Mike DiGiovanna
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Walker Buehler 'got really, really close' to returning in 2023
Walker Buehler seemed to be coming down the stretch of his 13-month rehab from Tommy John surgery, but the recovery process was taking longer than he anticipated. → Read More
Can Dodgers closer Evan Phillips keep up his success in the playoffs?
Evan Phillips will enter the playoffs as the closer for the Dodgers, a title that comes with the kind of pressure and expectations that Phillips has never faced before. → Read More
Dodgers have no answer against Blake Snell in loss to Padres
The Dodgers struggled against Padres ace Blake Snell, who gave up one hit, one walk and fanned eight batters in San Diego's 6-1 victory on Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. → Read More
Young Dodgers reliever Kyle Hurt impresses against the Padres
Dodgers pitching prospect Kyle Hurt had little time to process his call-up, impressing by shutting down the teeth of the Padres' lineup Tuesday. → Read More
Lance Lynn provides effort Dodgers need in rout of Padres
Lance Lynn pitched a seven-inning, two-run, five-hit effort while Freddie Freeman hit a two-run homer as the Dodgers routed the San Diego Padres 11-2. → Read More
A collision and two Padres home runs: Disastrous ninth dooms Dodgers in loss
The Dodgers try to rally against Padres closer Josh Hader but fall short after Evan Phillips gives up two home runs in the ninth inning of an 11-8 loss. → Read More
Dodgers moving on from Julio Urías? Dave Roberts: 'I think so'
In addition to removing murals around Dodger Stadium, the team also removed Julio Urías' locker from the clubhouse in the wake of his arrest. → Read More
Dodgers enter All-Star break with win over Angels and gratitude for their record
The Dodgers scored a 10-5 win over the Angels at Dodger Stadium on Saturday and enter the All-Star break grateful injuries didn't leave a bigger dent. → Read More
Mookie Betts replaces spiraling Miguel Vargas in Dodgers' infield
The Dodgers are inching closer to shipping Miguel Vargas to triple-A Oklahoma City as the second baseman continues to struggle at the plate. → Read More
Dodgers reliever Daniel Hudson could miss rest of season with knee injury
The 36-year-old right-hander sprained the medial collateral ligament in his right knee while earning a save Wednesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. → Read More
Dodgers catcher Will Smith finally makes his first All-Star team
Will Smith is selected as a reserve for the National League team. Clayton Kershaw is one of the NL's pitchers for the July 11 game in Seattle. → Read More
Tony Gonsolin struggles again and Dodgers lose series to Royals
Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin has his third ineffective start in a row, and the lowly Royals win 9-1 to take two of three in the series. → Read More
Julio Urías struggles during his return from injured list, Dodgers fall to Royals
Julio Urías endured a disastrous first inning during his first game back from injury and the Dodgers couldn't recover during a 6-4 loss to the Royals. → Read More
Clayton Kershaw's throwing session 'was just OK,' may go on IL
As Julio Urías returns, the Dodgers are weighing whether to place Clayton Kershaw on the injured list for a short stint extended by the All-Star break. → Read More
Daniel Hudson returns to bolster the Dodgers' battered bullpen
Daniel Hudson returned to the mound Friday after a grueling and frustrating recovery from a torn ACL, giving the Dodgers' bullpen a boost. → Read More
Mookie Betts shows home run derby skills as Dodgers rout Royals
Mookie Betts hit home runs during the first and second innings, helping the Dodgers beat the Royals in Kansas City Friday. → Read More
Dodgers come up swinging after weather delay to rout Rockies
J.D. Martinez had four hits, including a home run, and the Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 14-3 on Thursday night after a weather delay. → Read More
Clayton Kershaw has inflammation in shoulder, hopes to make another start before All-Star break
Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw said his left shoulder got "a little cranky" on Tuesday against the Rockies. He received a cortisone injection. → Read More
Mookie Betts among three Dodgers voted to start All-Star Game
In addition to making his seventh All-Star Game, Mookie Betts will compete in the home run derby for the first time. → Read More
Dodgers' rally falls short in high-scoring affair against Rockies
Mookie Betts hit a three-run homer, but the Dodgers' late rally fell short in 9-8 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday in Denver. → Read More