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Toronto is in, but the NL picture is still a glorious mess. Here's the latest on the postseason picture.
September 20, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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The Dodgers' bullpen took a big hit Thursday, with left-hander Caleb Ferguson expected to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery.
September 17, 2020 at 5:35 PM -
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Before top rookies such as Kyle Lewis or Luis Robert earn any hardware, we look at how their performances stack up this season.
September 17, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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With new faces such as the White Sox and Padres in the expanded playoff mix, the Fall Classic possibilities are nearly endless. Here are the showdowns we'd love (or...
September 17, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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The Dodgers beat the Padres 7-5 on Wednesday to clinch their eighth consecutive postseason berth, the third-longest streak in MLB history.
September 16, 2020 at 5:35 PM -
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Dodgers 3B Justin Turner, who has missed 14 games with a strained hamstring, was activated off the injured list Tuesday.
September 15, 2020 at 10:35 AM -
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Yu Darvish, Trevor Bauer and Jacob deGrom are giving us an epic race of big-name aces. Here's the case for each with thoughts from those around the game.
September 15, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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With Oakland becoming the latest to wrap up a postseason spot, we look at who hopes to join them and more.
September 14, 2020 at 11:35 PM -
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L.A.'s division lead is shrinking as San Diego becomes more than an NL West neighbor -- they're now a legit threat.
September 14, 2020 at 11:35 PM -
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With the White Sox and Padres surging toward the top of the charts, we look at the most unexpected thing this year for every club.
September 14, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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We look at the games that matter most and what the playoff matchups would be if the season ended today.
September 13, 2020 at 10:35 AM -
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With L.A. and Houston meeting again this weekend, we get you set for the Sunday night game on ESPN.
September 13, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Not long after he and his wife became first-time parents at the dawn of a pandemic, the Dodgers outfielder tested positive for the coronavirus.
September 13, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Last time these rivals met, L.A. reliever Joe Kelly made a famous facial expression and the benches cleared. But Houston isn't looking back -- it's looking to get back...
September 12, 2020 at 5:35 AM -
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Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson, who has struggled this season, is returning from the paternity list. He is hitting .184 with 12 RBIs in 34 games this season.
September 11, 2020 at 11:35 AM -
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The Dodgers placed starting pitcher Walker Buehler on the injured list Thursday because of a lingering blister issue in his pitching hand and reinstated hard-throwing...
September 10, 2020 at 7:35 PM -
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The Dodgers started Mookie Betts at second base Thursday to get him some experience at the position to prepare for an emergency situation in October.
September 10, 2020 at 4:35 PM -
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Even though the Dodgers are 5-1 this season in extra innings, ace left-hander Clayton Kershaw isn't a fan of the rule putting a runner at second base to start the...
September 10, 2020 at 7:35 AM -
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We look at the games that matter most and what the playoff matchups would be if the season ended today.
September 8, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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The stretch is on! How real are your team's postseason hopes with just three weeks left to go?
September 8, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Can the Padres get even better? What's left for the Dodgers to do? Whether it's fighting for a playoff spot or checking out prospects, everyone still has something to...
September 7, 2020 at 6:35 AM -
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Clayton Kershaw became the second pitcher in Los Angeles Dodgers history to record 2,500 strikeouts, joining Don Sutton, when he got Arizona's Nick Ahmed swinging in the...
September 3, 2020 at 8:35 PM -
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Which of Kiley McDaniel's top 100 prospects are shining in the majors and which are struggling? We break it all down.
September 2, 2020 at 8:35 AM -
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Can anyone stop the Dodgers? Will Fernando Tatis Jr. and Shane Bieber win MVP? Our experts weigh in.
September 2, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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After leaving Friday's 6-2 loss to the Rangers after a head-first slide into second base, Dodgers infielder Justin Turner was placed on the injured list Tuesday with a...
September 1, 2020 at 5:35 PM -
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From the rising Rays to the also-rans, our rankings changed a lot for the stretch run.
September 1, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Posy Lombard was a civil rights activist who marched with MLK and was surveilled by the FBI. Galvanized by the Black Lives Matter movement, her son is sharing her story...
