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Yoshinobu Yamamoto's surprising response to recent struggles Los Angeles Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto believes he is close to returning to his previous form after struggling to begin the year.

MAY 18 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Dodgers take win streak into matchup with the Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers seek to keep a five-game win streak alive when they play the San Diego Padres

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Consistency key for Yamamoto ahead of battle with Padres ANAHEIM -- As the Dodgers open a series against their biggest competition in the NL West, they're looking for their ace to round back into f...

MAY 17 • MLB.COM

Yields three homers in loss Yamamoto (3-3) allowed five runs on six hits and struck out eight without walking a batter over 6.1 innings to take the loss Tuesday versus the Giants.

Impact Yamamoto's line could have been worse, but all three homers against him were solo shots. He gave up just 14 long balls over 173.2 regular-season innings last year, but opponents are having more success against him in 2026 with eight homers across 50 innings this year. The star right-hander is at a 3.60 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 48:10 K:BB through eight starts, and he's given up at least three runs in each of his last four outings. Yamamoto will look to get back on track in a tough road matchup versus the Padres next week.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Giants beat Dodgers 6-2 as Bader and Haase hit back-to-back homers off Yamamoto

Harrison Bader and Eric Haase hit back-to-back homers for the San Francisco Giants in the fifth inning, leading them to a 6-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Dodgers host San Francisco Giants, look to end home losing streak

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to end their three-game home skid with a win against the San Francisco Giants

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Fans eight in third win Yamamoto (3-2) earned the win Monday, allowing three runs on five hits and a walk over six innings against Houston. He struck out eight.

Impact Yamamoto allowed three runs but brought some of his best stuff in Houston, tallying 17 whiffs and a season-high eight strikeouts. The right-hander has been dependable early on, completing five-plus innings and allowing three or fewer earned runs in each of his seven starts in 2026. He'll carry a 3.09 ERA and 1.01 WHIP with a 40:10 K:BB across 43.2 innings into his next start, tentatively scheduled for next Monday against San Francisco.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Early offense guides Dodgers, Yoshinobu Yamamoto past Astros Deadspin | Early offense guides Dodgers, Yoshinobu Yamamoto past Astros

MAY 5 • DEADSPIN.COM

Kyle Tucker homers, drives in 2 runs as the Dodgers beat the Astros 8-3

Kyle Tucker homered and drove in two runs against his former team to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 8-3 win over the Houston Astros

MAY 5 • Associated Press

Astros start 3-game series with the Dodgers

The Houston Astros open a three-game series at home against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday

MAY 4 • Associated Press

Yamamoto looks to rebound from subpar outing in first career start vs. Astros ST. LOUIS -- Just over a month into the season, Yoshinobu Yamamoto is heading into a start looking to bounce back for the first time. The la...

MAY 3 • MLB.COM

Worst possible competition for Shohei Ohtani's Cy Young dreams is emerging in NL West Mason Miller is emerging as a contender for the Cy Young award Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto are chasing.

MAY 1 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Angels pitcher's breakout has Pirates fans asking what could have been The hottest starting pitcher in the majors isn't Paul Skenes. It's not Tarik Skubal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Garrett Crochet, or Cristopher Sanc...

APRIL 28 • RUMBUNTER.COM

Shaky in no-decision Yamamoto did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing four runs (three earned) on five hits and four walks over five innings against the Marlins. He struck out four.

Impact Yamamoto wasn't at his best, issuing a season-high four walks and allowing three earned runs for the second straight start, highlighted by a three-run homer from Liam Hicks in the fifth inning. The 27-year-old hurler hasn't generated strikeouts at his usual rate, posting a 7.7 K/9, and owns an even 2-2 record, though his overall numbers remain strong to start 2026 with a 2.87 ERA and 1.01 WHIP across 37.2 innings (six starts). Yamamoto's next start is projected to come next week against the Astros.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kyle Tucker's 2-out, 2-run single in the 9th inning leads Dodgers past Marlins 5-4

Kyle Tucker singled in the tying and go-ahead runs with two outs in the bottom of the ninth, rallying the Los Angeles Dodgers past the Miami Marlins 5-4

APRIL 28 • Associated Press

Kyle Tucker achieves dramatic first with Dodgers Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched just five innings but Kyle Tucker delivered his first walk-off hit as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

APRIL 28 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Yamamoto (4 runs, 4 walks) shaky for first time in '26 LOS ANGELES -- After being the epitome of consistency through his first five starts, Yoshinobu Yamamoto had his first stumble of the 2026 ca...

APRIL 28 • MLB.COM

World Series hangover? Not for Yamamoto, who cruises into opener vs. Miami tonight LOS ANGELES -- When Yoshinobu Yamamoto has taken the mound for the Dodgers this season, he's been as dependable as they come.

APRIL 27 • MLB.COM

Dodgers take on the Marlins in first of 3-game series

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Miami Marlins to begin a three-game series

APRIL 27 • Associated Press

Yoshinobu Yamamoto is Shohei Ohtani's biggest obstacle to NL Cy Young award Shohei Ohtani has snapped up a number of accolades over the course of his big league career. Winner of the 2018 AL Rookie of the Year, four...

APRIL 26 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Justin Wrobleski taking notes from Yoshinobu Yamamoto could expedite Dodgers breakout Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Justin Wrobleski has arguably been LA's breakout star of 2026 thus far (if you don't include Andy Pages, who...

APRIL 25 • DODGERSWAY.COM

Battles back from rough first frame Yamamoto (2-2) took the loss against San Francisco on Tuesday, allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out seven batters over seven innings.

Impact Yamamoto looked like he could be in for a short outing after allowing five of the first six batters he faced to reach base and surrendering three runs over that span. However, the right-hander rebounded by retiring 20 of the final 22 batters to come to plate against him. Though the Dodgers' offense couldn't produce enough runs to take Yamamoto off the hook for the loss, he did manage to register his fifth straight quality start to open the campaign. The Japanese hurler leads the league in that category and has added a 2.48 ERA, 0.89 WHIP and 28:5 K:BB through 32.2 innings.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Yamamoto shakes off chaotic first inning in quality 7-inning start SAN FRANCISCO -- A wild throw to first base and a collision in the outfield contributed to the worst inning Yoshinobu Yamamoto has thrown in...

APRIL 22 • MLB.COM

Shohei Ohtani & Yoshinobu Yamamoto building off each other Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts discussed the dynamic between Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, and their approach to pitching.

APRIL 21 • DODGERBLUE.COM

Deadspin | Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto looks for first win vs. rival Giants Deadspin | Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto looks for first win vs. rival Giants

APRIL 21 • DEADSPIN.COM

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