Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Justin Bruihl has signed with the Pirates ahead of the final game of the Dodgers' series in Pittsburgh. Bruihl, who appeared in parts of three major league seasons with the Dodgers, had spent the season playing for the Cincinnati Reds' Triple-A affiliate before he was released this week.
The penultimate chapter of the Mizuhara scandal concludes as the disgraced former interpreter pled guilty in federal court on Tuesday and other updates regarding gambling in baseball.
Dodgers have three best pitchers on the mound for their first series at Yankee Stadium in eight years. All three games are on national television this weekend in New York.
The Dodgers have sent right-hander Elieser Hernández outright to Triple-A Oklahoma City, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com. That indicates he cleared waivers after being designated for assignment last week.
Alex Vesia has been a staple of the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen for four seasons now, but it’s been a winding road for the left-hander throughout. He was one of manager Dave Roberts’ most trusted relievers beginning in 2021, and he is once again fulfilling that role in 2024.
The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped their first two games against the Pittsburgh Pirates and now hope to salvage the series with a win when the teams meet in the finale at PNC Park on Thursday.
After being shutout in the series opener, the Los Angeles Dodgers bounced back with a better offensive performance against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.
Apple TV+ has announced its Friday Night Baseball slate for the month of July, and the Los Angeles Dodgers will be featured during the primetime slate.
Walker Buehler has made five starts with the Los Angeles Dodgers since returning from a nearly two-year hiatus after undergoing a second Tommy John surgery and flexor tendon repair.
The Los Angeles Dodgers hold a comfortable seven-game lead in the National League West as of this story’s writing. They feature more than enough talent to win the division as currently constructed.
Former Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Dinelson Lamet, who was pitching with Triple-A Oklahoma City, has elected free agency. Lamet had a brief stint with the Dodgers earlier in the season, in which he made three appearances out of the bullpen.
The Los Angeles Dodgers bounced back with a better offensive performance on Wednesday, but still fell 10-6 to the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. The team received home runs from Shohei Ohtani and Andy Pages, both of which came off rookie Paul Skenes.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have dealt with numerous injuries to their pitchers this season, but have still managed to have a top-5 ERA in the Majors as a staff with both the bullpen and rotation clicking on most nights.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have jumped back into the top-5 of Newsweek's national MLB power rankings, claiming the No. 5 spot in the league this week. Only the New York Yankees, Philadelphia Phillies, Cleveland Guardians, and Baltimore Orioles rank higher than the Dodgers.
James Paxton has been a quality starting option for the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, despite dealing with traffic in most of his starts. His signing as a depth starter in the offseason went largely under the radar amidst all the other high-profile signings the Dodgers made.
The Los Angeles Dodgers (38-25) will be out to avoid the sweep when they visit the Pittsburgh Pirates (29-32) to complete a three-game series. Bookmakers have listed the Dodgers as -184 favorites for the series finale, while the Pirates are +155 underdogs.
After finishing their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ road trip continues as they face the New York Yankees in a weekend set that is going to be available nationally.
Gavin Stone is drawing comparisons to Orel Hershiser, while Betts and Ohtani are having a tough time at the plate. Gavin Stone has gone through quite a lot to get to his rookie year, but it’s all paying off—so well, in fact, that he’s being compared to Orel Hershiser.
The Royals signed Kevin Padlo to a minor league contract. The deal was announced by Kansas City’s Double-A team in Northwest Arkansas, where the infielder will report in his new organization.
Pittsburgh Pirates rookie starter Paul Skenes is destroying major league hitters.
Los Angeles Dodgers star pitcher Clayton Kershaw is getting one step to get closer to making his eventual return to a major league mound. Kershaw is throwing his second simulated game on Friday, but his first at Rancho Cucamonga, which is where he will later make his first rehab start, per David Vassegh.
Presumably, the minor league deal he inked with the Dodgers back in February contained an early June opt-out date that he chose to exercise.
He has been the Dodgers' best pitcher since being traded over and signing an extension this offseason. His WHIP and batting average against him are the third-best among qualified pitchers in MLB this season.
Ippei Mizuhara, the former interpreter for Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani, pleaded guilty to bank and tax fraud charges in a change-of-plea hearing on Tuesday after he was accused of stealing millions of dollars from Ohtani to pay off gambling debts.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming out of a cold stretch, but they might have a much bigger issue on their hands.
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