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The Dodgers (41-28) open a three-game series against the Giants (40-29) Friday night at Dodger Stadium. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6-4, 2.20 ERA, 1.00 WHIP) faces Logan Webb (5-5, 2.58 ERA, 1.16 WHIP).

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MLB picks, best baseball bets for Friday: Paul Skenes vs. Cubs, Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Giants and a HR play

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MLB News / True Blue LA / June 11

Dodgers on Deck: Friday vs. Giants

After their first off day in two weeks on Thursday, the Dodgers are back home to host the Giants on Friday night at Dodger Stadium, the first meeting of the year between the longtime rivals a mere 69 games into the season.

MLB News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 9

Padres Pitcher Looking to Steal Dodgers Star's Best Pitch

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been electrifying this season. With a 2.20 ERA that is among the top names in baseball, the right-hander has been dominant with 86 strikeouts to 25 walks on the year.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / LAFB Network / June 9

Dodgers Pitcher Shares Frustration With Shocking Lack Of Offense

Yoshinobu Yamamoto has quietly emerged as the stabilizing force in a Los Angeles Dodgers rotation riddled with uncertainty. On Saturday at Busch Stadium, the Japanese ace delivered another gem—six scoreless innings, nine strikeouts, and just four hits allowed.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / June 7

Los Angeles Dodgers-St. Louis Cardinals Game Featured Great Pitching Performances

The Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals played this afternoon in Missouri. What ensued was a pitcher’s duel for the ages. LA Starting Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto tossed six scoreless innings lowering his ERA to 2.20 on the year.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 7

Recap: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Pitches Gem But Dodgers Suffer Walk-Off Loss To Cardinals

The Los Angeles Dodgers went 0-for-12 with runners in scoring position and left 12 on base in a 2-1 walk-off loss to the St. Louis Cardinals. It was the Dodgers’ fourth walk-off loss this season.

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Los Angeles Dodgers News / True Blue LA / June 7

Dodgers pitching reaching new depths

Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes the mound for the Dodgers on Saturday, a chance to reset with the next turn through a starting rotation and pitching staff that has mixed and matched interchangeable parts throughout the season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / June 7

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers seek bounce-back outing vs. Cards

The Los Angeles Dodgers hope to see the typical Yoshinobu Yamamoto re-emerge on Saturday when they continue their road series against the St. Louis Cardinals.

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Dodgers on Deck: Saturday afternoon at Cardinals

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto Reads To Students For Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation

The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) hosted a dual immersion story time and Q&A discussion panel for their LA Reads program at Dunsmore Elementary School featuring Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3

Yoshinobu Yamamoto reveals major downside of playing for Dodgers

His last start not withstanding, Yoshinobu Yamamoto has been dominant for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2025. That doesn’t mean the second-year Major Leaguer has had it easy.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / June 3

Dodgers Manager Gets Brutally Honest on Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Struggles vs Yankees

The Los Angeles Dodgers were unable to sweep the New York Yankees on Sunday as Yoshinobu Yamamoto lasted just 3.2 innings and threw 96 pitches on the outing.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / June 2

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Doesn’t Blame Hip Issue For Poor Start Vs. Yankees

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped their series finale to the New York Yankees on Sunday Night Baseball as Yoshinobu Yamamoto turned in his worst start of the season.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 28

Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto Suffered ‘Hip Issue’ in Monday’s Start

Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is perhaps the most well-known cross-trainer among his peers at the position. He throws a javelin to keep his arm in shape, a tradition that predates his arrival in Los Angeles last year.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Fastball on SI / May 27

This Song About Los Angeles Dodgers' Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is Going Viral

A song about Los Angeles Dodgers' pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto is going viral after it was originally uploaded on Reddit. @DodgersNation was among the first to post it on "X," with several others picking it up as well: Sounds catchy to us, certainly.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 27

Yoshinobu Yamamoto talks about ‘reset’ after taming Guardians

The Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a two-game skid Monday with a 7-2 victory over the Cleveland Guardians thanks to a dominant performance from Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 26

Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto outruns Guardians bunt for insane out

Pitchers will tell you: As soon as they release the ball, they become an infielder. Los Angeles Dodgers hurler Yoshinobu Yamamoto knows that and he flashed some serious leather on Monday against the Cleveland Guardians.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Field Level Media / May 26

Dodgers turn to Yoshinobu Yamamoto in clash vs. Guardians

After spending the weekend in the city that never sleeps, the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers are spending Memorial Day in a much more relaxed environment.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Dodgers All-Star Teammate Reveals True Thoughts of Yoshinobu Yamamoto Amid Hot Start

The Los Angeles Dodgers found their future ace for years to come in pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is in the second year of a 12-year, $325 million contract.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Los Angeles Dodgers on SI / May 4

Dodgers' All-Star on Yoshinobu Yamamoto: 'Best Pitcher in the World'

In a move that shouldn't shock anyone around the baseball world, Yoshinobu Yamamoto once again dazzled the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Friday evening's installation of Yamamoto's brilliance featured six scoreless innings, six strikeouts, and just one hit.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / May 2

os Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) throws during the third inning against the Chicago Cubs at Dodger Stadium.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are 21-10 through the first month of the season, and received strong contributions from their ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Before the

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 4