September 1, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Baseball's strangest trade deadline ever is over. So ... what happened and what's next? We answer seven key questions.
August 31, 2020 at 3:35 PM -
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The Los Angeles Dodgers traded right-hander Ross Stripling to the Toronto Blue Jays for two players to be named.
August 31, 2020 at 3:35 PM -
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Here's what to know about every completed deal now that the 4 p.m. ET deadline has passed.
August 31, 2020 at 9:35 AM -
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Who could be on the move? Our experts weigh in on burning trade season topics.
August 31, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Cody Bellinger's two-run homer gave the Dodgers 57 long balls in August, breaking the previous NL monthly mark set by Atlanta in June 2019.
August 30, 2020 at 5:35 PM -
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Second baseman Gavin Lux, ESPN's No. 2 overall prospect in March, has been called up by the Los Angeles Dodgers and will start against right-handed pitchers moving...
August 29, 2020 at 2:35 PM -
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Here's the latest intel we're hearing and what to know for every team as Aug. 31 approaches.
August 29, 2020 at 10:35 AM -
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Major League Baseball's celebration of Jackie Robinson and his legacy comes on the heels of teams deciding this week to not play their games in protest of the police...
August 28, 2020 at 6:35 PM -
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Right-hander Walker Buehler was placed on the 10-day injured list by the Dodgers on Thursday with a blister on his pitching hand.
August 27, 2020 at 10:35 AM -
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Players in the NBA, WNBA, MLB and MLS went from postgame pleas and posting on social media to boycotting games, hoping to build awareness and seeking social equality and...
August 27, 2020 at 7:35 AM -
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A night when three MLB games were called off in protest while others played on illustrates how baseball is a sport where activism also means tension.
August 27, 2020 at 7:35 AM -
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Who could move in the next week? Leading up to the Aug. 31 MLB deadline, our experts weigh in on burning trade season topics.
August 27, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Wednesday's Brewers-Reds, Mariners-Padres and Dodgers-Giants games were postponed in the wake of the shooting of Jacob Blake.
August 26, 2020 at 11:36 PM -
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Retired Dodgers icon Vin Scully has culled items from his personal collection of memorabilia for auction.
August 26, 2020 at 10:35 AM -
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We're not getting an All-Star Game this year, but that won't stop us from picking. Here's who makes our squads.
August 26, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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We're a month in ... and we're halfway to the end. Here's who is dominating so far, how the pennant races are shaping up and which trends are defining baseball in...
August 25, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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The most unusual trade deadline in MLB history is a week away. From the names you are hearing about to some you haven't yet, here's what could really go down between now...
August 24, 2020 at 8:35 AM -
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Here's the latest intel we're hearing and what to know for every team as Aug. 31 approaches.
August 24, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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The Padres and A's are among the teams on the rise as the trade deadline approaches, plus we identify one key stat for all 30 teams.
August 24, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Kike Hernandez hit a three-run drive and Mookie Betts went deep twice as the Dodgers belted seven home runs Sunday to sweep the Rockies and improve to a majors-best 22-8...
August 23, 2020 at 7:35 PM -
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Most expect this to be a very quiet trade deadline. But if a few teams go bold, things could get very interesting.
August 21, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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L.A.'s veteran ace is enjoying an unexpected increase in velocity that is helping his whole game hit levels it hasn't reached in years.
August 20, 2020 at 11:35 PM -
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There might not be a single trade of note before the end of the month. But that doesn't mean teams don't have needs to address.
August 20, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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MLB contacted the Reds this week to inform them the cleats that Trevor Bauer planned to wear in support of Los Angeles' Joe Kelly were "against footwear regulations,"...
August 19, 2020 at 4:35 PM -
Why your favorite team will never win the World Series again (or ever): A curse for all 30 MLB teamsFrom the Web › ESPN
When the history of your team's title drought is written decades from now, here's who -- or what -- might be blamed for it.
August 19, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Corey and Kyle Seager each homered in Monday's game at Dodger Stadium, marking the first time in nearly 20 years that two brothers on opposing teams have homered in the...
August 17, 2020 at 10:35 PM -
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Corey and Kyle Seager each homered in Monday's game from Dodger Stadium, marking the first time in nearly 20 years that two brothers have homered in the same...
