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Here are the results and details of every Los Angeles Dodgers game for 2026, from the beginning of the regular season through however long they last in the postseason.
For additional details on each game, click on the game scores below. That will take you to a recap of that particular game. We also have a section on the site dedicated to Dodgers scores and standings where you can also find these stories.
Here are the scores and details of every game in 2026, in reverse chronological order.
June 17: Dodgers 5, Rays 4 (48-27)
June 16: Dodgers 1, Rays 0 (47-27)
For additional details on each game, click on the game scores below. That will take you to a recap of that particular game. We also have a section on the site dedicated to Dodgers scores and standings where you can also find these stories.
Here are the scores and details of every game in 2026, in reverse chronological order.
June 17: Dodgers 5, Rays 4 (48-27)
June 16: Dodgers 1, Rays 0 (47-27)
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The Rays tried their best to avoid a sweep at the hands of the Dodgers and a 1-5 road trip, but came up just a bit short this afternoon losing their fourth of four 1-run games on this west coast trip.
The team came into the contest on a 16-inning scoreless streak having last scored a run in the second inning of the opening game in this series, and for awhile, it looked as if that streak could get much longer. Through four innings, Shohei Ohtani held the offense at bay scattering two hits over four innings while lowering his ERA to 1.00 on the season. Ohtani came into the 5th inning with a two-run lead that could have been much worse after a leadoff walk to Mookie Betts led to the first run after a single by Alex Call. Call then easily stole second off the battery of Shane McClanahan and Hunter Feduccia, who then came around to score on a Alex Freeland single after a walk to Dalton Rushing. Tommy Edman would then walk, but Casey Legumina was able to strand the bases loaded by getting the National League’s RBI leader, Andy Pages, to line out softly to Taylor Walls.
The Rays came into the top of the 5th having not scored in 20 consecutive innings before finally showing some life offensively. Victor Mesa Jr. led the inning off with a walk before Feduccia lined a double deep to left center giving the Rays more runners in scoring position than they had in yesterday’s game. Walls drove in the first run with a sacrifice fly, followed up with consecutive singles by Yandy Diaz and Jonathan Aranda. Cedric Mullins then went on to hit what was scored an infield single which was aided by a slow initial reaction by Ohtani to cover the bag. The single gave Mullins at least one hit against all 30 major league teams over the course of his career. Junior Caminero drove in Diaz on a fielder’s choice that involved two athletic plays on both ends by Tommy Edman and Freeland to prevent things from getting worse. Yet another single in the inning, this time by Richie Palacios, gave the club a two-run lead before the rally was ended by Chandler Simpson bunting into the third out.
A leadoff walk to Freddie Freeman followed by consecutive well-aimed soft contact ***** by Betts and Miguel Rojas loaded the bases with ***** ody out. Garrett Cleavinger came in to relieve Legumina and walked Kyle Tucker in a nine-pitch at bat in which Tucker chased early, but then tightened up his zone and drew the walk after fouling off several close sweepers:
That run would miraculously be the only run of the inning as Cleavinger would go on to induce weak contact flyouts to both Alex Call and Dalton Rushing before overpowering UCF’s Alex Freeland weith three sliders much to the delight of USF alum Shane McClanahan.
The team came into the contest on a 16-inning scoreless streak having last scored a run in the second inning of the opening game in this series, and for awhile, it looked as if that streak could get much longer. Through four innings, Shohei Ohtani held the offense at bay scattering two hits over four innings while lowering his ERA to 1.00 on the season. Ohtani came into the 5th inning with a two-run lead that could have been much worse after a leadoff walk to Mookie Betts led to the first run after a single by Alex Call. Call then easily stole second off the battery of Shane McClanahan and Hunter Feduccia, who then came around to score on a Alex Freeland single after a walk to Dalton Rushing. Tommy Edman would then walk, but Casey Legumina was able to strand the bases loaded by getting the National League’s RBI leader, Andy Pages, to line out softly to Taylor Walls.
The Rays came into the top of the 5th having not scored in 20 consecutive innings before finally showing some life offensively. Victor Mesa Jr. led the inning off with a walk before Feduccia lined a double deep to left center giving the Rays more runners in scoring position than they had in yesterday’s game. Walls drove in the first run with a sacrifice fly, followed up with consecutive singles by Yandy Diaz and Jonathan Aranda. Cedric Mullins then went on to hit what was scored an infield single which was aided by a slow initial reaction by Ohtani to cover the bag. The single gave Mullins at least one hit against all 30 major league teams over the course of his career. Junior Caminero drove in Diaz on a fielder’s choice that involved two athletic plays on both ends by Tommy Edman and Freeland to prevent things from getting worse. Yet another single in the inning, this time by Richie Palacios, gave the club a two-run lead before the rally was ended by Chandler Simpson bunting into the third out.
A leadoff walk to Freddie Freeman followed by consecutive well-aimed soft contact ***** by Betts and Miguel Rojas loaded the bases with ***** ody out. Garrett Cleavinger came in to relieve Legumina and walked Kyle Tucker in a nine-pitch at bat in which Tucker chased early, but then tightened up his zone and drew the walk after fouling off several close sweepers:
That run would miraculously be the only run of the inning as Cleavinger would go on to induce weak contact flyouts to both Alex Call and Dalton Rushing before overpowering UCF’s Alex Freeland weith three sliders much to the delight of USF alum Shane McClanahan.
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BRONX, NY - MAY 20: Toronto Blue Jays First Baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (27) during the fourth inning of a Major League Baseball game between the Toronto Blue Jays and the New York Yankees on May 20, 2026, at Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, NY. (Photo by Gregory Fisher/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
The Toronto Blue Jays entered the season expecting Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to once again serve as the centerpiece of their lineup just one year after he agreed to a $500 million extension.
Instead, much of the conversation surrounding the club has centered on when the slugger will finally break out of one of the most surprising power droughts of his career.
That uncertainty has forced Toronto to explore alternative ways to maximize offensive production as the team looks to stay competitive in the playoff race. And one recent development indicates the team is now considering putting a brand-new player in at his defensive position.
FORBES | By Peter Chawaga
Dodgers’ World Series Champ Offers 2-Word Response On Reaching Career Best With Cardinals
The Toronto Blue Jays entered the season expecting Vladimir Guerrero Jr. to once again serve as the centerpiece of their lineup just one year after he agreed to a $500 million extension.
