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The Dodgers reliever's actions against the Astros could cost him 13% of the 60-game season.
July 29, 2020 at 11:35 PM -
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The Dodgers' Joe Kelly denied any intent after throwing a 3-0 fastball behind Alex Bregman and nearly hitting Yuli Gurriel and Carlos Correa during a wild sixth inning...
July 29, 2020 at 4:35 PM -
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The first Astros incident of 2020 featured Joe Kelly's wildness, heated words that TV cameras picked up clearly without fans to drown them out ... and three years of...
July 29, 2020 at 4:35 PM -
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Major League Baseball is looking into the incident involving Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly and the Houston Astros on Tuesday night, a source told ESPN's Buster...
July 29, 2020 at 4:35 PM -
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Major League Baseball suspended Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly for eight games for his actions in the bottom of the sixth inning against the Astros on Tuesday night.
July 29, 2020 at 4:35 PM -
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Alex Wood (shoulder inflammation) becomes the fourth Dodgers starting pitcher to be ruled out, joining Clayton Kershaw, Jimmy Nelson and David Price.
July 28, 2020 at 11:35 AM -
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No team has a bigger gripe about Houston's sign-stealing ways than L.A. The clubs meet again this week.
July 28, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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In the weirdest baseball season of our lifetimes, anything is possible. But a ring wouldn't mean the same thing for every club.
July 27, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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With the Braves and Mets both likely contenders, whose odds look better, and which players should you watch in Sunday's doubleheader on ESPN?
July 26, 2020 at 5:36 AM -
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They know the noise is fake, and most of the faces in the stands are cardboard. But will it help MLB's stars play at the top of their game?
July 26, 2020 at 5:36 AM -
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After saying he would test free agency, Betts instead signed to play the rest of his career in L.A. Here's why the Dodgers changed his mind.
July 26, 2020 at 5:36 AM -
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Game 1 of 60 is in the books for your team. Now that the 2020 season is underway, here's what stood out from a very unusual starting point.
July 25, 2020 at 12:35 AM -
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Fans couldn't come to the ballpark on Opening Day, but nevertheless the stands were crowded with more than a few familiar faces.
July 24, 2020 at 10:35 PM -
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Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw said Friday that the back injury that put him on the 10-day injured list is "not too serious" and "getting better pretty quick," adding that...
July 24, 2020 at 6:35 PM -
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Not sure who is starting for your team as baseball returns for the 60-game season? We're tracking batting orders from across the majors.
July 24, 2020 at 1:35 PM -
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Here's what we're most excited to see, what will be so different and a look at every matchup as baseball season hits full swing.
July 24, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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The Dodgers' Mookie Betts and manager Dave Roberts, whose fathers served in the military and who previously had spoken out against not standing for the anthem...
July 24, 2020 at 1:35 AM -
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Los Angeles County public health officials have updated their protocols to prevent the Dodgers from playing this season under a significant disadvantage from the rest of...
July 24, 2020 at 12:35 AM -
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The Dodgers will pay Mookie Betts through 2044, when he is 52 years old, based on deferred payments in his 12-year, $365 million contract.
July 24, 2020 at 12:35 AM -
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Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw will not start Thursday's opener against the Giants after being placed on the injured list with a stiff back.
July 23, 2020 at 3:35 PM -
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The Los Angeles Dodgers have left reliever Dustin May off their 30-man opening day roster.
July 23, 2020 at 2:35 PM -
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The cutout crowd at Dodger Stadium will be getting a little ruff.
July 23, 2020 at 11:35 AM -
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Mike Trout is the runaway favorite at sportsbooks to win the AL MVP, while the NL race is much tighter between Mookie Betts, Cody Bellinger, Christian Yelich and Ronald...
July 23, 2020 at 9:35 AM -
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For months, baseball owners have been talking about their financial issues. With one strike of the pen, the Dodgers outfielder proved there is still plenty of money to...
July 23, 2020 at 5:35 AM -
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After a four-month delay, it's time to play ball. Here's how all 30 teams stack up entering Opening Day.
