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Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers and Royals add pitchers in flurry of trades on day before MLB's deadline
Read full article: Cardinals, Brewers, Dodgers and Royals add pitchers in flurry of trades on day before MLB's deadlineThe St. Louis Cardinals added starting pitcher Erick Fedde and Milwaukee, the team they are chasing in the NL Central, acquired starter Frankie Montas.
Who's really left-handed? In baseball, it can be hard to tell
Read full article: Who's really left-handed? In baseball, it can be hard to tellMLB and its history are dotted with men who played out of their natural handedness, a phenomenon that is seen occasionally in other sports but is a regular occurrence on the diamond.
COVID loss of smell: A sign of Alzheimer’s?
Read full article: COVID loss of smell: A sign of Alzheimer’s?About 5% of COVID patients worldwide have reported a loss of smell that lasts longer than six months. While this side effect of the virus can be annoying, researchers are finding it might also be a predictor for cognitive decline in some people.
Dodgers have much to contemplate during long winter
Read full article: Dodgers have much to contemplate during long winterAfter winning 111 games in the regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers appeared on their way to fulfilling manager Dave Roberts' spring prediction of another World Series victory.
Padres pull out 5-3 victory over Dodgers, tie NLDS 1-all
Read full article: Padres pull out 5-3 victory over Dodgers, tie NLDS 1-allManny Machado homered early and added an RBI double off Clayton Kershaw, and Jurickson Profar singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning as the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to even their NL Division Series at a game apiece.
Dodgers top wild Rockies, 1st NL team to 110 wins since 1909
Read full article: Dodgers top wild Rockies, 1st NL team to 110 wins since 1909Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and the Los Angeles Dodgers became the first National League team in more than a century to win 110 regular-season games, taking advantage of 10 walks to rally past the Colorado Rockies 6-4.
Dodgers 1st team to clinch a playoff spot, rout Padres 11-2
Read full article: Dodgers 1st team to clinch a playoff spot, rout Padres 11-2Justin Turner hit a grand slam and a solo homer for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who emphatically became the first team to clinch a playoff spot this season with an 11-2 victory over the San Diego Padres.
DÃaz escapes in 8th, Mets take series from MLB-best Dodgers
Read full article: DÃaz escapes in 8th, Mets take series from MLB-best DodgersEdwin DÃaz struck out Gavin Lux on a 102.8 mph fastball to escape a jam in the eighth inning, and the New York Mets beat the major league-best Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3.
Timmy Trumpet plays horn, Nimmo saves Mets in 2-1 win vs LAD
Read full article: Timmy Trumpet plays horn, Nimmo saves Mets in 2-1 win vs LADBrandon Nimmo saved Jacob deGrom and the New York Mets with a breathtaking catch atop the center-field fence, and Edwin DÃaz entered to Timmy Trumpet’s live horn at pulsing Citi Field before closing out the Los Angeles Dodgers for a scintillating 2-1 victory.
Freeman, Dodgers edge Marlins 3-2 in 10 innings
Read full article: Freeman, Dodgers edge Marlins 3-2 in 10 inningsFreddie Freeman drove in the go-ahead run with a grounder in the top of the 10th inning, Chris Martin escaped a bases-loaded jam in the bottom half and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 3-2.
Dodgers TV reporter injured sliding down Bernie's Chalet
Read full article: Dodgers TV reporter injured sliding down Bernie's ChaletDodgers television and radio reporter David Vassegh said he broke two bones in his right wrist and cracked six ribs when he tumbled and crashed into the padding at the end of his slide down “Bernie’s Chalet."
Dodgers beat Padres 4-0, make statement with 3-game sweep
Read full article: Dodgers beat Padres 4-0, make statement with 3-game sweepCody Bellinger hit two homers, Tyler Anderson allowed two hits over seven innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a statement-making sweep of the revamped San Diego Padres with a 4-0 victory.
