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Max Muncy hit a two-run home run off Gerrit Cole in the seventh inning, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers a 2-1 win over the Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Friday. Shohei Ohtani went 0 for 4 with two warning-track flyouts, five days after receiving a lubricant injection in his irritated left knee.
Shohei Ohtani is expected to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday after receiving an Orthovisc injection in his left knee during the All-Star break. The injection lubricated the joint and relieved irritation, according to manager Dave Roberts. Ohtani has been dealing with knee inflammation since mid-June.
Sasaki allowed one unearned run over 5 2/3 innings, throwing 21 pitches at 100+ mph — the most by a Dodgers pitcher since 2008. He attributed his improved velocity to rest and minor adjustments to his form, particularly in his lower body usage.
The Dodgers will adjust Shohei Ohtani's second-half workload by scheduling his pitching starts before off-days or resting him as DH the day after, following a lubricant injection in his left knee. Ohtani is expected to pitch Wednesday against the Phillies.
This commentary reflects on the Hall of Fame inductions of Jeff Kent and Andruw Jones, focusing on their disappointing 2008 season together with the Los Angeles Dodgers. It argues that despite their individual successes elsewhere, their shared time in Los Angeles was marred by injuries and underperformance, highlighting the contrast between their Hall of Fame careers and that forgettable year.
This commentary argues that the Los Angeles Dodgers' most urgent trade-deadline need is a catcher, not a starting pitcher, due to Will Smith's neck injury. It contends that relying on Dalton Rushing's inconsistent offense and defense is risky for a playoff run, suggesting the team should acquire a defensive-minded catcher.
This commentary provides a mid-season assessment of the Los Angeles Dodgers, analyzing each player's performance at the All-Star break. It argues that while the team has a strong record, key players like Shohei Ohtani face injury concerns, and the upcoming road trip will test their resilience.
This commentary evaluates the Los Angeles Dodgers' first-half performance, assigning letter grades to key players. It argues that despite the team's strong record and statistical rankings, individual performances vary, highlighting areas for improvement before the postseason.