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The Dodgers and reliever Blake Treinen finalized a one-year, $10 million contract on Sunday.
December 15, 2019 at 3:35 PM -
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Anthony Rendon spoke highly of the Dodgers organizationally but said "the Hollywood lifestyle" of Los Angeles "didn't seem like it would be a fit for us as a...
December 14, 2019 at 5:35 PM -
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A more upbeat Clayton Kershaw says the team's NLDS loss to the Nationals still stings, but he won't let it affect his preparation for next season.
December 13, 2019 at 6:35 PM -
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Former Oakland closer Blake Treinen will joined the Dodgers with a one-year, $10 million deal, sources said.
December 11, 2019 at 4:35 PM -
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Right-hander Gerrit Cole is expected to sign a record-setting contract by the end of the Winter Meetings, sources tell ESPN's Jeff Passan. The New York Yankees, Los...
December 10, 2019 at 8:35 PM -
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Although Astros manager AJ Hinch told reporters that he could not comment on the sign-stealing scandal, the Dodgers' Dave Roberts offered some thoughts, including the...
December 10, 2019 at 7:35 PM -
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The Yankees, who have made signing Gerrit Cole their top offseason priority, have made an offer to the right-hander that is more than the $245 million deal that Stephen...
December 10, 2019 at 12:35 PM -
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Aiming to win a World Series, L.A. needs only top-end roster solutions. Which high-end players will they pursue?
December 10, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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From the ace in the spotlight to why this year's meetings could actually produce some major moves, here's what you need to know as the hot stove's main event...
December 9, 2019 at 7:35 AM -
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One team will land the best pitcher on the planet. The rest of his suitors? They'll have to scramble.
December 6, 2019 at 7:35 AM -
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Hoping for a busy week of moves in San Diego? So are we. Here are some deals that would get everyone talking.
December 6, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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Some baseball executives believe that Anthony Rendon will be the first high-profile free agent to sign.
December 3, 2019 at 3:35 PM -
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Catcher Austin Barnes agreed to a $1.1 million, one-year contract with the Dodgers, who also reached an $875,000 deal with left-hander Scott Alexander on Monday. Los...
December 2, 2019 at 10:35 PM -
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If you could have one thing you really wanted for your favorite team, what would you be willing to give up?
November 19, 2019 at 5:35 AM -
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Will Juan Soto rise to the top? Can anyone unseat Mike Trout? Here's the first look at next year's hardware hopefuls.
November 15, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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Cody Bellinger was named the NL's Most Valuable Player on Thursday, beating out 2018 winner Christian Yelich, who finished second in voting, and third-place Anthony...
November 14, 2019 at 5:35 PM -
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Cody Bellinger was named the NL's Most Valuable Player on Thursday, becoming the first Dodgers position player to win the award since Kirk Gibson in 1988.
November 14, 2019 at 3:35 PM -
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Introduced as Giants manager Wednesday, Gabe Kapler addressed a 2015 incident in which a 17-year-old girl contacted him about an alleged assault by Dodgers minor...
November 13, 2019 at 5:35 PM -
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While L.A. ponders what's next after another postseason disappointment, rivals are assembling talent to challenge its dominance.
November 13, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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Will late injuries cost Mike Trout and Christian Yelich an MVP? Which Astros pitcher will win the Cy Young? Awards season is here.
November 11, 2019 at 5:35 AM -
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Gerrit Cole might get a historic deal, but which available starter could be a steal? And which slugger could put a team over the top?
November 7, 2019 at 9:35 AM -
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Gerrit Cole might get a historic deal, but which available starter could be a steal? And which slugger could put a team over the top?
November 7, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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Milwaukee closer Josh Hader and Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias made the list of 23 "Super 2s" that are eligible for salary arbitration, while the Marlins' Jarlin Garcia and...
November 6, 2019 at 1:35 PM -
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Sorry, Detroit: Your team follows in the footsteps of other recent biggest losers. Where did every other club fall?
November 6, 2019 at 7:35 AM -
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Free agency is officially underway! Here's why things will (or won't) move faster and the names you'll be hearing most.
November 4, 2019 at 3:35 PM -
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Rockies star Nolan Arenado won his seventh straight Gold Glove Award on Sunday, moving him into sole possession of fourth place among third basemen. The Diamondbacks had...
November 3, 2019 at 5:35 PM -
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Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen has decided not to opt out of his contract with Los Angeles, while the team declined a $13 million option on infielder Jedd Gyorko.
