ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani retired the Oakland Athletics' first 19 batters and yielded one hit over seven shutout innings in his home pitching debut, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-1 victory Sunday.Marcus Semien's clean one-out single to left broke up Ohtani's bid for a perfect game,Ohtani (2-0) struck out the side twice and finished with 12 strikeouts in all. He won his pitching debut in Oakland last weekend with six strong innings, then homered in three consecutive games in Anaheim between starts in his attempt to become the first regular two-way player in decades.Mike Trout and Ryan Schimpf homered, and Albert Pujols had an RBI double in the Angels' seventh win in nine games. Kendall Graveman (0-2) gave up five hits and four walks while failing to get out of the fourth inning for the A's, who have lost seven of 10.METS 6, NATIONALS 5, 12 INNINGSWASHINGTON (AP) — Yoenis Cespedes scored Juan Lagares with a broken-bat single in the 12th inning to help New York complete... [More]

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani retired the Oakland Athletics' first 19 batters and yielded one hit over seven shutout innings in his home pitching debut, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 6-1 victory Sunday.Marcus Semien's clean one-out single to left broke up Ohtani's bid for a perfect game,Ohtani (2-0) struck out the side twice and finished with 12 strikeouts in all. He won his pitching debut in Oakland last weekend with six strong innings, then homered in three consecutive games in Anaheim between starts in his attempt to become the first regular two-way player in decades.Mike Trout and Ryan Schimpf homered, and Albert Pujols had an RBI double in the Angels' seventh win in nine games. Kendall Graveman (0-2) gave up five hits and four walks while failing to get out of the fourth inning for the A's, who have lost seven of 10.MARLINS 6, PHILLIES 3PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Jake Arrieta (0-1) lasted just four innings in his Philadelphia debut, allowing three runs — two earned — and three... [More]

Capsules of National League West teams, listed in order of finish last year:___Los Angeles Dodgers2017: 104-58, first place, lost to Houston in World Series.Manager: Dave Roberts (third season).He's Here: OF Matt Kemp, RHP Tom Koehler, LHP Scott Alexander, LHP Henry Owens.He's Outta Here: 1B Adrian Gonzalez, RHP Yu Darvish, RHP Brandon Morrow, RHP Brandon McCarthy, LHP Tony Watson, LHP Luis Avilan, LHP Scott Kazmir, LHP Adam Liberatore, OF Andre Ethier, INF Charlie Culberson, OF Curtis Granderson, LHP Grant Dayton, OF Franklin Gutierrez, RHP Josh Ravin.Projected Lineup: CF Chris Taylor (.288, 21 HRs, 72 RBIs, 17 SBs), SS Corey Seager (.295, 22, 77), 3B Justin Turner (.322, 21, 71, will start season on DL with broken left wrist), 1B Cody Bellinger (.267, 39, 97, 10 SBs), RF Yasiel Puig (.263, 28, 74), LF Matt Kemp (.276, 19, 64 in 115 games with Braves) or Joc Pederson (.212, 11, 35 in 102 games), C Austin Barnes (.289, 8, 38) or Yasmani Grandal (.247, 22, 58), 2B Logan Forsythe (.224, 6,... [More]

Capsules of National League West teams, listed in order of finish last year:___Los Angeles Dodgers2017: 104-58, first place, lost to Houston in World Series.Manager: Dave Roberts (third season).He's Here: OF Matt Kemp, RHP Tom Koehler, LHP Scott Alexander, LHP Henry Owens.He's Outta Here: 1B Adrian Gonzalez, RHP Yu Darvish, RHP Brandon Morrow, RHP Brandon McCarthy, LHP Tony Watson, LHP Luis Avilan, LHP Scott Kazmir, LHP Adam Liberatore, OF Andre Ethier, INF Charlie Culberson, OF Curtis Granderson, LHP Grant Dayton, OF Franklin Gutierrez, RHP Josh Ravin.Projected Lineup: CF Chris Taylor (.288, 21 HRs, 72 RBIs, 17 SBs), SS Corey Seager (.295, 22, 77), 3B Justin Turner (.322, 21, 71, will start season on DL with broken left wrist), 1B Cody Bellinger (.267, 39, 97, 10 SBs), RF Yasiel Puig (.263, 28, 74), LF Matt Kemp (.276, 19, 64 in 115 games with Braves) or Joc Pederson (.212, 11, 35 in 102 games), C Austin Barnes (.289, 8, 38) or Yasmani Grandal (.247, 22, 58), 2B Logan Forsythe (.224, 6,... [More]

LOS ANGELES (AP) — All-Star pitcher Alex Wood agreed to a $6 million deal with the Dodgers and catcher Yasmani Grandal settled at $7.9 million, among seven Los Angeles players agreeing to one-year contracts that avoiding arbitration.The deals Friday added $24.1 million to the Dodgers luxury tax payroll and raised it to $149,069,286 for 18 players with agreements. The Dodgers' tax payroll projects to $183 million, including $10 million for the rest of their 40-man roster, a $10 million charge for cash transactions in trades, plus benefits totaling $14,044,600. That puts Los Angeles on track to drop below this year's $197 million tax threshold.Also agreeing to deals were outfielder Joc Pederson ($2.6 million), utilityman Enrique Hernandez ($1.6 million), and pitchers Tony Cingrani ($2.3 million), Josh Fields ($2.2 million) and Pedro Baez ($1.5 million).Wood was 16-3 with a 2.72 ERA in 25 starts and two relief appearances last season, when he made his first All-Star team. He had 151 strikeouts... [More]

RHP Josh Fields (lower back strain) was reinstated from the 10-day disabled list on Monday. He allowed two home runs in relief against the Diamondbacks.

