the pitcher tasked each with a “homework assignment,” as his agent Joel…