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Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam ball from the World Series to hit the auction block
Read full article: Freddie Freeman's historic walk-off grand slam ball from the World Series to hit the auction blockFreddie Freeman’s historic walk-off grand slam ball from Game 1 of the World Series is hitting the auction block.
Shohei Ohtani brings his dog and addresses crowd in English as Dodgers celebrate World Series title
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani brings his dog and addresses crowd in English as Dodgers celebrate World Series titleThe Los Angeles Dodgers have celebrated their eighth World Series championship with a downtown parade and a stadium gathering featuring Shohei Ohtani and other star players.
Dodgers' World Series-ending win averages 18.6 million; series averages 15.81 million for 5 games
Read full article: Dodgers' World Series-ending win averages 18.6 million; series averages 15.81 million for 5 gamesThe Dodgers’ 7-6 victory over the Yankees in Game 5 for their eighth World Series title and second in five years averaged 18.6 million viewers on Fox, Fox Deportes and streaming, according to Nielsen.
World Series champion Dodgers have eye on back-to-back titles with Ohtani returning to mound in 2025
Read full article: World Series champion Dodgers have eye on back-to-back titles with Ohtani returning to mound in 2025The Los Angeles Dodgers spent big bucks to beef up their roster with the additions of Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto this season.
World Series: Freddie Freeman wins MVP award after tying record with 12 RBIs for Dodgers
Read full article: World Series: Freddie Freeman wins MVP award after tying record with 12 RBIs for DodgersWhen the World Series started, it was hard to figure what Freddie Freeman would be able to provide for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Volpe slam sparks comeback after Freeman homer, Yanks beat Dodgers 11-4 to force World Series Game 5
Read full article: Volpe slam sparks comeback after Freeman homer, Yanks beat Dodgers 11-4 to force World Series Game 5Anthony Volpe’s third-inning grand slam overcame Freddie Freeman’s record-setting home run, and the New York Yankees avoided a World Series sweep with an 11-4 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers that forced a Game 5.
Freddie Freeman homers again for Dodgers early in Game 4 to set a pair of World Series records
Read full article: Freddie Freeman homers again for Dodgers early in Game 4 to set a pair of World Series recordsFreddie Freeman broke a pair of World Series records Tuesday night when he homered yet again for the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 against the New York Yankees.
Freeman and Buehler lead Dodgers past slumping Yankees 4-2 for 3-0 advantage in World Series
Read full article: Freeman and Buehler lead Dodgers past slumping Yankees 4-2 for 3-0 advantage in World SeriesFreddie Freeman homered for the third straight game and Walker Buehler pitched another World Series gem as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the New York Yankees 4-2 for a 3-0 lead in the Fall Classic.
Freddie Freeman homers in fifth straight World Series game, ties George Springer's record
Read full article: Freddie Freeman homers in fifth straight World Series game, ties George Springer's recordFreddie Freeman tied George Springer’s record of homering in five straight World Series games, hitting a two-run drive off the New York Yankees’ Clarke Schmidt in the first inning to put the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead 2-0 in World Series Game 3.
Fans in Shohei Ohtani's Japanese hometown watch Dodgers reach brink of World Series title
Read full article: Fans in Shohei Ohtani's Japanese hometown watch Dodgers reach brink of World Series titleHundreds of fans filed into a public viewing center in Shohei Ohtani’s hometown in northern Japan on Tuesday morning to cheer the country’s top celebrity in Game 3 of the World Series.
Slumping star Aaron Judge and Yankees hope to break out when World Series shifts to NY for Game 3
Read full article: Slumping star Aaron Judge and Yankees hope to break out when World Series shifts to NY for Game 3Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees need to start hitting if they’re going to climb back into this World Series.
Yamamoto shuts down Yankees, Freeman homers again as Dodgers win 4-2 for 2-0 World Series lead
Read full article: Yamamoto shuts down Yankees, Freeman homers again as Dodgers win 4-2 for 2-0 World Series leadYoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one hit over 6 1/3 innings, Freddie Freeman homered for the second straight night and the Los Angeles Dodgers hit three early longballs off Carlos Rodón to beat the New York Yankees 4-2 for a 2-0 lead in the World Series.
Aaron Boone defends using Cortes in World Series opener, regrets not sticking with Weaver longer
Read full article: Aaron Boone defends using Cortes in World Series opener, regrets not sticking with Weaver longerAaron Boone has one regret about his pitching decisions during Game 1 of the World Series Friday night.
