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And then there was one. One player from the 2008 World Series champs, that is. Ryan Howard likely isn't going anywhere so he'll be the last one to turn the lights off...
August 26, 2016 at 1:35 PM -
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The Dodgers' trade yesterday seems to be more about Clayton Kershaw than either A.J. Ellis or Carlos Ruiz
August 26, 2016 at 9:35 AM -
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San Francisco lefty Matt Moore lost his no-hit bid with two outs in the ninth inning on a soft, clean single by Corey Seager, and the Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers...
August 25, 2016 at 11:35 PM -
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The Dodgers and Phillies swapped catchers on Thursday. Carlos Ruiz is headed to L.A. while A.J. Ellis will go to Philly.
August 25, 2016 at 2:35 PM -
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Jon Heyman reports that the Dodgers have "rebuffed offers" for Yasiel Puig. Heyman says teams "appear to be bottom feeding for Puig," making lowball trade proposals. The...
August 25, 2016 at 11:35 AM -
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Rich Hill danced his way into the hearts of Dodgers fan with a nice outing in his L.A. debut.
August 25, 2016 at 5:35 AM -
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Rich Hill will make his long awaited Dodgers debut on Wednesday night against the Giants.
August 24, 2016 at 1:35 PM -
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The Dodgers beat their arch rival last night and expanded their lead in the NL West over those Giants to two games. That's good! They also set a record for the most...
August 24, 2016 at 6:35 AM -
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Madison Bumgarner hopes to pitch, and maybe hit, the Giants back into a first place tie with the Dodgers
August 23, 2016 at 3:35 PM -
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The Dodgers have been without Clayton Kershaw since late June but somehow managed to make up a ton of ground in the NL West and enter play tonight with a one-game lead...
August 23, 2016 at 3:35 PM -
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Rich Hill has yet to start for the Dodgers since being traded to Los Angeles at the deadline due to a blister. That will change Wednesday when he makes his Dodgers debut...
August 23, 2016 at 12:35 PM -
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Josh Reddick was unfortunately injured when he caught his right middle finger in a hotel door after ordering room service.
August 22, 2016 at 7:35 PM -
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Former major league first baseman Dan Johnson has reinvented himself as a knuckleballer. He signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers.
August 22, 2016 at 6:35 PM -
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Adrian Gonzalez hit three of the Dodgers' seven home runs in Monday's 18-9 rout of the Reds.
August 22, 2016 at 3:35 PM -
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Puig is a handful, but he's young and talented and is raking at Triple-A. And no one wants him?
August 22, 2016 at 9:35 AM -
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Also: let's talk about what it means to be a "passionate" fan.
August 19, 2016 at 7:35 AM -
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Phillies manager Pete Mackanin feels fans went overboard cheering for Dodgers second baseman Chase Utley in his return to Philly on Tuesday night.
August 17, 2016 at 3:35 PM -
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Chase Utley made a triumphant return to Philadelphia and, more importantly, helped propel the Dodgers into first place in the National League West.
August 17, 2016 at 4:35 AM -
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More injuries for the Dodgers, but they get Brett Anderson back and Bud Norris will return later this week.
August 14, 2016 at 3:35 PM -
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The Oklahoma City Dodgers have announced that Yasiel Puig will speak with the media on Friday and then never again so long as he is in the minor leagues. Really, that's...
August 11, 2016 at 11:35 AM -
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The Dodgers just announced that Rich Hill will not start Friday due to a lingering issue with a blister on his left hand. The decision was made after he was unable to...
August 10, 2016 at 10:35 AM -
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Howie Kendrick and Dodgers have propelled themselves back into first place for the first time since May 14.
August 10, 2016 at 4:35 AM -
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Over the next two weeks, the Dodgers will have an opportunity to retake first place and put some distance between themselves and the Giants.
August 9, 2016 at 1:35 PM -
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On the bright side, he seems to be bonding with his teammates for once.
August 9, 2016 at 1:35 PM -
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LOS ANGELES - Yasiel Puig followed the Los Angeles Dodgers' wishes when he didn't show up to the stadium on Monday before the team departed on its road trip to Colorado...
August 1, 2016 at 9:35 PM -
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The Dodgers have acquired righty Jesse Chavez from the Blue Jays in exchange for righty Mike Bolsinger. Chavez has a 4.39 ERA and a K/BB ratio of 42/10 in 41.1 innings...
August 1, 2016 at 1:35 PM -
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Reddick is hitting .296/.368/.449 with eight homers on the season.
