Clayton Kershaw Expected To Test 2019 Free-Agent Waters

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw is expected to opt out of his contract at the end of this season to gauge free-agent interest, per MLB Network insider Jon Heyman. Kershaw has two years and just over $70 million remaining on his contract. The 30-year-old has dealt with back injuries for the past several […]

Chris Taylor Gets Three Hits In NLCS Game 1

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/second baseman Chris Taylor had a solid hitting performance out of the leadoff spot in Friday's 6-5 loss to the Brewers. Taylor went 3-for-5 with two singles and an RBI triple. Taylor's triple came in the ninth inning with two outs, putting himself in scoring position and making the game 6-5. Unfortunately, […]

Manny Machado's Offense Not Enough For NLCS Game 1 Win

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop/third baseman Manny Machado had a great game at the plate Friday but could not carry his team to a win in a 6-5 loss to the Brewers. Machado went 2-for-4 with a single, a solo home run, and three RBI. Machado is still hitting just .238 in the playoffs this season […]

Clayton Kershaw Falls Flat In NLCS Game 1

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw did not put forth a strong showing in Friday's NLCS Game 1 against the Brewers. Kershaw allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits (including a solo home run to opposing pitcher Brandon Woodruff) and two walks with two strikeouts in just three innings. The lefty has struggled in […]

Rich Hill Pitches Well Enough In NLDS Game 4

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill did enough in his first start of the postseason as the Dodgers took the NLDS Monday, defeating the Braves 6-2. Hill pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on four hits and five walks with three strikeouts on 82 pitches. This start definitely wasn't one of Hill's better […]

David Freese Has Clutch Hit In NLDS Game 4

Los Angeles Dodgers corner infielder David Freese added to his stellar postseason career stats in Monday's 6-2 win over the Braves. Freese entered the game as a pinch hitter down 2-1 with runners on second and third and two outs. After working the count full, he lined a single up the middle off of Brad […]

Manny Machado Drives In Four, Secures Trip To NLCS

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop/third baseman Manny Machado proved why he will be one of the most sought-after players this offseason in Monday's 6-2 win over the Braves. Machado went 2-for-5 with an RBI double (the Dodgers' first run of the game) and a huge three-run home run to put the Dodgers up 6-2. The star […]

Yasmani Grandal Hits Solo Home Run In NLDS Game 2

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Yasmani Grandal went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Friday's 3-0 win over the Braves. Grandal provided power from the backstop position during the regular season. His 24 HR were third amongst catchers, so it was no surprise to see him hit another in the postseason. Grandal's pop out of […]

Manny Machado Tags Two-Run Home Run Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop/third baseman Manny Machado made his first hit of the NLDS count in Game 2's 3-0 win over the Braves, going 1-for-4 with a two-run home run. Machado took advantage of a first-inning 3-0 count, pulling an Anibal Sanchez pitch into the left-field seats. He is now just 1-for-8 in the playoffs, […]

Kenley Jansen Makes First 2018 Postseason Appearance, Gets Save

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen secured the NLDS Game 2 win in Friday's 3-0 win over the Braves. Jansen allowed no runs on a single and no walks with a strikeout. The top closer had an erratic 2018 season, going through some serious slumps and issues with his irregular heartbeat, but looked like his […]

Clayton Kershaw Dominates In NLDS Game 2 Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw showed why he is one of baseball's best pitchers in Friday's 3-0 win over the Braves. Kershaw pitched eight shutout innings, allowing just two hits and no walks with three strikeouts. The Dodgers have received excellent efforts from their starters so far and will look to complete the […]

Joc Pederson Smacks Leadoff Home Run In NLDS Game 1

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson got things off on the right note in Thursday's 6-0 win over the Braves, going 1-for-4 with a leadoff home run. Pederson, who was down in the count 0-2, took a 98-mph Mike Foltynewicz fastball just over the right-center field wall to give the Dodgers momentum and a 1-0 […]

Max Muncy Does It All In NLDS Game 1 Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy contributed in all facets of the game in Thursday's 6-0 win over the Braves. Muncy went 1-for-1 with a three-run home run, three walks, a stolen base, and had a great defensive stretch at first base to get an out in the eighth inning. Muncy, whose power was a […]

Hyun-Jin Ryu Pitches Gem For Game 1 NLDS Win

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu turned in a masterful performance in Game 1 of the NLDS against the Braves. Ryu tossed seven scoreless innings, allowing just four hits and no walks with eight strikeouts, paving the way for a 6-0 victory. The lefty had been outstanding in the regular season since returning to the […]

Kenley Jansen Ends Regular Season With Shaky Performance

Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen ended his up-and-down season with a lackluster performance in Monday's 5-2 win over the Rockies. Jansen came on to pitch the ninth inning up by five and allowed two runs on two solo home runs and no walks with two strikeouts. Jansen struggled mightily at times this season and […]