Willing to sacrifice elbow to pitch in World Series, Cortes gives up game-winning grand slam
Read full article: Willing to sacrifice elbow to pitch in World Series, Cortes gives up game-winning grand slamNestor Cortes was so happy to reach the World Series, he was willing to sacrifice his elbow and perhaps millions of dollars.
Freddie Freeman's World Series grand slam sparks a joyous family moment in a difficult year
Read full article: Freddie Freeman's World Series grand slam sparks a joyous family moment in a difficult yearFreddie Freeman persevered through a difficult season to stay in position to make World Series history with his 10th-inning grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Freeman hits 1st walk-off slam in World Series history as Dodgers top Yankees 6-3 in classic opener
Read full article: Freeman hits 1st walk-off slam in World Series history as Dodgers top Yankees 6-3 in classic openerFreddie Freeman hit the first game-ending grand slam in World Series history with two outs in the 10th inning to give the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-3 victory over the New York Yankees in a drama-filled opener.
Michael Kopech to open bullpen game for Dodgers against Mets in Game 6. Freddie Freeman out for LA
Read full article: Michael Kopech to open bullpen game for Dodgers against Mets in Game 6. Freddie Freeman out for LAMichael Kopech will start Game 6 of the National League Championship Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Shohei Ohtani homers to lead off NLCS Game 4 for Dodgers against Mets
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani homers to lead off NLCS Game 4 for Dodgers against MetsShohei Ohtani homered against Jose Quintana leading off Game 4 of the National League Championship Series, putting the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead of the New York Mets.
All-Star 1B Freddie Freeman out of Dodgers' lineup for Game 4 of NLCS against Mets
Read full article: All-Star 1B Freddie Freeman out of Dodgers' lineup for Game 4 of NLCS against MetsFirst baseman Freddie Freeman is out of the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup for Game 4 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets.
Mets' Kodai Senga struggles with control, knocked out in 2nd inning by Dodgers in NLCS opener
Read full article: Mets' Kodai Senga struggles with control, knocked out in 2nd inning by Dodgers in NLCS openerNew York Mets starter Kodai Senga lasted just 10 batters and got only four outs in the National League Championship opener, struggling with control as the Los Angeles Dodgers took a 3-0, second-inning lead.
Mets add McNeil to NLCS roster while Dodgers drop Vesia and Rojas, add Kiermaier and Honeywell
Read full article: Mets add McNeil to NLCS roster while Dodgers drop Vesia and Rojas, add Kiermaier and HoneywellJeff McNeil was added to the New York Mets’ roster for the NL Championship Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers after recovering from a broken right wrist.
Yamamoto outduels Darvish in historic matchup as Dodgers beat Padres 2-0 to reach NLCS
Read full article: Yamamoto outduels Darvish in historic matchup as Dodgers beat Padres 2-0 to reach NLCSYoshinobu Yamamoto outdueled Yu Darvish in a historic playoff matchup of Japanese-born starters, and the Los Angeles Dodgers got home runs from Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández to beat the San Diego Padres 2-0 and advance to the National League Championship Series.
Dodgers to start Jack Flaherty in Game 1 of NLDS, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for Game 2
Read full article: Dodgers to start Jack Flaherty in Game 1 of NLDS, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for Game 2Jack Flaherty will start Game 1 of this weekend’s National League Division Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers, with rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto set for Game 2.
Shohei Ohtani heads to 1st postseason after Dodgers clinch NL West title with a 7-2 win over Padres
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani heads to 1st postseason after Dodgers clinch NL West title with a 7-2 win over PadresShohei Ohtani is headed to the postseason for the first time in his career after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the NL West by scoring five runs in the seventh inning in a 7-2 win over the second-place San Diego Padres.
Shohei Ohtani surpasses 50-50 milestone in spectacular fashion with a 3-homer, 2-steal game
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani surpasses 50-50 milestone in spectacular fashion with a 3-homer, 2-steal gameShohei Ohtani has become the first major league player to hit 50 home runs and steal 50 bases in a season.
Ohtani steals 49th base in Dodgers' 8-4 win over Marlins
Read full article: Ohtani steals 49th base in Dodgers' 8-4 win over MarlinsShohei Ohtani stole his 49th base and moved closer to becoming the first player in major league history with 50 homers and 50 steals in a season as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 8-4.
