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Dodgers' Freddie Freeman scratched, returning to Los Angeles to be with family
HOUSTON (AP) — All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman was scratched from the Dodgers starting lineup for Friday night's game at Houston and will return to Los Angeles to be with his family, according to manager Dave Roberts. Roberts did not detail the reason said there was no...
Clayton Kershaw excited to be returning to Dodgers' rotation at a pivotal time
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Clayton Kershaw's return to the rotation was once expected to be an added bonus as the Los Angeles Dodgers geared up for a postseason run. It turns out, the longtime ace is coming back at a pivotal time. When Kershaw takes the mound Thursday...
Dodgers lefty James Paxton designated for assignment as River Ryan makes his major league debut
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers made a surprising change to their evolving rotation Monday. James Paxton was designated for assignment to make room for River Ryan on the 40-man roster. Ryan made his major league debut Monday night against the San Francisco Giants,...
Ohtani's 473-foot drive leads 6-homer onslaught for Dodgers in 9-6 win over Red Sox
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a 473-foot home run and the Los Angeles Dodgers went deep six times in a 9-6 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Sunday. Freddie Freeman, Teoscar Hernández, Gavin Lux, Austin Barnes and Jason Heyward also connected as Los Angeles swept the...
Yoshinobu Yamamoto hopeful of returning to Dodgers' rotation despite not having a timeline
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto is hopeful of returning this season, even though there isn't a timeline on when that might happen. “I'm trying to come back as soon as I can,” Yamamoto said through an interpreter before Sunday's game against the Boston...
Dodgers activate outfielder Jason Heyward from injured list and send James Outman back to minors
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers outfielder Jason Heyward was reinstated from the injured list Sunday. Heyward was set to start in right field and bat seventh as Los Angeles wrapped up a weekend series against the Boston Red Sox. The 34-year-old Heyward was placed on the...
Hernández and Smith rally Dodgers past Red Sox 7-6 in 11 innings
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith singled with the bases loaded and one out in the 11th inning to drive in Kiké Hernández as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 7-6 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Smith lined a base hit to center field off Greg Weissert (2-2) to give the...
Clayton Kershaw set to make first start of the season for the Dodgers on Thursday against the Giants
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw is set to make his first start of the season for the Los Angeles on Thursday. Manager Dave Roberts said Saturday night after a 7-6, 11-inning victory over Boston that Kershaw would take the mound for the series finale against...
Dodgers' Clayton Kershaw works 4 innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City in 2nd rehab start
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw made a second rehab start in his bid to return from offseason left shoulder surgery, pitching four innings for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Friday night. The 36-year old three-time NL Cy Young Award winner allowed six...
Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow throws simulated game, expected to start versus Giants next week
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow is expected to come off the injured list and start against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday. Glasnow, a first-time All-Star who went to Texas to participate in the festivities earlier this week, went on the 15-day IL...