August 17, 2020 at 9:35 PM -
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A third of the way through the season, teams and players who haven't gotten off to great starts need to snap out of it soon.
August 17, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Kiley McDaniel breaks down one of baseball's top young pitchers the way he would a minor league prospect to provide a uniquely 2020 scouting perspective.
August 17, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Mookie Betts hit three home runs against the San Diego Padres on Thursday, the sixth time in his career he has had three homers in a game. That ties him with Sammy Sosa...
August 13, 2020 at 9:35 PM -
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Lakers star LeBron James' voting-rights group has partnered with the Los Angeles Dodgers to make Dodger Stadium a polling place for the November general...
August 13, 2020 at 3:35 PM -
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Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly says Houston players, who received immunity from discipline in return for cooperating with an MLB investigation, sacrificed their managers...
August 13, 2020 at 12:35 PM -
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Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly had his suspension for throwing pitches near the heads of Astros hitters reduced to five games on appeal, the team confirmed...
August 12, 2020 at 4:35 PM -
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As Major League Baseball attempts to play a 60-game season during the COVID-19 pandemic, here are the players who have said they will not be participating.
August 10, 2020 at 2:35 PM -
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Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly has been put on the 10-day injured list with inflammation in his right shoulder.
August 10, 2020 at 10:35 AM -
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As the races in both leagues start to take shape, we review one player who has delivered more than expected.
August 10, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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In what was a totally different universe, Dodgers fans in 1995 ended a game by pelting the field with souvenir baseballs.
August 10, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Houston plunking Oakland's Ramon Laureano triggered a clash that should deliver steep penalties -- and season-long drama.
August 9, 2020 at 11:35 PM -
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The Cubs' place in history, the pressure on the overdue Yankees, how Moneyball might be remembered ... this season is short, but its effects could last a long...
August 9, 2020 at 10:35 AM -
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Giants outfielder Hunter Pence's defensive miscue in the sixth inning spoiled teammate Johnny Cueto's bid for a no-hitter, though San Francisco beat the Dodgers...
August 9, 2020 at 12:35 AM -
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From Chris Paddack's improved curve to Christian Yelich's slow start, here are key scouting takeaways for how the Senior Circuit is shaping up.
August 8, 2020 at 3:35 PM -
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When last we saw the actor wearing a hat, Lowe was getting roasted for his nondescript NFL logo hat during the playoffs. Now, Lowe, a Los Angeles Dodgers fan, is back...
August 8, 2020 at 1:35 PM -
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Adding Mookie Betts to a team that already played great defense puts L.A. on par with some of the best teams of the past 25 years. But are they the best?
August 6, 2020 at 11:35 PM -
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Watching from the stands instead of the dugout, staying in the hotel on road trips and missing the roar of the crowd -- nothing is routine in 2020.
August 6, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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How real are your team's playoff hopes in a season that's already racing by?
August 5, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Several Dodgers said Joe Kelly's eight-game suspension for his role in a skirmish with the Astros was too harsh.
August 4, 2020 at 7:35 PM -
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From the early exits to the clubs that will be in the running at season's end, where does your team land on baseball's contention calendar?
August 4, 2020 at 10:35 AM -
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From highly unexpected playoff contenders to unthinkably good (and bad) performances, it isn't too soon to draw conclusions in a 60-game season.
August 4, 2020 at 10:35 AM -
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Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts was out of the lineup Monday night at San Diego because of a finger injury on his left hand sustained during at at-bat on...
August 3, 2020 at 6:35 PM -
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Early returns have yielded surprises, with some superteams looking ready to rule.
August 3, 2020 at 5:36 AM -
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Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw allowed three hits and struck out six across 5⅔ innings in his season debut Sunday at Arizona. Right fielder Mookie Betts departed with...
August 2, 2020 at 4:35 PM -
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Clayton Kershaw, who was scratched from his start on Opening Day because of back stiffness, will make his season debut for the Dodgers on Sunday in Arizona.
July 31, 2020 at 4:35 PM -
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Several Dodgers said Joe Kelly's eight-game suspension for his role in a skirmish with the Astros was too harsh.
July 30, 2020 at 6:35 PM