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Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Japanese star pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, continues to impress in his first Major League Baseball season. On Wednesday night, Yamamoto threw six scoreless innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks, leading the Dodgers to an 8-0 victory.Yamamoto, who signed a $325 million, 12-year contract with the Dodgers during the offseason, has been dominant in his past six starts. After a rough outing in his first appearance, he has now lowered his ERA to 2.91. Against the Diamondbacks, he allowed only five hits and two walks while striking out five batters.The Dodgers' offense provided ample support for Yamamoto, scoring five runs in the second inning. Rookie Andy Pages hit a two-run homer, while Austin Barnes and Mookie Betts added RBI doubles and singles, respectively. Will Smith also contributed a solo homer in the third inning.Pages, who is on an eight-game hitting streak, has been a key contributor for the Dodgers since his call-up. He now has 10 RBIs in 14 games. Betts, the reigning National League MVP, had three hits in the game, while Miguel Rojas added two.The Diamondbacks' offense struggled against Yamamoto and the Dodgers' bullpen. Jordan Montgomery, who was pushed back one day after a bee infestation delayed Tuesday's game, gave up six runs on six hits and three walks in three innings. Blake Walston, making his MLB debut, allowed two runs in 3 2/3 innings of relief.The Dodgers have now won eight of their past 10 games and took two of three games in the series against the Diamondbacks. They will return home for a three-game series with the Atlanta Braves on Friday, while the Diamondbacks will host the San Diego Padres.

Toronto's Blue Jays snapped the Los Angeles Dodgers' six-game winning streak with a 3-1 victory on Sunday, thanks to a solid outing from Kevin Gausman and timely hitting from Alejandro Kirk.Gausman, making his third start of the season, allowed just five hits and one run over seven innings. He struck out five batters and walked none, earning his first win of the year. The Blue Jays' bullpen, led by Yimi García, Tim Mayza, and Jordan Romano, held the Dodgers to just one hit over the final two innings to secure the victory.Kirk, who had been mired in an 0-for-11 slump, went 3-for-3 with a solo home run in the second inning. His homer gave the Blue Jays their first lead since the fifth inning of Tuesday's loss at Kansas City. Daulton Varsho and Isiah Kiner-Falefa also drove in runs for Toronto.The Dodgers' lone run came on a solo homer by Freddie Freeman in the sixth inning. Shohei Ohtani, who was making his first appearance against the Blue Jays since being traded to Los Angeles, had a deep drive to center field in his first at-bat, but Varsho made a leaping catch on the warning track.The Blue Jays improved to 4-12 when scoring three or fewer runs, while the Dodgers dropped to 15-10 on the season.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts is transitioning smoothly to shortstop, showcasing his defensive prowess in a 7-1 victory over the Texas Rangers. Despite a minor interference error, Betts handled his grounder cleanly and went 1 for 3 at the plate. The move to shortstop was prompted by Gavin Lux's throwing struggles.Meanwhile, reliever Blake Treinen's outing was cut short after a line drive struck him in the ribs. Treinen exited the game in pain but walked off the field without assistance. X-rays will determine the extent of his injury.The Oakland Athletics, preparing for their move to Las Vegas in 2028, concluded their exhibition series against Milwaukee with a 4-2 victory. The games were played at Las Vegas Ballpark, the future home of Oakland's Triple-A affiliate. The A's are exploring stadium options for the 2025-27 period, including an extension in Oakland or relocation to Salt Lake City or Sacramento.New York Yankees catcher Jose Trevino is set to make his spring debut after recovering from a calf injury. However, infielder Oswald Peraza will miss six to eight weeks due to a right shoulder strain. Peraza expressed disappointment but vowed to fight his way back.Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcántara has begun throwing for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery five months ago. The 28-year-old is progressing well and could be ahead of schedule in his recovery.The Philadelphia Phillies have agreed to terms with several pre-arbitration players, including Bryson Stott, Brandon Marsh, and Cristopher Sánchez. Stott and Marsh are key contributors to the team's offense, while Sánchez is a promising young pitcher.The Texas Rangers have claimed José Barrero off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds. Barrero, who was the Reds' opening-day shortstop in 2023, will provide depth to the Rangers' infield.

The Los Angeles Dodgers' formidable batting lineup, featuring Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, and Freddie Freeman, showcased their prowess in a spring training game against the Colorado Rockies. Betts and Ohtani each collected three hits, while Freeman drove in two runs. Betts has been impressive this spring, batting .412 with seven hits in 17 at-bats, while Ohtani has also been in fine form, hitting .714 with five hits in seven at-bats.Ohtani, who joined the Dodgers in December on a $700 million contract, displayed his versatility by singling, tripling, and driving in a run. Despite undergoing major elbow surgery and not pitching this season, Ohtani's offensive skills remain sharp.Meanwhile, Chris Sale, the veteran left-hander acquired by the Atlanta Braves in a trade with Boston, made a strong impression in his first spring training outing. Sale struck out five batters in 2 2/3 scoreless innings, allowing only three hits and walking two. The 34-year-old Sale has been plagued by injuries in recent years, but he appears to be regaining his form.Detroit Tigers pitchers Matt Manning and Casey Mize also made encouraging comebacks from injuries in a game against the New York Yankees. Manning, who suffered a broken foot last season, allowed only one hit in three innings, while Mize, who underwent Tommy John and back surgeries, gave up one hit and walked two in two scoreless innings.