The Latest Breaking News from Clayton Kershaw

LOS ANGELES — Clayton Kershaw's eight-inning, six-strikeout performance against the Angels on Friday was imperfect, but it was perfect in its excellence and efficiency and the enthralling drama he created on a warm summer night that was made for baseball and generous dashes of the improbable.

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Angels and Dodgers renewed their Southern California rivalry in the opener of a two-game Freeway Series in Anaheim on Friday night.

ATLANTA — As a kid, Ronald Acuña wouldn’t miss a Home Run Derby.

Good thing he's still hitting.

These standouts will be heading to Dodger Stadium for this year’s Midsummer Classic.

LOS ANGELES — Dave Roberts campaigned on his pitcher’s behalf before the game. His teammates endorsed his credentials in the clubhouse.

There was no mention of the month Clayton Kershaw spent on the injured list or how he hasn't pitched a sufficient number of innings to qualify to be on the earned-run average leaderboard.

Increasing usage of MLB’s most popular breaking ball has revitalized the pitching careers of stars and journeymen alike—and made life much harder on hitters.

The Padres, and Dodgers for that matter, learned something about rookie starter MacKenzie Gore on Sunday. Because of it, Gore undoubtedly learned a whole lot about himself.

The Dodgers’ second-longest tenured position player will be staying in Los Angeles for at least another couple years.