Freeman hits go-ahead 3-run HR in Atlanta homecoming as Dodgers rally, beat Braves 8-6
May 23, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — A matchup of teams with the National League's best records was also a comparison of depleted rotations.
Thanks to Freddie Freeman and J.D. Martinez, the Dodgers had more offensive support for their shaky starting pitching.
Trout, Betts, Ohtani among 8 MVPs in World Baseball Classic
February 10, 2023 GMTPALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The United States’ Mike Trout and Mookie Betts, Japan’s Shohei Ohtani and Venezuela’s Miguel Cabrera and Jose Altuve are among eight Major League Baseball MVPs on rosters for next month’s World Baseball Classic.
Braves sign manager Snitker to extension through 2025 season
January 27, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker, coming off the team's fifth consecutive NL East title, signed a contract extension on Friday that runs through the 2025 season.
Snitker, 67, guided the Braves to the 2021 World Series championship before the team won 101 games last season.
Dodgers sign OF Jason Heyward to minor league deal
December 8, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers signed outfielder Jason Heyward to a minor league deal on Thursday and invited him to spring training.
The 33-year-old was released by the Chicago Cubs earlier this offseason.
Dodgers have much to contemplate during long winter
October 16, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — After all their gaudy statistics during the regular season — 111 wins, Freddie Freeman and Trea Turner powering the offense — the Los Angeles Dodgers appeared on their way to fulfilling manager Dave Roberts' spring prediction of another World Series victory.
Cronenworth, Padres rally to stun Dodgers 5-3 to reach NLCS
October 16, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Baseball fans in San Diego have been waiting a long time to party like this and the Padres were more than happy to finally oblige.
What made it so much sweeter was that they toppled the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers, the best team in the majors this year and one that had beaten up on the Padres regularly for the better part of two seasons.
Dominant Dodgers, hot Padres bring SoCal rivalry to NLDS
October 11, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The San Diego Padres knocked off the 101-win New York Mets in the National League wild-card series.
McNeil not in Mets’ lineup, tops Freeman for batting crown
October 6, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Jeff McNeil stayed on top without taking a swing.
Nursing a four-point lead in the big league batting race, McNeil was not in the New York Mets' lineup Wednesday for their regular-season finale against Washington.
Dodgers finish with 111 wins, best in NL since 1906 Cubs
October 6, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers finished with their 111th victory to become the National League’s winningest team in more than a century, and Clayton Kershaw tuned up for the postseason with nine strikeouts in beating the Colorado Rockies 6-1 on Wednesday.
Kershaw, Dodgers beat Rockies 6-1 for 111th victory
October 6, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — In a season of gaudy numbers, two sets stand out for the Los Angeles Dodgers.
They finished with their 111th victory to become the National League's winningest team in more than a century, and Freddie Freeman and Trea Turner each totaled 100 RBIs.
Los Angeles Dodgers host the Colorado Rockies Tuesday
October 4, 2022 GMTColorado Rockies (67-93, fifth in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (110-50, first in the NL West)
Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Ryan Feltner (3-9, 6.01 ERA, 1.43 WHIP, 80 strikeouts); Dodgers: Julio Urias (17-7, 2.17 ERA, .96 WHIP, 162 strikeouts)
Dodgers top wild Rockies, 1st NL team to 110 wins since 1909
October 2, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and the Los Angeles Dodgers became the first National League team in more than a century to win 110 regular-season games, taking advantage of 10 walks to rally past the Colorado Rockies 6-4 on Saturday night.
Dodgers host the Rockies to start 6-game series
September 30, 2022 GMTColorado Rockies (65-91, fifth in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (108-48, first in the NL West)
Los Angeles; Friday, 10:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rockies: Chad Kuhl (6-10, 5.45 ERA, 1.51 WHIP, 108 strikeouts); Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (10-3, 2.42 ERA, .95 WHIP, 124 strikeouts)
Freeman has RBI single in 10th, gives Dodgers 107th win
September 29, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Freddie Freeman helped the Atlanta Braves win the World Series last year and on Wednesday night he helped the Los Angeles Dodgers set the franchise season record with their 107th victory.
Grove helps Dodgers beat Cardinals 4-1 to clinch top NL seed
September 26, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith had two hits and Michael Grove pitched five solid innings to pick up his first career victory as the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched the No. 1 overall seed in the National League with 4-1 win over the St.
Vargas hits 1st homer, Dodgers bounce back to beat Cards 6-2
September 25, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Miguel Vargas was already excited after hitting his first major league home run Saturday night. Then the Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman got another big thrill when he was congratulated by Albert Pujols.
Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks meet in game 4 of series
September 21, 2022 GMTArizona Diamondbacks (68-80, fourth in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (103-44, first in the NL West)
Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Madison Bumgarner (6-15, 5.01 ERA, 1.48 WHIP, 107 strikeouts); Dodgers: Dustin May (2-2, 3.81 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 25 strikeouts)
Dodgers host the Diamondbacks in first of 5-game series
September 19, 2022 GMTArizona Diamondbacks (68-78, fourth in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (101-44, first in the NL West)
Los Angeles; Monday, 10:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Diamondbacks: Merrill Kelly (12-6, 3.01 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 155 strikeouts); Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (8-3, 2.44 ERA, .93 WHIP, 107 strikeouts)
Betts, Muncy lead Dodgers to 4-3 win over Giants in 10
September 19, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Mookie Betts had an RBI double in the 10th inning, Max Muncy drew a bases-loaded walk and the Los Angeles Dodgers held on to beat the San Francisco Giants 4-3 on Sunday night.
The Dodgers beat the Giants for the 15th time in 19 meetings this season, getting that many wins for the first time in the rivalry that goes back to 1884.
Dodgers aim for 100th win of season in matchup with Giants
September 17, 2022 GMTLos Angeles Dodgers (99-44, first in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (69-75, third in the NL West)
San Francisco; Saturday, 9:05 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Julio Urias (0-0); Giants: TBD
Dustin May no-hits Giants for 5 innings, Dodgers win 5-0
September 17, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Manager Dave Roberts considered giving Dustin May one more inning then thought better of it.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are counting on much more from May down the stretch and into the postseason — and his post-Tommy John form is coming along well that no added risk is worth it.
Dodgers win NL West; Yankees’ Judge hits 56th, 57th homers
September 14, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Clayton Kershaw pitched seven dominant innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers won the NL West for the ninth time in 10 seasons, beating the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-0 Tuesday night.
Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy and Joey Gallo homered as the Dodgers boosted the best record in the majors to 98-43.
Dodgers haven’t clinched playoff spot, celebration premature
September 13, 2022 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers, it turns out, aren't definitely in the playoffs quite yet.
Despite a postgame clinching toast by manager Dave Roberts in the clubhouse Sunday, the celebration was a bit premature.
Freeman leads Dodgers against the Padres after 4-hit outing
September 11, 2022 GMTLos Angeles Dodgers (95-43, first in the NL West) vs. San Diego Padres (77-63, second in the NL West)
San Diego; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Andrew Heaney (2-2, 2.94 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 78 strikeouts); Padres: Joe Musgrove (9-6, 3.16 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 152 strikeouts)
Freeman, Dodgers beat Padres 8-4; magic number down to 4
September 11, 2022 GMTSAN DIEGO (AP) — Freddie Freeman drove in four runs on four hits, including a two-run homer, and Trea Turner hit a go-ahead, three-run double for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who beat the San Diego Padres 8-4 on Saturday night to reduce to four their magic number for clinching the NL West.
Turners turn it around, Dodgers rally to beat Giants 7-3
September 8, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Max Muncy took things into his own hands with the Los Angeles Dodgers trailing 2-0. He beat the shift with a bunt, bringing Justin Turner to the plate — and Turner responded with a three-run homer.
Radio host admits he made false claim on Freeman talks
September 7, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — A radio host admitted he falsely claimed agent Casey Close never informed first baseman Freddie Freeman of the Atlanta Braves’ last contract offer.
Doug Gottlieb tweeted on June 29 that “Casey Close never told Freddie Freeman about the Braves final offer," Close and Excel Sports Management sued Gottlieb in mid-July in U.S.
Giants try to keep win streak alive against the Dodgers
September 6, 2022 GMTSan Francisco Giants (65-68, third in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (92-42, first in the NL West)
Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: TBD; Dodgers: Tyler Anderson (13-3, 2.68 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, 114 strikeouts)
Dodgers and Padres meet, winner secures 3-game series
September 4, 2022 GMTSan Diego Padres (74-60, second in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (91-41, first in the NL West)
Los Angeles; Sunday, 7:08 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Mike Clevinger (5-5, 3.59 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 73 strikeouts); Dodgers: Ryan Pepiot (0-0)
Dodgers open 3-game series with the Padres
September 2, 2022 GMTSan Diego Padres (73-59, second in the NL West) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (90-40, first in the NL West)
Los Angeles; Friday, 10:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Padres: Yu Darvish (11-7, 3.41 ERA, .99 WHIP, 153 strikeouts); Dodgers: Dustin May (1-1, 1.64 ERA, .82 WHIP, 13 strikeouts)
Díaz escapes jam, Mets beat Dodgers 5-3 to win series
September 2, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Edwin Díaz struck out Gavin Lux on a 102.8 mph fastball to escape a jam in the eighth inning, and the New York Mets beat the major league-best Los Angeles Dodgers 5-3 on Thursday.
