Shohei Ohtani falls short of triple crown, but extends hit streak
DENVER — Shohei Ohtani didn’t win the National League batting title, or claim the NL’s first triple crown since 1937, during the Dodgers season-finale 2-1 win…
After a ‘long funk,’ has Will Smith finally rediscovered his swing?
DENVER — Will Smith has hardly been a bad hitter for the Dodgers during the past two seasons.But as his offensive production has declined at the…
Davis Daniel pitches shutout in starting debut as Angels beat Tigers
Davis Daniel pitched four-hit ball over eight innings and struck out eight in his first major league start, and the Angels defeated the Detroit Tigers…
A familiar story this season: Padres defeat the Dodgers
SAN DIEGO — For most of this season, the Dodgers have looked close to invincible. Their eight meetings with the San Diego Padres, however, have loomed…
How Freddie Freeman worked through his early-season slump
PHOENIX — On the surface, it might not have looked like much of a slump. To star Dodgers slugger Freddie Freeman, however, his performance through much…
Gavin Lux is a key contributor in Dodgers’ rout of Nationals
WASHINGTON — Back in the spring, Gavin Lux’s biggest problem was throwing the ball. Then the regular season started, and the Dodgers’ once highly touted infielder…
Why the Dodgers’ Max Muncy is feeling better about his swing
There have still been a lot of strikeouts, and an extreme rate of swing-and-miss. Key at-bats that came up empty, and a couple familiar bouts…
All-star outfielder Teoscar Hernández agrees to Dodgers deal
The Dodgers’ December spending spree has spilled into the New Year. After doling out more than $1 billion on three star acquisitions last month, the…