Glasnow has frustrating start as Dodgers wrap tough 13-game stretch
LOS ANGELES -- As the D-backs took long at-bats and his command wavered in the fifth inning, Tyler Glasnow showed clear frustration on his face. After each misthrow, he would yell into his glove. In the end, it was a second consecutive frustrating outing from Glasnow, who allowed three runs
The best thing to do: Sit back and watch the Sho
The brilliance of Shohei Ohtani continues to play out for us in real time, even as he’s moved up from Anaheim to Dodger Stadium. More than that, his brilliance continues to be almost routine now, in his seventh season playing in this country, moving up on his 30th birthday in
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Where does Glasnow rank in latest SP Power Rankings?
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Watch De Paula slug at Single-A FREE on Thursday
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Stone falters in rare off night for Dodgers pitchers
LOS ANGELES -- When the Dodgers looked over their schedule this spring, they knew this stretch of 13 consecutive games without an off-day would be one of the most challenging ones of the season. During stretches like these, the depth of a team gets challenged, particularly on the pitching side.
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Smiths' foundation brings elementary schoolers to Dodger Stadium
LOS ANGELES -- Dodgers catcher Will Smith and his wife, Cara, have been busy over the last few weeks. Earlier this month, the Smiths, along with Cedric the Entertainer, hosted a comedy show in partnership with Netflix, with the proceeds going to their Catching Hope Foundation. During that event, around
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'Treading water' no more? Freeman slams LA to win
LOS ANGELES -- Through 50 games, the Dodgers are one of the best teams in the Majors. Their pitching has been stellar, especially lately. Their lineup, powered by career starts by Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani, have helped the club live up to lofty expectations. All of that success for
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LA Sparks' Cameron Brink, Rickea Jackson throw first pitches -- and meet Shohei
LOS ANGELES -- Over the last couple of weeks, the lives of Cameron Brink and Rickea Jackson have changed forever. The two WNBA stars were both drafted by the Los Angeles Sparks in the first round of the 2024 Draft. Brink was the No. 2 overall pick, while Jackson went
Ohtani's 'special weekend' ends with his 1st Dodgers walk-off
LOS ANGELES -- It was quite the week for Shohei Ohtani. On Thursday, Ohtani had his first bobblehead night as a member of the Dodgers, creating massive lines outside of Dodger Stadium up to four hours before first pitch. The lines were so long that the Dodgers opened the gates
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LOS ANGELES -- After missing almost two full years, Walker Buehler made his return to the mound 12 days ago. But Buehler was officially back on Saturday. Nobody expected Buehler, who underwent a second Tommy John surgery in 2022, to look like his old self right out of the gates.
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Coming into 2024, it wasn't hard to imagine that Shohei Ohtani, unburdened from the responsibility of having to pitch and with the advantage of having a better team around him, would find a way to elevate his offensive game. As usual, though, the superstar slugger has managed to obliterate even
Have a day! City of LA declares 'Shohei Ohtani Day,' then he crushes HR
LOS ANGELES – For as long as Shohei Ohtani plays for the Dodgers -- which will be at least for the next decade -- May 17 will be known as “Shohei Ohtani Day” in Los Angeles County. Earlier on Friday, Ohtani was honored at Los Angeles City Hall and was
Muncy lands on IL with oblique strain
LOS ANGELES -- Before the Dodgers’ game against the Reds on Friday, the club announced that slugging third baseman Max Muncy was placed on the 10-day injured list with a right oblique strain. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Muncy felt a grab on his right side during batting practice before
Shohei gives 13-yr-old fan memory of a lifetime: 'What the heck just happened?'
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Dodgers' stingy streak ends as bats held in check
LOS ANGELES -- The playoff atmosphere was undeniable Thursday, with much of a typically late-arriving L.A. crowd in their seats well before the game began. A double dose of Shohei Ohtani made the buzz palpable. But neither Ohtani’s bat nor his bobblehead -- one given away to each of the
Dodgers get pleasant surprise in spot starter
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SAN FRANCISCO -- This winter, the Giants were one of the teams that made a compelling offer for two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. After offering a deal similar to the one he signed with the Dodgers, the Giants were in the running right up until the end. But instead of landing