Scuffling for weeks, the Dodgers’ slumping offense received a gift from Lance McCullers Jr. during a fortuitous trip to Houston. Then another. And another. The Astros starter nearly escaped Wednesday’s second inning unscathed, but he spiked a two-strike changeup to Hyeseong Kim that skipped past catcher César Salazar to bring in the tying run. His … Read more
To no one’s surprise, the Dodgers are out to a commanding lead in the NL West, and the Yankees look well on their way to being one of the top American League contenders. However, no one would have expected the Mariners, Red Sox, Tigers and Cubs to all be in at least a share of … Read more
Edwin DÃaz hasn’t been a starter since he was in Double-A a decade ago, so the three-time All-Star closer doesn’t know exactly how exhausting it must be for a starting pitcher to have to navigate the Dodgers’ daunting lineup multiple times on a single night. He can commiserate with opposing starters, though, as they attempt … Read more
The Los Angeles Dodgers placed shortstop Mookie Betts on the injured list Sunday with a right oblique strain and recalled Hyeseong Kim from Triple-A Oklahoma City. Betts left Saturday’s 10-5 victory over the Washington Nationals after walking and scoring in the first inning. Manager Dave Roberts said the Dodgers believe Betts was initially injured on … Read more