Urias wins his 8th straight decision, Dodgers top Giants 3-0
Read full article: Urias wins his 8th straight decision, Dodgers top Giants 3-0Julio Urias won his eighth consecutive decision and Miguel Vargas drove in two runs in his major league debut as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0.
Outman homers in first MLB at-bat, Dodgers top Rockies 7-3
Read full article: Outman homers in first MLB at-bat, Dodgers top Rockies 7-3James Outman homered on the first swing of his first big-league at-bat and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 and closed out July with 21 victories.
Nats beat NL West-leading Dodgers for 2nd straight night
Read full article: Nats beat NL West-leading Dodgers for 2nd straight nightLuis Garcia hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the last-place Washington Nationals rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-3 for their second straight win against the NL West leaders.
Dodgers recover, beat Giants 9-6 on Betts' 3-run HR in 8th
Read full article: Dodgers recover, beat Giants 9-6 on Betts' 3-run HR in 8thMookie Betts broke an eighth-inning tie with a three-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 9-6 after blowing a five-run lead in the seventh.
Kershaw takes perfect game into 8th, Dodgers rout Angels 9-1
Read full article: Kershaw takes perfect game into 8th, Dodgers rout Angels 9-1Clayton Kershaw took a perfect game through the seventh and finished with eight scoreless innings of one-hit ball in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 9-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Dodgers erase late 6-run deficit, rally past Cardinals 7-6
Read full article: Dodgers erase late 6-run deficit, rally past Cardinals 7-6Hanser Alberto hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers climbed out of a huge hole in a 7-6 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Turner homers, Dodgers stop Braves 4-1 in Freeman's return
Read full article: Turner homers, Dodgers stop Braves 4-1 in Freeman's returnTrea Turner had three hits, including a home run, Freddie Freeman reached base three times in his emotional return to Atlanta and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1.
Freeman HR ahead of emotional return, Dodgers sweep Reds
Read full article: Freeman HR ahead of emotional return, Dodgers sweep RedsFreddie Freeman homered and drove in three runs ahead of what’s sure to be an emotional weekend, leading Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Cincinnati Reds 10-5 for a sweep of the season series.
Anderson extends shutout streak, Dodgers defeat Mets 6-1
Read full article: Anderson extends shutout streak, Dodgers defeat Mets 6-1Tyler Anderson extended his scoreless streak to 26 innings and became the first National League pitcher with seven wins as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Mets 6-1.
Greene brings record heat for Reds, but Dodgers win 5-2
Read full article: Greene brings record heat for Reds, but Dodgers win 5-2Trea Turner launched a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers finally caught up to some record-setting heat from Cincinnati rookie Hunter Greene, beating the skidding Reds 5-2 for their fifth consecutive victory.
LEADING OFF: Braves try again to eliminate Dodgers, reach WS
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Braves try again to eliminate Dodgers, reach WSFreddie Freeman and the Braves get another chance to earn a trip to the World Series when they host the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the NL Championship Series.
Taylor hits 3 HRs, Dodgers beat Braves 11-2 to extend NLCS
Read full article: Taylor hits 3 HRs, Dodgers beat Braves 11-2 to extend NLCSChris Taylor hit three homers and drove in six runs to help the Los Angeles Dodgers beat Atlanta 11-2, cutting the Braves' lead to 3-2 in the best-of-seven NL Championship Series.
Dodgers opener Kelly gives up HR, injured in NLCS Game 5
Read full article: Dodgers opener Kelly gives up HR, injured in NLCS Game 5Dodgers opener Joe Kelly gave up a two-run homer to Atlanta’s Freddie Freeman in the first inning and soon exited with tightness in his right biceps in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series.
Braves blast 4 HRs, beat Dodgers 9-2 for 3-1 lead in NLCS
Read full article: Braves blast 4 HRs, beat Dodgers 9-2 for 3-1 lead in NLCSEddie Rosario homered twice in his second four-hit game of the NL Championship Series and six Atlanta pitchers combined on a four-hitter, giving the Braves a 9-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers for a commanding 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven playoff.
