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Former Dodgers pitcher Julio UrĆas pleads no contest to misdemeanor domestic battery charge
Read full article: Former Dodgers pitcher Julio UrĆas pleads no contest to misdemeanor domestic battery chargeFormer Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio UrĆas has pleaded no contest to one count of misdemeanor domestic battery.
Former Dodgers pitcher Julio UrĆas won't face felony charge after September arrest
Read full article: Former Dodgers pitcher Julio UrĆas won't face felony charge after September arrestFormer Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio UrĆas wonāt be charged with a felony after his arrest in September on suspicion of domestic violence.
MLB places Dodgers pitcher Julio UrĆas on administrative leave after arrest
Read full article: MLB places Dodgers pitcher Julio UrĆas on administrative leave after arrestJulio UrĆas was placed on administrative leave indefinitely by Major League Baseball, three days after the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher was arrested on suspicion of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant.
MLB investigating after UrĆas' arrest on felony charge of corporal injury on a spouse
Read full article: MLB investigating after UrĆas' arrest on felony charge of corporal injury on a spouseMajor League Baseball has opened an investigation into Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio UrĆas after he was arrested Sunday on a felony charge of corporal injury on a spouse or cohabitant.
Dodgers pitcher Julio UrĆas arrested near Los Angeles stadium where Messi was playing MLS game
Read full article: Dodgers pitcher Julio UrĆas arrested near Los Angeles stadium where Messi was playing MLS gameLos Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio UrĆas was arrested near BMO Stadium, where Lionel Messi was playing in a Major League Soccer game with numerous celebrities in attendance.
AcuƱa homers and steals another base, Fried stifles Dodgers and Braves win 5th in a row, 6-3
Read full article: AcuƱa homers and steals another base, Fried stifles Dodgers and Braves win 5th in a row, 6-3Newlywed star Ronald AcuƱa Jr. hit his 31st homer and stole his 63rd base, Max Fried tossed seven shutout innings and the Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3.
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.
UrĆas leads Mexico 5-4 over Puerto Rico, into WBC semis
Read full article: UrĆas leads Mexico 5-4 over Puerto Rico, into WBC semisLuis UrĆas hit the go-ahead single in a three-run seventh inning that fueled Mexicoās 5-4 comeback victory over Puerto Rico to advance to its first-ever World Baseball Classic semifinals.
Swanson, Olson go deep vs Scherzer, Braves take NL East lead
Read full article: Swanson, Olson go deep vs Scherzer, Braves take NL East leadDansby Swanson and Matt Olson homered off Max Scherzer, lifting the Atlanta Braves to a crucial 4-2 victory over the New York Mets and a one-game lead in the NL East.
Urias wins his 8th straight decision, Dodgers top Giants 3-0
Read full article: Urias wins his 8th straight decision, Dodgers top Giants 3-0Julio Urias won his eighth consecutive decision and Miguel Vargas drove in two runs in his major league debut as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 3-0.
Padres rally for 4 in 9th, beat Dodgers 4-2 to avoid sweep
Read full article: Padres rally for 4 in 9th, beat Dodgers 4-2 to avoid sweepJake Cronenworth lined a single off closer Craig Kimbrelās back that sparked a four-run rally in the ninth inning and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-2 to avoid a four-game sweep.
Diamondbacks score twice after error to beat Dodgers 3-1
Read full article: Diamondbacks score twice after error to beat Dodgers 3-1Zac Gallen pitched six scoreless innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks scored two runs after Max Muncyās throwing error in the eighth inning to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1.
Braves blast 4 HRs, beat Dodgers 9-2 for 3-1 lead in NLCS
Read full article: Braves blast 4 HRs, beat Dodgers 9-2 for 3-1 lead in NLCSEddie Rosario homered twice in his second four-hit game of the NL Championship Series and six Atlanta pitchers combined on a four-hitter, giving the Braves a 9-2 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers and a commanding 3-1 lead in their best-of-seven playoff.
UrĆas hits, pitches Dodgers past Giants to even NLDS series
Read full article: UrĆas hits, pitches Dodgers past Giants to even NLDS seriesJulio UrĆas shut down San Francisco and contributed an RBI single for his cause, Cody Bellinger and AJ Pollock delivered two-run doubles to blow it open in the sixth, and the Los Angeles Dodgers pounded the Giants 9-2 to even their NL Division Series at one game apiece.
