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Jacob Macofsky

Dodgers score a dozen runs to win their 5th straight

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Will Smith and Max Muncy combine for seven hits, six RBI and five runs scored, Gavin Stone tosses a career high seven innings in win.

The Dodgers played their first major league game in Canada since 2016, as they ambushed the Toronto Blue Jays to win their fifth straight game by a final score of 12-2.

Gavin Stone made his fifth start of the season, as he looked to rebound after a shortened outing where he allowed five walks in just 3 2?3 innings...

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Dodgers trounce Blue Jays for fifth straight win

Max Muncy hit a three-run home run, right-hander Gavin Stone pitched seven strong innings and the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 12-2 Friday night.

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April 26: Dodgers 12, Blue Jays 2

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Will Smith had four hits, including a home run, and Gavin Stone pitched a career-high seven innings in the Dodgers’ blowout of the Blue Jays on Friday night at Rogers Centre in Toronto.

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Shohei Ohtani finally lands in Toronto. So does his home run

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Shohei Ohtani was booed heavily by Blue Jays fans before his first plate appearance on Friday night at Rogers Centre in Toronto. But then he responded by hitting a home run.

The home run was Ohtani’s seventh, tying him with his manager Dave Roberts for the most in franchise history by a player born in Japan. Ohtani also walked and scored in his second trip to the plate, in the third inning.

Shohei takes flight in Toronto!...

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Eric Stephen

The seven Dodgers home runs of Dave Roberts

Dave Roberts of the Los Angeles Dodgers is congratulated by third-base coach Glenn Hoffman after a two-run home run in the third inning of a 3-2 victory over the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, April 28, 2004. | Photo by Kirby Lee/Getty Images

Roberts for 22 years held the team record for homers hit by a player born in Japan. Now, he’s tied with a player he manages

Shohei Ohtani’s solo home run on in the first inning on Friday night in Toronto was his seventh of the...

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Jacob Macofsky

Dodgers vs. Blue Jays game I chat

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Dodgers play at Rogers Centre for the first time since 2016.

For the first time since May 8, 2016, the Dodgers will play in Canada to kick off a three game series the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

Gavin Stone gets the nod for the Dodgers, making his fifth start of the season and looking to rebound after his previous start against the New York Mets, where he walked five in an outing that last just 3? innings.

Chris Bassitt will make his...

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Eric Stephen

Walker Buehler will make another rehab start OKC

Dodgers right-hander Walker Buehler pitches for Triple-A Oklahoma City Baseball Club on April 18, 2024 at Chickasaw Bricktown Ball Park. | From MiLBtv

Buehler’s 6th rehab start will likely be Tuesday in OKC, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Friday

Walker Buehler is going to need at least one more start for Triple-A Oklahoma City, the sixth start on his minor league rehab assignment, before potentially returning to the Dodgers, manager Dave Roberts said Friday.

“He’s going to...

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Eric Stephen

MLB Players’ Weekend is back, but without the nicknames

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For the first time since 2019, MLB Players’ Weekend will be back this season, taking place from August 16-18. The Dodgers will be in St. Louis that weekend to play the Cardinals.

But while Players’ Weekend is back, one of the most-fun parts of it has been stripped away. No more nicknames on jerseys.

“During the weekend, players will wear special New Era caps featuring each players’ uniform number on the side panel in a youthful design. Players...

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The everyday foursome

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Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, and Freddie Freeman were atop the Dodgers lineup on Thursday in Washington D.C., as they have been for every single game to date in 2024. Similarly, Teoscar Hernández started in right field, batted sixth, and homered for the game’s first run.

The series finale against the Nationals was the 27th consecutive start for all four players.

As noted by the Dodger Insider Twitter account on Tuesday, the Dodgers...

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Watch: Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes insane face-saving catch against Nationals

Yoshinobu Yamamoto might have just made the play of the year. In the game against the Washington Nationals, the Japanese pitcher showed off his quick reflexes to make an insane face-saving catch.

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Jacob Macofsky

Dodgers notes: Pages, Graterol, Yamamoto, Ohtani

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Since being called up on April 16, Andy Pages has been a pleasant surprise offensively for a Dodgers outfield that needed to produce consistently outside of Teoscar Hernández.

So far through his first 33 plate appearances, Pages carries a .258/.303/.548 with two home runs, four RBI, three doubles and a 132 wRC+, ranking first among all Dodgers outfielders with at least 30 plate appearances. He has already displayed his impressive power and speed, as...

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Eric Stephen

Jared Karros stingy for Great Lakes, Alex Freeland off to a hot start

Jared Karros #92 of the Los Angeles Dodgers throws a pitch during the seventh inning during an exhibition game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on March 26, 2024 in Anaheim, California. | Photo by Katharine Lotze/Getty Images

For the second straight day, it was a clean sweep for all four Dodgers affiliates.

Player of the day

Jarred Karros had the audacity to walk two batters on Thursday, his first free passes issued his four starts this season. But he made...

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The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Has Never Been Better

Shohei Ohtani isn't living up to the hype. He's destroying it.

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After losing out on Shohei Ohtani, Jays set to face slugger

Toronto fans hoped Shohei Ohtani would be a Blue Jay. Instead, they must settle for a three-game visit by the Los Angeles Dodgers beginning Friday night to see the slugger.

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April 25: Dodgers 2, Nationals 1

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six scoreless innings, Teoscar Hernández homered, Freddie Freeman drove home the much-needed insurance run, and the Dodgers bullpen finished off a sweep of the Nationals on Thursday afternoon at Nationals Park in Washington D.C.

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto shines as Dodgers sweep Nats

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched six shutout innings and Teoscar Hernandez homered as the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the host Washington Nationals, winning 2-1 on Thursday.

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Estevão Maximo

Dodgers sweep Nationals with outstanding team pitching

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto had his best start with six scoreless innings, Teoscar Hernández homered, Freddie Freeman added an insurance run, and the Dodgers won their fourth straight game.

In a game where the offense didn’t do much damage, the Dodgers were able to squeeze out a 2-1 win to secure a sweep of the Nationals in Washington. Not only did Yoshinobu Yamamoto perform well, but the bullpen held up in some pressure spots in the late...

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Dodgers vs. Blue Jays series info

Bench coach Bob Geren #8 and manager Dave Roberts #30 of the Los Angeles Dodgers look on during batting practice before the start of MLB game action against the Toronto Blue Jays on May 6, 2016 at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Ontario, Canada | Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images

Shohei Ohtani was actually on a plane to Toronto this team, where the Dodgers will play for the first time since 2016. Old friend Justin Turner and the Blue Jays await.

The Dodgers’ second interleague series...

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Dodgers vs. Nationals game VI chat

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The Los Angeles Dodgers wrap up their 2024 proceedings with the Washington Nationals looking to return the favor of their series loss at Dodger Stadium with the bonus of playing for the sweep at Nats Park.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will take the ball for the visiting team, opposed by the former top farmhand of the Padres, a significant piece in the first Juan Soto trade, Mackenzie Gore.

Will Smith gets the day off with Austin Barnes behind the plate as Dave...

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MLB home run props for 4/25: This price on a Juan Soto HR? Sign us up

We were unable to cash home run props on back-to-back days, but we're feeling good about our chances on Thursday. Let's break down our three favorite home run bets for the shortened MLB slate.

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