Riley's game-winning single in 9th lifts Braves past Dodgers
Read full article: Riley's game-winning single in 9th lifts Braves past DodgersAustin Riley homered and drove in the winning run with a single in the bottom of the ninth inning to give the Atlanta Braves a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 1 of the NL Championship Series.
Dodgers beat Giants 2-1 in playoff thriller, advance to NLCS
Read full article: Dodgers beat Giants 2-1 in playoff thriller, advance to NLCSCody Bellinger hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning and prized midseason acquisition Max Scherzer came out of the bullpen for his first career save, sending the Los Angeles Dodgers past the San Francisco Giants 2-1 in a thrilling winner-take-all Game 5 and into the NL Championship Series.
Blowin' in the wind: Giants edge Dodgers 1-0 on Longoria HR
Read full article: Blowin' in the wind: Giants edge Dodgers 1-0 on Longoria HREvan Longoria homered off Max Scherzer in the fifth inning and the San Francisco Giants edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 on a blustery night to take a 2-1 lead in their NL Division Series.
UrÃas hits, pitches Dodgers past Giants to even NLDS series
Read full article: UrÃas hits, pitches Dodgers past Giants to even NLDS seriesJulio UrÃas shut down San Francisco and contributed an RBI single for his cause, Cody Bellinger and AJ Pollock delivered two-run doubles to blow it open in the sixth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers pounded the Giants 9-2 to even their NL Division Series at one game apiece.
Masterful Webb pitches Giants past Dodgers in playoff opener
Read full article: Masterful Webb pitches Giants past Dodgers in playoff openerLogan Webb struck out 10 pitching masterfully in his postseason debut, Buster Posey hit a two-run homer that held up, and the 107-win San Francisco Giants blanked the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers 4-0 in the opener of their NL Division Series.
Taylor hits walk-off HR, Dodgers deck Cards 3-1 in WC game
Read full article: Taylor hits walk-off HR, Dodgers deck Cards 3-1 in WC gameChris Taylor hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers over the St. Louis Cardinals 3-1 in a scintillating NL wild-card game.
Dodgers' Scherzer gets 3,000th K, near perfecto vs Padres
Read full article: Dodgers' Scherzer gets 3,000th K, near perfecto vs PadresMax Scherzer got his 3,000th career strikeout and took a perfect game into the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 8-0 to complete a three-game sweep.
UrÃas earns MLB-leading 17th win, Dodgers beat Padres 3-0
Read full article: UrÃas earns MLB-leading 17th win, Dodgers beat Padres 3-0Julio UrÃas pitched seven shutout innings for his major league-leading 17th victory, Max Muncy slugged a two-run homer and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 3-0 to snap a two-game skid.
Pujols homers in return to St. Louis, Dodgers down Cards 7-2
Read full article: Pujols homers in return to St. Louis, Dodgers down Cards 7-2Albert Pujols rewarded an adoring crowd by hitting a home run in his return to Busch Stadium, sending the Los Angeles Dodgers toward a 7-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Duggar triples, Giants hold off Dodgers 6-4 for NL West lead
Read full article: Duggar triples, Giants hold off Dodgers 6-4 for NL West leadSteven Duggar hit a tiebreaking two-run triple after being called up earlier in the day, Brandon Belt homered, and the San Francisco Giants wrapped up their key weekend series against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers with a 6-4 win to take the NL West lead.
Dodgers beat Giants 6-1, move into tie for first in NL West
Read full article: Dodgers beat Giants 6-1, move into tie for first in NL WestTrea Turner and Corey Seager homered, Julio UrÃas won his seventh straight decision, and the Los Angeles Dodgers moved into a tie for first place with San Francisco atop the NL West Division with a 6-1 victory over the Giants.
