Latest James Paxton News
Profar's tiebreaking 3-run double in 7th inning lifts Padres to 6-3 victory over Dodgers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Jurickson Profar broke a seventh-inning tie with a three-run double, Jackson Merrill had three hits and the San Diego Padres defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-3 on Sunday to take two of three in their weekend series. Profar's bases-loaded drive off the...
Ohtani goes deep for 3rd time in 5 games and hits pair of doubles for Dodgers in 4-2 win over Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had two doubles and a home run — his third in five games — to tie his career high with three extra-base hits and power the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Monday night. James Outman hit the go-ahead homer in the seventh...
Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernández power Dodgers to 8-3 victory over Giants
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman had three hits, Teoscar Hernández homered for the second straight game and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 8-3 Monday night. James Paxton (1-0) threw five scoreless innings in his debut for the Dodgers, who have won four of...
James Paxton gets a spot on the Dodgers' active roster. He also gets a $2 million bonus
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Paxton is getting a $2 million bonus for being on the Los Angeles Dodgers' active roster for their home opener Thursday, raising his guaranteed pay to $9 million with the chance to earn another $4 million based on starts. The 35-year-old left-hander was on...
National League West Preview Capsules
Capsules of National League West teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ LOS ANGELES DODGERS 2023: 100-62, first place, lost to Arizona in Division Series. Manager: Dave Roberts (ninth season). Opening Day: March 20...
James Paxton and the Dodgers lower guarantee to $7 million from $11 million
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Paxton and the Los Angeles Dodgers reworked their one-year contract, lowering the guarantee to $7 million from $11 million while still allowing the 35-year-old left-hander to earn up to $13 million if he is healthy during the early part of the season and starts at least...
LHP James Paxton and Los Angeles Dodgers finalize $11 million, 1-year contract
LOS ANGELES (AP) — James Paxton and the Los Angeles Dodgers finalized their $11 million, one-year contract on Monday. The left-hander can earn up to $13 million if he is healthy during the early part of the season and starts at least 20 games. He joins a Dodgers...
Left-hander James Paxton agrees to $11 million deal with high-spending Dodgers, AP source says
Left-hander James Paxton and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to an $11 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday because the agreement was subject to a successful physical. ...