UrĆas 15th win, Dodgers end Braves' 13-game road win streak
Read full article: UrĆas 15th win, Dodgers end Braves' 13-game road win streakJulio UrĆas earned his major league-best 15th victory, and the Los Angeles Dodgers slugged four homers in a 5-3 victory over the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves.
Betts returns with HR, Dodgers pound Diamondbacks 13-0
Read full article: Betts returns with HR, Dodgers pound Diamondbacks 13-0Albert Pujols doubled home three runs to cap a five-run second inning, Mookie Betts homered in his return from the injured list and the Los Angeles Dodgers hammered the Arizona Diamondbacks 13-0 on Sunday.
LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Giants, Yankees-Rays, Rangers reeling
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Dodgers-Giants, Yankees-Rays, Rangers reelingThe Dodgers and Giants are back at it Tuesday night, renewing their long rivalry in San Francisco with 12-game winner Julio Urias on the mound for Los Angeles against Logan Webb in the opener of a three-game series.
Swanson stays hot with 2-run HR as Braves top Nationals 5-0
Read full article: Swanson stays hot with 2-run HR as Braves top Nationals 5-0Dansby Swanson continued his power surge by hitting a two-run homer in Atlantaās four-run sixth inning and the Braves beat Patrick Corbin and the Washington Nationals 5-1.
Best Betts: Dodgers win first World Series title since 1988
Read full article: Best Betts: Dodgers win first World Series title since 1988Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts celebrates after a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the eighth inning in Game 6 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)ARLINGTON, Texas ā Mookie Betts came to the Dodgers to make a World Series difference. With a mad dash to home plate, he put Los Angeles over the top. The end of a frustrating championship drought for LA ā and perhaps just the start for Betts and the Dodgers. Los Angeles had come up short in the World Series twice in the previous three years.
The Latest: Seager drives in go-ahead run, Dodgers up 7-6
Read full article: The Latest: Seager drives in go-ahead run, Dodgers up 7-6Pinch-hitter Joc Pederson delivered a two-run single with two outs in the top of the seventh that put Los Angeles ahead 6-5. At least one run has scored in seven straight half innings, a first in World Series history. With one out and runners on first and second, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pulled Blake Treinen and put in Pedro BĆ”ez. Tampa Bay pulled within one on Renfroeās leadoff homer in the fifth, but Los Angeles answered right away. ___8:20 p.m.Corey Seager matched a major league record with his eighth home run of the postseason, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 2-0 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays after three innings.
World Series Notebook: UrĆas, 4-0 in postseason, set for G4
Read full article: World Series Notebook: UrĆas, 4-0 in postseason, set for G4The left-hander finished that series with three perfect innings, the last two protecting a 4-3 lead in Game 7 and sending LA to the World Series against Tampa Bay. Yarbrough threw 19 pitches out of the bullpen in Game 1 of the World Series. āIām going to throw until they take the ball out of my hands,ā Yarbrough said. Thatās how you win a World Series,ā said Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts, who was part of the Red Sox when they beat Los Angeles in the World Series two years ago. Turner's 75th career postseason hit was a double that set up Max Muncy's two-run single in the third.
World Series Notebook: LA rookie vs Cy Young winner in G2
Read full article: World Series Notebook: LA rookie vs Cy Young winner in G2(AP Photo/Eric Gay)ARLINGTON, Texas ā The Los Angeles Dodgers are going with rookie right-hander Tony Gonsolin to start Game 2 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays. KERSHAW KsDodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw became only the second pitcher ever with at least 200 postseason strikeouts. His 112 pitches were a career high, and the most for any Rays pitcher since July 2018. Now Cash is leading the Rays in their first World Series since 2008, which is being played in the Rangers' new $1.2 billion stadium. It was a pleasant night for the first World Series game played in Arlington since 2011, when the Rangers played in their second consecutive World Series.
