The Los Angeles Dodgers relied on their trio of MVP winners to edge out the Kansas City Royals Friday. Reigning NL MVP Shohei Ohtani led off the game with a home run – his league-high 29th bomb of the season. Ohtani later tied the game with a fifth inning RBI triple before scoring the go-ahead […]
Tanner Scott gives props to Freddie Freeman for incredible game-winning catch
After the victory, Scott gave credit to Freeman for the game-saving scoop. The Dodgers handed the ball to Scott in the bottom of the ninth inning, calling on the reliever to close out a second straight game.
Dodgers hand Royals record-tying 11th straight home loss
Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff homer and added a tying-RBI triple, as the Los Angeles Dodgers won their fifth straight, edging the host Kansas City Royals 5-4 on Friday night. The Royals matched a club-record 11-game home losing streak. Ohtani sent an enticing 1-2 changeup from Noah Cameron (2-4) into the right-field fountains for his […]
Freddie Freeman saves the day Friday night for Dodgers in win over Royals
It was a wild one in front of 35,187 fans at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Kansas City Royals went back and forth early in the game, with the Royals leading 4-3 after two innings. Following the Dodgers’ two runs in the fifth, the score stayed 5-4. Kansas City got […]
Royals vs Dodgers Game 82 Gamethread
The second half of the season starts tonight.
Dodgers absorb Dustin May’s short start and beat Royals
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — By the most basic measures, Dustin May’s season has been a success. He has returned from two surgeries – one on his elbow and one in a life-threatening emergency – to give the Dodgers innings, more innings than he has ever pitched in a season before. They haven’t always been good […]
Noah Cameron starts for struggling Royals
ST JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St Joseph native, Noah Cameron, is set to start on home turf against the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday night. Cameron, in his last start against the San Diego Padres, received the loss, moving his record to 2-3. If he wants to continue pushing a case for rookie of the […]
Veteran Pitcher Joe Kelly Pledges Loyalty to Dodgers
Veteran pitcher Joe Kelly says the Los Angeles Dodgers are the only MLB team he would consider playing for.
Dodgers Reclaim Top Spot in Latest MLB Power Rankings From National Outlet
The Los Angeles Dodgers rose to the top of Newsweek Sports’ MLB Power Rankings after they were placed third in the previous edition. The Dodgers have gone 5-2 since the last edition, dropping the final game of their series against the division rival San Diego Padres and the Washington Nationals before sweeping the Colorado Rockies. […]
Dodgers’ Ben Casparius settling in as Shohei Ohtani’s pitching partner
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Ben Casparius has become Shohei Ohtani’s other half. Ohtani is scheduled to make his third start as a pitcher on Saturday against the Kansas City Royals – and Casparius is expected to make his third appearance in a ‘bulk’ role behind Ohtani. “I just think it’s sort of fallen out that […]
Dave Roberts Makes Statement on Dodgers’ Potential Search for Starter
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addresses the team’s potential pursuit of a starting pitcher ahead of the trade deadline.
Dodgers could target $10.75 million Red Sox closer to boost bullpen
The Los Angeles Dodgers are tied with the Detroit Tigers for the best record in Major League Baseball at 51-31. The starting rotation has been torn apart. The bullpen could also use some work, as Tanner Scott hasn’t panned out as the Dodgers closer. Nick Selbe of Sports Illustrated listed Aroldis Chapman as a trade […]
Former Dodgers Fan Favorite Calls 2024 World Series Complete Mismatch With Yankees
Former Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly may not be signed to a team this season, but he’s made it clear where his loyalties lie. Kelly didn’t pitch in the postseason after being sidelined by injury, but that didn’t stop him from explaining why he believes the 2024 World Series between the Dodgers and New […]
Dodgers Named ‘Best Fit’ for Sandy Alcantara, Who Has 60 Percent Chance of Being Traded
The Los Angeles Dodgers have been linked to Miami Marlins right-handed pitcher Sandy Alcantara for some time now, but as the trade deadline nears, it appears the defending champions are a legitimate candidate to land the ace. ESPN has the likelihood of Alcantara being traded this summer at 60 percent. The Dodgers, Chicago Cubs, Houston […]
Kershaw moves closer to 3,000 strikeouts, Ohtani hits 28th HR as Dodgers beat Rockies 3-1
DENVER — – Clayton Kershaw struck out five to inch closer to 3,000, Shohei Ohtani hit his 28th home run, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 3-1 on Thursday. Kershaw (4-0) struck out five in six innings for his fourth straight win and has 2,997 strikeouts over his 18-year career – three […]
World Series Winning Pitcher Wants to Sign With Dodgers
Former Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly wants to return to the Dodgers if he returns to MLB. “If I come back healthy, I’m only playing for one team, and that’s the Dodgers,” Kelly said on Foul Territory. Kelly has had two spells with the Dodgers in his MLB career so far, the most […]
Shohei Ohtani locks up All-Star spot, 7 Dodgers teammates are finalists
DENVER — The Dodgers seem to field a team of All-Stars every night. Voters agreed. Phase 1 of voting for this year’s All-Star Game ended Thursday and Shohei Ohtani led all National League players in votes (3,967,668). That gives him an automatic spot in the starting lineup for the July 15 game at Truist Park […]
MLB Sends Clayton Kershaw Message Before Dodgers Game on Thursday
MLB sent a message to Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw ahead of Thursday’s matchup with the Colorado Rockies.
Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Gives Update on Shohei Ohtani’s Home Run Derby Plans
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave an update on Shohei Ohtani’s home run derby plans.
Clayton Kershaw closes in on 3,000 Ks as Dodgers sweep Rockies
DENVER — Coors Field has never been particularly kind to Clayton Kershaw. His 4.53 ERA in 28 career starts there is his highest at any ballpark where he has pitched more than twice. Dodger Stadium will be a much more appropriate setting to validate his Hall of Fame career. Kershaw moved within reach of 3,000 […]