Instead, much of the conversation surrounding the club has centered on when the slugger will finally break out of one of the most surprising power droughts of his career.
That uncertainty has forced Toronto to explore alternative ways to maximize offensive production as the team looks to stay competitive in the playoff race. And one recent development indicates the team is now considering putting a brand-new player in at his defensive position.
FORBES | By Peter Chawaga
Dodgers’ World Series Champ Offers 2-Word Response On Reaching Career Best With Cardinals
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All seven of the San Francisco Giants Minor League Baseball affiliates were in action on Tuesday. Here’s what happened!
Link to the 2026 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL)
All listed positions in the roundup are the position played in that particular game.
Sacramento River Cats beat the Oklahoma City Comets (Dodgers) 10-1
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RHP Tyler Mahle began his rehab ****** ignment on Tuesday, a few days later than planned (Mahle was supposed to begin his rehab on Sunday, but that game was rained out, and Monday was an off-day). Rehab ****** ignments are all about ramping up and feeling healthy, so we’ll try to overlook the fact that Mahle was not very sharp. He only threw 33 of 63 pitches for strikes, while walking 5 batters in just 3 innings. He wasn’t particularly hittable, admittedly, as he only gave up 1 hit and 1 run, with 3 strikeouts, but still not the most encouraging outing. With RHP Trevor McDonald (No. 12 CPL) struggling, and Mahle being a player who could be moved at the deadline, it seems likely that he’ll be back in the MLB rotation soon.
Link to the 2026 McCovey Chronicles Community Prospect List (CPL)
All listed positions in the roundup are the position played in that particular game.
Sacramento River Cats beat the Oklahoma City Comets (Dodgers) 10-1
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RHP Tyler Mahle began his rehab ****** ignment on Tuesday, a few days later than planned (Mahle was supposed to begin his rehab on Sunday, but that game was rained out, and Monday was an off-day). Rehab ****** ignments are all about ramping up and feeling healthy, so we’ll try to overlook the fact that Mahle was not very sharp. He only threw 33 of 63 pitches for strikes, while walking 5 batters in just 3 innings. He wasn’t particularly hittable, admittedly, as he only gave up 1 hit and 1 run, with 3 strikeouts, but still not the most encouraging outing. With RHP Trevor McDonald (No. 12 CPL) struggling, and Mahle being a player who could be moved at the deadline, it seems likely that he’ll be back in the MLB rotation soon.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman hit a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning after the Tampa Bay Rays scored four runs off a banged-up Shohei Ohtani in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-4 win on Wednesday.
Freeman's 407-foot shot to center off reliever Kevin Kelly (4-3) rescued Ohtani, who trailed 4-2 after giving up five hits and four runs in the fifth.
The Dodgers swept the three-game series, just their second-ever sweep of the Rays and first since August 2013.
Ohtani (7-2) left the mound after six innings and was inserted in the bottom of the inning as a pinch hitter for designated hitter Miguel Rojas. Ohtani grounded out on one pitch to end the inning. It was the only at-bat Ohtani got and the Dodgers lost the DH for the rest of the game.
The blister on Ohtani's middle finger of his right hand that he had in Pittsburgh last week got bloodied. The two-way superstar was already dealing with left knee inflammation that manager Dave Roberts said before the game wasn't completely resolved.
Freeman's 407-foot shot to center off reliever Kevin Kelly (4-3) rescued Ohtani, who trailed 4-2 after giving up five hits and four runs in the fifth.
The Dodgers swept the three-game series, just their second-ever sweep of the Rays and first since August 2013.
Ohtani (7-2) left the mound after six innings and was inserted in the bottom of the inning as a pinch hitter for designated hitter Miguel Rojas. Ohtani grounded out on one pitch to end the inning. It was the only at-bat Ohtani got and the Dodgers lost the DH for the rest of the game.
The blister on Ohtani's middle finger of his right hand that he had in Pittsburgh last week got bloodied. The two-way superstar was already dealing with left knee inflammation that manager Dave Roberts said before the game wasn't completely resolved.
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Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh appears to be enjoying his offseason the best way he knows how: with more sports.
Harbaugh was spotted at Dodger Stadium Monday evening ahead of the much-anticipated matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Dodgers.
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Harbaugh was spotted at Dodger Stadium Monday evening ahead of the much-anticipated matchup between the Tampa Bay Rays and Dodgers.
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Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Kyle Tucker had a rough start to his career in Los Angeles, but Manager Dave Roberts says he’s come around in recent weeks.
Tucker’s OPS has hovered around league average all season, and he has drawn plenty of criticism after signing a four-year, $240 million contract with the Dodgers in the offseason. He looked to have settled in during Monday’s win against the Tampa Bay Rays, though, as he went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs.
“He’s not a very talkative person, but I will say that he, the last few weeks, he’s really opened up with his teammates, with the coaches, and I think he’s freeing himself up, being more comfortable,” Roberts said. “But he cares. He’s working hard, trying his tail off, and he was frustrated, obviously, during the last homestand. So to get back to feeling like you’ve got a fighting chance, I think he’s in a better head ******* e.”
On the year, Tucker is batting .239 with a .725 OPS. He has six homers and 39 RBIs this season, also tallying 16 doubles for second-most on the team this season. While his numbers certainly aren’t the worst, Tucker’s standards after seven successful MLB seasons must be higher.
His batting average and slugging percentage would be his lowest since 2018, when he spent just 28 games in the majors. His on-base percentage of .337 is also passable, but he hasn’t finished a season with a mark that low since 2022.
Tucker’s OPS has hovered around league average all season, and he has drawn plenty of criticism after signing a four-year, $240 million contract with the Dodgers in the offseason. He looked to have settled in during Monday’s win against the Tampa Bay Rays, though, as he went 2-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs.
“He’s not a very talkative person, but I will say that he, the last few weeks, he’s really opened up with his teammates, with the coaches, and I think he’s freeing himself up, being more comfortable,” Roberts said. “But he cares. He’s working hard, trying his tail off, and he was frustrated, obviously, during the last homestand. So to get back to feeling like you’ve got a fighting chance, I think he’s in a better head ******* e.”
On the year, Tucker is batting .239 with a .725 OPS. He has six homers and 39 RBIs this season, also tallying 16 doubles for second-most on the team this season. While his numbers certainly aren’t the worst, Tucker’s standards after seven successful MLB seasons must be higher.
His batting average and slugging percentage would be his lowest since 2018, when he spent just 28 games in the majors. His on-base percentage of .337 is also passable, but he hasn’t finished a season with a mark that low since 2022.
