The Los Angeles Dodgers activated right-hander Kirby Yates from the 15-day injured list in advance of Saturday's game against the San Diego Padres and placed left-handed starter Blake Snell on the paternity list.

Dodgers' manager Dave Roberts revealed L.A. is set to get some help, as Kike Hernandez and Hyeseong Kim are close to returning from injury.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a plethora of starting pitching talent, but moving one of them to the bullpen could help them win another title.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced the Dodgers could bring a replacement for left fielder Michael Conforto when some players return from the inj

The Dodgers were held to one hit before the ninth inning, when Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman gave them one final gasp against All-Star closer Robert Suarez. The closer blew a 101.6 mph sinker past Hernández to close out a night in which they hardly ever threatened.

The Padres have effectively played shorthanded the last few days, with Ramón Laureano sliding over from left to center field and Gavin Sheets backfilling the left-field vacancy. Merrill's unavailability has coincided with shortstop Xander Bogaerts and second baseman Jake Cronenworth both missing a game apiece because of their own ills.

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost 2-1 against the San Diego Padres, losing the lead in the National League West in the process. The Dodgers' pitching staff delivere