What will it take for the Dodgers to be the Dodgers again?
A slumping lineup, a struggling closer and a sub-.500 record isn't what L.A. had in mind for 2018. We break down what the slow start means.
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2018 Schedule
8-9, 3rd in NL West
Muncy homers, Maeda fans 10 in Dodgers' 13-4 win over Padres
Max Muncy homered for the first time since 2016, Corey Seager had four hits and three RBIs and Kenta Maeda struck out 10 for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who beat the San Diego Padres 13-4 Wednesday night for a three-game sweep.
Muncy goes the other way for HR (0:17)
Utley drives in two with double (0:26)
L.A.'s Roberts: Won't hesitate to use Jansen
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday he has no hesitations when it comes to using Kenley Jansen -- who already has blown two saves this season -- and isn't ready to move the closer to another role.
Dodgers' Hill to DL with inflammation in finger
LHP Rich Hill went on the 10-day disabled list with inflammation to the middle finger of his left hand. It is the fourth time since he joined the Dodgers in 2016 that he has landed on the DL with a finger issue.
BBTN: Emotion in Puerto Rico, Stanton's struggles, Rizzo's comments
Buster and Karl Ravech discuss the emotion in Puerto Rico, the struggles of Giancarlo Stanton and Kenley Jansen, Anthony Rizzo's interesting comments and more (2:05). Plus, "Hembo Knows" (23:55).
BBTN Scoreboard: Another rough night for Kenley Jansen
Buster Olney recaps Tuesday night's action, including the Red Sox dominating the Angels, a big inning for the A's and another rough night for Kenley Jansen.
Jansen: Can't let struggles 'get in my mind'
Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen remains confident after another blown save, saying he refuses to let his early-season struggles "get in my mind."
Roundtable: Answering the biggest questions for Nos. 50-1
Which ranking is the most head-scratching? What will the top five look like next year? We asked our experts to answer some of the biggest questions about our top 50 players.
Grandal, Dodgers beat Padres 7-3 after Jansen's blown save
Yasmani Grandal hit a go-ahead, two-run double with one out in the 12th inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers overcame Kenley Jansen's blown save to beat the San Diego Padres 7-3 Tuesday night for their season-high third straight win.
Dodgers acquire minor league RHP from Reds
The Dodgers acquired minor league pitcher Ariel Hernandez from the Reds in exchange for two of their own minor leaguers.
Grandal's slam, Kemp's 3-run HR send Dodgers past Pads 10-3
Yasmani Grandal hit a grand slam, Matt Kemp had a three-run homer and Hyun-Jin Ryu struck out nine in six strong innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who beat the San Diego Padres 10-3 Monday night.
BBTN: Colon Turns Back Time, Verlander On Where He Stands
Before a chat with Astros P Justin Verlander (25:34), Buster & Tim Kurkjian discuss Bartolo Colon' stellar day, Clayton Kershaw & more (1:25). Plus, Todd Radom's trivia (33:56).
BBTN Scoreboard: Colon Sniffs History, Pitchers Dominate, Weather Wreaks Havoc
Buster recaps Sunday's action, including a historic effort from Bartolo Colon, dominant pitching across the big leagues, and the impact of April weather.
Kershaw sharp, Dodgers end 11-game skid vs Diamondbacks, 7-2
Clayton Kershaw struck out 12 and pitched two-hit ball over seven innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers ended an 11-game losing streak against Arizona in the regular season, beating the Diamondbacks 7-2 on Sunday.
Dodgers not the same without Turner (1:23)
Dodgers' Forsythe hits DL with shoulder issue
Logan Forsythe, who has been filling in at third base for Justin Turner, has been placed on the 10-day disabled list with right shoulder inflammation.
William Weinbaum ESPN
Jackie Robinson's epitaph at Brooklyn's Cypress Hills Cemetery is his quote, especially fitting to remember on the anniversary of his 4/15/47 barrier-breaking Dodgers debut: "A life is not important except in the impact it has on other lives."
Pollock's two homers lift Diamondbacks to win over Dodgers
A.J. Pollock homered twice while Paul Goldschmidt and Alex Avila also went deep as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Los Angeles 9-1 on Saturday night, continuing their recent dominance over the Dodgers.
Dodgers challenge D-backs in fight vs. DIPG
The Dodgers have joined Nick Saban as sports figures who have taken the Lemon Face Challenge to support Aubreigh's Army in the fight vs. DIPG.
Dodgers take the lemon face challenge (0:29)
Descalso drives in 4 runs in Arizona's 8-7 win over Dodgers
Daniel Descalso homered and drove in four runs, and the Arizona Diamondbacks held off the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-7 on Friday night for their 10th straight regular-season victory over their NL West rival.
William Weinbaum ESPN
NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio announced that signage for the Jackie Robinson Pkwy. in Brooklyn & Queens will now have the image of the legend in his Dodgers No. 42 uniform. The unveiling Thu. came 3 days before MLB's annual day in his honor & the 71st anniversary of his debut.
Davis, A's get 21 hits in 16-6 win over Dodgers
Khris Davis, Matt Chapman and Jed Lowrie each went deep, and the Oakland Athletics pounded out 21 hits in a 16-6 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night.
2018 NL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona | 13 | 5 | .722 | - | W1 |
| Colorado | 11 | 9 | .550 | 3 | L1 |
| Los Angeles | 8 | 9 | .471 | 4.5 | W4 |
| San Francisco | 7 | 11 | .389 | 6 | L1 |
| San Diego | 7 | 13 | .350 | 7 | L3 |
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Team Leaders 2018
- Batting
- Pitching
Batting Average
Home Runs
Runs Batted In
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs84Tied-12th
Batting Average.2506th
On Base Percentage.31815th
Slugging Percentage.38518th
Earned Run Average3.7212th
Quality Starts10Tied-10th
WHIP1.176th
BAA.23613th