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LOS ANGELES — The crowd of 53,911 at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium has seen its share of dramatic moments over the years, but on Monday night, Miguel Rojas added another memorable chapter to his growing collection of clutch performances.
Rojas, 37, forever etched into Dodgers postseason lore, played the hero once again. This time it came in June rather than October, but the result felt familiar.
Rojas launched a go-ahead pinch-hit home run in the seventh inning, lifting the Dodgers to a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays and continuing a season-long trend of finding ways to win games that appear to be slipping away.
“It feels pretty good,” Rojas said. “It’s always a new day, a new opportunity. Every time you contribute to win a baseball game, it’s pretty special.”
With the game tied and momentum hanging in the balance, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called on Rojas to hit against Rays left-hander Steven Matz. Rojas wasted no time.
Rojas, 37, forever etched into Dodgers postseason lore, played the hero once again. This time it came in June rather than October, but the result felt familiar.
Rojas launched a go-ahead pinch-hit home run in the seventh inning, lifting the Dodgers to a 4-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays and continuing a season-long trend of finding ways to win games that appear to be slipping away.
“It feels pretty good,” Rojas said. “It’s always a new day, a new opportunity. Every time you contribute to win a baseball game, it’s pretty special.”
With the game tied and momentum hanging in the balance, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts called on Rojas to hit against Rays left-hander Steven Matz. Rojas wasted no time.
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Former Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Nick Senzel is no longer listed on the Lexington Legends' roster.
Senzel last played for the Legends on June 13, going 0-for-4 to drop his batting average to .172. He hit four home runs in 72 plate appearances for Lexington.
The Atlantic League team formerly co-owned by Reds Hall of Famer Brandon Phillips announced it signed Senzel on May 24.
"This is an exciting day for our organization and for baseball fans across Kentucky," Legends general manager Justin Ferrarella said when the team signed Senzel. "Nick Senzel is a player that fans know, respect, and immediately recognize from his Major League career and his time with the Reds."
In April 2025, Senzel agreed to a minor-league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Senzel batted .179 with two homers in 96 plate appearances this season for the Dodgers' Triple-A team in Oklahoma City.
Senzel last played for the Legends on June 13, going 0-for-4 to drop his batting average to .172. He hit four home runs in 72 plate appearances for Lexington.
The Atlantic League team formerly co-owned by Reds Hall of Famer Brandon Phillips announced it signed Senzel on May 24.
"This is an exciting day for our organization and for baseball fans across Kentucky," Legends general manager Justin Ferrarella said when the team signed Senzel. "Nick Senzel is a player that fans know, respect, and immediately recognize from his Major League career and his time with the Reds."
In April 2025, Senzel agreed to a minor-league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Senzel batted .179 with two homers in 96 plate appearances this season for the Dodgers' Triple-A team in Oklahoma City.
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Former Cincinnati Reds infielder/outfielder Nick Senzel is no longer listed on the Lexington Legends' roster.
Senzel last played for the Legends on June 13, going 0-for-4 to drop his batting average to .172. He hit four home runs in 72 plate appearances for Lexington.
The Atlantic League team formerly co-owned by Reds Hall of Famer Brandon Phillips announced it signed Senzel on May 24.
"This is an exciting day for our organization and for baseball fans across Kentucky," Legends general manager Justin Ferrarella said when the team signed Senzel. "Nick Senzel is a player that fans know, respect, and immediately recognize from his Major League career and his time with the Reds."
In April 2025, Senzel agreed to a minor-league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Senzel batted .179 with two homers in 96 plate appearances this season for the Dodgers' Triple-A team in Oklahoma City.
Senzel last played for the Legends on June 13, going 0-for-4 to drop his batting average to .172. He hit four home runs in 72 plate appearances for Lexington.
The Atlantic League team formerly co-owned by Reds Hall of Famer Brandon Phillips announced it signed Senzel on May 24.
"This is an exciting day for our organization and for baseball fans across Kentucky," Legends general manager Justin Ferrarella said when the team signed Senzel. "Nick Senzel is a player that fans know, respect, and immediately recognize from his Major League career and his time with the Reds."
In April 2025, Senzel agreed to a minor-league deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Senzel batted .179 with two homers in 96 plate appearances this season for the Dodgers' Triple-A team in Oklahoma City.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Pinch-hitter Miguel Rojas launched a tiebreaking homer in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers erased an early deficit to beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-3 on Monday night in the opener of a six-game homestand.
Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer for the Dodgers and threw out a runner at the plate from right field. Kyle Hurt (2-1) earned the win with a scoreless inning of relief, and Tanner Scott retired the side in order in the ninth for his eighth save.
Rojas batted for Alex Freeland with one out in the seventh and sent the first pitch he saw from Steven Matz (4-4) into the left-field stands to snap a 3-all tie. It was the Dodgers’ first pinch-hit home run this season and the second of Rojas’ career.
Eric Lauer allowed three runs over six innings for Los Angeles. He remains unbeaten in four starts since the Dodgers acquired him from the Toronto Blue Jays on May 17.
Ryan Vilade hit a two-run homer and Taylor Walls executed a perfect safety squeeze for the Rays. Nick Martinez gave up five hits and three runs over 5 1/3 innings. He walked one and struck out six.
Kyle Tucker hit a three-run homer for the Dodgers and threw out a runner at the plate from right field. Kyle Hurt (2-1) earned the win with a scoreless inning of relief, and Tanner Scott retired the side in order in the ninth for his eighth save.
Rojas batted for Alex Freeland with one out in the seventh and sent the first pitch he saw from Steven Matz (4-4) into the left-field stands to snap a 3-all tie. It was the Dodgers’ first pinch-hit home run this season and the second of Rojas’ career.
Eric Lauer allowed three runs over six innings for Los Angeles. He remains unbeaten in four starts since the Dodgers acquired him from the Toronto Blue Jays on May 17.
Ryan Vilade hit a two-run homer and Taylor Walls executed a perfect safety squeeze for the Rays. Nick Martinez gave up five hits and three runs over 5 1/3 innings. He walked one and struck out six.
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Dodgers' Justin Wrobleski replaces Shohei Ohtani in showdown vs. Rays' Drew Rasmussen originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The MLB initially appeared to foreshadow a possible opening act of the 2026 World Series.
With Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani originally slated to duel Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night, the matchup would have pitted one of the NL's top pitchers versus an AL counterpart during a series featuring two of the top squads in each league.
Until the Dodgers made a pitching change Monday afternoon, switching Justin Wrobleski for Ohtani.
The original starting pitching matchup could have been seen as a preview for Game 1 of the World Series.
The MLB initially appeared to foreshadow a possible opening act of the 2026 World Series.
With Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani originally slated to duel Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Drew Rasmussen at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night, the matchup would have pitted one of the NL's top pitchers versus an AL counterpart during a series featuring two of the top squads in each league.
Until the Dodgers made a pitching change Monday afternoon, switching Justin Wrobleski for Ohtani.
The original starting pitching matchup could have been seen as a preview for Game 1 of the World Series.
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Local ratings are in for the United States men’s national soccer team’s World Cup match against Paraguay, and the cities most interested in the game may not be the ones you expect.
According to Michael Mulvihill, the President of Insights and ***** ytics at Fox Corporation, Kansas City had the highest English-language ratings for United States-Paraguay.
Kansas City recorded a 9.2 rating and a 29 share. A rating is the percentage of total households in a market that tuned into the game, while share is the percentage of households watching TV that were watching the game. So 9.2% of Kansas City households watched United States-Paraguay, and 29% of households watching TV in Kansas City were tuned into the match.
The story is slightly different when Spanish viewership is included. Combined English- and Spanish-language ratings show Los Angeles topping all markets with a 13.4 rating and a 42 share. For comparison, throughout the entire 2025 World Series (Los Angeles Dodgers-Toronto Blue Jays), Los Angeles averaged a 17.6 rating and a 53 share.
The combined English + Spanish ratings generally highlight cities with large Hispanic populations (Los Angeles, Miami, and Houston are the top three). But the English-language ratings are far more interesting. Boston was No. 2 with an 8.6 rating, while San Diego, Dallas, and St. Louis tied at 7.3.
According to Michael Mulvihill, the President of Insights and ***** ytics at Fox Corporation, Kansas City had the highest English-language ratings for United States-Paraguay.
Kansas City recorded a 9.2 rating and a 29 share. A rating is the percentage of total households in a market that tuned into the game, while share is the percentage of households watching TV that were watching the game. So 9.2% of Kansas City households watched United States-Paraguay, and 29% of households watching TV in Kansas City were tuned into the match.
The story is slightly different when Spanish viewership is included. Combined English- and Spanish-language ratings show Los Angeles topping all markets with a 13.4 rating and a 42 share. For comparison, throughout the entire 2025 World Series (Los Angeles Dodgers-Toronto Blue Jays), Los Angeles averaged a 17.6 rating and a 53 share.
The combined English + Spanish ratings generally highlight cities with large Hispanic populations (Los Angeles, Miami, and Houston are the top three). But the English-language ratings are far more interesting. Boston was No. 2 with an 8.6 rating, while San Diego, Dallas, and St. Louis tied at 7.3.
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Big wins against top-ranked opponents fuel a rapid White Sox rise originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Chicago White Sox have come out as one of MLB's biggest surprise stories this season. They have already shattered expectations, stringing win after win together.
However, after losing Munetaka Murakami to the IL with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain, some were not sure how the team would react. But they haven't lost a step, and that's evident with the monster week they are coming off of.
With a rather unfortunate schedule last week, the White Sox took on two of MLB's top teams: the Atlanta Braves and then a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend, which was a real test.
MORE: White Sox insane home streak continues with intense rally past Dodgers
The Chicago White Sox have come out as one of MLB's biggest surprise stories this season. They have already shattered expectations, stringing win after win together.
However, after losing Munetaka Murakami to the IL with a Grade 2 right hamstring strain, some were not sure how the team would react. But they haven't lost a step, and that's evident with the monster week they are coming off of.
With a rather unfortunate schedule last week, the White Sox took on two of MLB's top teams: the Atlanta Braves and then a three-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers over the weekend, which was a real test.
MORE: White Sox insane home streak continues with intense rally past Dodgers
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Bryce Harper faces surprising All-Star hurdle as voting update puts Phillies star on the outside originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
For most players, putting together another All-Star-caliber season would be enough to secure a trip to the Midsummer Classic. For Bryce Harper, it may not be that simple.
The Philadelphia Phillies star has once again been one of the National League's most productive first basemen in 2026, helping keep the Phillies in the postseason race while continuing to build a Hall of Fame-caliber résumé. Yet with the All-Star Game heading to Philadelphia this summer, Harper suddenly finds himself in an unexpected position: fighting just to advance in fan voting.
Monday's latest voting update delivered disappointing news for Phillies fans hoping to see Harper take center stage at Citizens Bank Park next month.
According to the latest National League voting totals, Harper sits third among first basemen, trailing both Atlanta Braves slugger Matt Olson and Los Angeles Dodgers veteran Freddie Freeman. Freeman leads the position with 870,606 votes, while Olson is second at 802,848. Harper currently sits at 651,792.
For most players, putting together another All-Star-caliber season would be enough to secure a trip to the Midsummer Classic. For Bryce Harper, it may not be that simple.
The Philadelphia Phillies star has once again been one of the National League's most productive first basemen in 2026, helping keep the Phillies in the postseason race while continuing to build a Hall of Fame-caliber résumé. Yet with the All-Star Game heading to Philadelphia this summer, Harper suddenly finds himself in an unexpected position: fighting just to advance in fan voting.
Monday's latest voting update delivered disappointing news for Phillies fans hoping to see Harper take center stage at Citizens Bank Park next month.
According to the latest National League voting totals, Harper sits third among first basemen, trailing both Atlanta Braves slugger Matt Olson and Los Angeles Dodgers veteran Freddie Freeman. Freeman leads the position with 870,606 votes, while Olson is second at 802,848. Harper currently sits at 651,792.
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PHILADELPHIA, PA - MAY 6: Trea Turner #7 of the Philadelphia Phillies looks on from the dugout against the Boston Red Sox at Citizens Bank Park on May 6, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Red Sox defeated the Phillies 7-4. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
The Philadelphia Phillies entered this past weekend trying to keep pace in a crowded National League playoff race, but instead found themselves on the wrong end of one of the most dominant pitching performances of the 2026 season.
One year after some members of the Phillies clubhouse openly questioned Jacob Misiorowski’s controversial All-Star selection, the Milwaukee Brewers flamethrower delivered a reminder of exactly why so many evaluators have viewed him as one of baseball’s most electric young arms.
