Dodgers celebrate 20th anniversary of '4+1' game with 4-HR inning in rout
LOS ANGELES -- Friday marked 20 years to the day since the “4+1” game, one of the greatest comebacks in Dodgers history.
Díaz returns from IL with sharp outing in new low-leverage role
LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers signed Edwin Díaz last offseason with every intention of him being their closer, for 2026 and beyond. As he returns from his second injured list stint this season, he finds himself needing to fight for a role in L.A.’s postseason bullpen.
The best baseball players born on Sept. 19
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Snell (groin) expected to start again for Dodgers before postseason
LOS ANGELES -- Two days after he exited a start following just one inning due to left groin tightness, Blake Snell threw from 90 feet on the field at Dodger Stadium prior to Friday’s series opener against the Giants. He emerged feeling good, with the Dodgers believing they avoided the
Ohtani continues hitting progression as regular-season return remains in play
LOS ANGELES -- As Shohei Ohtani works his way back from left knee and right biceps injuries, the Dodgers affirmed that he remains on pace to return before the regular season ends. His next step toward that goal came on Friday, when Ohtani hit coach-pitch batting practice.
Ohtani (knee) returns to lineup for opener vs. Red Sox
LOS ANGELES -- After Shohei Ohtani was held out of Thursday's series finale against the Mariners while dealing with injuries that have been keeping him off the mound, the two-way star returned to the leadoff spot as the Dodgers' designated hitter for Friday's series opener against the Red Sox. Ohtani
Sasaki shows encouraging command of signature splitter, until wobbly 6th inning
LOS ANGELES -- If Roki Sasaki’s splitter is working, then opposing batters beware. It was certainly working through the first five innings of Thursday’s 6-2 win over the Mariners at Dodger Stadium.
Ohtani (knee) sits out finale against Mariners, expected to play Fri.
LOS ANGELES -- As Shohei Ohtani continues to battle injuries that have been keeping him off the mound, the two-way star was held out of the Dodgers’ lineup for Thursday’s series finale against the Mariners at Dodger Stadium. Ohtani reported renewed soreness in his left knee while undergoing treatment, leading
The best baseball players born on July 31
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10 moments that define Kershaw's career
For the better part of the 2010s, Clayton Kershaw was, by a fair consensus, the best pitcher in baseball. The left-hander won three National League Cy Young Awards in the span of four years (2011, ’13, ’14), the NL MVP Award in ’14 and led his league in ERA for
Ohtani K's 9 of Dodgers' record 19(!), picks up first win with LA
LOS ANGELES -- On Wednesday night, the Dodgers celebrated Shohei Ohtani's offensive prowess with a bobblehead commemorating his 2024 50-50 campaign. They also saw their two-way star take a major step forward on the pitching side. For the first time as a Dodger, Ohtani completed five innings, allowing just one
Does the world's most prolific musician have a song about your favorite ballplayer?
Danny Duffy first heard “Good Song About Danny Duffy, The Good Pitcher!” by the Kansas City Sports Band while appearing on Bob Fescoe’s KCSP radio show. The left-hander, who pitched for the Royals from 2011-21, loved it. “It was such a trip just to have a song on iTunes about
Muncy homers twice, matches Piazza's LA slugging feat
LOS ANGELES -- After missing a month with a left knee bone bruise, Max Muncy predicted it could take him a couple of games to get his pitch recognition back. Turns out, he needed just one.
Sasaki turns the corner with key bullpen session
LOS ANGELES -- After months of a relatively slow ramp-up, Roki Sasaki is starting to see some real progress in his rehab from a right shoulder impingement. Sasaki, who has been on the injured list since May 13 and was transferred to the 60-day IL on June 20, has now
Muncy returns to Dodgers; Edman to injured list with ankle sprain
LOS ANGELES -- Max Muncy feared the worst as he lay on the ground following a collision at third base. The pain from the hard contact of attempted basestealer Michael A. Taylor’s slide into his left knee on July 2 was so intense that Muncy was unsure he’d be able
Sasaki (shoulder) moved to 60-day IL -- but that's not a setback
LOS ANGELES -- As Roki Sasaki continues to work his way back from a right shoulder impingement, he was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Friday in order to open a roster spot for left-hander Zach Penrod, whom the Dodgers acquired from the Red Sox for cash considerations. The
Cutch caps West trip with 4-hit game as Bucs' lineup warms up
LOS ANGELES -- As the Pirates seek to improve their offense across the board, getting designated hitter Andrew McCutchen going will be a major factor. And McCutchen wrapped a strong road trip with his best offensive showing so far this year, going 4-for-4 with a homer in Pittsburgh’s 9-2 loss