November 3, 2019 at 12:35 AM -
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Despite their Game 7 loss to the Washington Nationals on Wednesday night, the Houston Astros, at 4-1, are the favorites to win next year's World Series.
October 30, 2019 at 9:35 PM -
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Dodgers bench coach Bob Geren is among those who have interviewed for the Giants' managerial position, along with former Phillies manager Gabe Kapler, Astros bench coach...
October 30, 2019 at 7:35 PM -
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Ron Fairly, whose career as a player and broadcaster spanned nearly 50 years, has died at the age of 81, the Mariners announced Wednesday.
October 30, 2019 at 1:35 PM -
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We break down the landing spots for the Fall Classic's marquee free-agents-to-be.
October 23, 2019 at 6:35 AM -
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MLB teams looking to avoid unwanted affiliations, bad venues and poor facilities could be driving the agenda, but how would it work?
October 20, 2019 at 2:35 PM -
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After their shocking NLDS loss, focusing on the bullpen might seem obvious. But L.A. must play a deeper game in the hot stove league.
October 13, 2019 at 10:35 AM -
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David Freese, who was named MVP after his Game 6 home run kept the Cardinals alive in the 2011 World Series, has retired. He spent the final two seasons of his 11-year...
October 12, 2019 at 11:35 AM -
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Now that they're out of October, we review what went wrong and what these teams need to do to remain contenders.
October 12, 2019 at 10:35 AM -
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The Nationals overcame long odds to beat the Dodgers and are now favorites to knock out the Cardinals.
October 10, 2019 at 11:35 AM -
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Will Dave Roberts be back as manager? Is a big-name free agent in the Dodgers' future? Those are just a few questions facing L.A. after another disappointing postseason...
October 10, 2019 at 7:35 AM -
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The Dodgers' dream season -- of 279 home runs, 12 walk-offs, 106 regular-season victories and a seventh consecutive division title -- evaporated in the National League...
October 10, 2019 at 3:35 AM -
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L.A.'s hopes of getting back to the World Series -- and winning this time -- died at the hands of its manager and his dubious moves.
October 10, 2019 at 2:35 AM -
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With two homers in the eighth off the Dodgers ace, then a Howie Kendrick grand slam in the 10th, Washington knocked out the NL favorite.
October 10, 2019 at 1:35 AM -
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The Nationals got over their postseason hump, winning their first playoff series in spectacular fashion.
October 10, 2019 at 1:35 AM -
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With two homers in the eighth off the Dodgers ace, then a Howie Kendrick grand slam in the 10th, Washington knocked out the NL favorite.
October 9, 2019 at 10:35 PM -
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Howie Kendrick hit a tiebreaking grand slam off Joe Kelly in the 10th inning, and the Washington Nationals overcame a three-run deficit with a late rally to beat the Los...
October 9, 2019 at 10:35 PM -
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Get live coverage of the Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers baseball game
October 9, 2019 at 6:35 PM -
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What's better than one postseason game for all the marbles? Two postseason games for all the marbles on the same day, of course.
October 9, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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The pair of L.A. aces are very different pitchers -- and people -- but they've bonded as teammates. Wednesday, they're expected to combine forces against the Nats in a...
October 9, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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The Dodgers spent the regular season dominating the National League. The Nats had to fight just to stay in contention. But Washington in a five-game series is looking...
October 8, 2019 at 6:35 AM -
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Showing the guts and determination that have made him one of the game's best pitchers, Max Scherzer kept Washington's postseason alive on Monday.
October 8, 2019 at 12:35 AM -
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Ryan Zimmerman, who has been with the Nationals for the entirety of their 15 year existence, hit a three run homer in the fifth to give Washington a vital cushion in a...
October 7, 2019 at 10:35 PM -
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Ryan Zimmerman, who has been with the Nationals for the entirety of their 15 year existence, hit a three run homer in the fifth to give Washington a vital cushion in a...
October 7, 2019 at 9:35 PM -
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The stakes couldn't be higher, with four teams playing for their postseason lives and four hoping to move on to the LCS round.
October 7, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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L.A. seemed to be on the ropes before a seven-run outburst changed everything -- and served notice for their potential future foes.
October 7, 2019 at 12:35 AM -
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Patrick Corbin allowed six earned runs in two-thirds of an inning against the Dodgers on Sunday, blowing Washington's 2-1 lead in the sixth.
