Dodgers pivot to Michael Conforto after Juan Soto agrees to record deal with Mets
On the eve of MLB’s Winter Meetings, two left-handed-hitting outfielders found new homes on the free agent market.One was the biggest name in the sport…
What L.A. can learn from the Dodgers
My cousin from the nice part of the San Fernando Valley. A screenwriter pal who lives near the Sony lot. Academics and mechanics, Filipinos and…
The story behind the Mister Cartoon-designed Dodgers clown masks
The artwork of Mister Cartoon can be seen pretty much everywhere — tattooed on celebrities, exhibited in art galleries, airbrushed on cars, painted on public…
Welcome back, World Series! Dodgers set up epic duel with Yankees
Home, at last.Home, after three rocky Octobers and two embarrassing collapses and deep blue scads of doubt.Home, where Jackie Robinson is still stealing home and…
Freddie Freeman shouldn’t be playing for Dodgers in NLCS vs. Mets
NEW YORK — Freddie Freeman should not be playing right now. Doctors told him that his sprained ankle generally takes at least four weeks to heal.…
Dodgers’ shortage of pitchers limiting Dave Roberts’ options
NEW YORK — In the aftermath of his team’s 12-6 defeat to the New York Mets on Friday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts lamented his inability…
Dodgers need Shohei Ohtani to be playing like their best player
Shohei Ohtani was staring at his phone when I approached him in front of his locker in the wake of the Dodgers’ 7-3 defeat to…
Why the Dodgers have confidence in Walker Buehler vs. the Mets
The quality of pitches and the results this season have not been vintage Walker Bueher, not after a second Tommy John surgery sapped him of…
Positive omen? Snake in the Dodgers’ dugout didn’t deliver
Baseball players are notorious for playing practical jokes on one another. Several undoubtedly have involved snakes of the rubber, plastic or even robotic variety.But a…
Dodgers dominate New York Mets in NLCS Game 1 shutout victory
The Dodgers had been here before.Coming off an emotional five-game division series against a National League West opponent. Entering an NL Championship Series against a…
Francisco Lindor grand slam powers Mets past Phillies and into NLCS
NEW YORK — Francisco Lindor hit a grand slam in the sixth inning, his latest clutch swing in an extraordinary season full of them, and the…
Griffin Canning gets first win in six weeks as Angels beat Mets
Griffin Canning pitched five stingy innings for his first win in six weeks and the Angels held off the New York Mets 3-2 on Sunday.Matt…
Zach Neto’s three-run homer helps lift Angels past New York Mets
Zach Neto drove in a career-high four runs, including three with a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning, and the Angels rallied for a…
Father of Patrick Mahomes arrested on suspicion of DWI
TYLER, Texas — The father of Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was arrested in East Texas on suspicion of driving while intoxicated, according to jail…