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Shohei Ohtani had another efficient start on Saturday as he logged two scoreless innings in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ 6-4 loss to the Houston Astros. The two-way star faced the minimum in the first inning after inducing a ground-ball double play to erase a leadoff single. He then capped off his outing by striking out the side in the second for the time as a Dodgers … [Read more...] about Dodgers Avoiding ‘Unnecessary Risks’ With Shohei Ohtani’s Pitching Progression

With the injuries in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation this season, Ben Casparius was stretched out to move into a starting pitcher role. At the time, Casparius was arguably the top reliever in the bullpen and has experience as a stater, so it made sense to give him the opportunity. But things have gone south since that point. In his three starts at various points this season, … [Read more...] about Ben Casparius Moving Back Into Dodgers Bullpen

On Tuesday, Miguel Vargas faced the Los Angeles Dodgers in the regular season for the first time since being traded to the Chicago White Sox at the deadline last season. The Dodgers traded Vargas, prospects Jeral Perez and Alexander Albertus, and cash considerations to the White Sox as part of a three-team deal. They received Tommy Edman and prospect Oliver Gonzalez from the … [Read more...] about Miguel Vargas ‘Very Happy’ To Receive 2024 Dodgers World Series Ring

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost yet another pitcher as Michael Kopech was placed on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation prior to their series opener against the Chicago White Sox. The IL stint is retroactive to June 28, making July 13 the earliest date that Kopech can return. The right-hander is on the IL for a second time this season after opening the year … [Read more...] about Dodgers Optimistic Michael Kopech Will Make Quick Return From Right Knee Injury

Clayton Kershaw missed the first 45 games of the season, but his contributions have been nothing short of vital for a Los Angeles Dodgers rotation that has lost so many pitchers to injury. It had been a difficult year and a half for Kershaw leading up to his 2025 debut on May 17, with three separate surgeries in that span. It began with left shoulder surgery shortly after the … [Read more...] about Dave Roberts: Clayton Kershaw Has Given Dodgers Needed ‘Shot In The Arm’