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Ohtani mixes in breaking pitches for 1st time as he rehabs from elbow surgery • May 20, 2025, 10:32 PM ET (AP)
The Dodgers have younger stars now, but Clayton Kershaw reaching 18th season is still special • May 19, 2025, 6:00 AM ET (AP)
Kershaw exits after 4 shaky innings in rusty season debut for Dodgers • May 18, 2025, 2:18 AM ET (AP)
Angels spoil Clayton Kershaw's season debut in 11-9 victory over Dodgers • May 18, 2025, 1:29 AM ET (AP)
Ohtani throws 50-pitch bullpen session in return from elbow surgery; Kershaw activated • May 17, 2025, 10:35 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As Brooklyn Superbas • Brooklyn Bridegrooms • Brooklyn Dodgers • Dodgers • Atlantics • Grays • Brooklyn Robins • Robins • Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers
Awards And Honors World Series (2024) • World Series (2020) • World Series (1988) • World Series (1981) • World Series (1965) • World Series (1963) • World Series (1959) • World Series (1955)
Date 1883 - present
Headquarters Los Angeles
Areas Of Involvement baseball
Related People Jim Bunning • Orel Hershiser • Darryl Strawberry • Tony Lazzeri • Vin Scully • Freddie Freeman • Jackie Robinson • Tommy Lasorda • Mookie Betts • Clayton Kershaw • Manny Ramirez • Sandy Koufax • Duke Snider • Fernando Valenzuela • Dolf Luque

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