Japanese ace Roki Sasaki heading to MLB, will be top Dodgers target
On the first day of October, two Dodgers executives were on the other side of the world.Shortly after the end of the regular season, president…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers under pressure in Dodgers’ NLDS win
The shortest player on the field at Dodger Stadium looked as if he was the tallest.Yoshinobu Yamamoto was a giant on Friday night.And to think…
Vengeful Dodgers roar to exciting NLDS-opening win over Padres
For a first act, it was deafening madness.For a first step, it was a dizzying leap.For a Game 1, it was a Game 7, nine…
Dodgers concerned about Yoshinobu Yamamoto tipping pitches?
The Dodgers anointed Shohei Ohtani as the highest-paid player in baseball history last December. In his first postseason game with the Dodgers, the $700-million man…
Shohei Ohtani defying explanation with his Dodgers heroics
When Shohei Ohtani is concentrating in the batter’s box, what is that experience like for him? Does he feel as if the stadium is silent?…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start for Dodgers in NLDS Game 1 vs. Padres
The Dodgers have switched their rotation for the National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres, moving Yoshinobu Yamamoto to Game 1 on Saturday…
Shohei Ohtani, uncertain pitching: Areas of confidence, concern for Dodgers postseason
You might have heard, but Shohei Ohtani had quite the season. And for as dominant as he was overall (.309 batting average, 54 home runs,…
Dodgers clinch MLB’s best record, Shohei Ohtani eyes triple-crown
DENVER — The Dodgers have often remarked this year that, with all their injuries and stretches of inconsistent play, they haven’t felt like the team with…
Dodgers option Bobby Miller to triple-A Oklahoma City again
MIAMI — This was not the encore Bobby Miller had in mind.Last year, the hard-throwing right-hander and first-round draft pick emerged as a breakout rookie in…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto doesn’t break as Dodgers split series vs. Braves
ATLANTA — Last week, Yoshinobu Yamamoto looked almost unhittable in his long-awaited return from the injured list.In Monday night’s encore at Truist Park, the rookie Japanese…
Dodgers defense ruins strong return by Yoshinobu Yamamoto in loss to Cubs
The Dodgers have gotten almost nothing but bad news on the pitching injury front this year.On Tuesday, however, the storm clouds hovering over the staff…
Bobby Miller is still not October ready as Dodgers are routed by Angels
Ever since they returned from midseason treks to triple-A Oklahoma City, Bobby Miller and Walker Buehler have been in a similar boat.The Dodgers continued to…
Clayton Kershaw the latest Dodgers pitcher to sustain injury
PHOENIX — The Dodgers appear to have another pitching injury on their hands.In the second inning of Friday’s game against the Arizona Diamondbacks, veteran left-hander Clayton…
With minutes to spare at trade deadline, Dodgers land Jack Flaherty
SAN DIEGO — It took until the final hours before Tuesday’s trade deadline, but the Dodgers finally landed the impact pitcher they so desperately coveted.In a…
Dodgers need Gavin Stone to rebound after loss to Astros
HOUSTON — There is a very real chance that Gavin Stone could be the Dodgers’ No. 2 starter when the playoffs begin in a couple months.If…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto hopes to return to Dodgers this season
Yoshinobu Yamamoto said Sunday he is confident about returning from a shoulder injury before the end of the season.“Of course,” he told Japanese reporters, with…
2024 MLB trade deadline feels like panic time for Dodgers
Less than two weeks until the most important trade deadline in franchise history, and the Dodgers’ heads are spinning.Where do they look? How close do…
Letters to Sports: Dave Roberts deserves a contract extension. Or does he?
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section share their thoughts and opinions on Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, Dodgers pitching and the 2028 Olympics. Source…
After sweep by Phillies, Dodgers fall to .500 over last 44 games
PHILADELPHIA — For the better part of almost two months, the Dodgers have been a .500 team. And the biggest problem in that time —…
Why pitching injuries are again impacting the Dodgers’ deadlines needs
It took just three days last month for the Dodgers pitching staff to be thrown in flux. Three days for a seemingly harmless situation to…