Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was on top of the world for nearly eight innings Saturday in Chicago. Then he lost his chance at a perfect game, the modern MLB record for consecutive batters retired and a no-hitter — all in the span of three batters.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto has certainly fulfilled the expectations after signing the largest-ever contract for a pitcher in MLB history with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto's no-hit and shutout bids were broken up by Tristan Peters' homer leading off the bottom of the ninth, but the Los Angeles Dodgers cruised past the host Chicago White Sox 7-1 on Saturday.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are in their usual position as they approach the middle of June. They are in first place in the National League West, and the two-time defending World Series champions appear to have the roster to make an excellent run at a third straight title.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts is leaving the team following Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox to attend the graduation of one of his daughters.
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was denied a chance at a perfect game on Saturday by one of the most routine errors you will ever see. Yamamoto retired the first 23 batters he faced in order Saturday against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field in Chicago, Ill.
The Los Angeles Dodgers were blown out by the Chicago White Sox in the Series Opener, but tied up the series in the second game behind a no-hitter from Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas exited the team’s game on Saturday against the Chicago White Sox due to an apparent injury. Jack Harris of the California Post shared the report on X, formerly Twitter.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto was on the verge of recording his first MLB no-hitter against the Chicago White Sox. But he lost it in the eighth inning with a fielding error committed by Mookie Betts.
Brock Stewart has been on the injured list since May 9, but he now appears to be closing in on his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Stewart was assigned to the Single-A Ontario Towers Buzzers on Friday to begin his rehab assignment.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are far from full health in terms of regulars, but they are days away from welcoming Tommy Edman back for the first time this season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are on course for their third consecutive World Series crown following a dominant start to the 2026 campaign. Tommy Edman was a vital part of the team during their postseason run on both occasions.
The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a frustrating 8-2 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Friday, and Dave Roberts did not hide what went wrong. Roki Sasaki carried a 2-1 lead into the fifth inning before the game unraveled.
The Los Angeles Dodgers entered Friday at 44-25 and atop the National League West, and one of their cornerstone stars is navigating a rare slump at the plate.
Back in April, Justin Wrobleski posted a 1.25 ERA through five starts and 36 innings. That was the best mark in the National League at the time. He also struck out just 15 batters over that stretch.
Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is likely to win his fourth consecutive MVP award this season. However, he could add another award to his trophy case this season.
As we approach the dog days of summer, much of the baseball world is fixated on how teams are doing at the major league level. With much of the season now set in stone, the weight of individual and team performances solidifying, there is much to analyze.
With arm injuries running rampant throughout baseball and the growing pitching depth within MLB organizations, a six-man rotation appears to be a viable option for a majority of teams around the league.
The Dodgers will place Will Smith on the 10-day injured list tomorrow, manager Dave Roberts told reporters (including Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register).