Bellinger HR sends Dodgers to 3rd World Series in 4 years
Read full article: Bellinger HR sends Dodgers to 3rd World Series in 4 yearsBellinger connected an inning after KikƩ HernƔndez became the first pinch hitter with a game-tying or go-ahead homer in a winner-take-all-game. After winning both their NL Division Series and the NLCS in the new $1.2 billion Globe Life Field, the Dodgers get to stay in place for the World Series. The Dodgers again will try to win their first World Series title since 1998. Julio Urias, the fifth Dodgers pitcher, retired the last nine batters for his fourth win in four appearances this postseason. Dansby Swanson homered for Atlanta, which hasn't been to the World Series since 1999.
NLCS Game 7 1st rookie starters matchup in a winner-take-all
Read full article: NLCS Game 7 1st rookie starters matchup in a winner-take-allLos Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Dustin May throws against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning in Game 5 of a baseball National League Championship Series Friday, Oct. 16, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)ARLINGTON, Texas ā Game 7 of the National League Championship became MLB's first winner-take-all postseason game matching rookie starters when the Los Angeles Dodgers chose Dustin May to start against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday night. Manager Dave Roberts didn't reveal his pitching plan until Sunday, with May starting for the second time in the series. The 23 year-old right-hander from nearby Justin, Texas, threw 55 pitches over two innings in Game 5 on Friday night. Roberts said he expected Game 2 starter Tony Gonsolin and Game 3 starter Julio Urias to appear in the game at some point.
11-spot: Dodgers huge 1st in 15-3 win over Braves in NLCS
Read full article: 11-spot: Dodgers huge 1st in 15-3 win over Braves in NLCSThe Dodgers set franchise postseason records for runs and home runs with five, cutting their NLCS deficit to 2 games to 1. Winner Julio UrĆas, made his first postseason start and improved to 3-0 in these playoffs, striking out five while allowing one run and three hits over five innings. LOT OF BIG NUMBERSThe 15 runs matched the most in an NLCS game ā the Braves beat the St. Louis Cardinals 15-0 in Game 7 of the 1996 NLCS. ... Only the Chicago Cubs, with six in Game 3 of the 2015 NLDS, hit more homers in any postseason game. The Dodgersā eight extra-base hits matched the franchise record for a postseason game, and their 18 total bases in the first were an MLB record for an inning.
LEADING OFF: Down 0-2 in NLCS, Dodgers turn to UrĆas
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Down 0-2 in NLCS, Dodgers turn to UrĆasDodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was scratched from his scheduled Game 2 start Tuesday due to back spasms. The team still expects he'll be able to pitch later in the series, but it will be UrĆas in Game 3 against Braves rookie Kyle Wright. UrĆas, already pitching in his fourth postseason, was the winner in relief in the Game 3 clincher last Thursday against San Diego during the Division Series. There have been 14 teams take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-seven NLCS, and all have gone on to win the pennant. Heāll pitch in AL Championship Series Game 4 against Houston on four daysā rest.
MLB-best Dodgers to 14th NLCS after 12-3 win to sweep Padres
Read full article: MLB-best Dodgers to 14th NLCS after 12-3 win to sweep PadresLos Angeles Dodgers' Justin Turner (10) and his teammates celebrate after defeating the San Diego Padres 12-3 in Game 3 of a baseball National League Division Series. Smith delivered an RBI single in the fourth and a two-run double in the ninth off the 11th Padres pitcher ā a postseason record. The Dodgers open the best-of-seven NLCS on Monday in the Texas Rangers' new $1.2 billion stadium with a retractable roof. In 59 postseason games, the Southern California native has hit .294 (64 for 218) with nine homers. Dodgers: Their fourth postseason series against Atlanta, which swept Miami in the other NLDS played about four hours away in Houston.
Astros rally to beat Dodgers 7-5 despite angry LA fans
Read full article: Astros rally to beat Dodgers 7-5 despite angry LA fansHouston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) and center fielder George Springer (4) celebrate the team's 7-5 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in a baseball game at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Los Angeles. But there were multiple reminders that Dodger fans havenāt forgotten the Astrosā cheating scandal from their 2017 championship. Kelly's curled lip has been immortalized in a spray-painted wall mural by an artist in Los Angeles. Taylor blasted a two-run shot into the right-field pavilion with two outs in the second, giving Los Angeles a 2-1 lead. Dodgers: RHP Dustin May, who took a line drive off his left foot in Arizona, had a CT scan that revealed a contusion but no fracture.