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First baseman Freddie Freeman was granted leave by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday to be with his ailing 3-year-old son. Freeman was with the team when it traveled to Houston for the start of a weekend series against the Astros, but he exited ahead of Friday's contest to return to California. Chelsea Freeman, Freddie's wife, wrote on Instagram that their son Maximus has transient synovitis, a temporary condition that causes hip inflammation and typically occurs in young boys. According to Chelsea Freeman, Maximus first had a viral infection last week when the family was in Arlington, Texas, for the All-Star Game.

Framber Valdez struck out 10 in 6 1/3 innings, Alex Bregman and Jon Singleton hit home runs and the Houston Astros beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 on Friday night. Bregman hit a solo home run to left in the third inning and Singleton hit a 403-foot two-run homer into the second deck in right in the fourth. Joey Loperfido had an RBI single in the second and made an outstanding leaping grab to rob Shohei Ohtani of extra bases in the third.

After Gavin Stone's hot start this season, the Dodgers ' de facto No. 2 pitcher needs to shake off a slump that includes a loss to Houston Friday.

A lineup that has been without Max Muncy since May 16 and Mookie Betts since June 17 lost Miguel Rojas and Chris Taylor earlier this week and got even shorter on Friday when Freddie Freeman left the team to be with his family during his son's illness. Shohei Ohtani led off the game with a double, hustling into second base even though center fielder Jake Meyers cut the ball off in left-center field.

Garrett Crochet is the type of impact starting pitcher the Dodgers seek at the trade deadline. But several factors could make acquiring him prohibitive.

OXFORD — Ole Miss star pitcher Hunter Elliott — the Tupelo native who helped lead the Rebels to the College World Series title in 2022 — announced Thursday on social media he will return for the the 2025 season. Elliott was selected by the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 20th round of the MLB Draft earlier this month. The 6-foot-3 lefty pitched in just two games in 2023 and did not play in 2024 due ...

Paxton was designated for assignment on Monday, a day after he pitched against the Red Sox and earned the win.

Former Giants shortstop Nick Ahmed took a subtle dig at his old team after helping lead the Dodgers to victory against San Francisco on Thursday in Los Angeles.

With the trade deadline less than a week away, the Yankees are reportedly expressing interest in arms that can potentially the bullpen and starting rotation.

Clayton Kershaw made his 2024 season debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday, pitching four innings and allowing two runs versus the San Francisco Giants.

Just days before the MLB trade deadline, the A's have placed All-Star closer Mason Miller on the 15-day IL with a broken left hand.

The alternative paths taken by Walker Buehler and Bobby Miller reflect the challenges unique to each pitcher working his way back into the Dodgers' rotation.

NBC Sports Bay Area analysts George Kontos and Randy Winn break down Erik Miller's emotional reaction after another outfield miscue while he was pitching.

El Paso's Mason McCoy shows range, arm with spectacular play

Whether Shohei Ohtani ever decides to exercise his influence could be determined by what the Dodgers do over the next handful of days and how it affects them in October.

The Dodgers need Tyler Glasnow to deliver more outings like his performance Wednesday during a home loss to the San Francisco Giants.

Robbie Ray, after recovering from surgery he underwent last spring, made his debut with the Giants on Wednesday.