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Although the Los Angeles Dodgers (74-57) did not have a fun National League West road trip — split a four-game series with the Colorado Rockies (37-94) and losing two of three to the San Diego Padres — they return to Chavez Ravine tied for first place in the division. Better yet, the 2024 World Series […]

It has been an uncharacteristically quiet season for Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Mookie Betts, but the three-time World Series champion has attempted to make the most out of the campaign’s final few months. Despite some early struggles, Betts has started to play more efficiently at shortstop. According to Baseball Savant, he ranks in the 88th […]

As Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hit his 45th home run in Sunday’s 8-2 win over the San Diego Padres, the sensation would also encounter a loud distraction from the stands. The Dodgers slugger would go face-to-face with a heckler during the game, but not in a threatening way, more in a manner that […]

On Sunday, Shohei Ohtani delivered another historic moment for the Los Angeles Dodgers, blasting his 45th home run of the season in the ninth inning and fueling the heated Dodgers-Padres rivalry. With the blast, Shohei Ohtani joined an exclusive group of sluggers to reach the 45-homer mark before September. He became just the third player […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres rivalry has reached another level, and rookie catcher Dalton Rushing is embracing the moment. After helping the Dodgers secure a big win over the Padres, Rushing called the matchup one of the best in baseball. He explained that the energy and passion surrounding these games make them […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto received praise from Dave Roberts after the team’s series finale against the San Diego Padres. Yamamoto started on the mound as he lasted six innings. He did a great job at fending off the Padres’ advances, striking out six batters while conceding four hits and two runs. Roberts reflected […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers salvaged the final game of their three-game set against the San Diego Padres on Sunday, securing an 8-2 win behind home runs from Freddie Freeman, Dalton Rushing, and Shohei Ohtani. The victory not only pulled the Dodgers even with the Padres atop the NL West but also featured an unexpected confrontation […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were able to get Max Muncy back shortly, but he recently landed on the 10-day injured list because of a right oblique strain. It was the same injury that kept him sidelined for three months last season, and it’s uncertain when he will return to the lineup this time around. Dave […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have assembled one of the best rosters in baseball, but their path towards a second straight World Series victory might require All-Star Shohei Ohtani to take on a unique role. MLB insider Bob Nightengale recently reported that the Dodgers are considering using Ohtani as a reliever once the Postseason arrives. Despite […]

Fans were upset when the Los Angeles Dodgers wasted Blake Snell’s strong start with a 2-1 loss to the San Diego Padres in the series opener. But after a second straight offensive no-show in Saturday’s humbling 5-1 defeat, Dodgers fans were calling for Dave Roberts’ job. San Diego starter Nestor Cortes dominated the Dodgers, taking […]

Last October, Nestor Cortes endured one of the toughest moments of his career, surrendering the first walk-off grand slam in World Series history to Freddie Freeman. On Saturday night at Petco Park, he got a shot at redemption — and this time, the script flipped in his favor. Cortes dazzled in his fourth start for […]

There’s no two ways about it: the Los Angeles Dodgers have had almost nothing going their way in their first two games at Petco Park against the San Diego Padres. Keyword: Almost. That’s right, while the Dodgers are officially out of first place and have been thoroughly bested by the Padres in two straight contests, […]

The San Diego Padres reclaimed sole possession of first place in the National League West with a 5-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night at Petco Park. This is the latest in a season since 2010 that the Padres have held the division lead while chasing their first title since 2006, according […]

Though the Los Angeles Dodgers technically still consider the San Francisco Giants their top and only rival, apparently, no one told that to the San Diego Padres, who hate LA more than seemingly any other team in the majors. The “big brother” a few hours up I-5 who live a life of glitz and glamour, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers squandered a strong start by Blake Snell in Friday’s series opening loss to the San Diego Padres. Snell fell to 3-2 on the season with the loss despite holding San Diego to two runs on six hits while striking out five batters in seven innings. But the two-time Cy Young winner […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have faced their fair share of injury problems this season. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has dealt with lengthy absences from Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow this season. Even Shohei Ohtani is working his way back up to his normal workload. With too many starters and not enough playoff rotation spots for […]

After beating the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres pitcher Yu Darvish was given his flowers from teammates for a 2-1 win against the Padres’ rival on Friday. Darvish threw for six innings, surrendering the game’s only earned run off of one hit, and struck out five to improve to 3-3 on the season. The […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers saw their early NL West lead officially erased Friday night, falling 2-1 to the San Diego Padres in a tightly contested pitcher’s duel at Petco Park. The loss dropped Los Angeles to 73-56, tying them with San Diego atop the division with just over a month left in the regular season. […]

Despite a strong start from Blake Snell, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost the series opener to the San Diego Padres Friday. The Dodgers’ offense was stifled by the Padres’ pitching as San Diego won its fourth straight game and moved into a tie for first place in the NL West. Padres starter Yu Darvish was […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers frustrated fans with a 2-1 series opening loss to the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers swept the Padres at home last week, taking a two-game lead in the NL West. But following the sweep, LA split its series against the Colorado Rockies. Now with Friday’s defeat, the Dodgers lost sole possession […]

