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The Los Angeles Dodgers are now two games down in the best-of-7 series against the Milwaukee Brewers. They aren’t hitting and their bullpen was lackluster tonight. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke wonder if this is getting close to the end of the line for the team.

The Los Angeles Dodgers struck first, but not enough, losing Game 1 of the NLCS to the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke breakdown what went wrong and how the team can bounce back in Game 2.

The three-peat is still on as the Los Angeles Dodgers won Game 4 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson discuss how the team dominated the Braves and what is ahead as the Dodgers try to get to the World Series.

The Los Angeles Dodgers won Game 3 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves 3-1, but the story is the pitching domination by Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson discuss that and Kiké Hernández’s October arrival.

The Atlanta Braves took Game 2 of the NLDS, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2. The series heads to Atlanta tied, with the Braves’ best pitchers looming. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look at what went wrong and what the team has to be concerned about.

The Los Angeles Dodgers take defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in NLDS Game 1.  Tarik Skubal dominated and the Dodgers hit 3 home runs. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson break down what the team did right to take Game 1.

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Atlanta Braves in NLDS Game 1 of the MLB playoffs. The heat is on. Literally. Game 1 might be around 100 degrees. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee look at the matchup.

The Dodgers are in the playoffs. Shocking, breaking news. They did get a first round bye which, snark aside, is sort of shocking. Now, they wait to find out who they play in the NLDS. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee pick which team, the Chicago Cubs or the San Diego Padres, they hope the Dodgers play.

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In news that you knew was coming, the Dodgers won the NL West. Now, the team is still fighting for that first round bye they definitely need as many on the team heal up. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look at their possible postseason roster.

Shohei Ohtani is hurt. The Dodgers’ rotation is injured. The team is in a fairly long slump and a first round bye isn’t remotely guaranteed. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look at what the team needs to do right now (hint: shut Ohtani down from everything) to get ready for the postseason.

It’s hot. It’s not great for the Dodgers. They’ve looked a bit lost since the All-Star break. But, rejoice! Will Smith is coming! Shohei Ohtani, as a pitcher, is returning! Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson talk about Tarik Skubal's Detroit return and how the Dodgers are adjusting to getting players back and ready for the postseason.

Well, the Dodgers just can’t have some peace and calm, can they? Now, an owner is getting in on the fun with some controversy. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look at the situation and how it could affect the team and also question if Shohei Ohtani is still the MVP frontrunner.

Tarik Skubal. He IS a Dodger. The team made the biggest splash at the trade deadline and upset a lot of MLB fans who don't like that the Dodgers will spend money to win. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look at the new pitcher and the team's new life.

Tarik Skubal. Is he a Dodger? Do they need him? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson really think so, and Plaschke has an exclusive “picture” of him in a Dodgers jersey!

The Los Angeles Dodgers visited the White House. It was hot. It was sort of odd? But mostly hot. But now that it’s over, we can get back to baseball. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson talk about the visit but then hit the trade deadline talk hard, with vastly different opinions on what the Dodgers should, or shouldn’t, do.

The second half of the baseball season is upon us and the Dodgers ended the first half looking… sort of sloppy. Shohei Ohtani might not be on the mound for a while. Will Smith might not be back yet and no one is sure when. And now, starting pitching is an issue. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson break down what the team needs to do in the second half to make sure they not only get to October, but get to the end of that month as well.

Shocking news: the Los Angeles Dodgers are really good. And they haven't really even been clicking at the same time yet. Mookie Betts is looking like Mookie Betts, but injuries are still an issue. However, we're at the halfway point of the season almost and they look unstoppable. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson talk about who is the MVP so far, who is improving and Roki Sasaki: the team's biggest issue at the moment.

Shohei Ohtani and Dalton Rushing aren’t really working. Will Smith, the starting catcher, is still on the injured list and not coming back soon. What do the Dodgers do? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look at how Rushing can improve, why he needs to and what happens if he can’t work with Ohtani.

Shohei Ohtani’s finger is being ripped open due to a blister. He has a knee issue. IS HE FALLING APART? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look at the best player in baseball’s issues and wonder if it’s that time of the season where Ohtani could sit for a bit and heal up before the postseason.

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen is coming back to earth, blowing numerous games lately. And is Shohei Ohtani going to watch a new catcher after some ABS issues? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look into the team’s recent pitching woes and wax philosophical about the 2020 World Series ahead of the team’s series against the Tampa Bay Devil Rays

The Los Angeles Dodgers seem to be cruising at the moment, comfortably first in their division. Injured players are healing, some are coming back to form and the bullpen has been lights out. However, fans seem to still be stressed for some reason. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson talk about why they think some fans are getting angry and who they’d trade for Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal.

They had pitching injuries, now they have position player injuries. Dod the Dodgers have enough young players to make up for the loss of their veterans? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson break down who is out, who is in and how great it is when Shohei Ohtani curses.

OK, well, the Dodgers are fine. If you overreacted, then you are the opposite of the media. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look at their previous week, the big wins and what the next roadtrip looks like.

The Los Angeles Dodgers aren’t really hitting. Starting pitching isn’t performing lights-out. It’s May, but is it over for the season? Are fans right to be panicking? IS THE SKY FALLING? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson step back to see where the team is, where they were last year around this time and what steps they are taking to prevent fans from revolting.

Injuries happening, injuries healing. The Dodgers starting pitching situation is, like usual, complicated and messy.  Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson look at the injuries, who is coming back, who isn’t working out and which pitchers might be sent down to the minors when everyone is healthy.