Ohtani, Betts and Freeman hit consecutive homers for Dodgers to lead off game vs. Diamondbacks
Read full article: Ohtani, Betts and Freeman hit consecutive homers for Dodgers to lead off game vs. DiamondbacksShohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman led off Saturday’s game with consecutive home runs for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Will Smith hits 3-run homer, Dodgers extend NL West lead to 5 games with 10-9 win over D-backs
Read full article: Will Smith hits 3-run homer, Dodgers extend NL West lead to 5 games with 10-9 win over D-backsWill Smith hit a late three-run homer, Shohei Ohtani added his 43rd of the season and the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their NL West lead to five games with a 10-9 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Ohtani hits grand slam in 9th inning, becomes fastest player in MLB history to join 40-40 club
Read full article: Ohtani hits grand slam in 9th inning, becomes fastest player in MLB history to join 40-40 clubShohei Ohtani hit a two-out grand slam in the ninth inning for his 40th homer after earlier stealing his 40th base, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday night.
Torrid NL West is baseball's hottest division race with Dodgers, Padres and Diamondbacks
Read full article: Torrid NL West is baseball's hottest division race with Dodgers, Padres and DiamondbacksThe Arizona Diamondbacks are in the midst of a stretch that most big-league clubs can only dream about, winners of six straight games, 20 of 25 since the All-Star break and 30 of 40 since late June.
Emotional Freddie Freeman gets hug from Bryce Harper in return to Dodgers as ailing son recovers
Read full article: Emotional Freddie Freeman gets hug from Bryce Harper in return to Dodgers as ailing son recoversFreddie Freeman singled and got a hug from Phillies star Bryce Harper in his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup after missing eight games to be with his ailing 3-year-old son who is out of danger after a serious medical diagnosis.
Judge and Ohtani are the MVP favorites, but there's plenty of time left in baseball's award races
Read full article: Judge and Ohtani are the MVP favorites, but there's plenty of time left in baseball's award racesThe oddsmakers say Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani are the front-runners for baseball’s MVP awards.
Gio Urshela hits 2-run homer, Tigers score 7 runs in 2 innings to stun Dodgers 11-9
Read full article: Gio Urshela hits 2-run homer, Tigers score 7 runs in 2 innings to stun Dodgers 11-9Gio Urshela hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning after the Detroit Tigers overcame a 9-4 deficit in the ninth to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 11-9.
Ohtani has second 2-homer game of season as Dodgers blank Royals 3-0. Betts' hand broken in the 7th
Read full article: Ohtani has second 2-homer game of season as Dodgers blank Royals 3-0. Betts' hand broken in the 7thShohei Ohtani had his second two-homer game this season, Tyler Glasnow pitched seven innings of three-hit ball and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Kansas City Royals 3-0 Sunday as Mookie Betts left in the seventh inning after a pitch broke a bone in his left hand.
Lorenzen pitches Rangers past Dodgers 3-1 for their 1st series win in Los Angeles since 1999
Read full article: Lorenzen pitches Rangers past Dodgers 3-1 for their 1st series win in Los Angeles since 1999Michael Lorenzen pitched seven strong innings, rookie Wyatt Langford had two RBI singles and the Texas Rangers defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 to win a series at Dodger Stadium for the first time since 1999.
Jorge López cut by Mets, a day after the reliever threw his glove into the stands following ejection
Read full article: Jorge López cut by Mets, a day after the reliever threw his glove into the stands following ejectionJorge López has been cut by the struggling New York Mets, a day after the reliever threw his glove into the stands following his ejection at Citi Field.
Mets to cut Jorge López after reliever throws glove into stands following ejection
Read full article: Mets to cut Jorge López after reliever throws glove into stands following ejectionJorge López will be cut by the struggling New York Mets after the reliever threw his glove into the stands following his ejection from a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field.
Ohtani and Smith power Dodgers past reeling Mets 10-3 for 3-game sweep
Read full article: Ohtani and Smith power Dodgers past reeling Mets 10-3 for 3-game sweepShohei Ohtani homered and drove in three runs, Will Smith went deep twice and the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the frustrated New York Mets with a 10-3 victory.
Ohtani hits 2-run homer and scores go-ahead run on his special day in LA as Dodgers beat Reds 7-3
Read full article: Ohtani hits 2-run homer and scores go-ahead run on his special day in LA as Dodgers beat Reds 7-3Shohei Ohtani slugged a two-run homer and scored the go-ahead run in the seventh inning when the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied after blowing a 3-0 lead to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-3.
Teoscar Hernández hits 2-run homer in 6th inning to propel Dodgers to 3-1 victory over Marlins
Read full article: Teoscar Hernández hits 2-run homer in 6th inning to propel Dodgers to 3-1 victory over MarlinsTeoscar Hernández hit a two-run homer in the sixth, Gavin Stone continued the run of solid Dodgers’ starts and Los Angeles beat the Miami Marlins 3-1 to complete an unbeaten six-game homestand.