FORBES | By Peter Chawaga
Dodgers Breakout Star Breaks Silence On ‘Worry’ As Trump Order Bars Family
Misiorowski overwhelmed Philadelphia on Friday night, authored a performance that immediately recalled attention on some comments that Phillies shortstop Trea Turner made about the right-hander last summer.
The Philadelphia Phillies entered this past weekend trying to keep pace in a crowded National League playoff race, but instead found themselves on the wrong end of one of the most dominant pitching performances of the 2026 season.
One year after some members of the Phillies clubhouse openly questioned Jacob Misiorowski’s controversial All-Star selection, the Milwaukee Brewers flamethrower delivered a reminder of exactly why so many evaluators have viewed him as one of baseball’s most electric young arms.
FORBES | By Peter Chawaga
Dodgers Breakout Star Breaks Silence On ‘Worry’ As Trump Order Bars Family
Misiorowski overwhelmed Philadelphia on Friday night, authored a performance that immediately recalled attention on some comments that Phillies shortstop Trea Turner made about the right-hander last summer.
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Blue Jays, Cubs predicted to battle for Tarik Skubal at MLB trade deadline originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
With the expectation that the Detroit Tigers are finally going to move on from Tarik Skubal, considering there wouldn't really be much of a reason to keep him around because of how poorly they've played throughout the year, Skubal getting injured and now being on a rehab **** ignment, and the fact that he hits free agency at the end of the season, there are a few teams that make a bit more sense for the left-hander than others.
One of them is the Los Angeles Dodgers, of course, though it's believed that the Milwaukee Brewers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Chicago Cubs make the most sense for the two-time Cy Young Award winner.
One writer recently predicted, however, that the Cubs would win the sweepstakes, a move that would be a major surprise.
“The Dodgers are the team most frequently connected to Tarik Skubal. It makes sense. Los Angeles has MLB's deepest farm system and the financial liquidity to re-sign the reigning AL Cy Young winner as a free agent…
With the expectation that the Detroit Tigers are finally going to move on from Tarik Skubal, considering there wouldn't really be much of a reason to keep him around because of how poorly they've played throughout the year, Skubal getting injured and now being on a rehab **** ignment, and the fact that he hits free agency at the end of the season, there are a few teams that make a bit more sense for the left-hander than others.
One of them is the Los Angeles Dodgers, of course, though it's believed that the Milwaukee Brewers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Chicago Cubs make the most sense for the two-time Cy Young Award winner.
One writer recently predicted, however, that the Cubs would win the sweepstakes, a move that would be a major surprise.
“The Dodgers are the team most frequently connected to Tarik Skubal. It makes sense. Los Angeles has MLB's deepest farm system and the financial liquidity to re-sign the reigning AL Cy Young winner as a free agent…
8 days ago
The Cubs acquired left-hander Antoine Kelly in a trade with the Dodgers for cash. Kelly was **** igned to Triple-A Iowa.
The Cubs claimed right-hander Eduarniel Núñez off waivers from the Orioles. They **** igned him to rookie ball Mesa, where I presume he’ll work in the pitch lab and not pitch. Núñez was in the Cubs system from 2017 to 2024.
The Iowa Cubs shattered the Louisville Bats (Reds), 10-2.
Iowa got four good innings out of starter Doug Nikhazy, who gave up two hits but no runs. Nikhazy walked two and struck out two.
Because Nikhazy didn’t go five innings, the win went to reliever Christian Roa. Roa pitched 1.1 innings of relief and surrendered no runs and just one hit. He did not walk anyone and struck out two.
The Cubs claimed right-hander Eduarniel Núñez off waivers from the Orioles. They **** igned him to rookie ball Mesa, where I presume he’ll work in the pitch lab and not pitch. Núñez was in the Cubs system from 2017 to 2024.
The Iowa Cubs shattered the Louisville Bats (Reds), 10-2.
Iowa got four good innings out of starter Doug Nikhazy, who gave up two hits but no runs. Nikhazy walked two and struck out two.
Because Nikhazy didn’t go five innings, the win went to reliever Christian Roa. Roa pitched 1.1 innings of relief and surrendered no runs and just one hit. He did not walk anyone and struck out two.
8 days ago
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The Pittsburgh Pirates continued their recent slump on Tuesday, getting routed 12-3 by the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park.
It was the Pirates' fourth straight loss and fifth in their last six games. The 12 runs allowed were a season high for Pittsburgh, while the nine-run margin of defeat matched its largest of the year.
In other words, it was the Pirates' worst loss of the season, especially considering that Paul Skenes started and pitched well, delivering a quality start. However, Pittsburgh's bullpen promptly surrendered 10 runs in the seventh inning after he finished the sixth, immediately squandering his gem and turning a 2-2 battle into a blowout.
FINAL: We'll spare you the details.
The Pittsburgh Pirates continued their recent slump on Tuesday, getting routed 12-3 by the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park.
It was the Pirates' fourth straight loss and fifth in their last six games. The 12 runs allowed were a season high for Pittsburgh, while the nine-run margin of defeat matched its largest of the year.
In other words, it was the Pirates' worst loss of the season, especially considering that Paul Skenes started and pitched well, delivering a quality start. However, Pittsburgh's bullpen promptly surrendered 10 runs in the seventh inning after he finished the sixth, immediately squandering his gem and turning a 2-2 battle into a blowout.
FINAL: We'll spare you the details.
8 days ago
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9 days ago
Both the Pittsburgh Pirates (34-32) and Los Angeles Dodgers (42-24) had a day off before the two set sail for a three-game series at PNC Park. The headliner in the series opener, Paul Skenes' arm versus Shohei Ohtani's bat, naturally.
The Dodgers are coming off a 13-5 loss to the Angels in their previous game, but won the series 2-1. Los Angeles traveled across the country on their off day for their second trip to the Eastern Time Zone this season. Los Angeles went 5-1 with a sweep over Washington and two out of three against Toronto. Over the last seven days, Ohtani is hitting .480 and in the past 30 days, he's still batting an absurd .374.
Pittsburgh has lost four straight starts with Skenes on the mound and they are 5-7 in his 12 starts. Skenes has a 4.18 ERA over his last five starts and an opponent batting average of .252. the Pirates enter this matchup with three straight losses all coming to the Braves. That series marked the third time being swept this season for the Buccos. The Pirates have won three straight versus the Dodgers and took four out of six last season.
