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LOS ANGELES DODGERS

Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches against the Blue Jays in the seventh inning during Game 2 of the World Series in Toronto on Saturday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 26, 2025
Yamamoto dazzles as Dodgers beat Blue Jays 5-1 to level World Series
Yamamoto went the distance in scintillating style as the Dodgers bounced back from an 11-4 Game 1 thrashing.
Shohei Ohtani lacks the advantages that made NBA legend Michael Jordan a global icon: a unified mass media landscape, broad commercial appeal and a sport built to show off individuality.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Oct 24, 2025
Why can’t Shohei Ohtani truly be like Michael Jordan?
The challenge begins with baseball itself. The game is played at a high level throughout the Americas and parts of Asia-Pacific, but remains a niche sport elsewhere.
The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani belted three home runs and struck out 10 batters last Friday, in what many describe as the greatest single performance in history.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 23, 2025
Dodgers hoping to 'ruin' baseball with victory over Blue Jays in World Series
The star-studded Dodgers start as the clear favorites to win a ninth World Series crown, and their third in five years.
The Blue Jays celebrate after defeating the Mariners in Game 7 of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs in Toronto on Monday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 22, 2025
Blue Jays carry hopes of a nation into World Series amid tension
Canadian support for the Blue Jays goes beyond the fact that they will be facing the Dodgers. There is also national pride at stake.
Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a pitch against the Brewers during Game 2 of the NLCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Oct. 14.
BASEBALL
Oct 22, 2025
Dodgers' Snell and Yamamoto to start World Series Games 1 and 2
Yamamoto threw a complete game against the Brewers in the playoffs last week, allowing 1 run on 3 hits.
Shohei Ohtani hits a solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Dodger Stadium on Friday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 18, 2025
Sho-time as dazzling Ohtani powers Dodgers into World Series with historic performance
The Los Angeles Dodgers punched their ticket to the World Series on Friday by wrapping up a 4-0 series sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases on a triple in the first inning of Game 3 of the NLCS during the 2025 MLB playoffs against the Brewers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 17, 2025
Dodgers ask Shohei Ohtani to pitch them to World Series return
The Los Angeles Dodgers will turn to a unicorn with the chance for a series sweep.
Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki throws in the ninth inning against the Brewers during Game 3 of the NLCS round of the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 17, 2025
Dodgers down Brewers to take 3-0 series lead
The Dodgers bullpen shut down Milwaukee as Japanese ace Roki Sasaki bagged the final three outs.
The Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI single against the Brewers during Game 2 of the National League Championship Series in Milwaukee on Tuesday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 16, 2025
Dave Roberts not worried about Shohei Ohtani despite struggles at plate
Ohtani is batting just .147 with four hits in 34 at-bats with two home runs and three walks.
Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during Game 2 of the NLCS round of the 2025 MLB playoffs at American Family Field in Milwaukee on Tuesday.
BASEBALL
Oct 15, 2025
Yamamoto pitches Dodgers to MLB playoff win over Brewers
Yamamoto struck out six while allowing only one run on three hits and a walk for the first MLB playoff complete game by a Japan-born pitcher.
Dodgers players celebrate after defeating the Brewers during Game 1 of the NLCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on Monday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 14, 2025
Dodgers barely preserve Blake Snell's win in NLCS opener
Freddie Freeman hit a solo homer in the sixth inning and Los Angeles increased the lead to 2-0 in the top of the ninth when Mookie Betts drew a bases-loaded walk.
Dodgers players react after the team defeated the Phillies in Game 4 of the NLDS during the 2025 MLB playoffs in Los Angeles on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 13, 2025
Dodgers have starting pitching on schedule for NLCS against Brewers
The Dodgers' four-man rotation of Blake Snell, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani and Tyler Glasnow is rested and ready, manager Dave Roberts said.
Dodgers relief pitcher Roki Sasaki throws during the eighth inning of Game 4 of the National League Division Series on Thursday in Los Angeles.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 11, 2025
From tears to triumph: Roki Sasaki powering Dodgers toward World Series
The 23-year-old Japanese pitcher produced a performance for the ages on Thursday as the Los Angels Dodgers eliminated the Philadelphia Phillies.
Dodgers reliever Roki Sasaki pitches against the Phillies during Game 4 of the NL Division Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 10, 2025
Dodgers advance to NLCS after costly error by Phillies in 11th inning
Roki Sasaki threw three perfect innings for the Dodgers in the win.
The Phillies' Kyle Schwarber celebrates in the dugout after his solo home run against the Dodgers during the fourth inning in Game 3 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 9, 2025
Kyle Schwarber hits two homers as Phillies rout Dodgers to avoid sweep
Aaron Nola and Ranger Suarez combined to allow one run over seven innings.
Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits an RBI single against the Phillies in Philadelphia on Monday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 7, 2025
Dodgers hold off Phillies to win MLB playoff thriller
The win puts the Dodgers firmly on course to advance to the National League Championship Series.
Shohei Ohtani struck out four times against the Phillies in Game 1 of the NL Division Series.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 6, 2025
Dave Roberts says Shohei Ohtani's pitching might have led to struggles at plate
Ohtani allowed three runs on the mound and struck out four times at the plate in the Dodgers' win in Game 1.
Dodgers starter Shohei Ohtani pitches against the Phillies in Game 1 of the NL Division Series in Philadelphia on Saturday.
BASEBALL
Oct 5, 2025
Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez lead Dodgers over Phillies in Game 1
Shohei Ohtani shrugged off a shaky start to pitch six strong innings, and Teoscar Hernandez hit a game-changing three-run home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 in Game 1 of the NL Division Series on Saturday.
Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani throws during the second inning of a game against the Diamondbacks in Phoenix on Sept. 23.
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 4, 2025
'Nervous, grateful' Ohtani poised for long awaited MLB playoff pitching start
The 31-year-old played a key role in the Dodgers' run to the World Series title last season, but his contribution was limited to his batting.
Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto celebrates after getting out of the sixth inning against the Reds during Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Wednesday.
BASEBALL
Oct 2, 2025
Dodgers sweep past Reds to set up NLDS showdown against Phillies
After sweeping the best-of-three NL Wild Card series, the Dodgers will visit the Philadelphia Phillies for Game 1 of the NLDS on Saturday.

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