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Dodgers beat Angels behind good pitching and offense in spring training exhibition

The Dodgers mount a comeback to beat the Angels 9-4 on Wednesday at Camelback Ranch to improve their spring training record 3-1.




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Column: Did Astros beat the Dodgers by cheating? The numbers say no

New analyses show that cheating didn't help the Astros, and may have hurt their record




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Dodgers' Gavin Lux must continue to prove he deserves to start at second base

Gavin Lux spent the bulk of the offseason training at Dodger Stadium in hopes of ensuring a starting spot at second base this season.




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Pitcher Tony Gonsolin shines in Dodgers' spring training win over Indians

The Dodgers beat the Cleveland Indians 6-5 in a spring training game and Tony Gonsolin impressed manager Dave Roberts with his two-inning effort.




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Swing adjustments by Dodgers' Kiké Hernández pay off so far this spring

Dodgers utilityman Kiké Hernández made adjustments to his swing during the offseason that he believes will produce more power.




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Clayton Kershaw shows off some encouraging velocity in start for Dodgers

Lower-back and shoulder injuries limited the velocity on Clayton Kershaw's fastball last year, but he's more up to speed this season, so far.




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Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood struggles in second spring outing but feels well physically

Left-hander Alex Wood gave up three runs as the Dodgers lost 6-5 to the Brewers, but he believes last year's back problems are in the past.




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Walker Buehler is sharp and so are the Dodgers as they win two split-squad games

Walker Buehler threw two hitless innings and reached 96 mph on his fastball as the Dodgers beat the Rockies for one of two split-squad wins Saturday.




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Dodgers ready to part ways with pitcher Yadier Alvarez

The highly disappointing and mysterious Dodgers career of Yadier Alvarez came to a sudden and surprising end Saturday he was designated for assignment.




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Dodgers are hopeful and optimistic as they move on from Astros cheating scandal

The Dodgers are tired of talking about what the Houston Astros did in 2017. They're excited about what lies ahead for the team this season.




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Kenley Jansen looks sharp in Dodgers' exhibition loss to Rangers

Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen retires the three batters he faces and shows off his new slider grip in spring training loss to Texas Rangers.




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Dodgers' Cody Bellinger scratched Monday after feeling discomfort in his side

With the Dodgers off on Tuesday, manager Dave Roberts preferred to give Bellinger two days off before returning to action Wednesday.




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How newcomer Mookie Betts instantly became a clubhouse leader for the Dodgers

With one heartfelt speech, Mookie Betts established himself as a Dodgers leader by emphasizing the focus needed to win a World Series must begin in the spring.




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Dodgers' David Price encouraged by feeling in his hand after first spring outing

New Dodgers pitcher David Price has dealt with circulatory problems in his wrist and carpal tunnel syndrome for years. Surgery gave him back feeling.




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Dodgers' Julio Urias struggles in first spring outing, but Dave Roberts shrugs it off

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts wasn't concerned after Julio Urias, slotted for a rotation spot, struggled with his command in his first spring outing.




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Zach Reks' journey to Dodgers camp full of stops, starts and one amazing jump

Power-hitting outfield prospect Zak Reks has packed a lot into his 26 years, and now he is focused on contributing to the Dodgers.




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Dodgers slugger Max Muncy takes nothing for granted, even with lucrative contract

Max Muncy has established a firm foothold with the Dodgers and signed a $26-million deal, but he still acts and sounds like a guy battling for a roster spot.




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Justin Turner is hit by pitch in Dodgers spring training win over Giants

The Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 4-0 in a spring training game that included Justin Turner getting hit by a pitch and Clayton Kershaw being escorted off the field.




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Walker Buehler not particularly sharp in Dodgers' spring training loss to A's

Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler gave up two runs in a 5-1 spring training loss to the Oakland Athletics. Cody Bellinger hit his first home run of the spring.




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Dodgers fans cheer Mike Fiers, who blew the whistle on the Astros' sign stealing

Oakland A's pitcher Mike Fiers is a hero to some, but others believe he waited too long to go public with the Astros' sign-stealing scheme.




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Granderson: How far should Dodgers fans go to troll the cheating Astros?

The Houston Astros cheated and Mike Fiers shined the brightest light on their scheme, LZ Granderson writes.




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Freak injury turned pitcher Jimmy Nelson into a Dodgers reclamation project

Jimmy Nelson blew out his pitching shoulder in a baserunning mishap in 2017. Now the former Brewers starter is attempting a comeback with the Dodgers.




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Dodgers' Caleb Ferguson develops third pitch with an eye toward becoming a starter

Dodgers reliever Caleb Ferguson is developing a hard slider to complement his fastball and slow curveball, so that eventually he can move to the rotation.




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Ross Stripling makes solid start for Dodgers, who fall to Mariners in spring game

Ross Stripling, who hopes to start this season but seems likely to return to a swingman bullpen role, gave up one run in three innings Friday night.




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Dodgers star Mookie Betts continues to deal with a stomach ailment

Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts didn't report to spring training on Saturday because of a stomach ailment. He could be back in the lineup Monday.




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David Price strikes out seven as Dodgers beat Rockies 7-1

The Dodgers beat the Rockies 7-1 on Saturday at Camelback Ranch to improve to 8-6 in Cactus League play.




