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New York Post
7 hours ago
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- New York Post
Yoshinobu Yamamoto's home damaged in attempted burglary with Dodgers on road
Another star athlete was the target of a home burglary Wednesday morning. Three people attempted to break into the Los Angeles-area home of Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto at around 5 a.m., according to TMZ Sports. While surveillance video reportedly caught the group smashing a glass door and multiple windows, they did not enter the 26-year-old's home, fleeing after private security called 911. Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitching against the Reds in Cincinnati on July 28, 2025. Getty Images The Dodgers are in Cincinnati, where they began a three-game set Monday night. Several other star athletes have been the victim of home burglaries over the last year. Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce of the Chiefs each had their homes broken into last October, while Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's house was hit in December. Bobby Portis of the Bucks also had his home burglarized in November. In February, seven Chilean nationals were charged with conspiracy to commit interstate transportation of stolen property after heisting more than $2 million in valuables. They were caught after photos were found of some of them posing with some of the stolen items. Yamamoto is in the second season of a 12-year, $325 million contract with the Dodgers after coming over from Japan last year; the Mets offered him a similar contract. Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto on the MLB All-Star Game red carpet on July 15, 2025. Getty Images He earned his first All-Star nod this season and is 9-7 with a 2.63 ERA, 1.05 WHIP and 133 strikeouts in 21 starts. Yamamoto allowed one run in seven innings with nine strikeouts during a win against the Reds on Monday.
Yahoo
7 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Los Angeles Dodgers Star's House Burglarized On Wednesday
Los Angeles Dodgers Star's House Burglarized On Wednesday originally appeared on The Spun. Yet another famous professional athlete has had his home burglarized. This time, it's an All-Star member of the Los Angeles Dodgers. According to TMZ Sports, the home of Dodgers star pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was the target of a burglary attempt on Wednesday morning. Per the report, law enforcement said that three people were seen on a surveillance video shattering a glass door and several windows at his LA-area home. TMZ reported that the thieves did not manage to break inside the home as they were forced to scatter after 9-1-1 was called. The suspects were reportedly "long gone" by the time that police finally arrived. Yamamoto himself was away from his home. He has been with the Dodgers on a trip to Cincinnati to take on the Reds this week. Yamamoto pitched for the team on Monday, recording a win, and the team won the second game against them last night. TMZ projects that Yamamoto will next take to the mound against the Tampa Bay Rays this coming Sunday. Yamamoto joined the Dodgers on an historic 12-year, $325 million contract on December 27, 2023 following a sensation career with Japan's Orix Buffaloes. During his time with the Buffaloes, Yamamoto won the Japan Series championship and was a five-time All-Star in the Nippon Baseball League. He won just about every accolade possible in the NPB and even helped Japan win the Summer Olympics and the World Baseball Classic before joining the Dodgers. In year one with the Dodgers, he helped the team win the World Series, clobbering the New York Yankees for one of the best title wins in club Angeles Dodgers Star's House Burglarized On Wednesday first appeared on The Spun on Jul 30, 2025 This story was originally reported by The Spun on Jul 30, 2025, where it first appeared.


The Mainichi
2 days ago
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- The Mainichi
Baseball: Yamamoto pitches Dodgers to win, backed by Ohtani's 2 RBIs
CINCINNATI, Ohio (Kyodo) -- Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out nine over seven strong innings and Shohei Ohtani drove in two runs for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 5-2 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday. Yamamoto (9-7) allowed one run on four hits and two walks in his latest quality start. The right-hander threw 65 of his 101 pitches for strikes and took his ERA for his last three starts to 0.95. He gave up his only run on a force-out in the first inning but kept the Reds in check for the rest of his time on the mound. "I was able to outwit batters," said Yamamoto, who credited catcher Dalton Rushing for calling a strong game. "Rushing thought things through and brought out some good pitches. I felt great and pitched with a nice rhythm. It was a very productive outing." Ohtani broke a 1-1 deadlock with his two-RBI double in the top of the fifth, driving a 1-0 fastball from Cincinnati starter Chase Burns (0-3) into the gap in center field. The three-time MVP also drew two walks in his 1-for-3 outing. Teoscar Hernandez contributed two RBIs, Freddie Freeman drove in a run, and Mookie Betts went 2-for-3 as the top of the Los Angeles lineup clicked into gear at the Great American Ball Park. Ohtani scored on Freeman's seventh-inning single for the Japanese superstar's Major League Baseball-leading 100th run, reaching the threshold for the third straight season.


Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
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- Los Angeles Times
The Sports Report: Luka Doncic has a new look as he prepares for full season with Lakers
From Chuck Schilken: Luka Doncic is a changed man. Just look at the photos accompanying a new 'Men's Health' feature on the Lakers superstar. He's slimmed down. He's toned. 'Just visually, I would say my whole body looks better,' Doncic said in the article published Monday. His altered physique, however, is not what makes Doncic a changed man. His sleek new look is the result of much bigger changes in his lifestyle this offseason. According to the article, Doncic has been home in Croatia where he gets in two 90-minute workouts a day. The sessions included deadlifts, dumbbell bench presses, lateral bounds, resistance band drills, sprints and hurdles. The workouts wrap up with Doncic on the basketball court shooting jump shots. And Doncic's eating habits have changed too. His diet is now gluten-free, low-sugar and high-protein. He also uses an intermittent fasting plan the article says is 'designed to limit inflammation and help his body recover better.' Continue reading here We have a new newsletter! It's called UCLA Unlocked, and yes, you guess it, it's about UCLA athletics, from football to basketball to baseball to you name it, it will be covered here. Get informed and entertained about everything Bruin sports, from takeaways on the latest big game to recruiting buzz. We'll also remember some of the greatest athletes, coaches and games that made UCLA sports so special. The newsletter will be interactive, including polls and questions about UCLA sports old and new. It'll also cover the school's tradition-rich Olympic sports, highlighting one each week. The newsletter will be emailed to you every Monday morning. You can sign up for it here. And you can't beat the price: Free! From Jack Harris: Yoshinobu Yamamoto's season can be divided into three distinct parts so far. The thrilling opening act, when the second-year Japanese star started the season with a 4-2 record and 0.90 earned-run average in his first seven starts. A shaky middle stanza, when the 26-year-old right-hander stumbled with a 2-4 mark and 4.43 ERA over his next eight outings from May 8 to June 19. And lately, what he and the Dodgers hope will be a midseason revival, with Yamamoto rounding back into Cy Young-caliber form again with a 3-1 record and 1.71 ERA over his last six trips to the mound bump. In a 5-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday, Yamamoto delivered another master class for the Dodgers at Great American Ball Park, giving up just one run on four hits while striking out nine over seven superb innings. 'He was fantastic,' manager Dave Roberts said. 'It seemed like he had all of his pitches working tonight.' Continue reading here As Dodgers look to upgrade outfield, Harrison Bader could be a trade deadline fit With Dodgers battling more injuries, prospect Alex Freeland could make MLB debut Dodgers box score MLB scores MLB standings Kevin Newman, Taylor Ward and Luis Rengifo homered to help the Angels beat Texas 6-4 on Monday night, breaking the Rangers' six-game win streak. Kenley Jansen pitched a 1-2-3 ninth inning for his 19th save as the Angels won back-to-back games for the first time since defeating Arizona on July 11 and 12. The 37-year-old Jansen hasn't allowed an earned run in 16 consecutive appearances, the longest active streak in the American League and the third-longest of his career. Continue reading here Guardians' Emmanuel Clase placed on paid leave as part of MLB betting investigation Shaikin: How the Emmanuel Clase betting probe could lead to fans losing an investment Angels box score MLB scores MLB standings Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman who became one of baseball's best all-around players while starring for the Chicago Cubs, has died. He was 65. Sandberg was surrounded by his family when he died at his home on Monday, according to the team. Sandberg announced in January 2024 that he had been diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer. He had chemotherapy and radiation treatments, and then said in August 2024 that he was cancer-free. But he posted on Instagram on Dec. 10 that his cancer had returned and spread to other organs. He announced this month that he was still fighting, while 'looking forward to making the most of every day with my loving family and friends.' Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts said Sandberg 'will be remembered as one of the all-time greats in nearly 150 years of this historic franchise.' Continue reading here From Ryan Kartje: When DJ Wingfield picked USC in the transfer portal last January, it seemed like an ideal one-year arrangement for both parties. The Trojans desperately needed experience on the interior of their already thin offensive line. Wingfield — after two seasons at a junior college, one at New Mexico and another spent at Purdue — was seeking to raise his profile in his final season of eligibility. USC offered him a clear path to playing time at left guard, as well as a $210,000 payday for his name, image and likeness. He just needed the NCAA to approve a waiver for him to play another season. Neither Wingfield nor USC figured that would be a problem at the time. But the NCAA denied Wingfield's initial request for a waiver in late March, then later denied his appeal. Continue reading here From Gary Klein: A few years ago, the Rams' defensive line was built around a sure-fire Hall of Fame player and a supporting cast. This season, with Aaron Donald entering his second year of retirement, the Rams' defensive front is stacked with ascending stars and proven players. 