Francisco Lindor hit a tying double in the sixth against Chris Martin (4-1) and scored the go-ahead run on a sacrifice fly by Darin Ruf after the Mets were held to one hit in five innings by Clayton Kershaw, who made his first start since Aug.
Lux helps Dodgers edge Mets in matchup of division leaders
August 31, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Gavin Lux and the Los Angeles Dodgers quieted Timmy Trumpet at least for now, edging the New York Mets 4-3 Tuesday night in a matchup of NL division leaders.
The Mets lost with Trumpet, who performs Edwin Díaz’s entrance song “Narco,” at Citi Field and ready to blare away if the closer got into the game.
Freeman’s RBI grounder in 10th lifts Dodgers past Marlins
August 30, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Freddie Freeman drove in the go-ahead run with a grounder in the top of the 10th inning, Chris Martin escaped a bases-loaded jam in the bottom half and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Monday night.
Freeman, Dodgers edge Marlins 3-2 in 10 innings
August 30, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Chris Martin has exceeded the Los Angeles Dodgers' expectations since they traded for him in late July.
The well-traveled reliever inherited a bases-loaded jam in the bottom of the 10th inning and got the final two outs as the NL-West leading Dodgers defeated the Miami Marlins 3-2 on Monday night.
Los Angeles Dodgers and Miami Marlins meet in game 4 of series
August 29, 2022 GMTLos Angeles Dodgers (88-38, first in the NL West) vs. Miami Marlins (55-72, fourth in the NL East)
Miami; Monday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Tony Gonsolin (16-1, 2.10 ERA, .87 WHIP, 116 strikeouts); Marlins: Pablo Lopez (8-8, 3.66 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 136 strikeouts)
Alcántara hurls 4th complete game, Marlins top Dodgers 2-1
August 28, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Sandy Alcántara bounced back from his shortest outing of the season by throwing a complete-game six-hitter as the Miami Marlins beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 Saturday night.
After allowing a season-high six runs in 3 2/3 innings against the Dodgers on Aug.
Betts hits 2 HRs, Dodgers score 5 in 10th, beat Marlins 10-6
August 27, 2022 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Mookie Betts homered twice and hit a go-ahead double in the Dodgers’ five-run 10th inning to lead Los Angeles past the Miami Marlins 10-6 on Friday night.
Freddie Freeman, Justin Turner and Trea Turner each had two hits and an RBI for the NL-West leading Dodgers, who are 27-7 since the All-Star break.
Marlins start 4-game series against the Dodgers
August 26, 2022 GMTLos Angeles Dodgers (86-37, first in the NL West) vs. Miami Marlins (54-70, fourth in the NL East)
Miami; Friday, 6:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Tyler Anderson (0-0); Marlins: TBD
Gonsolin, Dodgers rebound from shutout, bully Brewers, 10-1
August 24, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Tony Gonsolin combined with four pitchers on a four-hitter in his 16th win, tying the major league lead, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Milwaukee Brewers 10-1 on Tuesday night.
Brewers bring 1-0 series lead over Dodgers into game 2
August 23, 2022 GMTMilwaukee Brewers (64-56, second in the NL Central) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (84-36, first in the NL West)
Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Brewers: Corbin Burnes (9-5, 2.48 ERA, .94 WHIP, 187 strikeouts); Dodgers: Tony Gonsolin (15-1, 2.12 ERA, .86 WHIP, 113 strikeouts)
Dustin May dominates in MLB return, Dodgers beat Marlins 7-0
August 21, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Dustin May dominated for five innings in his return from Tommy John surgery, Will Smith and Justin Turner hit three-run homers and the Los Angeles Dodgers rolled to a 7-0 victory Saturday over the Miami Marlins.
Dodgers edge Marlins 2-1 for 34th come-from-behind win
August 20, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Will Smith’s fielder’s choice-grounder scored Mookie Betts with the go-ahead run in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Miami Marlins 2-1 Friday night for their major league-leading 34th come-from-behind victory.
Slumping Yanks blanked for 2nd straight game, 4-0 by Rays
August 16, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — The slumping New York Yankees were shut out in consecutive games for the first time since 2016, losing to Ryan Yarbrough and the Tampa Bay Rays 4-0 on Monday night.
New York failed to provide any run support for ace Gerrit Cole (9-5), whose only run allowed followed a misplay in center field by Aaron Hicks.