Let’s dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
We’ve got all the info and ****** ysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
The Dodgers are coming off a 13-5 loss to the Angels in their previous game, but won the series 2-1. Los Angeles traveled across the country on their off day for their second trip to the Eastern Time Zone this season. Los Angeles went 5-1 with a sweep over Washington and two out of three against Toronto. Over the last seven days, Ohtani is hitting .480 and in the past 30 days, he's still batting an absurd .374.
Pittsburgh has lost four straight starts with Skenes on the mound and they are 5-7 in his 12 starts. Skenes has a 4.18 ERA over his last five starts and an opponent batting average of .252. the Pirates enter this matchup with three straight losses all coming to the Braves. That series marked the third time being swept this season for the Buccos. The Pirates have won three straight versus the Dodgers and took four out of six last season.
Let’s dive into the matchup and find a sweat or two.
We’ve got all the info and ****** ysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.
9 days ago
We asked and you answered.
We here at Dodgers Nation wanted to know who the fans thought was the player of the week for the Boys in Blue, and a good percentage of you picked somebody that was catching quite a bit of heat earlier this season: Roki Sasaki.
Sasaki had the best start of his career against the Los Angeles Angeles on Friday, racking up seven scoreless inning with 10 strikeouts, two hits and two walks in 98 pitches.
Sasaki is fulfilling the potential many saw, even as he struggled earlier this year, and fans were quick to praise him for it.
Even up against the likes of Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani, what Sasaki did on Friday was special.
We here at Dodgers Nation wanted to know who the fans thought was the player of the week for the Boys in Blue, and a good percentage of you picked somebody that was catching quite a bit of heat earlier this season: Roki Sasaki.
Sasaki had the best start of his career against the Los Angeles Angeles on Friday, racking up seven scoreless inning with 10 strikeouts, two hits and two walks in 98 pitches.
Sasaki is fulfilling the potential many saw, even as he struggled earlier this year, and fans were quick to praise him for it.
Even up against the likes of Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani, what Sasaki did on Friday was special.
9 days ago
The 2020s have marked a golden era of Dodgers baseball with a chance to three-peat this season, record-breaking attendance and sponsorships, and a roster that has continued to get better after every World Series ***** le won.
But LA has learned a lot about their organization in that time, and becoming the model franchise in baseball didn’t start with signing Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in 2023. This has been a process that dates back for more than a decade, and the Dodgers have identified personnel across their operation that have contributed so much behind the scenes in order to become the dynasty they are today.
One of those people is Dodgers Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Travis Smith.
If you don’t know Smith by name, odds are you’ve seen him in the Dodgers dugout after a big home run or on social media displaying a level of energy that shows what makes the sport so special. After Roki Sasaki’s Friday start vs the Angels, he immediately found Smith and spent some time going over what worked in his 10-strikeout performance.
The next day, I sat with Smith in that same dugout to learn a couple of things: What did his journey look like that landed him with the Dodgers? What has he seen from Roki Sasaki that has led to this recent success? And so much more.
Smith is a few months into his 14th season on the Dodgers staff. He has experience working on multiple teams at all levels, starting off in Double-A, then Triple-A, then getting promotions to be both Major League ***** istant and Minor League coordinator and. Now, he’s been operating as LA’s head strength and conditioning coach.
“Being a young, Black male from the city of Chicago,” Smith explained, “being able to be here on a center stage like this is important for me and for other people to be able to see that you’re able to make it.”
Coming from a heavy football background, Smith understands the discipline and competitive nature that different athletes carry. He played college football for four years at Taylor University and acknowledged it allows him to resonate with the grind that comes with a full season for all the players.
He also had to make some big adjustments once he pivoted from a football player to a baseball trainer.
“I didn’t really play baseball growing up,” Travis said. “Being able to turn on the switch, really just understanding how to train the body and the physiology allowed me to be in the room and once I got here, the players were very open to teaching me the game.
“Understand what these guys go through on a daily basis. Injuries, how to come back from that and put you in a sense of being understanding of this person.”
When the opportunity to work for the Dodgers came across Smith, he had to put other career opportunities on hold.
After working in multiple internship programs at the Minor League level, he landed his first full-time position with LA’s Double-A affiliate after working with the Miami Marlins Triple-A team the year befor
But LA has learned a lot about their organization in that time, and becoming the model franchise in baseball didn’t start with signing Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in 2023. This has been a process that dates back for more than a decade, and the Dodgers have identified personnel across their operation that have contributed so much behind the scenes in order to become the dynasty they are today.
One of those people is Dodgers Head Strength & Conditioning Coach Travis Smith.
If you don’t know Smith by name, odds are you’ve seen him in the Dodgers dugout after a big home run or on social media displaying a level of energy that shows what makes the sport so special. After Roki Sasaki’s Friday start vs the Angels, he immediately found Smith and spent some time going over what worked in his 10-strikeout performance.
The next day, I sat with Smith in that same dugout to learn a couple of things: What did his journey look like that landed him with the Dodgers? What has he seen from Roki Sasaki that has led to this recent success? And so much more.
Smith is a few months into his 14th season on the Dodgers staff. He has experience working on multiple teams at all levels, starting off in Double-A, then Triple-A, then getting promotions to be both Major League ***** istant and Minor League coordinator and. Now, he’s been operating as LA’s head strength and conditioning coach.
“Being a young, Black male from the city of Chicago,” Smith explained, “being able to be here on a center stage like this is important for me and for other people to be able to see that you’re able to make it.”
Coming from a heavy football background, Smith understands the discipline and competitive nature that different athletes carry. He played college football for four years at Taylor University and acknowledged it allows him to resonate with the grind that comes with a full season for all the players.
He also had to make some big adjustments once he pivoted from a football player to a baseball trainer.
“I didn’t really play baseball growing up,” Travis said. “Being able to turn on the switch, really just understanding how to train the body and the physiology allowed me to be in the room and once I got here, the players were very open to teaching me the game.
“Understand what these guys go through on a daily basis. Injuries, how to come back from that and put you in a sense of being understanding of this person.”
When the opportunity to work for the Dodgers came across Smith, he had to put other career opportunities on hold.
After working in multiple internship programs at the Minor League level, he landed his first full-time position with LA’s Double-A affiliate after working with the Miami Marlins Triple-A team the year befor
9 days ago
Myles Garrett is officially an LA man with the brand new Rams defensive end recently being invited to throw the ceremonial first pitch for the Dodgers vs. Angels game. Garrett showed incredible athleticism as usual, but the crowd went wild when he had his girlfriend on the field with him, posing as they side-hugged adorably.