It’s been a big few weeks for the Dodgers. Edwin Diaz went on the IL (and Bill Plaschke is vindicated.) And is Dalton Rushing a bully or MVP or both? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson determine which one.

The Dodgers are the best team in baseball, but the pitching is looking a little shaky. Should Roki Sasaki go to the bullpen? Is Edwin Diaz in trouble? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson break it all down.

The Dodgers are looking pretty good! But, it’s not necessarily against good teams. And Hello Kitty? WATCH BASEBALL. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson talk about bobbleheads, bullpen and age concerns on the team.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are not undefeated. Players aren’t hitting well. The 2026 season is already lost! Not really. Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson talk about the team’s slow start, dead bats and trumpet controversy.

The Los Angeles Dodgers start the 2026 MLB season as the favorites to win the World Series. Again. But can they three-peat? Or will pressure, age and injuries finally take them down? Los Angeles Times beat writer Maddie Lee and columnists Bill Plaschke and Mirjam Swanson break down what happened in Spring Training and what the team is facing at the start of the season.

The Dodgers are bcak-to-back champions. They want to in a third in a row, but need to fix a few things. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke talk about what the team needs to do to fix the roster and pitching before the 2026 season starts. 
 

The Dodgers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 in 11 innings in Game 7 to become the first back-to-back World Series champions in 25 years. Miguel Rojas tied the game with a ninth-inning home run, and Will Smith’s 11th-inning home run provided the go-ahead run in a dramatic comeback. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched multiple innings, including the final three outs, despite throwing 96 pitches the night before. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke discuss the historical and emotional weight this win has on the franchise.

The Dodgers’ offense disappears again. It’s a tale as old as time (or, the second half of the 2025 season.) Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke talk about the team being one game away from losing the World Series and if they can pull out two wins in a row.

The Blue Jays topped the Dodgers 6-2 in Game 4, tying the World Series at 2-2 heading into Game 5 on Wednesday. A four-run seventh-inning rally against the Dodgers’ fatigued and faulty bullpen proved to be the difference. The Dodgers’ slumping offense, which has just three runs over the last 21 innings, remains a critical concern. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke on the heat, Dylan’s sleep habits and if the Dodgers can actually win this series.

Another historical World Series Game 3 going 18 innings, another walk-off home run to win it for the Dodgers. This time, from Freddie Freeman. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke talk through their exhaustion about the win and how Game 4 is going to be affected.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, behind the pitching performance and complete game of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, won World Series Game 3 5-1. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Dylan’s Hernandez talk about the amazing pitching performance and how Hernandez called it and everyone should respect him now (so he thinks.)

The Los Angeles Dodgers came into the World Series as the favorites, but were completely dominated in Game 1 by the Toronto Blue Jays, losing 11-4. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Dylan’s Hernandez talk about what went wrong.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading to the World Series to face the Toronto Blue Jays. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke wonder if the Dodgers sweep and if anything can stop America's team. 
 

The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Milwaukee Brewers and are now heading to their second-straight World Series. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke discuss the amazing Ohtani performance and if they think this team will win it all.

Tyler Glasnow made it nearly 6 innings, but the much beleaguered Dodgers bullpen showed up in a big way, delivering a win in NLCS Game 3. The Dodgers are now one win from a second World Series in a row. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke break it all down.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws the Dodgers’ first postseason complete game since 2004, giving up three hits in a dominant 5-1 Game 2 victory. The defending champions take a commanding 2-0 lead in the National League Championship Series with their first stress-free playoff win.

Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Dylan’s Hernandez talk about where the series goes from here (hint: not back to Milwaukee.)

 

The Los Angeles Dodgers won Game 1 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 behind an amazing Blake Smell performance and despite a one-in-a-million, 400-foot double-play against them, Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Dylan’s Hernandez on what the Dodgers need to do to keep rolling and avoid the bullpen. 
 

The Los Angeles Dodgers will play the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris, columnist Dylan’s Hernandez and old Dodgers beat writer Andy McCullough comes back home to the L.A. Times to guest star on this episode, and call Dylan out for his lies.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading to the NLCS after beating the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke talk about the wild game and where they hope to be traveling to in the next round.

Well, no NLDS sweep for the Los Angeles Dodgers as they lose Game 3 8-2. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke look at what went wrong, from bad pitching to dead bats.

The Los Angeles Dodgers, behind a shutout performance from Blake Snell and a sake from Roki Sasaki, win NLDS Game 2 against the Philadelphia Phillies. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Dylan’s Hernandez talk about how big of a win this was and wonder, is the series over?

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 in NLDS Game 1 behind a good, but not great, Shohei Ohtani start and some powerful at bats from Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Dylan’s Hernandez discuss how this affects the series, the loudness of Phillies fans and what Game 2 has in store.

The Los Angeles Dodgers meet the Philadelphia Phillies in the NLDS in what might be the best series this MLB postseason. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnist Dylan’s Hernandez look at the Dodgers’ pitching woes and how their plans stack up against a hot Phillies team.

The Dodgers overcame a first-inning error by Teoscar Hernández and an early 2-0 deficit to beat Cincinnati 8-4 and sweep their NL wild-card series. Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered 6⅔ strong innings while Kiké Hernández and Mookie Betts provided key hits. The Dodgers will face the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday. Los Angeles Times Dodger beat writer Jack Harris and columnists Dylan’s Hernandez and Bill Plaschke wonder ... is this the Dodgers' World Series coming up?