Urías, Dodgers blank Brewers 4-0, continue 2nd-half surge
August 16, 2022 GMTMILWAUKEE (AP) — Julio Urías continued his career-long pattern of shutting down lineups after the All-Star break.
The NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers hope he can stay hot all the way through the postseason.
Dodgers’ 12-game win streak ends; Singer, Royals blank LA
August 14, 2022 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Brady Singer pitched six dominant innings and the Kansas City Royals ended the Dodgers' 12-game winning streak, blanking Los Angeles 4-0 Sunday.
A day after hitting six home runs in a romp, the Dodgers were held to just two hits.
Dodgers host the Twins, try to extend home win streak
August 10, 2022 GMTMinnesota Twins (57-52, second in the AL Central) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (76-33, first in the NL West)
Los Angeles; Wednesday, 10:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Sonny Gray (6-3, 3.19 ERA, 1.11 WHIP, 74 strikeouts); Dodgers: Andre Jackson (0-0)
Twins visit the Dodgers to start 2-game series
August 9, 2022 GMTMinnesota Twins (57-51, first in the AL Central) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (75-33, first in the NL West)
Los Angeles; Tuesday, 10:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Joe Ryan (8-4, 3.67 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 89 strikeouts); Dodgers: Julio Urias (11-6, 2.57 ERA, .99 WHIP, 109 strikeouts)
Dodgers beat Padres 4-0, make statement with 3-game sweep
August 8, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — A few days after the Padres outmaneuvered the Dodgers for Juan Soto, San Diego rolled into Chavez Ravine with a formidable new lineup and big plans to raise a few questions about Los Angeles' dominance.
Turner, Muncy power Dodgers to 8-2 win over Giants
August 2, 2022 GMTSAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Trea Turner homered to extend his hitting streak to 19 games, Max Muncy also went deep, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 8-2 Monday night.
Freddie Freeman had three hits, including a double, and two RBIs as the Dodgers won for the fifth time in six games to improve to 23-5 since June 30.
Outman homers in first MLB at-bat, Dodgers top Rockies 7-3
July 31, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — James Outman homered on the first swing of his first big-league plate appearance and finished with three hits and three RBIs as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-3 Sunday and closed out July with 21 victories.
Trout joins Harper on All-Star sidelines, 6 players added
July 18, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will miss the All-Star Game because of back spasms, joining Bryce Harper on the sidelines and depriving the showcase of two of baseball's best-known players.
Trea’s 2 HRs send Dodgers past Angels 7-1 for series sweep
July 17, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a four-game sweep of the Freeway Series on Saturday night and cruised back home from Orange County to begin a well-earned vacation.
Agent Casey Close sues radio host over Freeman allegation
July 14, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Freddie Freeman’s former agent and his company sued a radio host for libel on Thursday, alleging Doug Gottlieb falsely claimed Casey Close never informed the first baseman of the Atlanta Braves’ last contract offer.
Freeman’s 4 hits help Dodgers sweep season series from Cubs
July 11, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman went 4 for 5 with a homer, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied from a pair of five-run deficits to complete a homestand with their seventh consecutive victory, 11-9 over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
Dodgers go deep 3 times in 7-2 win over Padres
July 3, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman has been a consistent hitter in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The All-Star first baseman though was lacking in the power department for most of the season.
LEADING OFF: Dodgers’ Gonsolin goes for win No. 10 vs Padres
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Ex-agent: Braves fostering ‘false narrative’ about Freeman
July 1, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — The former agent of Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman says the Braves are presenting a “false narrative” about the first baseman's parting with Atlanta in March.
“I will not stand by as the circumstances surrounding Freddie Freeman’s departure from Atlanta are mischaracterized,” agent Casey Close of Excel Sports Management said Thursday in a statement.
Dodgers hit 3 homers, knock off nemesis Rockies 8-4
June 30, 2022 GMTDENVER (AP) — Freddie Freeman, Will Smith and Cody Bellinger homered, and the Los Angeles Dodgers took advantage of Germán Márquez's struggles and early injury exit to beat the Colorado Rockies 8-4 on Wednesday night.
Ozuna’s 2-run homer in 8th powers Braves past Dodgers 5-3
June 26, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Marcell Ozuna says he's beginning to see evidence of his work to regain his timing at the plate after missing most of last season.
The Braves outfielder backed up that claim with his biggest hit of the season.
Turner homers, Dodgers stop Braves 4-1 in Freeman’s return
June 25, 2022 GMTATLANTA (AP) — Freddie Freeman was smiling after his long, emotional day.
At the end of a night that included a lot of tears, Freeman was happy because he felt good about showing his appreciation to Atlanta fans — and playing well for his new Los Angeles team.