July 23, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Umpire Angel Hernandez, who has sued Major League Baseball over a lack of top assignments, will serve as an interim crew chief this season after a dozen umps decided to...
July 22, 2020 at 7:35 PM -
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As Mookie Betts signs on to stay in L.A. for the next decade, we weigh in on the impact of the superstar outfielder's big payday.
July 22, 2020 at 12:35 PM -
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Including 2020, Mookie Betts is expected to stay in a Dodgers uniform for the next 13 years and receive $392 million, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
July 22, 2020 at 9:35 AM -
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The Dodgers have optioned promising young infielder Gavin Lux off the major league roster.
July 21, 2020 at 11:35 AM -
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Will Mike Trout win his fourth MVP or Juan Soto his first? Who will deliver Cy-worthy seasons? We made our picks.
July 21, 2020 at 5:37 AM -
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Can the Nationals repeat? Or are the Dodgers and Yankees destined to meet in an October super clash?
July 21, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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The big-market teams on each coast are heavy favorites, but is L.A. or New York better -- and what could prevent them from winning it all?
July 21, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Who is going to rule the 60-game MLB season? Our crew of insiders weigh in.
July 21, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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From long shot award winners and home run titlists to teams we think can pre-print their playoff tickets, here's where we'd put down our money.
July 20, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Buckle up, 2020 is going to be a whole lot of fun. Here are all the reasons why baseball's shortened slate will be like no other.
July 19, 2020 at 5:35 PM -
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As Major League Baseball attempts to start a 60-game season during the COVID-19 pandemic, here are the players who have said they will not be participating.
July 19, 2020 at 4:35 PM -
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Dodgers outfielder A.J. Pollock spoke about the "scary" past few months he experienced before joining the team this week, including the premature birth of his daughter...
July 17, 2020 at 5:35 PM -
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From budding stars like Gavin Lux and Luis Robert to players in the right place at the right time, here's a rookie who could stand out for your squad.
July 17, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Cody Bellinger and Clayton Kershaw, along with eight other Los Angeles Dodgers teammates, are speaking out about racial injustice in a video message and matching funds...
July 16, 2020 at 5:35 PM -
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You remember Cole to New York and Mookie to L.A. But, quick, what teams do Corey Kluber and Starling Marte play for?
July 16, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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The Yankees and Dodgers are powerhouses, but some small-market contenders shouldn't be sold short.
July 16, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Five guys who could all end up in the Hall of Fame. Ranking them? Brutal.
July 15, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Fans wanting to see their faces at Dodger Stadium can buy cutouts for prices ranging up to $299.
July 14, 2020 at 4:35 PM -
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The All-Star Game would have been Tuesday in Los Angeles, so we made our selections based on what we expect in the shortened season.
July 14, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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The best baseball player on the planet keeps getting better. The question is: Who's good enough to join him on our list?
July 14, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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As Major League Baseball attempts to start a 60-game season during the COVID-19 pandemic, here are the players who have said they will not be participating.
July 13, 2020 at 1:35 PM -
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Is the game of Jackie Robinson fulfilling its promise? As the conversation about race in America continues, some of baseball's most prominent Black stars share their...
July 13, 2020 at 5:35 AM -
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Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen expects to be ready for the season opener after testing positive for COVID-19 nearly three weeks ago.
July 12, 2020 at 4:35 PM -
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Baseball doesn't seem right without high-fives, hugs from teammates and spitting, players said, but it sure beats the alternative.
July 10, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Cody Bellinger, the reigning National League MVP, said he's ready for a "weird" year.
July 9, 2020 at 7:35 PM -
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Max Muncy didn't react quickly enough to a pitch running in on him during Sunday's scrimmage from Dodger Stadium and suffered an injury because of it.
July 8, 2020 at 8:35 PM -
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Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw was tabbed Tuesday to make the ninth Opening Day start of his career, which extends his franchise record.
July 7, 2020 at 2:35 PM -
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As Major League Baseball attempts to start a 60-game season during the COVID-19 pandemic, here are the players who have said they will not be participating.
July 7, 2020 at 7:35 AM -
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With swirling uncertainty as a backdrop, new Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts isn't sure he'll ever have an official at-bat with the team. "I'm fully expecting to play...
