Bill Plaschke: Clayton Kershaw has surpassed Sandy Koufax as Dodgers’ greatest pitcher LOS ANGELES — Spencer Torkelson flailed, and Dodger Stadium shook. Los Angeles Times · May 1, 2022
Dodgers mum on Trevor Bauer suspension but are plenty loud in win over Tigers LOS ANGELES — The closest any Los Angeles Dodgers player came to commenting on Trevor Bauer’s two-year suspension Friday night was this exchange with Clayton Kershaw when reporters approached him at his locker before the game. Los Angeles Times · Apr 30, 2022
'He's found his place': How Dodgers' Gavin Lux cleared mental hurdles to ignite his career Gavin Lux kicked his feet up on the railing of the visitors' dugout at San Diego's Petco Park this past weekend and leaned back, looking across a quiet pregame scene. Los Angeles Times · Apr 28, 2022
Less-than-timely hitting and key error leads Dodgers to 5-3 loss to Diamondbacks PHOENIX — The final score will say the Arizona Diamondbacks beat the Dodgers 5-3. Los Angeles Times · Apr 27, 2022
Walker Buehler throws 1st career shutout in Dodgers’ win over Diamondbacks PHOENIX — There were harmless grounders and confused swings against the curveball and slider. The cutter induced weak contact and efficiently ended at-bats. Even the changeup was key, leading to several punchouts on a career night for the Dodgers’ previously struggling ace. Los Angeles Times · Apr 26, 2022
The King of Spin: Yu Darvish Epitomizes Pitching in 2022 At a time when pitchers are throwing more secondary pitches than ever, the Padres ace is the paragon of the modern game. Sports Illustrated · Apr 25, 2022
AP McCoy hails retiring right-hand man who had "huge part" in record-breaking success Jockeys' agent Dave Roberts has inspired the careers of many riders on the National Hunt circuit, however he is best known for his partnership with 20-times champion Sir AP McCoy Daily Mirror · Apr 20, 2022
Dylan Hernandez: Clayton Kershaw's competitive fire rages even as Dodger fans show him love LOS ANGELES — As Clayton Kershaw descended the mound, the fans rose to their feet. Los Angeles Times · Apr 19, 2022
Freddie Freeman Is Exactly Where He Belongs His first game against the Braves was about more than hugs and home runs. Ultimately, it was about returning home. Sports Illustrated · Apr 19, 2022
Freddie Freeman, Kenley Jansen share spotlight against former teams in Dodgers’ win Before first pitch Monday night, Dodgers fans gave their former closer a standing ovation. Los Angeles Times · Apr 19, 2022
Jim Souhan: Baseball’s impossible standards again lead to destructive criticism MINNEAPOLIS — What became evident this week, amid the bleating over Clayton Kershaw's removal from a game at Target Field, was that baseball's biggest problem is that baseball can't stop whining about its problems. Tribune News Service · Apr 17, 2022
Dodgers spend Jackie Robinson Day honoring baseball legend’s courage and legacy LOS ANGELES — All 30 Major League Baseball clubs celebrated the 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson Day on Friday. Los Angeles Times · Apr 16, 2022
Bill Shaikin: Dodgers' Dave Roberts calls out MLB for reducing opportunities for Black players LOS ANGELES — The word Dave Roberts kept coming back to was "uncomfortable." Los Angeles Times · Apr 15, 2022
Bill Plaschke: Dodgers deliver emotion, history and lay down the hammer in home opener LOS ANGELES — It was dark, it was chilly, and the national anthem was interrupted by the flyover. Los Angeles Times · Apr 15, 2022
Los Angeles Times · Apr 14, 2022 Column: Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw realizes bigger things are ahead Clayton Kershaw was removed from the game after seven innings despite having not allowed a baserunner.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 13, 2022 Clayton Kershaw is pitch-perfect for seven innings, but is removed as Dodgers roll MINNEAPOLIS — Clayton Kershaw gave a wide-eyed smile to Gavin Lux as he walked off the field.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 13, 2022 Debate Rages After Dodgers’ Decision to Pull Clayton Kershaw Some fans didn’t like how the pitcher didn’t get a chance to potentially throw only the 24th perfect game in MLB history.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 13, 2022 Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw tosses seven perfect innings but bullpen gives up hit in big win MINNEAPOLIS — The last time Clayton Kershaw had pitched in a regular-season game, it seemed like his Dodgers tenure was coming to an imperfect end.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 13, 2022 Kershaw: Dodgers Made ‘Right Choice’ in Early Exit The pitcher wanted to focus on the team winning instead of “individual goals” of pitching a perfect game.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 13, 2022 Kershaw Pulled After Seven Perfect Innings vs. Twins The three-time Cy Young winner had thrown just 80 pitches, and had 13 strikeouts in the game.
Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 13, 2022 Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw throws 7 perfect innings before getting pulled Dodgers manager Dave Roberts had reliever Alex Vesla start the eighth inning of Los Angeles’ win over the Twins.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 11, 2022 Dodgers' lineup starts Rocky Mountain cold: Five takeaways from opening series Chris Taylor didn't shy away from the hype.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 10, 2022 Dodgers’ vaunted bats come back to sea level in loss to Rockies DENVER — The Los Angeles Dodgers’ patchwork pitching plan Saturday night was fraught but functional.
Los Angeles Times · Apr 9, 2022 Bill Shaikin: Dodgers have high expectations for Cody Bellinger, but how much ‘runway’ is left? DENVER — For the Dodgers, at least, the lockout was worth it. Over the three months in which teams were forbidden from contacting players, Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves drifted so far apart that the Dodgers could do in March what was unthinkable in November: swoop in and sign…
Los Angeles Times · Apr 9, 2022 Bill Plaschke: Championship-favorite Dodgers check all the boxes in season-opening win DENVER — Gavin Lux flew. Walker Buehler spun. Freddie Freeman battled. The bullpen blasted.