Ohtani hits 11th homer and Buehler returns as Dodgers defeat Marlins 6-3 for 4th straight win
Read full article: Ohtani hits 11th homer and Buehler returns as Dodgers defeat Marlins 6-3 for 4th straight winShohei Ohtani launched his fourth home run in three games and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 6-3 in Walker Buehler’s first major league start in nearly two years.
Dodgers play an entire game without striking out once for the first time since 2006
Read full article: Dodgers play an entire game without striking out once for the first time since 2006The Los Angeles Dodgers' powerful offense that includes Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman isn’t used to putting up zeros.
Shohei Ohtani reaches 3 times in home debut as the Dodgers rout the Cardinals 7-1
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani reaches 3 times in home debut as the Dodgers rout the Cardinals 7-1Shohei Ohtani reached three times in his home debut for the Dodgers, and Los Angeles beat the St. Louis Cardinals 7-1 in the Dodger Stadium opener to a season of sky-high expectations.
Betts, Ohtani and Freeman make for an impressive trio at the top of the Dodgers' batting order
Read full article: Betts, Ohtani and Freeman make for an impressive trio at the top of the Dodgers' batting orderWith Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman, the Los Angeles Dodgers have quite the trio at the top of their batting order.
Shohei Ohtani tries to blend in with Dodgers, even if that might prove impossible
Read full article: Shohei Ohtani tries to blend in with Dodgers, even if that might prove impossibleShohei Ohtani gave his first interview at Camelback Ranch as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers on a chilly Friday morning, surrounded by more than 50 reporters who asked questions of baseball’s first and only $700 million man.
Ohtanimania descends on Dodger Stadium as fans get first glimpse of 2-way superstar in blue
Read full article: Ohtanimania descends on Dodger Stadium as fans get first glimpse of 2-way superstar in blueShohei Ohtanimania has descended on Dodger Stadium with fans getting their first in-person glimpse of the two-way superstar wearing blue.
Ohtani's Dodgers contract has $680 million deferred, lowering tax value to $46 million annually
Read full article: Ohtani's Dodgers contract has $680 million deferred, lowering tax value to $46 million annuallyShohei Ohtani will receive just $20 million of his $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers over the next 10 years, with $680 million payable from 2034-43 in an unusual structure that gives the team greater payroll flexibility in coming seasons.
Atlanta's Ronald Acuña Jr. unanimous NL Most Valuable Player after 41-homer, 73-steal season
Read full article: Atlanta's Ronald Acuña Jr. unanimous NL Most Valuable Player after 41-homer, 73-steal seasonRonald Acuña Jr. was a unanimous winner of his first National League Most Valuable Player award after becoming the first big leaguer with 40 homers and 70 stolen bases in a season.
Ohtani and Texas teammates Seager, Semien are AL MVP finalists. NL trio is Acuña, Betts, Freeman
Read full article: Ohtani and Texas teammates Seager, Semien are AL MVP finalists. NL trio is Acuña, Betts, FreemanTwo-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for the AL MVP award, along with teammates Corey Seager and Marcus Semien of the World Series champion Texas Rangers.
The Dodgers' bats have gone cold in the postseason. Now they're facing playoff elimination
Read full article: The Dodgers' bats have gone cold in the postseason. Now they're facing playoff eliminationThe Los Angeles Dodgers cobbled together a 100-win regular season against the odds, using a strong offense to compensate for a beat-up starting rotation.
Clayton Kershaw overcomes shoulder injury to will himself into another Dodgers postseason
Read full article: Clayton Kershaw overcomes shoulder injury to will himself into another Dodgers postseasonClayton Kershaw starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers in their NL Division Series opener against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
MLB playoffs 2023: Verlander gets Game 1, all 8 teams prep for Division Series openers Saturday
Read full article: MLB playoffs 2023: Verlander gets Game 1, all 8 teams prep for Division Series openers SaturdayJustin Verlander is scheduled to start for the Houston Astros against former teammate Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of their AL Division Series on Saturday.
Dodgers wrap up NL West title for 10th time in 11 years with 6-2 win over Mariners in 11 innings
Read full article: Dodgers wrap up NL West title for 10th time in 11 years with 6-2 win over Mariners in 11 inningsThe Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched the NL West title for the 10th time in 11 seasons with a 6-2 win in 11 innings over the Seattle Mariners.
Mookie Betts caps Boston return with another homer as Dodgers beat Red Sox 7-4
Read full article: Mookie Betts caps Boston return with another homer as Dodgers beat Red Sox 7-4Mookie Betts capped his return to Boston with a second straight three-hit game, hitting a two-run homer to spark the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-4 victory over the team he led to the 2018 World Series title.