Chloe Kim is clearly too happy with her man being signed by the Rams, especially since it means that he is a lot closer to her now. The snowboarder looked a little too pleased to be present at the game with her man, something which spectators were quick to take notice of.
Myles Garrett’s trade to the Rams does not exactly come as a shocker, since the defensive end has been complaining about wanting out of Cleveland for quite some time. Garrett does not exactly harbor any negativity toward Cleveland, but the talented player obviously wants to take his talents to a solid contender.
As of now, the LA franchise is obviously way stronger than Cleveland, and Garrett will be quite excited to show off his skill sets with Matthew Stafford & co. Stafford has been phenomenal with his squad, but his back injury woes slowed him down quite a bit in the previous campaign. Hopefully, the signal-caller is healed fully well enough to make a run for the trophy in this upcoming football year.
Myles Garrett clearly left Cleveland with a heavy heart after the trade. The defensive end was undoubtedly quite happy about the trade with LA, which brought Jared Verse to the Browns roster. Still, the player spent almost an entire decade with the franchise which means plenty of memories of struggles and hardships.
Chloe Kim is clearly too happy with her man being signed by the Rams, especially since it means that he is a lot closer to her now. The snowboarder looked a little too pleased to be present at the game with her man, something which spectators were quick to take notice of.
Myles Garrett’s trade to the Rams does not exactly come as a shocker, since the defensive end has been complaining about wanting out of Cleveland for quite some time. Garrett does not exactly harbor any negativity toward Cleveland, but the talented player obviously wants to take his talents to a solid contender.
As of now, the LA franchise is obviously way stronger than Cleveland, and Garrett will be quite excited to show off his skill sets with Matthew Stafford & co. Stafford has been phenomenal with his squad, but his back injury woes slowed him down quite a bit in the previous campaign. Hopefully, the signal-caller is healed fully well enough to make a run for the trophy in this upcoming football year.
Myles Garrett clearly left Cleveland with a heavy heart after the trade. The defensive end was undoubtedly quite happy about the trade with LA, which brought Jared Verse to the Browns roster. Still, the player spent almost an entire decade with the franchise which means plenty of memories of struggles and hardships.
9 days ago
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded left-handed pitcher Antoine Kelly to the Chicago Cubs in exchange for cash considerations Saturday.
Kelly signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers following their seven-game World Series triumph, but didn’t get his shot in the big leagues with LA. He made 23 appearances in Triple-A before his trade, and posted a 5.14 ERA in a hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League.
Through 21 innings pitched, Kelly allowed 12 earned runs, two homers and struck out 22 batters.
Kelly came with the Dodgers to spring training as a non-roster invitee, and had a strong spring despite not making the team out of camp. He threw for the Dodgers 10 times in the Cactus League, striking out 13 batters through 9.2 innings pitched.
The biggest issue for Kelly, both in spring training and in the minors this season, has been his control. Kelly issued 19 walks in his 21 innings with the Oklahoma City Comets, and had six during his 9.2 spring training innings.
Kelly signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers following their seven-game World Series triumph, but didn’t get his shot in the big leagues with LA. He made 23 appearances in Triple-A before his trade, and posted a 5.14 ERA in a hitter-friendly Pacific Coast League.
Through 21 innings pitched, Kelly allowed 12 earned runs, two homers and struck out 22 batters.
Kelly came with the Dodgers to spring training as a non-roster invitee, and had a strong spring despite not making the team out of camp. He threw for the Dodgers 10 times in the Cactus League, striking out 13 batters through 9.2 innings pitched.
The biggest issue for Kelly, both in spring training and in the minors this season, has been his control. Kelly issued 19 walks in his 21 innings with the Oklahoma City Comets, and had six during his 9.2 spring training innings.
10 days ago
When the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Series in 2024, they did what many championship teams dream of doing: they got even more aggressive. Already loaded with star power and considered the best team in MLB, the Dodgers attacked the starting pitching market and brought in several high-profile arms. One of the most intriguing additions was ***** anese phenom Roki Sasaki, a 23-year-old right-hander widely viewed as one of the most talented pitchers in the world. Signing Sasaki was the easy part. Because he was under 25 years old, the Dodgers didn’t have to hand out a massive free-agent contract. The difficult part came afterward.
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Sasaki’s rookie season did not go according to plan. The electric right-hander struggled to consistently command his pitches and failed to live up to the enormous expectations placed on him. Things became even more complicated when injuries entered the picture, limiting his ability to find any rhythm.
When he eventually returned, many expected the Dodgers to send him to the minor leagues or significantly reduce his role.
Instead, Los Angeles made a bold decision. The Dodgers moved Sasaki to the bullpen and trusted him in meaningful situations during their 2025 postseason run. While the move helped the club capture another championship, it also showed how committed the organization remained to his long-term development.
MORE: MLB Power Rankings: 30 teams ranked worst to first
Sasaki’s rookie season did not go according to plan. The electric right-hander struggled to consistently command his pitches and failed to live up to the enormous expectations placed on him. Things became even more complicated when injuries entered the picture, limiting his ability to find any rhythm.
When he eventually returned, many expected the Dodgers to send him to the minor leagues or significantly reduce his role.
Instead, Los Angeles made a bold decision. The Dodgers moved Sasaki to the bullpen and trusted him in meaningful situations during their 2025 postseason run. While the move helped the club capture another championship, it also showed how committed the organization remained to his long-term development.
10 days ago
Myles Garrett is the newest star in Los Angeles, a city that has a rich history of major talent on the hardwood, diamond and gridiron. One of the biggest superstars L.A. has ever seen was the late Kobe Bryant.
Bryant has had an influence on a lot of athletes and teams, including the Rams. Sean McVay has installed “Mamba periods” in practice, ramping up the competition for specific drills as a tribute to Bryant.
Garrett grew up a big fan of Bryant, and says Kobe influenced the way he not only plays, but the way he lives his life. Garrett showed love to Bryant after throwing out the first pitch at the Dodgers game on Saturday night, wearing a shirt of Bryant in a Dodgers hat.
“Big Kobe fan. I used to wear the short fro just like Kobe," Garrett said. "You know, that love has been there ever since. I had a lot of respect for it, the way he goes about his business. Obviously, Mamba Mentality. But just the way he treated every single game, every single second he was out there, he never took it for granted. I’ve kind of treated my career and life the same way.”