'At any given moment,' nose tackle Kobie Turner said Monday, 'you got to be ready for any one of us to strike — and that's dangerous.' The defensive line mostly controlled Monday's practice, the Rams' first in pads. Continue reading here Rams already reaping benefits from the Davante Adams-Puka Nacua combo From Ira Gorawara: Before Chris Paul's voice echoed through the room, his reasons for returning home were staring at him. His three children, perched quietly next to their mom, Jada Crawley, watched as Paul talked about why he decided to return to the Clippers. Paul's mother sat in the second row of the news conference with a beaming smile. Chris Paul was back home. 'It was a no-brainer. The easiest decision in this is sitting right up here,' Paul said, gesturing to his family in the front three rows. 'Right here, it's my family.' Continue reading here 1751 — The first International World Title Prize Fight takes place in Harlston, England. The champion, Jack Slack of England, beats the challenger, M. Petit of France, in 25 minutes. 1934 — Paul Runyan beats Craig Wood on the 38th hole to win the PGA Championship at Park Country Club in Williamsville, N.Y. 1956 — Cathy Cornelius wins a playoff over Barbara McIntyre to win the U.S. Women's Open. 1957 — At the Polo Grounds in New York, Floyd Patterson TKOs Tommy Jackson at 1:52 of the 10th round to retain the heavyweight title. 1960 — The first American Football League preseason game is played in Buffalo, N.Y. 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Lewis' long jump of 27 feet, 10¾ inches earns him his ninth gold medal, equaling the American mark held by swimmer Mark Spitz. 2001 — Copa América Final, Estadio El Campín, Bogotá: Defender Iván Córdoba scores winner as home team Columbia edge Mexico, 1-0. 2008 — Disgraced ex-NBA official Tim Donaghy admits he brought shame on his profession as a federal judge sentenced him to 15 months behind bars for a gambling scandal. 2012 — Kimberly Rhode wins the Olympic gold medal in women's skeet shooting, becoming the first American to take an individual-sport medal in five consecutive Olympics. 2012 — Dana Vollmer of the U.S. sets a world record to win the 100-meter butterfly at the London Olympics. Vollmer hits the wall in 55.98 seconds to shave 0.08 off the mark set by Sarah Sjostrom of Sweden at the 2009 world championships in Rome. 2015 — Russia's Natalya Ishchenko wins a record 18th career synchronized swimming gold medal at the world championships at Kazan, Russia. 2021 — Sunisa Lee wins the women's all-around gymnastics gold medal in Tokyo. 1908 — Rube Waddell struck out 16, sending the St. Louis Browns past the Philadelphia A's 5-4. 1911 — Joe Wood of the Boston Red Sox beat the St. Louis Browns with a 5-0 no-hitter in the first game of a doubleheader. Wood fanned 12 and allowed three baserunners on two walks and a hit batsman. 1915 — Honus Wagner, 41, became the oldest player to hit a grand slam as Pittsburgh beat Brooklyn 8-2. The grand slam was an inside-the-park homer. Wagner remained the record holder until 1985, when Tony Perez hit one the day before his 43rd birthday. 1928 — The Cleveland Indians scored eight runs in the first inning and nine more in the second and went on to beat the New York Yankees 24-6 at Dunn Field. Johnny Hodapp singled twice in the second and sixth innings. 1936 — The Brooklyn Dodgers beat the St. Louis Cardinals 22-7 in the first game of a doubleheader, then lost the second game 5-4. 1955 — Smoky Burgess of the Cincinnati Reds hit three home runs and drove in nine runs in a 16-5 rout of the Pittsburgh Pirates at Crosley Field. 1968 — George Culver of the Cincinnati Reds pitched a 6-1 no-hitter against the Phillies in the second game of a doubleheader at Philadelphia. 1983 — Steve Garvey of the San Diego Padres ended his NL record of 1,207 consecutive games. The streak ended when he dislocated his thumb in a collision with Atlanta pitcher Pascual Perez while trying to score. 2000 — Eddie Taubensee hit a game-tying homer with two outs in the ninth and homered again in the 11th to lead Cincinnati to a 4-3 win over Montreal. 2001 — Craig Monroe homered in his first major league at-bat, and the Texas Rangers beat Tampa Bay 2-0. 2003 — Boston's Bill Mueller became the first player in major league history to hit grand slams from both sides of the plate in a game and connected for three homers in a 14-7 win at Texas. 2006 — Tomas Perez tied a major league record with four doubles, going 5-for-5 and leading the Tampa Bay Devil Rays to a 19-6 rout of the New York Yankees. 2010 — Anibal Sanchez pitched a one-hitter, leading the Florida Marlins past the San Francisco Giants 5-0. Sanchez retired his first 13 batters and matched a career high with eight strikeouts. 2018 — The Hall of Fame inducts one of the largest classes in its history. Honored are Vladimir Guerrero, Trevor Hoffman, Chipper Jones, Jack Morris, Jim Thome and Alan Trammell. 2022 — Aaron Judge hits two more homers in leading the Yankees to an 11 - 5 win over the Royals. He now has 41 on the season, tying the American League record for most before the end of July held by Hall of Famers Babe Ruth, Jimmie Foxx and Ken Griffey Jr. Judge will set a new record with another homer tomorrow. Compiled by the Associated Press That concludes today's newsletter. If you have any feedback, ideas for improvement or things you'd like to see, email me at To get this newsletter in your inbox, click here.


