Alex Vesia - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Escapes with third save Vesia earned the save in Wednesday's 5-4 win over the Rays, allowing no hits and three walks with one strikeout in a scoreless ninth inning.

Impact With Tanner Scott unavailable after pitching in consecutive games to open the week, Vesia got the ball in the ninth inning and was able to preserve a one-run lead despite loading the bases on walks. He's allowed just two earned runs in June and has held opponents scoreless in 30 of 33 appearances overall. On the year, the southpaw owns a 2.59 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 32:15 K:BB across 24.1 innings to go along with 11 holds and three saves.

22 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Rays ready to move on after three one-run losses to Dodgers in LA LOS ANGELES -- The Rays had a chance to silence Dodger Stadium and salvage another series in the ninth inning Wednesday afternoon. Trailing...

23 HOURS AGO • MLB.COM

Freeman's go-ahead 2-run homer rescues banged-up Ohtani in Dodgers' 5-4 win over Rays

Freddie Freeman hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-4 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Yoshinobu Yamamoto carries no-hit bid into 9th as Dodgers beat White Sox 7-1

Yoshinobu Yamamoto carried a no-hit bid into the ninth inning, sending the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 7-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Dodgers' Yamamoto loses no-hit bid on Peters' leadoff homer for the White Sox in the 9th inning

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto lost a bid for a no-hitter when Tristan Peters hit a leadoff homer for the Chicago White Sox in the ninth inning

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Can't hold lead Thursday Vesia was charged with a blown save Thursday versus Arizona, as he allowed an inherited runner to score while giving up one hit over two-thirds of an inning.

Impact Vesia has been very reliable for Los Angeles this season, and he was called upon in the eighth inning with the Dodgers up a run. The Diamondbacks had runners on first and second with one out, and the lefty was able to retire the first batter he faced on a flyout. However, Geraldo Perdomo proceeded to stroke a single to center field to tie the game up. It was the first blown save of the season for Vesia, though he still managed to extend his streak of scoreless outings to 10 since the run wasn't charged to him. With Edwin Diaz sidelined due to an elbow injury, Tanner Scott has emerged as Los Angeles' top closer, but Vesia has been one of the club's primary setup men. He's tied for the team lead with eight holds and has notched two saves while posting a 2.14 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 28:10 K:BB over 21 innings spanning 27 appearances.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Phillies rally past the Dodgers 4-3 on Edmundo Sosa's homer in 8th

Edmundo Sosa capped a three-run eighth inning with a two-run home run and the Philadelphia Phillies rallied to beat Los Angeles 4-3 on Saturday night, ending the Dodgers’ winning s...

MAY 31 • Associated Press

Dodgers bullpen producing record streak of scoreless innings even without injured closer Edwin Díaz

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ star-studded rotation is missing a couple of key pitchers, with two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow on the injured list

MAY 24 • Associated Press

Teoscar Hernández has 6 RBIs as Dodgers erase early deficit in 11-3 win over Brewers

Teoscar Hernández homered and matched a career high with six RBIs, and Los Angeles’ bullpen extended its streak of scoreless innings to 36 in the Dodgers’ 11-3 victory over the Mil...

MAY 24 • Associated Press

4 Takeaways From The Dodgers’ Series Win In San Diego

The Dodgers bested the Padres in their first head-to-head series of the season. Here are my four takeaways.

MAY 21 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From The Dodgers’ Series Win In San Diego

Giants beat the scuffling Dodgers 9-3 as Devers and Adames spark a 7th-inning surge

Rafael Devers homered early and drew a bases-loaded walk that broke a seventh-inning tie as the San Francisco Giants beat the scuffling Los Angeles Dodgers 9-3 in the opener of a f...

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Roki Sasaki takes step forward, but Alex Vesia struggles in Dodgers' loss The Los Angeles Dodgers' struggles continued as Alex Vesia and the offense failed them against the San Francisco Giants.

MAY 12 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Freeman, Ohtani lead Dodgers past Sale and Braves 3-1 in National League showdown

Freddie Freeman homered, Shohei Ohtani hit a go-ahead single and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-1 in a showdown of National League division leaders

MAY 9 • Associated Press

Dodgers' Alex Vesia proves go-to status with dominant outing | Sporting News Alex Vesia strikes out the side.

APRIL 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Recap: Dodgers Bullpen Blows Lead, Cubs Extend Winning Streak To 10 Games Los Angeles Dodgers blew a four-run lead to the Chicago Cubs as Alex Vesia, Blake Treinen and Tanner Scott struggled.

APRIL 25 • DODGERBLUE.COM

How Dalton Rushing and the Supporting Cast Are Helping Keep the Dodger Machine Humming

A number of the Dodgers' supporting players are driving their hot start as they deal with early-season injuries and obstacles.

APRIL 22 • FOX SPORTS

How Dalton Rushing and the Supporting Cast Are Helping Keep the Dodger Machine Humming

Former MLB pitcher, now a Dodgers assistant, helped Alex Vesia's changeup Los Angeles Dodgers special assistant Chris Archer gave Alex Vesia a key piece of advice to unlock his changeup this year.

APRIL 17 • DODGERBLUE.COM

4 Takeaways From the Dodgers' Sweep Over the Mets

The Dodgers are the best team in MLB, while the Mets' struggle continues.

APRIL 16 • FOX SPORTS

4 Takeaways From the Dodgers' Sweep Over the Mets

MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day as every player wears No. 42 on anniversary of his historic debut

Major League Baseball is celebrating Jackie Robinson Day with every player, coach and umpire wearing his No. 42 to mark the 79th anniversary of the infielder breaking the sport’s c...

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Alex Vesia's near-immaculate Dodgers save vs. Mets was about more than baseball Alex Vesia preserved Yoshinobu Yamamoto gem for the Dodgers on Healthcare Appreciation Night in LA.

APRIL 15 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Electric Vesia stars on emotional Healthcare Appreciation night LOS ANGELES -- Last October, as the Dodgers were fighting their way through the World Series, Alex Vesia was in the middle of a different ki...

APRIL 15 • MLB.COM

Dodgers' Alex Vesia reveals heartfelt meaning behind post-save gesture | Sporting News Alex Vesia remembers his late daughter with special gesture.

APRIL 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Dodgers' Alex Vesia describes unmatched 'adrenaline' during clutch save on 30th birthday | Sporting News Alex Vesia turns in special on 30th birthday.

APRIL 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Strikes out side for second save Vesia struck out all three batters he faced in the ninth inning against the Mets on Tuesday to earn a save.

Impact With the Dodgers up one run heading into the ninth inning, it was Vesia -- rather than Edwin Diaz -- who was summoned to close out the game. Vesia more than lived up to the role, needing just 10 pitches to strike out all three batters he faced. It was the lefty's second save of the campaign, with his other coming in an appearance during which he faced only one batter. Vesia clearly has manager Dave Roberts' trust in high-leverage situations and has yet to give up a run through 7.1 frames spanning eight outings this season. With that said, Diaz is likely to get the vast majority of the Dodgers' save chances over the course of the campaign. Per Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register, Diaz was unavailable Tuesday after throwing a bullpen session during the afternoon.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers hand Mets a seventh straight loss, 2-1, as Tucker delivers the go-ahead hit with 2 strikes

World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto and rookie Nolan McLean dueled through seven innings before the Los Angeles Dodgers edged the New York Mets 2-1