October 6, 2019 at 8:35 PM -
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Anibal Sanchez gets the nod for Game 3 against the Dodgers on Sunday over Max Scherzer, who came on in relief for the Nationals in Game 2 on Friday.
October 6, 2019 at 9:35 AM -
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With both NLDS tied up, Sunday's Game 3s are critical showdowns for the Cardinals, Braves, Dodgers and Nationals.
October 6, 2019 at 5:35 AM -
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As their NLDS shifts to D.C., it's on L.A.'s lineup to find a way to break through while the Nationals follow a star-driven script on the mound.
October 6, 2019 at 5:35 AM -
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The teams still alive in the playoffs have their own strengths and weaknesses at the plate that could define their destinies.
October 5, 2019 at 2:35 PM -
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Using both aces won Washington the wild card, and it has now evened things up with the Dodgers. But can that keep working?
October 5, 2019 at 2:35 AM -
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Stephen Strasburg turned in another dominant October outing, Max Scherzer overpowered Los Angeles for an inning out of the bullpen and the Washington Nationals held off...
October 4, 2019 at 11:35 PM -
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Get live coverage of the Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers baseball game
October 4, 2019 at 8:35 PM -
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Verlander and the mighty Astros! Kershaw vs. Strasburg! The Bomba Squad vs. the Bronx Bombers! The smokin' hot Jack Flaherty! Let's go!!
October 4, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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Overpowering the Nationals early, the Dodgers' second-year starter embraced his mission to dominate in October.
October 4, 2019 at 12:35 AM -
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Nats leadoff man Trea Turner cited a change in approach for his team's loss to the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLDS on Thursday night. "Just trying to do a little too...
October 3, 2019 at 11:35 PM -
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Get live coverage of the Washington Nationals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers baseball game
October 3, 2019 at 6:35 PM -
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Stephen Strasburg will get the start in Game 2 of the National League Division Series for the Washington Nationals, manager Davey Martinez said. Strasburg pitched three...
October 3, 2019 at 5:35 PM -
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Clayton Kershaw says there's no time to waste for the Dodgers as he prepares to start Game 2 of the NLDS on Friday night against the Nationals.
October 3, 2019 at 4:35 PM -
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In a short playoff series, a team's most important pitcher isn't necessarily its best pitcher. Here are the arms that matter most in the LDS.
October 3, 2019 at 6:35 AM -
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With the wild-card games complete, it's time to settle in for the two NL Division Series that kick off the best-of-five round Thursday.
October 3, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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Surrounded by young talent, the Dodgers' old guard of Justin Turner, Kenley Jansen and Clayton Kershaw might have its last best chance to accomplish its ultimate...
October 3, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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Buehler was at times shaky, but often dominant, registering two complete games with 15 or more strikeouts. He had a 2.92 ERA in two starts against the Nationals this...
October 2, 2019 at 3:35 PM -
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By staying the course, Washington squeaked past the Brewers and shook off recent postseason woes. But that's only the first step.
October 2, 2019 at 12:35 AM -
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As the Dodgers open their postseason Thursday against the Nationals, they will have health on their side, with third baseman Justin Turner and reliever Joe Kelly deemed...
October 1, 2019 at 10:35 PM -
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Behind Juan Soto's big hit and a Milwaukee error, Washington staged an improbable eighth-inning comeback in the NL wild-card game.
October 1, 2019 at 8:35 PM -
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Keith Law takes a look at the 10 young players most likely to be difference-makers in October.
October 1, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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Can the Dodgers win their first title since 1988? Or will the Astros, Yankees or Twins finish off 100-plus-win seasons with a World Series trophy? Our experts make their...
September 30, 2019 at 11:35 AM -
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Long balls have been leaving the yard at record rates all season long. Here's what that means for the postseason.
September 30, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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Some have fallen just short of the biggest prize. Others are trying to bring a first World Series title to their city. Who enters the postseason with the most weight on...
September 30, 2019 at 4:35 AM -
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Sorting through the playoff field, we asked our experts to predict how this October will unfold and which postseason heroes will emerge.
September 29, 2019 at 3:35 PM -
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St. Louis advances to the NL Division Series, starting Thursday at Atlanta, while the second-place Brewers will play at Washington in the NL wild-card game Tuesday...
September 29, 2019 at 3:35 PM -
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Can Kenley Jansen still dominate? Will Jack Flaherty's hot hand keep sizzling? We examine the big questions for the 10 postseason-bound ballclubs.
September 29, 2019 at 7:35 AM