Garrett's first pitch had some gas, tossing a strike at Dodger Stadium. Take a look at his heater (and shirt) below.
Bryant has had an influence on a lot of athletes and teams, including the Rams. Sean McVay has installed “Mamba periods” in practice, ramping up the competition for specific drills as a tribute to Bryant.
Garrett grew up a big fan of Bryant, and says Kobe influenced the way he not only plays, but the way he lives his life. Garrett showed love to Bryant after throwing out the first pitch at the Dodgers game on Saturday night, wearing a shirt of Bryant in a Dodgers hat.
“Big Kobe fan. I used to wear the short fro just like Kobe," Garrett said. "You know, that love has been there ever since. I had a lot of respect for it, the way he goes about his business. Obviously, Mamba Mentality. But just the way he treated every single game, every single second he was out there, he never took it for granted. I’ve kind of treated my career and life the same way.”
Garrett's first pitch had some gas, tossing a strike at Dodger Stadium. Take a look at his heater (and shirt) below.
10 days ago
LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers entered Sunday afternoon with a chance to complete a season sweep of the Angels.
Instead, they walked away from Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium with one of their ugliest losses of the season, a 13-5 defeat in front of 49,535 fans that left plenty of questions surrounding Dave Roberts’ early decision-making.
The defining moment came in the second inning.
With Emmet Sheehan laboring through a stressful inning and already at 35 pitches in the inning, Roberts emerged from the dugout and removed his starter after just 1⅓ innings. Sheehan's final line wasn't pretty, three hits, two runs, two walks and two strikeouts on 49 pitches. But the move ultimately opened the floodgates for an Angels offense that battered six Dodgers relievers the rest of the afternoon.
"I thought the stuff was good coming in, I really did," Roberts said. "I think that obviously you look at the Madrigal at-bat and I think it was 14-15 pitches. After the first inning, I just didn't feel comfortable getting him past the 40-pitch mark in one inning. In the second inning he had one out and here comes Neto, here comes Trout. I just felt right there that I was not gonna put this guy in harm's way with stress."
Instead, they walked away from Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium with one of their ugliest losses of the season, a 13-5 defeat in front of 49,535 fans that left plenty of questions surrounding Dave Roberts’ early decision-making.
The defining moment came in the second inning.
With Emmet Sheehan laboring through a stressful inning and already at 35 pitches in the inning, Roberts emerged from the dugout and removed his starter after just 1⅓ innings. Sheehan's final line wasn't pretty, three hits, two runs, two walks and two strikeouts on 49 pitches. But the move ultimately opened the floodgates for an Angels offense that battered six Dodgers relievers the rest of the afternoon.
"I thought the stuff was good coming in, I really did," Roberts said. "I think that obviously you look at the Madrigal at-bat and I think it was 14-15 pitches. After the first inning, I just didn't feel comfortable getting him past the 40-pitch mark in one inning. In the second inning he had one out and here comes Neto, here comes Trout. I just felt right there that I was not gonna put this guy in harm's way with stress."
11 days ago
LOS ANGELES — It got very ugly, very quickly, on Saturday night at Uniqlo Field at Dodger Stadium.
After a short two-out rally that yielded a run in the top of the first inning, the Angels imploded in the bottom half of the inning and allowed nine runs, with four of them coming before an out was even recorded, in their 9-2 loss against the Dodgers.
"They just put me in some tough spots, definitely, and I wasn't able to work out of them," right-hander Jack Kochanowicz said. "I made a lot of pitches that I think were really well-executed pitches, and they're a really good baseball team. They got to me."
Kochanowicz didn’t have his best stuff in this one. He allowed the first six Dodgers batters to record a hit, with four of them coming with two strikes.
Shohei Ohtani leadoff the inning with a chopper to second that he beat out for an infield single. Kochanowicz then left a 2-2 changeup down the middle to Andy Pages, who hit it into the Dodgers’ bullpen for a two-run homer.
After a short two-out rally that yielded a run in the top of the first inning, the Angels imploded in the bottom half of the inning and allowed nine runs, with four of them coming before an out was even recorded, in their 9-2 loss against the Dodgers.
"They just put me in some tough spots, definitely, and I wasn't able to work out of them," right-hander Jack Kochanowicz said. "I made a lot of pitches that I think were really well-executed pitches, and they're a really good baseball team. They got to me."
Kochanowicz didn’t have his best stuff in this one. He allowed the first six Dodgers batters to record a hit, with four of them coming with two strikes.
Shohei Ohtani leadoff the inning with a chopper to second that he beat out for an infield single. Kochanowicz then left a 2-2 changeup down the middle to Andy Pages, who hit it into the Dodgers’ bullpen for a two-run homer.
11 days ago
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto retired 22 consecutive batters over eight dominant innings, Andy Pages and Shohei Ohtani homered to highlight a nine-run first and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Los Angeles Angels 9-2 on Saturday night.
The Dodgers battered Angels starter Jack Kochanowitz (2-5) for seven runs — six earned — and six hits in one-third of an inning. The right-hander had a strikeout and a walk in 38 pitches.
The Dodgers have outscored the Angels 41-5 in winning all five of their meetings so far. The NL West leaders have won 18 of their last 23 games overall.
Yamamoto (6-4) had seven consecutive 1-2-3 innings in silencing the Halos' lineup after Oswald Peraza's RBI triple with two outs in the first. It was the first run scored against Dodgers starting pitching in 19 2/3 innings.
The reigning World Series MVP allowed two hits, struck out four and walked none in eight innings. He threw 93 pitches, 69 for strikes. Yamamoto lowered his ERA to 2.68.
The Dodgers battered Angels starter Jack Kochanowitz (2-5) for seven runs — six earned — and six hits in one-third of an inning. The right-hander had a strikeout and a walk in 38 pitches.
The Dodgers have outscored the Angels 41-5 in winning all five of their meetings so far. The NL West leaders have won 18 of their last 23 games overall.
Yamamoto (6-4) had seven consecutive 1-2-3 innings in silencing the Halos' lineup after Oswald Peraza's RBI triple with two outs in the first. It was the first run scored against Dodgers starting pitching in 19 2/3 innings.
The reigning World Series MVP allowed two hits, struck out four and walked none in eight innings. He threw 93 pitches, 69 for strikes. Yamamoto lowered his ERA to 2.68.
