After five straight series losses, the Los Angeles Dodgers are looking for answers
The Los Angeles Dodgers are struggling in their title-defense season, but the reasons behind their woes are difficult to pinpoint.
2021 Schedule
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18-17, 3rd in NL West
Walsh's 2-run double propels Angels to 2-1 win over Dodgers
— Jared Walsh hit a two-run double in the third inning and the Los Angeles Angels held on for a 2-1 victory Sunday over the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers.
Dodgers blow most of 13-run lead, still outlast Angels 14-11
— Mookie Betts drove in a season-high four runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers blew most of a 13-run lead before holding on for a 14-11 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night, snapping their four-game losing streak in hair-raising fashion.
Dodgers break game open with 8-run 4th (1:24)
Angels snap 5-game skid, blast Dodgers 9-2 in Freeway Series
— David Fletcher drove in three runs on three hits, Shohei Ohtani had two RBI doubles and the Los Angeles Angels snapped their five-game losing streak with a 9-2 victory over the slumping Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night.
City manager? Bobby V in hometown mayor race
Bobby Valentine, who served as manager of the Rangers, Mets and Red Sox in addition to winning a Japan Series title and serving as AD at Sacred Heart University, is running for mayor in Stamford, Connecticut.
One good thing -- and one not-so-good thing -- about your favorite MLB team so far
May will be a crucial month as contenders start to separate themselves from the pack. Here's a reason for optimism and pessimism for all 30 teams.
MLB Power Rankings: Where does your team fall on our first list of May?
Is your favorite club rising or dropping as a new month begins? Here's how our experts view all 30 teams.
Rizzo hits winning single in 11th, Cubs beat Dodgers 6-5
— Anthony Rizzo capped Chicago's two-run 11th inning with an RBI single, and the Cubs beat the struggling Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 on Wednesday night to complete a three-game sweep.
Kershaw goes 1 inning in DH opener, Dodgers swept by Cubs
— Clayton Kershaw lasted one inning in the shortest start of his stellar career in the opener, Trevor Bauer didn't get through the fifth in the nightcap, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 Tuesday to sweep a split doubleheader.
Kershaw chased by Cubs in shortest career start
Clayton Kershaw threw just 39 pitches while giving up four runs on four hits and two walks in the first inning of the Dodgers' 7-1 loss to the Cubs. It was the shortest start of Kershaw's career.
Kershaw goes 1 inning in shortest start, Cubs top Dodgers
— Clayton Kershaw lasted just one inning in the shortest start of his stellar career while Kyle Hendricks pitched a complete game for the Chicago Cubs in a 7-1 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday in the opener of a split doubleheader.
From an A-plus in San Francisco to two F's in one division: First-month grades for all 30 MLB teams
Did your favorite club pass April with flying colors or is it in need of an early-season do-over?
What does Dustin May's injury mean for the Dodgers?
The World Series favorite is running short on starting pitchers, and we're barely out of April. How big a blow is this for L.A.?
Dodgers lose May for season due to TJ surgery
Dustin May's season-ending Tommy John surgery leaves a once-stacked Dodgers rotation down to four starting pitchers -- Clayton Kershaw, Walker Buehler, Trevor Bauer and Julio Urias.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
RHRP Phil Bickford, claimed by the Dodgers, is a 6-foot-4 sidearmer who throws mostly a 93-mph fastball and uses his curveball as a secondary pitch. He's a former 18th overall pick by the Giants who went to the Brewers in the Will Smith trade 5 years ago. Really good in advanced A ball in 2019, but not much on him since.
This Month in Baseball: Mike Trout's best start ever, a star outshining him and record MLB strikeout rates
What's powering the new and improved Trout? Who has been even better? And what about those mounting K totals? Jeff Passan goes inside the highs and lows of the season so far.
Grand slams from Beaty, Pollock power Dodgers
A.J. Pollock homered twice and doubled while Matt Beaty had four hits in a dazzling display of power, lifting the Dodgers to a win in the series finale vs. the Brewers on Sunday.
Pollock 8 RBIs, Beaty 7 RBIs, each slam as Dodgers bop Brews
— A.J. Pollock drove in eight runs and Matt Beatty drove in seven, with both players hitting early grand slams in a startling power show that sent the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Milwaukee Brewers 16-4 on Sunday.
Dodgers put P May on 10-day IL with arm injury
The Dodgers have put right-hander Dustin May on the 10-day IL with an arm injury. May left Saturday's start after throwing just 27 pitches.
Shaw sends Brewers to 6-5 win over Dodgers in 11 innings
— Travis Shaw homered and hit a game-winning single, and the Milwaukee Brewers scored three runs in the 11th inning to beat the scuffling Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 on Saturday night.
Peralta strong on mound, Brewers down scuffling Dodgers 3-1
— Freddy Peralta pitched six strong innings, Jackie Bradley Jr. homered and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the scuffling Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 on Friday night.
Breaking down some of the biggest 'Quirkjians' from April (1:31)
Shaw, Lauer lead Brewers past Bauer, Dodgers 2-1
— Travis Shaw hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning off Trevor Bauer, Eric Lauer won in his first start of the season and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 on Thursday night.
Real or not? Let's examine the biggest April surprise for all 30 MLB teams
From unexpected heroes to slumping stars, we separate the early trends with staying power and the small sample size blips.
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2021 NL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 20 | 14 | .588 | - | L1 |
| San Diego | 19 | 16 | .543 | 1.5 | W1 |
| LA Dodgers | 18 | 17 | .514 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Arizona | 15 | 19 | .441 | 5 | L6 |
| Colorado | 12 | 22 | .353 | 8 | L3 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Pitching
- Batting
Earned Run Average3.327th
Quality Starts201st
WHIP1.157th
BAA.22211th
Runs1732nd
Batting Average.2447th
On Base Percentage.3471st
Slugging Percentage.4088th