August 1, 2016 at 10:35 AM -
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USA Today's Bob Nightengale tweets that the Red Sox had "late-night talks" with the White Sox regarding a Chris Sale trade. We've been speculating about a Sale trade for...
August 1, 2016 at 8:35 AM -
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Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports this morning that the Reds have a deal in place to trade outfielder Jay Bruce. Where? He doesn't know. But he knows it's not the...
August 1, 2016 at 5:35 AM -
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On Tuesday night, Chris Archer will start against the Dodgers, the team that has had interest in acquiring his pitching services.
July 26, 2016 at 12:35 PM -
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Cardinals pitcher Mike Mayers had a nightmarish major league debut against the Dodgers on Sunday.
July 25, 2016 at 9:35 AM -
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ST. LOUIS - Matt Adams homered in the 16th inning to lead the Cardinals to a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night for St. Louis' season-best fifth...
July 22, 2016 at 11:35 PM -
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Here are the scores. There are the highlights: Dodgers 6, Nationals 3: Justin Turner homered twice and drove in five runs. Stephen Strasburg finally lost a game. Which...
July 22, 2016 at 5:35 AM -
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Stephen Strasburg was unbeaten over his first 17 starts, but the Dodgers tripped him up and sullied his record on Thursday afternoon.
July 21, 2016 at 2:35 PM -
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Great timing, Yasiel. Yasiel Puig was removed from this afternoon's game against the Nationals with an apparent hamstring injury. Puig was trying to leg out a grounder...
July 21, 2016 at 12:35 PM -
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The Dodgers play the Nationals at 12:05PM Eastern today. This after a night game last night. That's hard for a ballplayer to deal with, especially a young one who is...
July 21, 2016 at 8:35 AM -
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says back surgery is "more of a possibility" after Kershaw suffered a setback over the weekend.
July 20, 2016 at 4:35 PM -
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The latest from the intensive care unit that is the Dodgers pitching staff: Alex Wood will undergo arthroscopic elbow debridement surgery today and will miss the next...
July 20, 2016 at 12:35 PM -
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Jerry Crasnick of ESPN is hearing that the Dodgers will be active at the trade deadline but not in an "add some spare parts" kind of way. Rather, a rival executive tells...
July 20, 2016 at 9:35 AM -
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More bad news for the Dodgers, who can't seem to catch a break.
July 19, 2016 at 2:35 PM -
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Reynaldo Lopez will make his major league debut for the Nationals on Tuesday against the Dodgers.
July 19, 2016 at 1:35 PM -
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Such a thing would've been unthinkable a year or two ago. Now it may make a good deal of sense.
July 19, 2016 at 8:35 AM -
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Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig honored Vin Scully yesterday with a pair of cool batting practice cleats. They had a picture of Vin Scully on them and the words "Win for...
July 18, 2016 at 7:35 AM -
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Brandon Drury's single drove in Jake Lamb with the winning run in the bottom of the 12th inning, giving the Arizona Diamondbacks a 2-1 victory over the Los Angeles...
July 16, 2016 at 11:35 PM -
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The Los Angeles Dodgers placed outfielder Trayce Thompson on the 15-day disabled list because of lower back irritation Saturday before their game against the Arizona...
July 16, 2016 at 10:35 PM -
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Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, out with a bad back since June 27, will face live hitters on Saturday. The simulated game will take place at Dodger Stadium. Manager Dave...
July 15, 2016 at 5:35 AM -
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U.S. soccer great Landon Donovan was on MLB Network Radio on SiriusXM with Mike Ferrin and Jim Bowden today. Donovan is a big, big baseball fan. A Dodgers guy to be...
July 8, 2016 at 1:35 PM -
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Hyun-Jin Ryu starts on Thursday night for the Dodgers, his first appearance since the 2014 playoffs.
July 7, 2016 at 1:35 PM -
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Mark Trumbo was traded away from Seattle last December for basically nothing. He's making them regret that this year. Trumbo went 3-for-6 with a double, two solo home...
July 7, 2016 at 8:35 AM -
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Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager and Orioles outfielder Mark Trumbo have both accepted invitations to participate in the Home Run Derby, per reports from Andy McCullough...
July 6, 2016 at 8:35 PM -
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Chase Utley is the third player this season to log six hits in a game, but it wasn't enough for the Dodgers.
July 6, 2016 at 7:35 PM -
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said rookie lefty Julio Urias will likely be optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City today. This is a bit earlier than expected, but the demotion...
