NL’s top teams meet as Phillies visit Dodgers

Aug 4, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto (10) hits an RBI single against the Seattle Mariners during the eighth inning at T-Mobile Park. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports The shaky footing atop the National League will be in the spotlight this week when the Philadelphia Phillies visit the Los Angeles…

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Dodgers’ bullpen shuts down Athletics

Aug 4, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Anthony Banda (43) throws a pitch against the Oakland Athletics during the ninth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-USA TODAY Sports Cavan Biggio broke a third-inning tie with an RBI single, five relievers combined for 13 outs of scoreless ball and…

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A’s try to turn page after frustrating loss to Dodgers

Aug 3, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) steals third base against Oakland Athletics infielder Abraham Toro (31) during the ninth inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports The Oakland Athletics will get an opportunity to exact revenge in the wake of a humiliating defeat…

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Jack Flaherty beats A’s in stellar Dodgers debut

Aug 3, 2024; Oakland, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (0) against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports Jack Flaherty made a splashy Los Angeles Dodgers debut, Gavin Lux provided an early cushion with a two-run single and the National League…

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Red-hot Xander Bogaerts leads Padres into series vs. Dodgers

Jul 24, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; San Diego Padres second baseman Xander Bogaerts (2) singles against the Washington Nationals during the fifth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports Xander Bogaerts is slugging and the San Diego Padres are winning. The two things are very related. As San Diego starts…

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Dodgers smash 3 HRs to take down Astros

Jul 28, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher River Ryan (77) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during the first inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports James Outman, Gavin Lux and Teoscar Hernandez homered in support of rookie River Ryan, who excelled in his second career start…

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Astros bullpen making impact against Dodgers

Jul 26, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Tayler Scott (50) reacts after the final out during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports With five relievers combining to cover the final 14 outs of a 7-6, walk-off victory over the visiting…

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