In a highly contested series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres, every single at-bat counts. With only one game deciding the current leader of the NL West, the Dodgers have a chance to extend their lead to four with just over a month left to go in the regular season, or […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers activated left-handed reliever Tanner Scott from the 15-day injured list on Friday, just ahead of their critical three-game series against the San Diego Padres at Petco Park. To clear roster space, the club optioned right-hander Matt Sauer to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Scott, 31, had been sidelined since July 22 with left […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed Tommy Edman on the IL in early August after he sustained an ankle injury. He’s been out for several weeks now, but it sounds like he could be on the verge of returning. Edman, who is 30 years old, claims that his ankle is feeling much better than before, according […]

The San Diego Padres host the Los Angeles Dodgers for the first of three games on Friday night. Star centerfielder Jackson Merrill will once again not be in the lineup for the Padres. Mike Shildt says Jackson Merrill’s left ankle strain is beginning to make tangible improvement. No firm IL decision yet. But the Padres […]

At the moment, the Los Angeles Dodgers are leading the NL West by one game. The team in second place? None other than the San Diego Padres, who will host the Dodgers at Petco Park in what could be a decisive three-game series in the NL West race. A few days ago, the Dodgers swept […]

With the Los Angeles Dodgers preparing for the series against the San Diego Padres, there are some fans concerned about the status of star Shohei Ohtani after exiting Wednesday’s 8-3 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Pitching in the game, the Dodgers’ two-way player seemed limping after a comeback hit him in the side of his […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers rebounded Thursday by knocking off the Colorado Rockies 9-5. But they’re adding needed reinforcements for the upcoming San Diego Padres series. Dodgers reporter Kristen Watson revealed the latest Dave Roberts and L.A. move. One that involves the mound.  “Dave Roberts confirmed Tanner Scott will be activated Friday vs. Padres,” Watson shared […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 9-5 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday. LA ultimately split the four-game set in Colorado. After the game, Clayton Kershaw — who turned in 5.2 innings of three-run baseball on Thursday — was asked if a split against a lackluster Rockies team was disappointing as the Dodgers look […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the most talented rosters in Major League Baseball. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has seen two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani have dominant performances all season. He and Freddie Freeman represented Los Angeles in the National League starting lineup in the All-Star Game. However, Will Smith remains the team’s unsung hero. […]

As the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare to open a pivotal three-game set against the San Diego Padres on Friday in Los Angeles, the status of Shohei Ohtani has remained a major storyline. Following a rough outing against the Colorado Rockies that saw him exit early due to a knee contusion, fans were eager for clarity. […]

On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers received an injury scare when superstar Shohei Ohtani was hit in the leg by a line drive while pitching against the Colorado Rockies. The hit forced Ohtani to miss the remainder of the game, which he had not been pitching particularly well in up to that point. Despite the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced two roster moves ahead of Thursday’s game against the Colorado Rockies. LA promoted right-handed pitcher Matt Sauer and optioned right-handed pitcher Paul Gervase. Gervase, 25, made his MLB debut in 2025 and has pitched in six total big league games between the Tampa Bay Rays and the Dodgers. Five of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers walked into Denver this week knowing they couldn’t afford to stumble. The San Diego Padres have closed the gap in the National League West, and the Dodgers needed to handle business against the last-place Colorado Rockies. Instead, Wednesday night turned into another frustrating Coors Field chapter, capped by Shohei Ohtani’s roughest […]

The Colorado Rockies teed off on Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani Wednesday. The reigning NL MVP made his 10th start of the season and allowed five runs on nine hits in four innings. It’s the most hits the eighth-year veteran has surrendered in a game since September 10, 2021. And adding injury to insult, […]

To say Shohei Ohtani’s night against the Colorado Rockies didn’t go as planned would be an understatement for the Los Angeles Dodgers’ two-way star. Taking the field for his first start since August 13, Ohtani was hammered early and often by the Rockies, allowing nine hits and five runs over just four innings of action […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers caught a scare at Coors Field Wednesday. They watched Shohei Ohtani limp off against the Colorado Rockies. The right-handed pitcher took a comebacker at his leg during the bottom of the fourth. The two-way pitcher and hitter showed he was in clear pain. With the broadcast crew even sharing how loud […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off a swift change on the mound. Announcing a pitching move on the eve of the Colorado Rockies showdown. Per the team’s X (formerly Twitter) account Wednesday, here’s the recall and option move L.A. delivered. “The Dodgers recalled RHP Paul Gervase and optioned RHP Alexis Diaz,” the account posted. Manager […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of Major League Baseball’s best teams. However, Dave Roberts’ team is not immune to rough stretches or blunders. The latest came on Monday against the Colorado Rockies. Teoscar Hernandez misplayed a ball in the outfield that set up a walk-off win. Now, questions surrounding him, Mookie Betts, and Alex […]

Los Angeles Dodgers slugger Shohei Ohtani has already enjoyed a historic MLB career, and he added another milestone to his resume as he scored two runs in an 11-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday. According to OptaSTATS, Ohtani’s current 2025 run total carries the kind of historical significance that should not be ignored. […]