July 6, 2020 at 5:35 PM -
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The dates for baseball's 60-game sprint of a season are officially set. Here's what we can't wait to see when the games begin.
July 6, 2020 at 4:35 PM -
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The defending World Series champion Washington Nationals will host the New York Yankees in the first game of the 2020 MLB season on July 23, followed by the San...
July 6, 2020 at 3:35 PM -
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David Price said in a statement Sunday that was in the best interest of his and his family's health not to play this season.
July 4, 2020 at 2:35 PM -
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Major League Baseball has canceled the 2020 All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium, which will now host the 2022 Midsummer Classic.
July 3, 2020 at 9:36 AM -
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Gerrit Cole throwing BP to Aaron Judge at Yankee Stadium, as well as other ballplayers working out together, is a sight for sore eyes.
July 2, 2020 at 2:35 PM -
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The family of Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles is just glad he's alive after his arrest in Florida.
July 1, 2020 at 9:35 AM -
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Spring training 2.0 ... or Summer Camp? No matter what you call it, baseball's road back to the field starts today. Here's what you need to get up to speed.
July 1, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Teams are coming back for a 60-game sprint of a season. How much has baseball's 100-day interruption shaken up expectations?
June 30, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Some of the game's biggest prospects, such as Wander Franco and Jo Adell, will be in MLB camps this week. Here's who to watch on every team.
June 28, 2020 at 8:35 PM -
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Cincinnati Reds pitcher Vladimir Gutierrez was one of four minor leaguers suspended Sunday for violating the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program.
June 28, 2020 at 3:35 PM -
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Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andrew Toles was in jail earlier this week, charged with trespassing property after he was found sleeping behind a building in...
June 27, 2020 at 8:35 AM -
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A suit filed by a family of Dodgers fans claims the group was "accosted, assaulted and battered" by team security while being racially profiled after Game 5 of last...
June 25, 2020 at 11:35 PM -
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Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman confirmed in a virtual chat Thursday that some members of the organization tested positive for COVID-19, but he...
June 25, 2020 at 6:35 PM -
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In March, before the coronavirus pandemic suspended the start of the baseball season, the Los Angeles Dodgers had the highest season win total at Caesars Sportsbook at...
June 25, 2020 at 4:35 PM -
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No one knows what will transpire in this year's unique format, but that didn't keep us from making our picks for MVP, the team to beat and more.
June 25, 2020 at 5:35 AM -
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Highlighting the nine NL teams that should benefit most from the universal DH, led by a Los Angeles Dodgers squad that was made for the extra bat.
June 25, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers are the consensus favorites to win the World Series at 7-2 odds by Caesars Sportsbook.
June 24, 2020 at 5:35 AM -
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Baseball is about to embark on its shortest season ever, so we look at just how weird 2020's stats could be.
June 24, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Mookie Betts wearing Dodger blue, Gerrit Cole in pinstripes. A wild sprint from start to finish. Here's what we're most excited to see when the 2020 season finally...
June 23, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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After a three-month delay caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the world's second-most famous baseball competition opened a season Friday that will be shortened from its...
June 19, 2020 at 10:35 AM -
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From Vlad Guerrero Jr. to Fernando Tatis Jr. and Cody Bellinger, we take a look at who will live up to (or improve upon) the family name.
June 19, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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This year's draft was unusual, but the bottom line remains the same: How did each team do? We've got the answers.
June 16, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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Think your team's new prospects are years away from making an impact? Think again. Here's who could make an impact this season -- or soon after.
June 13, 2020 at 4:35 AM -
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We asked our panel of experts which teams struck gold, which prospects will have the biggest impact and more.
June 11, 2020 at 11:35 PM -
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From Spencer Torkelson to the Tigers at No. 1 to Shay Whitcomb to the Astros at No. 160, we recap an MLB draft like no other.
June 10, 2020 at 4:35 PM -
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From the top prospects and intriguing players to watch to rule changes and emerging strategies, we've got you covered.
June 10, 2020 at 4:35 AM