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Zach McKinstry goes from slap-hitting afterthought to Dodgers prospect with pop

The Dodgers drafted Zach McKinstry in the 33rd round in 2016 after he never homered in college. He hit 19 homers in the high minors in 2019 and is on the radar.




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Clayton Kershaw is honored to be selected Dodgers' opening day starter against Giants

As anticipated, the Dodgers named Clayton Kershaw their starting pitcher for the team's season opener against the San Francisco Giants on March 26.




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Alex Wood and Tony Gonsolin are sharp in Dodgers' exhibition rout of the Padres

Left-hander Alex Wood and right-hander Tony Gonsolin combined to allow one run in six innings of the Dodgers' 14-2 exhibition win over the San Diego Padres.




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Ross Stripling has 'no hard feelings' over almost being traded by Dodgers

The Dodgers nearly traded away Ross Stripling to the Angels, but the pitcher is more concerned with perfecting his changeup as the team's swingman.




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Dodgers officials unsure how to approach the impending season because of coronavirus

As the country and sports world confronted the fast spreading of COVID-19, Dodgers officials Wednesday said the organization remained unsure how it will proceed with its season.




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Dodgers' Mookie Betts back in action after brief bout with food poisoning

Mookie Betts wasn't too worried when he became ill at the end of last week. While the country was dealing with the growing COVID-19 outbreak, he was dealing with food poisoning.




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Dodgers defeat Brewers in rain-shortened spring game

The Dodgers defeated the Brewers 4-1 in a Cactus League game that began with a delay and was called off with one out in the bottom of the seventh inning after heavy rainfall returned.




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Dodgers and Angels restrict scouts from air travel because of coronavirus

The Dodgers and Angels curtail travel of scouts in what typically is a busy time of year evaluating college and high school prospects.




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Dodgers, Angels allowed to go home from Arizona in response to the coronavirus

The Dodgers, Angels and other teams are permitting players to go home after Major League Baseball suspended spring training and postponed opening day.




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MLB stars extend help to stadium workers while Dodgers and Angels employees wait

Big leaguers George Springer and Trevor Bauer extended financial help to stadium employees who now have no work. The Dodgers and Angels haven't committed.




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Dodgers minor league Connor Joe says he has testicular cancer

Dodgers minor league Connor Joe, 27, said Wednesday he's been diagnosed with testicular cancer, saying he underwent surgery Tuesday and he is recovering.




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Dodgers will beat Giants on opening day, guaranteed

On Thursday afternoon, MLB Network will air this program: opening day from Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers against the hated San Francisco Giants.




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Mookie Betts might never play for the Dodgers under MLB agreement on service time

Superstar acquisition Mookie Betts could leave the Dodgers without ever playing a game for them if the season is canceled because of the coronavirus crisis.




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Plaschke: Opening day at Dodger Stadium is another empty moment in pandemic

There was something missing at Dodger Stadium on a day that was suppose to be Opening day in MLB.




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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts spends a 'surreal' opening day at home reminiscing

Dave Roberts hunkered down with his wife and two children rather than managing the Dodgers against the Giants in an opening day game Thursday. It was strange.




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Commentary: Why MLB should start the season with the All-Star game at Dodger Stadium

If possible, Major League Baseball should start the season with the All-Star game at Dodger Stadium to give to give fans the chance to embrace the sport again.




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Dodgers snapshot: Nomomania grips L.A. and Japan when Hideo Nomo dominates in 1995

The Dodgers' Hideo Nomo, with a quirky windup and devastating forkball, pioneered Japanese players coming to the U.S. by quickly becoming an All-Star.




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Book excerpt: The grassroots war over Dodger Stadium that captivated a nation

"Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between" examines the lives forever changed by the building of Dodger Stadium.




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Former Dodgers manager Joe Torre sells charming New York lake house

Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Torre just sold his New York lake house for $983,000, or $117,000 shy of what he paid for it in 2006.




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Stadium workers who have gotten no financial aid from Dodgers or Angels cry for help

The Dodgers and Angels haven't said how they will distribute the $1 million each MLB team pledged to pay stadium workers during the coronavirus shutdown.




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Dodgers TV blackout is over; Spectrum deal puts SportsNet LA on DirecTV, AT&T TV

Spectrum reached an agreement to carry SportsNet LA, the Dodgers' television home, on AT&T video platforms, including DirecTV, AT&T TV and U-Verse TV.




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Plaschke: Dodgers TV blackout is over. But for Kershaw's peak and Scully's finale, you had to be there, L.A.

After six years of the Dodgers willingly allowing more than half of Los Angeles to sit in the dark, Spectrum Networks has reached a deal to end the blackout.




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After six years, the Dodgers' channel will be widely available in L.A. What happened?

Old-fashioned horse trading helped bring AT&T and Charter to resolve long-standing differences that blacked out Dodgers games in most parts of L.A.




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Dodgers head trainer Brandon McDaniel to stream workouts for fans twice a week

Among the challenges during the COVID-19 crisis is staying fit. Dodgers athletic trainer Brandon McDaniel is offering help by streaming workouts twice a week.