Joe Kelly
Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Julio Urias tosses the ball in the air before being taken out of the game during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies Tuesday, June 15, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Betts homer in front of 52,078 leads Dodgers over Phillies

By Joe Reedy Jun. 16, 2021 01:50 AM EDT

Pittsburgh Pirates' Ke'Bryan Hayes (13) appeals to umpire Dan Iassogna, left, after sliding past second base and being tagged out by Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chris Taylor during the third inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Tuesday, June 8, 2021. Hayes remained out and the inning ended. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Pirates' Hayes misses 1B on HR, LA's Buehler shuts down Bucs

By John Perrotto Jun. 08, 2021 10:40 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws to the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
LEADING OFF: Minor league opening day, Dodgers' May needs TJ

By The Associated Press May. 04, 2021 03:04 AM EDT

FILE - Players stand during the national anthem before the Rosemont Dogs played their baseball home-opener against the Milwaukee Milkmen at Impact Field in Rosemont, Ill., in this Tuesday, July 7, 2020, file photo. Minor league teams across the country are set to open their seasons Tuesday, May 4, 2021, returning baseball to communities denied the old national pastime during the coronavirus pandemic. (John Starks/Daily Herald, via AP, File)
LEADING OFF: Minor league opening day, Dodgers' May needs TJ

By The Associated Press May. 03, 2021 08:46 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Corey Seager (5) gets a high-five from Mookie Betts (50) after Seager hit a home run during the fourth inning of a spring training baseball against the Colorado Rockies game Monday, March 15, 2021, in Scottdale, Ariz. Betts also scored. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
National League West Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 10:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020 file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Enrique Hernandez throws to first after forcing out Houston Astros' Michael Brantley at second base during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. The Red Sox took another big step in moving on Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2021 when they officially announced the signing of Enrique Kiké Hernández to a two-year contract, which media reports said will pay him $14 million. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
Red Sox add Hernández to group vying to replace Pedroia

By Kyle Hightower Feb. 02, 2021 06:09 PM EST

Tampa Bay Rays' Ji-Man Choi singles against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in Game 2 of the baseball World Series Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
The Latest: Lowe hits 2 homers, Rays even World Series

Oct. 21, 2020 06:21 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Cody Bellinger celebrates his two-run home run against the Tampa Bay Rays during the fourth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2020, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
The Latest: Kershaw, Dodgers take Game 1 over Rays

Oct. 20, 2020 05:44 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics' Chad Pinder, right, hits a three-run home run off of Houston Astros pitcher Josh James, left, during the seventh inning of Game 3 of a baseball American League Division Series in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
LEADING OFF: Homers fly in playoffs, Atlanta arms dominate

By The Associated Press Oct. 08, 2020 03:32 AM EDT

Houston Astros right fielder George Springer leaps but misses the ball for a two-run home run by Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts during the fifth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Sunday, Sept. 13, 2020. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Betts homers, Dodgers beat Astros 8-1; LA fans still sore

By Beth Harris Sep. 13, 2020 11:12 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor, right, high-fives Will Smith after Taylor hit a home run during the second inning of the team's baseball game against the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Astros rally to beat Dodgers 7-5 despite angry LA fans

By Beth Harris Sep. 12, 2020 11:39 PM EDT

Colorado Rockies' Charlie Blackmon watches his three-run double against the Seattle Mariners during the fifth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Aug. 8, 2020, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)
LEADING OFF: A's try for 10th win in row, wait for MLB word

By The Associated Press Aug. 10, 2020 02:30 AM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers' Chris Taylor (3), Cody Bellinger (35) and Mookie Betts (50) celebrate with teammates after a baseball game against the Houston Astros Wednesday, July 29, 2020, in Houston. The Dodgers won 4-2 in 13 innings. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
All quiet till Ríos HR in 13th lifts Dodgers over Astros 4-2

By Kristie Rieken Jul. 30, 2020 12:23 AM EDT

Joe Kelly, de los Dodgers de Los Ángeles, discute con el puertorriqueño Carlos Correa, de los Astros de Houston, el martes 28 de julio de 2020 (AP Foto/David J. Phillip)
Column: Kelly makes sure cheating Astros get some payback

By Tim Dahlberg Jul. 29, 2020 07:07 PM EDT

Umpire Chris Guccione, right, talks to Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker (12) after both benches emptied onto the field after the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Dodgers' Kelly suspended 8 games for buzzing, mocking Astros

Jul. 29, 2020 06:47 PM EDT

Umpire Chris Guccione, right, talks to Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker (12) after both benches emptied onto the field after the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers Tuesday, July 28, 2020, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Benches clear as Dodgers beat Astros 5-2

By Kristie Rieken Jul. 29, 2020 01:42 AM EDT

A locked gate is seen by the Etihad Stadium where Manchester City was due to play Burnley in an English Premier League soccer match Saturday March 14, 2020, after all English soccer games were cancelled due to the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. For most people, the new COVID-19 coronavirus causes only mild or moderate symptoms, but for some it can cause more severe illness.(AP Photo/Jon Super)
The Latest: Eagles' Dillard helping athletes at alma mater

By The Associated Press Apr. 16, 2020 08:36 AM EDT