There’s no two ways about it: the Los Angeles Dodgers have had almost nothing going their way in their first two games at Petco Park against the San Diego Padres.
The Dodgers are thinking about changing Shohei Ohtani's role in the playoffs. The move could be perfect, or it could be a decision that shouldn't have been made.
The Dodgers have fallen out of first place again after losing 5–1 to the Padres in San Diego on Saturday. The Dodgers have produced just two runs in this series from Alex Freeland solo home runs in each game.
After scoring just one run on Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers had the same fate against the San Diego Padres on Saturday, losing 5-1 as they dropped the series and now look to avoid being swept on Sunday.
Though the Los Angeles Dodgers technically still consider the San Francisco Giants their top and only rival, apparently, no one told that to the San Diego Padres, who hate LA more than seemingly any other team in the majors.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts relayed a strong message regarding playing time as the postseason nears. The Dodgers spent record money during free agency over the winter, keeping the team's own free agents who played a role in the 2024 World Series win and improving some of the team's weaknesses.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced the team could bring a replacement for left fielder Michael Conforto when some players return from the injured list.
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-hander Kirby Yates from the 15-day injured list in advance of Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres and placed left-handed starter Blake Snell on the paternity list.
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Kirby Yates off the 15-day injured list and placed Blake Snell on the paternity list ahead of Saturday’s game against the San Diego Padres.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have faced their fair share of injury problems this season. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has dealt with lengthy absences from Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow this season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers welcomed back Tanner Scott on Friday and are set to see the likes of Kirby Yates, Enrique Hernández, Hyeseong Kim and Tommy Edman return in the coming weeks as well.
In a sport where every minor ailment becomes headline news and injury reports are dissected with forensic precision, Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Edgardo Henriquez has chosen a different path.
Versatility was one of the factors that had long drawn the Los Angeles Dodgers to Tommy Edman before acquiring him as part of a three-team trade in 2024.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are going into the biggest series of the year on Friday against the San Diego Padres. Fortunately, they will also get reinforcements for their bullpen.