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The state of Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres so far
We asked ESPN MLB experts Bradford Doolittle, Alden Gonzalez and David Schoenfield to weigh in with what has defined the 2023 season — so far — for each team, plus update their preseason predictions. Doolittle: 125. This is the AXE rating for James Outman. (Which means, roughly, that he has been 2.5 standard deviations better […]
Continue readingDiamondbacks sweep Dodgers for first NLCS berth since 2007
More Teams. More Games. The Diamondbacks sweep the Dodgers with a 4-2 win in Game 3 to advance to the NLCS. (0:40) PHOENIX — The hard-hitting Arizona Diamondbacks rode a record-setting barrage of solo homers in the third inning to a 4-2 win in Game 3 of the NL Division Series on Wednesday night, sweeping […]
Continue readingBetts sets ‘remarkable’ record with 105 RBIs as a leadoff hitter
During a 7-0 victory over the rival San Francisco Giants, Betts doubled to center off San Francisco’s Ross Stripling, scoring Austin Barnes and David Peralta and extending the Dodgers’ lead to seven runs. He doubled in the seventh, too, and walked twice for the NL West champions. Entering the game, Betts had been tied with […]
Continue readingRonald Acuña Jr. again goes deep against Dodgers in Braves’ 90th win
More Teams. More Games. Ronald Acuna Jr. hits this home run 121.2 MPH off the bat to give the Braves a 1-0 lead. (0:30) LOS ANGELES — Ronald Acuña Jr. homered for the third straight night at Dodger Stadium and Orlando Arcia hit a three-run shot in the 10th inning that sent the streaking Atlanta […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Tuesday’s MLB games
Look for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions and for MLB betting tips. MLB game odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is geared towards ESPN 10-team leagues with standard scoring. For an in-depth look at what to expect […]
Continue readingDodgers sweep Brewers, stay hot with 11th straight victory
LOS ANGELES — Austin Barnes hit a solo shot in the eighth inning, helping the Dodgers win their 11th in a row with a 1-0 victory over the Brewers on Thursday night. The National League West-leading Dodgers swept the NL Central leaders, outscoring them 14-3 in three games. The Dodgers had their 12th shutout of […]
Continue readingJ.D. Martinez, Will Smith depart Dodgers’ 9-0 loss to Reds
The Dodgers also pulled catcher Will Smith from the game after three innings after he was hit by a pitch earlier in the opening inning. Smith was replaced by Austin Barnes. The Dodgers trailed 7-0 against the Reds after three innings. Elly De La Cruz, Joey Votto and Matt McLain homered for the Reds in […]
Continue readingClayton Kershaw out ‘a few weeks’; Dodgers add Jake Marisnick
Kershaw has been battling inflammation in the shoulder and was placed on the injured list on July 3. He received a cortisone injection and was told by Dr. Neal ElAttrache to let the shoulder heal. He was eligible to return on Saturday. Kershaw, 35, had served as the anchor of the Dodgers’ beleaguered pitching staff […]
Continue readingEverything you need for the 2022 MLB playoffs: Odds, strengths (and weaknesses) and how far all 12 teams will go
The 2022 MLB playoffs are here — and for the first time there are 12 teams battling for World Series glory. With an extra round to begin the postseason and the possibility that this year’s Fall Classic extends to a Game 7 on Nov. 5, it will be a very short October stay for some […]
Continue readingLos Angeles Dodgers’ Dustin May dominate in return from Tommy John
In his first big league start since May 2021, May gave up just one hit, struck out nine and walked two. He retired his last 13 batters. The 24-year-old righty with the long, red hair, who showed exceptional promise in parts of the last three seasons, gave signs that he could be a key contributor […]
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