Jason Heyward grateful to return as Dodgers beat visiting Reds
It had been 48 days since Jason Heyward last suited up for the Dodgers, 48 days since the veteran outfielder felt the adrenaline of a…
Topsy-turvy game ends with Dodgers beating Giants in extra innings
SAN FRANCISCO — When the season ends, and the Dodgers reflect on their 162-game journey through the schedule, the details of Monday’s game against the San…
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…
Shohei Ohtani hits two homers as Dodgers sweep the Braves
Dave Roberts seemed a little conflicted before Sunday’s series finale against the Atlanta Braves in Dodger Stadium. The manager didn’t want to put too much…
Gavin Stone puts in stellar start for Dodgers in win over Padres
The Dodgers and San Diego Padres weathered a 2-hour, 15-minute rain delay before beginning Saturday night’s game in Chavez Ravine under drizzly skies, 48-degree temperatures…
Dodgers infield defense struggles in blowout loss to Cubs
CHICAGO — Even in normal conditions, the Dodgers’ infield defense has been a point of concern for the club. On a wet, muddy infield at a…
James Paxton gets out of trouble to win in his Dodgers debut
After the hysteria of home-opening weekend, one that culminated with Sunday’s dramatic win against the St. Louis Cardinals, the Dodgers’ performance Monday night felt much…
Teoscar Hernandez and Max Muncy power Dodgers past Cardinals
The home run might be on its way out. The commissioner’s office might prefer more stolen bases, more doubles, more racing around the bases and…
Teoscar Hernández hits 2 home runs in Dodgers’ win over Cardinals
Last season, Teoscar Hernández could barely bat his weight in his home ballpark. In two games at Dodger Stadium this season, the 2021 All-Star and…
How Shohei Ohtani’s baserunning mistake could help Dodgers
As soon as Dodgers third base coach Dino Ebel descended the dugout steps at the end of the first inning Thursday afternoon, Shohei Ohtani and…
After a week of Ohtani drama, Dodgers beat Cardinals in home opener
To Dave Roberts, Thursday afternoon felt nostalgically, longingly, thankfully familiar. The afternoon start time. The red, white and blue bunting. Even the traffic clogging up…
Dodgers nearing long-term contract extension with Will Smith
In what’s been a week of uncertainty and speculation surrounding the Dodgers, the team was close to locking up some important long-term clarity Wednesday afternoon.…
How did Yoshinobu Yamamoto look during his Dodgers debut?
SEOUL — Off the field, Thursday was a nightmare for the Dodgers amid the Ippei Mizuhara/Shohei Ohtani gambling saga. On the field, in the finale of…
Dodgers catch a break with Jake Cronenworth’s glove, rally for win
SEOUL — It lacked the flash and flair that fans had envisioned during a blockbuster, $1.2-billion offseason. But in the first game of the Dodgers 2024…
How Dodgers’ Korea trip could help bond their new-look team
SEOUL — As soon as the question was asked, Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts grabbed at the translator listening device sitting in front of them, eager…
Dodgers moving Mookie Betts to shortstop is misguided, maddening
Don’t mess with Mookie! Why are the Dodgers messing with Mookie? Moving Mookie Betts to shortstop from second base less than two weeks before the…
Dodgers move Mookie Betts to shortstop, Gavin Lux to second
PHOENIX — After Gavin Lux committed one of his several defensive miscues this spring in a game against the Cincinnati Reds last week, one rival scout…
Why ‘the numbers weren’t good’ for Yoshinobu Yamamoto in second spring start
PHOENIX — Yoshinobu Yamamoto did not feel comfortable pitching out of the stretch on Wednesday, which was unfortunate seeing as the new Dodgers right-hander spent most…
Shohei Ohtani continues to impress at the plate for Dodgers
PHOENIX — The Dodgers provided a glimpse of their potential firepower at the top of the batting order Sunday when Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie…
Shohei Ohtani homers in gasping good spring debut with Dodgers
PHOENIX — The crowd gasped. Was this really happening? A dull desert afternoon suddenly became a noisy celebration of dazzling disbelief. This was really happening! Shohei…