Max Muncy Smacks Two-Run Home Run Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Max Muncy ended his 2018 regular season on a high note in Monday's 5-2 win over the Rockies. Muncy went 2-for-4 with a single and a two-run home run. The 28-year-old had one of the more intriguing narratives this season, going from getting cut in 2016 to putting up a .261/.390/.575 […]

Cody Bellinger Crushes Two-Run Home Run Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman/outfielder Cody Bellinger went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Monday's 5-2 win over the Rockies to clinch the division. Bellinger got the Dodgers on the board in the fourth inning by destroying a German Marquez 95-mph fastball into the right-field seats. The 23-year-old got over his first-half woes and […]

Walker Buehler Pitches Gem For Division Title Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler played a large part in his team clinching the NL West on Monday. Buehler pitched six 2/3 innings against the Rockies, allowing no runs on a single hit and three walks with three strikeouts. The rookie put together a fabulous regular season, going 8-5 with a 2.62 ERA, […]

Brian Dozier Out Of Lineup Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Brian Dozier is out of Monday's Game 163 lineup against the Rockies. With the division on the line, the Dodgers will elect to sit Dozier, who is hitting just .215 on the season, for the scorching hot Kike Hernandez (.348/.438/.522 slash line in September). Hernandez is a cheap DFS play […]

Walker Buehler Will Pitch Game 163 For Dodgers Monday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler will take the mound Monday against the Rockies with the division on the line. The 24-year-old rookie is definitely up for the task, having posted a 7-5 record with a 2.76 ERA, a 10.19 K/9 rate, and a 2.34 BB/9 rate through 130 2/3 innings pitched this season. […]

Manny Machado Hits Three-Run Home Run Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop/third baseman Manny Machado went 1-for-3 with a walk and a three-run home run in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Padres. Machado took Jacob Nix deep in the third inning for his 36th HR and 100th RBI of the season. Machado has been a top fantasy option all season long and now […]

Rich Hill Delivers Strong Start Saturday

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Rich Hill improved to 10-5 in Saturday's 7-2 win over the Padres. Hill pitched seven innings, allowing one run on four hits (including a home run) and no walks with seven strikeouts. The 38-year-old has been effective once again this season and now has a 3.87 ERA with a 10.24 […]

Kris Bryant Out Of Lineup Sunday With Shoulder Fatigue

Chicago Cubs third baseman/outfielder Kris Bryant (shoulder) is out of the lineup Sunday against the White Sox. Manager Joe Maddon said that Bryant's left shoulder is fatigued but not hurt, per The Athletic Chicago's Patrick Mooney. David Bote will get the start at third base. Bote hasn't hit well this season so he should be […]

Mike Trout Out Of Lineup Sunday Against Astros

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros. Nothing has been reported regarding an injury, so this seems to be just a routine day off. Michael Hermosillo will get the start in his place. Hermosillo has hit just .213 this season and will face […]

Corey Dickerson Out Of Lineup Sunday Against Brewers

Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Corey Dickerson (rest) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers. This appears to just be a routine day off. Jordan Luplow will play left field and Pablo Reyes will get the start in right field. Reyes has been on fire since joining the Pirates, hitting .367, and while […]

Michael Lorenzen Draws Start Sunday

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Michael Lorenzen will get his second consecutive start in Sunday's game against the Marlins. Lorenzen was solid in his last start against the Brewers, tossing four innings of no-run ball through four innings. He should get a longer leash today against a much worse offense with a start already under his belt. […]

Aaron Hicks Out Of Lineup Sunday, Should Return Monday

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks (ankle) is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Orioles. Hicks fouled a ball off his left ankle in Saturday's game and will use Sunday to rest, but manager Aaron Boone said he should be ready to play Monday against the Rays, per MLB's Bryan Hoch. Brett […]

Braves Resting Most Of Their Starters Sunday

The Atlanta Braves will use their final regular season home game Sunday as an opportunity to rest most of their starters. Second baseman Ozzie Albies, shortstop Dansby Swanson, third baseman Johan Camargo, and outfielders Ronald Acuna and Ender Inciarte will all receive a day of rest against Aaron Nola and the Phillies. Ryan Flaherty, Charlie […]

Brian Dozer's Second-Half Woes Continue

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Brian Dozier went 0-for-2 with a walk and a strikeout in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Padres. Dozier has not been able to put together one of his impressive second-half runs this season, hitting just .187 with four home runs, 17 RBI, and four stolen bases since joining the Dodgers […]

Kike Hernandez Hits Solo Home Run Friday

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder/middle infielder Kike Hernandez went 2-for-4 with a single and a solo home run in Friday's 5-3 loss to the Padres. Hernandez took Eric Lauer deep in the third inning for his 21st HR of the season, a career high. Hernandez's multi-position eligibility made him fantasy relevant at times this season, but […]