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Ohtani and Paxton lead the Dodgers to a 9-5 win over the Rockies
DENVER (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had three hits, James Paxton pitched seven smooth innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Colorado Rockies 9-5 on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series between the top and bottom teams in the NL West. Miguel Rojas and Jason Heyward...
Mookie Betts put on IL by Dodgers with broken left hand after getting hit by fastball
DENVER (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts went on the injured list Monday for the first time this season with a broken left hand. The 2018 AL MVP is expected to miss roughly six to eight weeks, manager Dave Roberts told reporters before Monday night's game against...
Even after a rough week against Yankees and Dodgers, it's been a remarkable season for Royals
The Kansas City Royals took their lumps this past week against two of the best teams in baseball. That shouldn't detract from their remarkable rise, which would be unprecedented if it results in a playoff berth. The Royals lost 106 games last season. No team has...
Ohtani has second 2-homer game of season as Dodgers blank Royals 3-0. Betts' hand broken in the 7th
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani had his second two-homer game this season, Tyler Glasnow pitched seven innings of three-hit ball and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Kansas City Royals 3-0 on Sunday as Mookie Betts left in the seventh inning after a pitch broke a bone in his left hand. ...
Yoshinobu Yamamoto placed on 15-day injured list by Dodgers with strained rotator cuff
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto has a strained rotator cuff, manager Dave Roberts said Sunday, adding that tests did not show a tear. The injury was initially described as triceps tightness before the strain was diagnosed. Yamamoto was placed on the...
Dodgers star Mookie Betts suffers broken left hand when hit by a pitch
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts broke his left hand when he was hit by a pitch during the seventh inning of Sunday's game against the Kansas City Royals. The former MVP and seven-time All-Star was drilled in the hand by a 97.9 mph fastball from Dan Altavilla and...
After first sweep of Padres in 18 years, Mets in NL wild-card race despite 33-37 record
NEW YORK (AP) — Mets players lined up in the infield to exchange hugs, high-fives and handshakes after New York's first series sweep of San Diego in 18 years. Two weeks after a low point in what seemed like a lost season, the Mets headed to Texas bunched among nine teams chasing...
Dodgers' Yamamoto leaves start vs. KC after 2 innings due to triceps tightness. IL stint is possible
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto could be heading to the injured list after he left his start Saturday night against Kansas City after two innings due to triceps tightness. “It’s a high possibility,” manager Dave Roberts said after the Dodgers' 7-2 loss....
Melendez hits grand slam on 12th pitch, Royals beat Dodgers 7-2 as Yamamoto leaves early
LOS ANGELES (AP) — MJ Melendez hit a grand slam to conclude a 12-pitch at-bat, Seth Lugo became the AL's first 10-game winner and the Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2 Saturday night as Yoshinobu Yamamoto's start was cut short after two innings due to triceps tightness. ...
Freeman's 2-out RBI single in 8th inning lifts Dodgers past Royals 4-3
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman lined a go-ahead, two-out RBI single into center in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Friday night. Mookie Betts singled, took second on an errant pickoff throw by reliever Will Smith (0-3)...