Dodgers rally past Braves for sweep, Scherzer leaves after 6
Read full article: Dodgers rally past Braves for sweep, Scherzer leaves after 6Justin Turner and AJ Pollock singled home the tying and go-ahead runs through the same infield hole in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the Atlanta Braves 4-3 to complete a three-game sweep.
UrÃas 15th win, Dodgers end Braves' 13-game road win streak
Read full article: UrÃas 15th win, Dodgers end Braves' 13-game road win streakJulio UrÃas earned his major league-best 15th victory, and the Los Angeles Dodgers slugged four homers in a 5-3 victory over the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves.
Scherzer shuts down Padres, Dodgers win 4-0 for 3-game sweep
Read full article: Scherzer shuts down Padres, Dodgers win 4-0 for 3-game sweepMax Scherzer pitched 7 2/3 dominant innings to win his eighth straight decision, Austin Barnes hit a two-run home run off Yu Darvish and the surging Los Angeles Dodgers beat the plunging San Diego Padres 4-0 for a three-game sweep.
LA fans don't waste time jeering Astros at Dodger Stadium
Read full article: LA fans don't waste time jeering Astros at Dodger StadiumLos Angeles Dodgers fans waited a long time to let José Altuve and the Houston Astros know just how they felt about possibly being cheated out of a 2017 World Series championship.
Betts returns with HR, Dodgers pound Diamondbacks 13-0
Read full article: Betts returns with HR, Dodgers pound Diamondbacks 13-0Albert Pujols doubled home three runs to cap a five-run second inning, Mookie Betts homered in his return from the injured list and the Los Angeles Dodgers hammered the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-0 on Sunday.
Bellinger's blunder in 8th helps Giants top Dodgers 2-1
Read full article: Bellinger's blunder in 8th helps Giants top Dodgers 2-1Buster Posey scored the tiebreaking run on a throwing error by first baseman Cody Bellinger in the eighth inning, and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1.
Giants rally in 9th for 2nd straight night to beat Dodgers
Read full article: Giants rally in 9th for 2nd straight night to beat DodgersLaMonte Wade Jr. broke a ninth-inning tie with a two-run single and the San Francisco Giants rallied against closer Kenley Jansen again for a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Smith's pinch 3-run HR in 9th rallies Dodgers past Giants
Read full article: Smith's pinch 3-run HR in 9th rallies Dodgers past GiantsPinch-hitter Will Smith connected for a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from five runs down to defeat the San Francisco Giants 8-6 in the second game of a pivotal series between NL West rivals.
Posey comes through in return as Giants defeat Dodgers 7-2
Read full article: Posey comes through in return as Giants defeat Dodgers 7-2Buster Posey and Wilmer Flores hit back-to-back homers in the first inning, Thairo Estrada had a key double in the seventh and the San Francisco Giants defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 in the opener of a pivotal four-game series between the NL West rivals.
Dodgers tie franchise record with 8 HRs, blast D-Backs 22-1
Read full article: Dodgers tie franchise record with 8 HRs, blast D-Backs 22-1Justin Turner and Mookie Betts hit grand slams, Albert Pujols and AJ Pollock each homered twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers matched a franchise record by connecting eight times in all, routing the Arizona Diamondbacks 22-1.
Dodgers visit White House, rally past Nats, 7th win in row
Read full article: Dodgers visit White House, rally past Nats, 7th win in rowMookie Betts hit a go-ahead single during a nine-run in the seventh inning after Washington ace Max Scherzer departed, and the Los Angeles Dodgers surged past the Nationals 10-5 for their seventh straight win.
Padres beat Dodgers 5-3 for 1st sweep of rivals in 8 seasons
Read full article: Padres beat Dodgers 5-3 for 1st sweep of rivals in 8 seasonsTrent Grisham drew a go-ahead, bases-loaded walk with one out in the eighth and the San Diego Padres hit three solo homers off Trevor Bauer and beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 for their first three-game sweep of the NL West rivals in eight seasons.