Barnes homers for first time in nearly a year, Dodgers beat Brewers 1-0 for 11th straight victory
Read full article: Barnes homers for first time in nearly a year, Dodgers beat Brewers 1-0 for 11th straight victoryAustin Barnes hit a solo shot in the eighth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers win their 11th in a row with a 1-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.
Dodgers rally to beat Astros 8-7 after Houston reliever Stanek called for balk in 8th
Read full article: Dodgers rally to beat Astros 8-7 after Houston reliever Stanek called for balk in 8thJames Outman scored the go-ahead run on a balk by Houston reliever Ryan Stanek in a wild eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Astros 8-7 for their fourth straight victory.
Freeman homers off Ohtani, and Dodgers sweep Angels with 2-0 victory
Read full article: Freeman homers off Ohtani, and Dodgers sweep Angels with 2-0 victoryFreddie Freeman hit his 14th homer off Shohei Ohtani in the fourth inning, and seven relievers combined on a two-hitter in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ second straight shutout victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Isaac Paredes homers as Tampa Bay Rays beat Los Angeles Dodgers 11-10
Read full article: Isaac Paredes homers as Tampa Bay Rays beat Los Angeles Dodgers 11-10Isaac Paredes homered and drove in four runs as the MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays took two of three from the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers with an 11-10 victory.
Cardinals hit 7 home runs at home for first time in 83 years, power past Dodgers 16-8
Read full article: Cardinals hit 7 home runs at home for first time in 83 years, power past Dodgers 16-8Willson Contreras hit two three-run homers, Nolan Gorman also homered twice and the St. Louis Cardinals went deep seven times in a home game for the first time in 83 years to power past the Los Angeles Dodgers 16-8.
Muncy hits 2 more homers, powers Dodgers past Giants 10-5
Read full article: Muncy hits 2 more homers, powers Dodgers past Giants 10-5Max Muncy hit a three-run homer and a solo shot to finish a three-game set against San Francisco with four homers and 11 RBIs, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Giants 10-5 for a series win.
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.
Cronenworth, Padres rally to stun Dodgers 5-3 to reach NLCS
Read full article: Cronenworth, Padres rally to stun Dodgers 5-3 to reach NLCSJake Cronenworth hit a tiebreaking, two-run single with two outs in the seventh inning and the San Diego Padres rallied past the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 to advance to the NL Championship Series for the first time since 1998.
Snell: Dodgers-Padres NLDS at Petco Park should be 'insane'
Read full article: Snell: Dodgers-Padres NLDS at Petco Park should be 'insane'The atmosphere at Petco Park will be absolutely electric when Blake Snell and the Padres face Tony Gonsolin and the rival Los Angeles Dodgers in the first playoff game at San Diego's downtown ballpark with fans in the stands in 16 years.
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.
Arraez, McNeil win batting titles, Judge misses Triple Crown
Read full article: Arraez, McNeil win batting titles, Judge misses Triple CrownMinnesota’s Luis Arraez finished with the lowest average for an American League batting champion since 1968, and the Mets’ Jeff McNeil won the National League title.
Braves sweep Mets, take 2-game lead in East with 3 remaining
Read full article: Braves sweep Mets, take 2-game lead in East with 3 remainingDansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered for the third straight game, Travis d’Arnaud hit a go-ahead two-run single in the third inning, and Atlanta Braves beat the New York Mets 5-3, completing a three-game sweep of their NL East rival and taking a two-game lead in the division with three games to play.
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.
Freeman's RBI single in 10th gives Dodgers 107th win
Read full article: Freeman's RBI single in 10th gives Dodgers 107th winFreddie Freeman singled in Mookie Betts with one out in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 1-0 to set the franchise single-season record with their 107th win.
Dodgers beat D-backs 6-0, clinch playoff spot (for real)
Read full article: Dodgers beat D-backs 6-0, clinch playoff spot (for real)Mookie Betts hit a three-run homer, Tyler Anderson threw seven sharp innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 6-0, becoming the first major league team to clinch a playoff spot this season.
Díaz escapes in 8th, Mets take series from MLB-best Dodgers
Read full article: Díaz escapes in 8th, Mets take series from MLB-best DodgersEdwin Díaz 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.
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 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.
All-Star Riley agreed to $212M, 10-year deal with Braves
Read full article: All-Star Riley agreed to $212M, 10-year deal with BravesAll-Star third baseman Austin Riley and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a $212 million, 10-year contract, the most lucrative deal in team history and a surprise given he had three additional seasons under club control.
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.