Mookie Betts and Dodgers go to work early to beat Marlins MIAMI — Getting started that early on a Sunday morning in South Florida should only involve mojitos and an omelet station. The Orange County Register · Aug 28, 2022
Unbelievable’ Mookie Betts stars in clutch, powers Dodgers’ 10-inning win at Miami MIAMI — A very patchwork pitching plan, and some very shaky defense in critical moments, almost cost the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night. Los Angeles Times · Aug 27, 2022
For Dodgers’ Trea Turner and Freddie Freeman, playing every day is part of the deal LOS ANGELES — Freddie Freeman, working stiff? The moniker would hardly seem to apply to a guy who makes $27 million a year, flies charter, stays in five-star hotels and receives $100 per diem on the road while playing baseball for a living. Los Angeles Times · Aug 26, 2022
Bill Plaschke: Chasing record wins, red-hot Dodgers need to play it cool LOS ANGELES — It feels weird issuing this plea to a baseball team bullying its way toward historic ground, but, sorry, somebody has to say it. Los Angeles Times · Aug 25, 2022
Austin Barnes has four RBIs as Dodgers blow out Brewers to take series LOS ANGELES — An hour before first pitch, one of the in-game hosts at Dodger Stadium described Wednesday night’s contest between the Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers as a “Game 7.” Los Angeles Times · Aug 25, 2022
Theft on the rise: How the Dodgers became baseball's improbable men of steal LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers' preferred method of offense is to bludgeon opponents with a loaded lineup of power hitters proficient at working counts, hunting mistakes and giving themselves self-congratulatory taps on their helmets as they circle the bases. Los Angeles Times · Aug 24, 2022
Dylan Hernandez: Dustin May represents the Dodgers’ latest World Series gamble. Will it pay off? LOS ANGELES — Dave Roberts spoke carefully when talking about his team’s plans for Dustin May, and understandably so. Los Angeles Times · Aug 21, 2022
Dustin May thrives in his return from Tommy John surgery as Dodgers blank Marlins LOS ANGELES — Tommy John surgery is so common, with hundreds of pitchers from high school to the big leagues undergoing the elbow ligament replacement procedure every year, and its success rate (80% to 90%) so high that it almost seems routine. Los Angeles Times · Aug 21, 2022
Dodgers rebound with Craig Kimbrel closing out latest victory MILWAUKEE — Questioned before Wednesday’s game about Craig Kimbrel’s failure to protect a one-run lead at any point this season, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts tempted fate. The Orange County Register · Aug 18, 2022
Can the Dodgers rely on Craig Kimbrel as closer? For now, Dave Roberts thinks so. MILWAUKEE — The Dodgers have done this song and dance before. Los Angeles Times · Aug 18, 2022
Dodgers to sit Cody Bellinger for a few games amid another batting slump MILWAUKEE — The door to Dave Roberts’ office stayed shut a little longer than usual after Monday night’s game. Los Angeles Times · Aug 17, 2022
Dodgers make it a day to remember with Negro Leagues museum visit and 12th consecutive win KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A day brimming with an appreciation for the past eventually had the Dodgers cherishing the present and peering excitedly into a future that gets more promising with every game. Call it a win, win, win. Los Angeles Times · Aug 14, 2022
Tony Gonsolin flirts with perfection as Dodgers turn winning streak up KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Put this guy in pictures. Kansas City Royals reliever Josh Staumont entered a pristine game in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers promptly lit him up with four hits and a walk en route to an 8-3 victory Friday night. Los Angeles Times · Aug 13, 2022
Helene Elliott: Joey Gallo finds a change in scenery is good for both him and Dodgers LOS ANGELES — Fans at Dodger Stadium were chanting Joey Gallo's name Wednesday night and they weren't putting an expletive before or after it. Los Angeles Times · Aug 11, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Aug 10, 2022 Here's how the Dodgers lineup is barreling baseballs and producing bushels of runs LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers are averaging 6.9 runs per game during their nine-game win streak, batting .307 with an .865 on-base-plus-slugging percentage, 11 homers, 31 doubles and two triples since July 31.
Los Angeles Times · Aug 10, 2022 Julio Urías cementing status as staff ace as Dodgers rout Twins Walker Buehler, the Dodgers’ top starting pitcher, is slowly working his way back from mid-June surgery to remove bone spurs in his elbow. Another lower-back injury sent Clayton Kershaw, the three-time National League Cy Young Award winner, to the injured list last week for the second time this season.
Los Angeles Times · Aug 8, 2022 Dylan Hernández: Dodgers' dominance means only one thing — they must win the World Series By now, the years are starting to blend together, the decade-long renaissance making one season indistinguishable from the last. October baseball is now taken for granted in this city.
Daily Mirror · Aug 7, 2022 Drivers spot garage selling fuel for MUCH cheaper than big name petrol stations Social media users slammed bigger petrol providers with one asking: "So a tiny village garage in Herefordshire can manage this, but not the mega-stations of Shell, BP, Esso etc?"
Los Angeles Times · Aug 7, 2022 Dodgers preview their anticipated October prowess in comeback vs. Padres LOS ANGELES — The first time through the top of the Dodgers’ order on Saturday night, San Diego Padres starter Mike Clevinger made only one bad pitch, hanging a slider that Will Smith hit for a home run.
Los Angeles Times · Aug 6, 2022 Dodgers turn their Juan Soto loss into a win over new-look Padres LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts insisted it wouldn’t be a litmus test.
Los Angeles Times · Aug 6, 2022 Bill Plaschke: Dodgers honor Vin Scully with a perfect and powerful Blue Heaven homage LOS ANGELES — It was deafening. It was discordant. It was perfect.
Los Angeles Times · Aug 4, 2022 Clayton Kershaw's latest injury overshadows Dodgers' sweep of the Giants SAN FRANCISCO — Clayton Kershaw knew right away that something was wrong.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 31, 2022 Clayton Kershaw’s start comes to a screeching halt in Dodgers’ loss to Rockies DENVER — For five innings on Saturday night, Clayton Kershaw navigated both a last-place opponent, the high-altitude elements and a quickly elevated pitch count.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 30, 2022 Back in the majors, and back in Dodger Blue, Trayce Thompson is where he belongs Bat bags and an extra-large suitcase.
Los Angeles Times · Jul 30, 2022 Craig Kimbrel’s near meltdown begs the question: Should Dodgers trade for a closer? DENVER — Time and again, Dave Roberts has insisted his Los Angeles Dodgers team doesn’t have any major needs heading into Tuesday’s trade deadline.