Snell pitches 5 scoreless innings, Padres beat Dodgers 3-2
Read full article: Snell pitches 5 scoreless innings, Padres beat Dodgers 3-2Jake Cronenworth and rookie Kim Ha-seong homered off Clayton Kershaw, Blake Snell pitched five scoreless innings and the San Diego Padres got their third straight win against the rival Los Angeles Dodgers, 3-2.
Darvish fans 11, Padres get 2 big homers to beat Dodgers 6-2
Read full article: Darvish fans 11, Padres get 2 big homers to beat Dodgers 6-2Yu Darvish struck out 11 in six brilliant innings to become the fastest big leaguer to reach 1,500 for his career, Manny Machado and Jake Cronenworth homered and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 in the opener of a three-game series between the NL West rivals.
Pujols HR, Dodgers send Diamondbacks to 17th straight loss
Read full article: Pujols HR, Dodgers send Diamondbacks to 17th straight lossAlbert Pujols hit a three-run homer and passed Mel Ott for 14th on the career runs list, and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended the Arizona Diamondbacks’ losing streak to 17 games with a 9-8 victory.
Buehler takes no-hitter into 8th, Dodgers beat D-backs 9-3
Read full article: Buehler takes no-hitter into 8th, Dodgers beat D-backs 9-3Walker Buehler had another masterful mound performance, taking a no-hitter into the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the skidding Arizona Diamondbacks 9-3.
Betts homer in front of 52,078 leads Dodgers over Phillies
Read full article: Betts homer in front of 52,078 leads Dodgers over PhilliesMookie Betts hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 at Dodger Stadium before the largest crowd to attend a baseball game in the United States since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
Record onslaught: Dodgers score 11 in 1st to rout Cards 14-3
Read full article: Record onslaught: Dodgers score 11 in 1st to rout Cards 14-3Cody Bellinger had a grand slam and six RBIs as the Dodgers scored their most runs in one inning of a regular-season game since moving to Los Angeles, piling up 11 in the bottom of the first during a 14-3 blowout over the St. Louis Cardinals.
Prolific inning: Dodgers score 11 in 1st against Cardinals
Read full article: Prolific inning: Dodgers score 11 in 1st against CardinalsThe Dodgers scored their most runs in an inning in a regular-season game since moving to Los Angeles, scoring 11 times in the bottom of the first against the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday night.
Taylor's clutch hit caps 14-pitch at-bat, Dodgers deck Cards
Read full article: Taylor's clutch hit caps 14-pitch at-bat, Dodgers deck CardsChris Taylor drove in three runs with a tiebreaking double that capped a 14-pitch at-bat in the sixth inning, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers past the St. Louis Cardinals 9-4 to snap a three-game skid.
Dodgers get HRs from Smith, Pujols in 3-2 win over D-backs
Read full article: Dodgers get HRs from Smith, Pujols in 3-2 win over D-backsWill Smith hit a tiebreaking, solo home run in the seventh inning, Albert Pujols slugged a two-run shot, his first for the Dodgers, and Los Angeles defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-2.
Pujols delivers RBI in debut, Dodgers top Diamondbacks 3-1
Read full article: Pujols delivers RBI in debut, Dodgers top Diamondbacks 3-1Albert Pujols delivered an RBI single in his Dodgers debut, and Walker Buehler pitched seven scoreless innings of one-hit ball in Los Angeles’ 3-1 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Bauer K's 10, Muncy has 3 hits as Dodgers blank Marlins 7-0
Read full article: Bauer K's 10, Muncy has 3 hits as Dodgers blank Marlins 7-0Trevor Bauer threw seven shutout innings and struck out 10, Max Muncy had three hits and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 7-0 to extend their winning streak to four.
Restaurant survival hopes pick up as $28.6B in grants begin
Read full article: Restaurant survival hopes pick up as $28.6B in grants beginThousands of restaurants and bars decimated by COVID-19 have a better chance at survival as the government begins handing out $28.6 billion in grants _ money to help these businesses stay afloat while they wait for customers to return.