RHP Josh Fields (lower back strain) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Sunday.

RHP Josh Fields was placed on the 10-day disabled list by the Los Angeles Dodgers, retroactive to Aug. 25, with a lower back strain. Fields is 5-1 with a 2.68 ERA and one save over 47 innings in 47 relief appearances this season. He last pitched on Aug. 24, going one-third of an inning at Pittsburgh.

RHP Josh Fields (5-0) earned the win in relief on Friday, pitching one scoreless inning. With a 2.84 ERA and a perfect win-loss record, Fields is giving the Dodgers unexpected value out of the bullpen. It has been a long road to success for Fields, 31, a former Georgia Bulldogs pitcher. He was a first-round pick of the Seattle Mariners but bounced around to the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros before finding bliss in L.A.

RHP Josh Fields was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday. Fields, 31, was 3-0 with a save and a 3.00 ERA in 27 appearances earlier in the season with Los Angeles. He had 32 strikeouts in 27 innings. He had a 0.00 ERA in three appearances at Oklahoma City.

RHP Josh Fields was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Fields was sent down after the club activated RHP Sergio Romo. Fields gave up a season-high three runs on two hits in two-thirds innings in Sunday's win over the Reds. Fields is 3-0 with a save and a 3.00 ERA in 27 games this season.

RHP Josh Fields was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Monday. He yielded a season-high three runs on two hits in two-thirds of an inning in Sunday's game against the Cincinnati Reds. The 31-year-old has a 3-0 mark with one save and a 3.00 ERA in 27 games this season.

RHP Josh Fields had allowed one home in his previous 22 appearances entering Saturday but gave up back-to-back blasts, including a grand slam by Travis Shaw at Milwaukee. He hadn't allowed a run on the road in his last 19 appearances, dating back to Aug. 22 of last season.

RHP Josh Fields (illness) wasn't available Tuesday night, but manager Dave Roberts said after the game that he thinks Fields can pitch if needed Wednesday evening. Fields has been a valuable part of the Los Angeles bullpen, going 2-0 with an 0.84 ERA in 21 games and fanning 26 batters in 21 1/3 innings.

RHP Josh Fields worked a scoreless seventh inning in relief on Tuesday to extend a personal streak of not allowing a run in 15 of his last 16 appearances. After retiring the first two Giants, Fields surrendered a single to rookie INF Christian Arroyo, who was caught stealing to end the inning.

RHP Josh Fields was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City after the club placed LHP Hyun-Jin Ryu on the disabled list. Fields will make his third stint with the club after tossing scoreless relief in eight of nine games for the Dodgers this season. He has a 1.29 ERA and striking out 12 batters against only one walk in 7.0 innings. Fields last pitched on Saturday against the Phillies, allowing his first run of the season on two hits in two-thirds of an inning.

RHP Josh Fields was sent down to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday after LHP Grant Dayton was activated. Fields pitched Friday night against the Phillies, allowing his first run of the season on two hits in two-thirds of an inning. Fields had tossed scoreless relief in eight of nine appearances this season for Los Angeles, striking out 12 batters against only one walk in seven innings.

RHP Josh Fields was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City and began his second stint this season with the Dodgers by striking out two of the three batters he faced in the ninth. He began the season at Oklahoma City but was recalled April 7 when LHP Rich Hill (blister) went on the 10-day disabled list for the first time. Fields was optioned to Oklahoma City on Friday when RHP Pedro Baez (right wrist contusion) was activated from the 10-day disabled list. In five games this season with the Dodgers, Fields has allowed one hit in four scoreless with one walk and eight strikeouts. Opposing batters are 1-for-13 (.077) against him.

RHP Josh Fields was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City, taking the roster spot of LHP Rich Hill (left middle finger blister), who was placed on the 10-day disabled list. Fields made his Dodgers debut last year and in 22 relief appearances went 1-0 with a 2.79 ERA. He entered the game in the eighth and struck out the three batters he faced -- DJ LeMahieu, Carlos Gonzalez and Nolan Arenado, the Rockies' two, three and four hitters.

The Los Angeles Dodgers placed left-hander Rich Hill on the 10-day disabled list Friday with a recurrence of a blister issue.Hill noticed a blister pop up on his middle finger during the fifth inning of his Wednesday start against the San Diego Padres. He departed after the inning and allowed one run and two hits while throwing 75 pitches."All spring training everything was great, so for it to pop up was frustrating," Hill told reporters. "It's a precautionary thing. I just don't want it to go south quick. That's the best I can answer it."Hill was sidelined for five-plus weeks last season as a member of the Oakland Athletics due to multiple blisters on his pitching hand.He was traded to the Dodgers on Aug. 1 and went 3-2 with a 1.83 ERA in six starts to close the regular season.Los Angeles signed Hill in the offseason to a three-year, $48 million deal.Manager Dave Roberts downplayed the seriousness of the blister issue."Throughout spring training, his start in Anaheim (before Opening Day), there was nothing," Roberts said. "And so I don't know if it was a little deviation in his pregame (routine). The pitch count has been there so it's not a pitch-count thing. So we really don't know but we're trying to dig into the cause."The Dodgers recalled right-handed reliever Josh Fields to fill Hill's roster spot. Left-hander Alex Wood and right-hander Ross Stripling are under consideration to make Hill's next start on Monday against the Chicago Cubs.