Ohtani begins hitting progression, as regular-season return remains in sight
CINCINNATI -- Shohei Ohtani resumed swinging on Tuesday for the first time since landing on the 15-day injured list last week, manager Dave Roberts said before the Dodgers' game against the Reds at Great American Ball Park.
14 straight! Dodgers tie MLB record for most consecutive playoff clinches
CINCINNATI -- Had anyone at Great American Ball Park not been keeping up with the Dodgers, they may have thought that Monday was a night like any other. When Kiké Hernández fielded the game-ending grounder and tossed it to Evan Phillips at first base for the final out, the scene
Henriquez (back) hits IL, while Díaz's Triple-A struggles further complicate LA's bullpen woes
CINCINNATI -- At one point this season, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts proclaimed his "trust tree" of high-leverage bullpen arms to be as large as it had been in quite some time. But in the final two weeks before the postseason, his proverbial tree has grown far more bare. The Dodgers
Postseason FAQ: What's next for Dodgers?
For the 14th straight year, the Dodgers are postseason-bound. Winners of three of the past six World Series, the Dodgers are looking to continue their reign. The back-to-back defending champions are bidding for the Major Leagues' first three-peat since the Yankees won three straight titles from 1998-2000.
Freeman (knee soreness) out of lineup again, though likely to avoid IL
CINCINNATI -- Freddie Freeman was out of the Dodgers' starting lineup for Monday night's series opener against the Reds at Great American Ball Park as the star first baseman continues to manage soreness in his right knee, which he has described as patellar tendinitis. It marked the third time in
Dodgers call up top prospect Josue De Paula with Ohtani out
LOS ANGELES -- After nearly a week of kicking the can on the ailing Shohei Ohtani, the Dodgers opted to place their superstar on the injured list on Friday to recover from his lingering left knee and right biceps injuries. To replace him, they're getting an infusion of youth as
Ohtani (knee, biceps) placed on injured list; top prospect De Paula called up
LOS ANGELES -- When Shohei Ohtani returned to the starting lineup after four games off on Monday night, the Dodgers were hopeful that he had recovered from his lingering left knee and right biceps injuries to the point where he would not regress. That was not the case. Ohtani was
Biggest storylines ahead of Dodgers' postseason run
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Yamamoto (10 K's) dominates, Dodgers score 14 to run season-high win streak to 7
LOS ANGELES -- Once again, the Dodgers are surging in September.
Freeman sits with right knee soreness; IL 'absolutely not' a possibility
LOS ANGELES -- First baseman Freddie Freeman has been dealing with soreness in his right knee, leading the Dodgers to leave him out of the lineup for Wednesday night's game against the Reds at Dodger Stadium.
Skubal's longest Dodger start fuels LA's season-high-tying 6th straight win
LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers may still have not seen Tarik Skubal at his absolute best, but the left-hander has inched closer to that version of himself every time he takes the mound.
1 day after return, Ohtani out of lineup again; available to PH, expected back Weds.
LOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani was out of Tuesday night's Dodgers lineup against the Reds, one night after he returned to action following four days off to manage lingering injuries to his left knee and right biceps. The Dodgers gave Ohtani an additional day off to "build him up slowly,"
Ohtani 'focusing on hitting moving forward,' unlikely to pitch again this season
LOS ANGELES -- While he is not quite officially ruled out from returning to the mound, Shohei Ohtani does not expect to pitch again in 2026.
Sheehan (10 K's) earns spot in Dodgers' rotation as LA wins 5th straight
LOS ANGELES -- With the Dodgers' rotation depth wearing thin, Emmet Sheehan made a successful case to extend his stay in the big leagues.
Here's what to watch for as Ohtani returns from 4-game injury absence
LOS ANGELES -- After a four-game absence while managing lingering physical concerns, Shohei Ohtani returned to the Dodgers' lineup for Monday night's series opener against the Reds, batting leadoff as the designated hitter.
Betts' homer, Tucker's robbery highlight key 8th inning to seal Dodgers' sweep
LOS ANGELES -- It sure feels like the Dodgers have flipped a switch.
Ohtani out of starting lineup for 4th straight game, expected to return Monday
LOS ANGELES -- Since Thursday, the Dodgers have penciled in their starting lineups without Shohei Ohtani in his usual spot at the top. Sunday marked the fourth straight game with Ohtani absent from the starting nine while managing health concerns, but his return is in sight.
Díaz (neck) tosses scoreless inning in Triple-A rehab outing
LOS ANGELES -- It may not be long until the Dodgers are able to find out what Edwin Díaz can do for them down the stretch.
Rushing returns to IL after reaggravating right elbow while throwing
LOS ANGELES -- Five days after returning to action, catcher Dalton Rushing landed back on the injured list ahead of Sunday's series finale against the Nationals. The 10-day IL stint was backdated to Saturday, when Rushing reaggravated his right elbow while playing catch.
Muncy (illness), Rushing (elbow discomfort) scratched from Dodgers' lineup Saturday
LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers made two late changes to Saturday night's lineup, scratching third baseman Max Muncy and designated hitter Dalton Rushing about two hours before first pitch against the Nationals.
No Ohtani, no problem, as Edman's 3-run blast lifts Dodgers over Nats
LOS ANGELES -- Filling the Shohei Ohtani-shaped hole in the Dodgers' lineup is no easy feat, but Tommy Edman has gotten the job done while stepping into the leadoff spot in the two-way superstar's stead the past three nights.
Ohtani out for 3rd straight day as Dodgers weigh potential IL stint
LOS ANGELES -- With every game that Shohei Ohtani misses, the possibility of the two-way superstar landing on the injured list grows.
Tucker homers at home for first time since June in Dodgers' win
LOS ANGELES -- From the crack of the bat, there was little doubt that Kyle Tucker had hit one out of the yard. It had been a long time since he had taken a swing like that. Tucker's solo homer in the sixth inning of the Dodgers' 5-3 series-opening victory
Dodgers beginning to consider IL stint for Ohtani as star misses 2nd straight game
LOS ANGELES -- While the Dodgers remain optimistic that Shohei Ohtani will avoid the injured list, manager Dave Roberts acknowledged that an IL stint could be more of a possibility if the two-way superstar continues to miss time. Ohtani remained out of the Dodgers' starting lineup for Friday night's series
Skubal allows 10 hits -- all singles -- but limits damage to keep LA in the game
LOS ANGELES -- Tarik Skubal was as hittable as he's been in his seven seasons in the big leagues on Thursday night. But while the basepaths were full of Cardinals, the southpaw managed to limit the damage.