LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers overpowered the Nationals on the mound and at the plate, extending the dominance that led to a franchise-record 106 victories in the regular season right on into the playoffs. Walker Buehler allowed one hit over six innings, Max Muncy drove in three runs and Los...
Gavin Lux a Big Hit in Major League Debut for Dodgers
LOS ANGELES — Gavin Lux got a big cheer upon being introduced to the Dodger Stadium crowd for the first time. The noise grew even louder when the rookie stroked a single to center field in his major league debut on Monday night. Lux went 2 for 5 and scored...
Oops! All-Star Scoreboard Has Rough Night in Cleveland
CLEVELAND — The only errors on the scoreboard at the All-Star Game were by the scoreboard. At least one player noticed — and wasn't too pleased. The giant board at Progressive Field was filled with mistakes Tuesday night, including a couple of misspelled names, a wrong picture and a pair...
Roberts: Kershaw "Didn't Feel so Great" After Playing Catch
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Clayton Kershaw felt more soreness in his left shoulder playing catch Monday, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says the three-time Cy Young Award winner "didn't feel so great." The ace left-hander was shut down late last week with discomfort in the shoulder, and it didn't feel better...
Machado Hits First Dodgers Homer in 8-2 Rout of Braves
ATLANTA — Manny Machado took care of that first homer with his new team. Rich Hill handled the rest. Machado homered for the first time since being acquired by Los Angeles, Hill blanked Atlanta over seven dominant innings and the Dodgers routed the Braves 8-2 on Thursday night. Machado, picked up...