Los Angeles Times
2 days ago
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- Los Angeles Times
Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivers a pitching masterclass in Dodgers' win over Reds
CINCINNATI — Yoshinobu Yamamoto's season can be divided into three distinct parts so far. The thrilling opening act, when the second-year Japanese star started the season with a 4-2 record and 0.90 earned-run average in his first seven starts. A shaky middle stanza, when the 26-year-old right-hander stumbled with a 2-4 mark and 4.43 ERA over his next eight outings from May 8 to June 19. And lately, a (what he and the Dodgers at least hope is) a sustained midseason revival, with Yamamoto rounding back into Cy Young-caliber form again with a 3-1 record and 1.71 ERA over his last six trips to the bump. In a 5-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday, Yamamoto delivered another masterclass for the Dodgers at Great American Ball Park, giving up just one run on four hits while striking out nine over seven superb innings. It was Yamamoto once again at his best. Filling up the strike zone. Working ahead in counts. And getting almost nothing but empty swings and soft contact after allowing his lone run in the first. Using every bit of his full six-pitch mix, Yamamoto got 17 whiffs, gave up just two balls hit harder than 95 mph (MLB's threshold for 'hard hit' contact) and largely cruised against a Reds team battling for a National League wild-card spot. His only trouble came early, when the Reds (56-51) loaded the bases on two singles and a walk in the first before scoring on a ground ball from former Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux. After that, only one other baserunner even reached scoring position in what was Yamamoto's fifth start this season of at least seven innings and no more than one run. At one point, he retired 11 hitters in a row. And at no point did the game ever appear in doubt, not after the Dodgers broke open an early 1-1 tie with two runs in the fifth and two more in the seventh. Monday was the start of what the Dodgers (62-45) envision as a week-long stretch of strong starting pitching. On Tuesday, Tyler Glasnow will take the mound. On Wednesday, it will be Shohei Ohtani, who was pushed back a few days in order to pitch ahead of an off-day. And after Clayton Kershaw goes on Friday in a series-opener in Tampa Bay, marquee offseason signing Blake Snell will make his long-awaited return from a shoulder injury later in the weekend. That's the kind of star power the Dodgers hope to have for the rest of their season, crossing their fingers that the star-studded group will stay healthy and intact through the campaign's final two months. Still, while Snell and Glasnow have missed significant time with injury, and Ohtani has been ever-methodically built up, it is Yamamoto who has helped carry the starting staff this season, improving to 9-7 on the year with a 2.48 ERA (third-best in the National League). The year has challenged the $325 million signing in ways he didn't experience last season, when he battled his own injuries and inconsistent performance over as an MLB rookie who at times appeared to lack confidence. From the outset, he embraced the expectations that accompanied his stellar opening month-plus. In May and June, he grinded through occasionally faulty command and a pair of rough outings in which he yielded five runs. But ever since a scoreless, rain-shortened five-inning start in Colorado at the end of June, Yamamoto has rediscovered his early-season dominance. The week after that, he held the Chicago White Sox to one run in seven innings. Then, after porous defense and questionable pitch calling contributed to a one-inning, five-run (three-earned) disaster against the Milwaukee Brewers, he answered right back with seven scoreless innings against the San Francisco Giants going into the All-Star break (when he was for the National League team at the Midsummer Classic). On Monday, Yamamoto got plenty of help from his offense. Mookie Betts led the game off with a double on his hardest-hit ball (103.8 mph) in almost a month, before scoring on Teoscar Hernández's RBI single. In the fifth, Ohtani put the Dodgers in front with a two-run double to center. In the seventh, Hernández and Freeman each singled home insurance runs. The scoring was nice for a Dodgers offense coming off two frustrating losses full of missed chances over this past weekend in Boston. But in the big picture, it's Yamamoto and the pitching staff that might be most important in the team's title defense — with Monday serving as another reminder of the firepower he, and they, possess.