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Freddie Freeman Praises Cole Irvin For Gritty Performance

LOS ANGELES, CA -- The way Freddie Freeman sees it, Cole Irvin’s final pitching line did not tell the entire story of his Dodgers debut. The veteran left-hander allowed six runs, four earned, while covering more than six innings in Friday night’s 9-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Much of that damage came during a five-run seventh inning, but Irvin’s ability to absorb innings prevented the Dodgers from further taxing a depleted bullpen....

Freddie Freeman Praises Cole Irvin after Gritty Showing in Loss The way Freddie Freeman sees it, Cole Irvin's final stat line on Friday doesn't tell the story. He shouldered the burden of a taxed staff.

Regardless of the Outcome, Cole Irvin Reveled in the Chance to Pitch for His Hometown Dodgers

LOS ANGELES, CA -- Cole Irvin’s first appearance in a Dodgers uniform did not end the way he wanted. The veteran left-hander was charged with much of the damage in Friday night’s 9-4 loss to the Boston Red Sox, including the five-run seventh inning that turned a brief Dodgers lead into a four-run deficit. Yet when Irvin spoke afterward, disappointment was only part of the story....

Cole Irvin Revels in the Chance to Pitch for his Hometown Dodgers LOS ANGELES, CA -- Cole Irvin’s first appearance in a Dodgers uniform did not end the way he wanted. The veteran left-hander was charged with much of the – Latest Los Angeles Dodgers news, interviews, and clubhouse coverage from DodgersBeat.

Dave Roberts Defends Bullpen Strategy After Dodgers Fall to Red Sox

LOS ANGELES, CA -- The Dodgers briefly appeared positioned to steal Friday night’s bullpen game after Shohei Ohtani erased an early deficit with a two-run home run. That lead disappeared during Boston’s five-run seventh inning, however, sending Los Angeles to a 9-4 loss in the series opener at Dodger Stadium. Manager Dave Roberts acknowledged that the game featured some uncharacteristically sloppy play, but his larger concern was managing a limited pitching staff through the rest of the weekend....

Dave Roberts Defends Bullpen Strategy After Loss to Red Sox For a hot minute, it looked like Dave Roberts bullpen strategy just might work. But then came one distastrous inning, and all bets were off.

Dodgers vs. Red Sox Recap: Bullpen Game Unravels on Cole Irvin and Dodgers in Disastrous 7th Inning

CHAVEZ RAVINE -- Ohtani’s Homer Not Enough as Bullpen Game Unravels in 9-4 Loss to Red Sox With Shohei Ohtani temporarily out of the starting rotation, the Dodgers knew they would have to piece together Friday night’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox with a bullpen game. The plan unraveled early, briefly recovered behind Ohtani’s bat and then collapsed completely during a five-run seventh inning....

Bullpen Game Goes South on Cole Irvin in Disastrous 7th Inning Cole Irvin made his first appearance in a Dodgers uniform on Friday, throwing the "bulk" role of a bullpen game against the Red Sox.

Dodgers Place Brock Stewart on IL With New Shoulder Issue, Add Cole Irvin

The Dodgers placed Brock Stewart on the injured list with a new shoulder issue, but Dave Roberts expects the reliever’s absence to be short....

Brock Stewart Placed on IL With Shoulder Soreness Brock Stewart was placed on the injured list with shoulder soreness, but Dave Roberts expects the Dodgers reliever’s absence to be short.

Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani Returns as Miguel Rojas Jumps to No. 3 vs. Red Sox

Shohei Ohtani returns to the Dodgers lineup while Miguel Rojas bats third in Friday's series opener against the Boston Red Sox....

Dodgers Lineup: Ohtani Returns, Rojas Bats Third The Dodgers lineup has Shohei Ohtani back as Miguel Rojas bats third Friday against the Red Sox at Dodger Stadium.

🚨 SERIES PREVIEW 🚨

The hottest team in the American League meets the best team in baseball.

The Dodgers haven't lost a series since the All-Star break, while the Red Sox used a 15-game winning streak to surge back into the playoff race.

Dodgers vs Red Sox: Series Preview and Injury Report The Dodgers close out their short six-game homestand with a three-game series against the red-hot Boston Red Sox

Dodgers vs. Mariners Recap: Roki Sasaki Continues Strong Stretch as LA Takes Rubber Match from Seattle

CHAVEZ RAVINE - Roki Sasaki has looked like a different pitcher since the All-Star break, and for five innings Thursday night, the Mariners had almost no answer for him. Sasaki dominated Seattle early, Dalton Rushing launched a massive three-run homer, and the Dodgers held on for a 6-2 victory at Dodger Stadium despite another night when the bullpen made things a little more adventurous than necessary....

Great Start from Roki Sasaki Propels Dodgers To Series Win Roki Sasaki was quite as sharp on Thursday as he had been in his two brilliant starts in New York, but he was plenty good enough for the win.

Orel Hershiser Set to Be Honored with a Star on the Walk of Fame

LOS ANGELES, CA -- Orel Hershiser is about to add another honor to a résumé that already includes a Cy Young Award, a World Series championship and one of the most remarkable pitching streaks baseball has ever seen. According to Variety, the Dodgers legend will receive his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 13 at 11:30 a.m....

Orel Hershiser to be Honored with Star on the Walk of Fame Orel Hershiser already has a Cy Young, a Silver Slugger award, and a World Series championship. Now, Hollywood has come to pay its respects.

Dave Roberts Explains Shohei Ohtani’s Absence from Thursday Lineup

LOS ANGELES, CA -- Shohei Ohtani is out of the Dodgers lineup tonight as the team continues to manage the knee soreness that has already interrupted his return to the mound. Manager Dave Roberts said before the game that the decision came after Ohtani received treatment following Wednesday’s game and informed the training staff that the knee was sore. Although Ohtani wanted to play, the Dodgers decided another day of rest was the better course....

Roberts Reveals Cause of Shohei Ohtani's Absence from Lineup Dodger fans won't be seeing the Dodgers' usual leadoff hitter in the lineup tonight. Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is taking a day to heal.