Dodgers target Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto in free agency
The only knock on Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the most highly regarded pitcher on the free-agent market besides Shohei Ohtani, is that he’s short and light at…
Wisconsin governor used email account in name of Hall of Fame pitcher
MADISON, Wis. — Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers has been using an alternative state email account under the name of a late Hall of Fame baseball player…
Dodgers meetings: Urgency for pitching, Clayton Kershaw update
Blake Snell could be a potential target for the Dodgers as they try to upgrade their starting pitching. (Jeff Chiu / Associated Press) The Dodgers…
MLB free agency: Shohei Ohtani is top player available. Here are the rest
The current baseball free-agent market is stocked with quality starting pitchers. Yet it’s a starter who can’t pitch until 2025 that could sign the largest…
Rob Manfred says World Series bullpen games are a problem
PHOENIX — The desire to optimize every facet of every inning of every game over almost everything across Major League Baseball front offices was the genesis…
Why Dan Haren could transform Angels’ young pitching staff
ARLINGTON, Texas — The World Series is something of a baseball convention, where two teams play for the championship while the sport’s movers and shakers congregate…
Ex-MLB pitcher arrested in slaying of father-in-law
A former Major League Baseball pitcher has been arrested in connection with the killing of his wife’s father and the shooting of her mother two…
Are Dbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly and actor Chris Elliott twins?
Merrill Kelly is a late bloomer, not reaching the big leagues until at age 30 he became a fixture in the Arizona Diamondbacks starting rotation…
Will Dodgers’ Lance Lynn allow more home runs than any pitcher?
At this rate, Lance Lynn might be bound for Cooperstown. The most home runs allowed in a season is 50, by Bert Blyleven of the…
Police limit info about Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías’ arrest
Exposition Park management released a brief statement Wednesday that offered few details about the events that led to Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías’ arrest for suspicion…
MLB is investigating Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias’ arrest
Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías was arrested on suspicion of felony domestic violence late Sunday night, Exposition Park police confirmed. Urías was released Monday morning on…
Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin to undergo Tommy John surgery
Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin will undergo Tommy John surgery to repair a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow on Friday, the team announced before…
Photos: Dodgers retire pitcher Fernando Valenzuela’s number
For decades, Fernando Valenzuela‘s No. 34 jersey number was unofficially retired by Dodgers players and coaches in a sign of respect for the legendary Mexican…
Angels trade for pitcher Dominic Leone, focus on playoff run
ATLANTA — The Angels made one last addition as the trade deadline came and went, adding another bullpen piece in New York Mets right-hander Dominic Leone,…
The Sports Report: Dodgers lose another pitcher
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…
Dodgers pitcher Dustin May to undergo right elbow surgery
Dodgers pitcher Dustin May will undergo season-ending surgery on his right elbow, the Dodgers announced Tuesday. The procedure will take place July 18, and will…
Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán throws perfect game against Oakland
OAKLAND — Domingo Germán of the New York Yankees pitched the 24th perfect game in major league history Wednesday night, retiring every Oakland batter in an…
Inside pitcher Emmet Sheehan’s remarkable rise with Dodgers
As an overlooked high school prospect and lightly-touted college recruit, Emmet Sheehan usually tried to ignore player rankings and scouting prognostications when thinking about his…
Dodgers Dugout: Help wanted: Starting pitcher, preferably can last six innings
Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell. The Dodgers got knocked around by the surging St. Louis Cardinals,…
Mets pitcher Max Scherzer ejected while pitching vs. Dodgers
The Dodgers-New York Mets game in Chavez Ravine erupted in controversy on Wednesday when Mets pitcher Max Scherzer was ejected by first base umpire Phil…