July 5, 2016 at 9:35 AM -
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Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson, injured crashing into the outfield wall making a game-saving catch at Miller Park in Milwaukee on Tuesday, was placed on the...
July 1, 2016 at 9:35 PM -
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The Dodgers plugged their tattered rotation by acquiring Bud Norris from the Braves on Thursday.
June 30, 2016 at 12:35 PM -
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Rough news for the Dodgers, who already have dealt with their fair share of injuries.
June 30, 2016 at 10:35 AM -
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The Dodgers, in search of starting pitching help, have talked to the Rays about Erasmo Ramirez.
June 29, 2016 at 5:35 PM -
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Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is returning to Los Angeles for tests on a sore back that's been bothering him for a few weeks.
June 28, 2016 at 7:35 PM -
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The Athletics added pitching depth on Monday, claiming Nick Tepesch off waivers from the Dodgers.
June 27, 2016 at 3:35 PM -
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Jay Bruce hit his 17th home run on Sunday. The Dodgers are considering him as a potential outfield upgrade.
June 26, 2016 at 3:35 PM -
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Bryce Harper took time to meet legendary Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully before the end of the Nationals' series in L.A.
June 22, 2016 at 7:35 PM -
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Yasiel Puig is back with the Dodgers after missing nearly three weeks with a strained left hamstring.
June 21, 2016 at 4:35 PM -
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Stephen Strasburg was scratched from last night's matchup against Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers due to a strained back, but he's hopeful that he'll make his next...
June 21, 2016 at 10:35 AM -
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Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times passes along word that the Rays are considering bringing Carl Crawford back. Crawford was just released by the Dodgers, who are on the...
June 20, 2016 at 8:35 AM -
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The Mariners and Dodgers made a minor trade on Sunday night, exchanging Zach Lee and Chris Taylor.
June 19, 2016 at 6:35 PM -
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Over at Vice Spots Steven Goldman gives us a wonderful history lesson about beanballs, retaliation, Making Baseball Fun again and some of the most colorful characters in...
June 17, 2016 at 8:35 AM -
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Some teammate-on-teammate acrimony occurred in Los Angeles last night as the Dodgers fell to the Brewers. The teammates: Justin Turner and Yasmani Grandal. It was...
June 17, 2016 at 6:35 AM -
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The Dodgers added outfield depth on Tuesday, signing Will Venable to a one-year deal.
June 14, 2016 at 7:35 PM -
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Phillies righty Zach Eflin made his major league debut today. Big day for him! Big day for the Phillies rebuild overall too, as Eflin was the first real product of said...
June 14, 2016 at 12:35 PM -
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Clayton Kershaw struck out 13 in eight innings, as the Dodgers beat the Giants 3-2 on Friday night.
June 11, 2016 at 11:35 AM -
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Most of the time the first baseman covers first base. Sometimes the pitcher covers first base. Sometimes a second baseman wheels over and covers first base. Baseball is...
June 9, 2016 at 7:35 AM -
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The Dodgers had fun at umpire Joe West's expense, using his music as their walk-up tunes on Sunday against the Braves.
June 5, 2016 at 6:35 PM -
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The Dodgers designated Carl Crawford for assignment on Sunday to make roster space for catcher/infielder Austin Barnes.
June 5, 2016 at 2:35 PM -
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The ball came out of Julio Teheran's hand seeming as big as a pizza pie, and Corey Seager was hungry.
June 4, 2016 at 6:35 AM -
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The Mets weren't happy with the Dodgers' use of a laser rangefinder to set defensive positioning. MLB decided not to discipline the Dodgers over it.
June 2, 2016 at 4:35 PM -
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Dodgers phenom Julio Urias didn't have a great outing in his major league debut last week, giving up three runs on five hits and walking four in two and two-thirds...
June 2, 2016 at 1:35 PM -
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Dodgers pitching phenom will come back to the majors to make his second career start this weekend.
May 31, 2016 at 8:35 PM -
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Travis Wood and three other relievers combined for seven perfect innings after starter Jason Hammel left with cramps, and the Chicago Cubs held the Los Angeles Dodgers...
May 30, 2016 at 11:35 PM -
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts controversially took out Clayton Kershaw during Sunday's game and it backfired. The Dodgers still managed to win, though.
May 29, 2016 at 8:35 PM -
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The Dodgers wanted to make markings in the outfield at Citi Field to position their fielders, which has the Mets a bit skeptical.
May 29, 2016 at 5:35 PM