Clayton Kershaw allowed six runs on 10 hits to the Rockies on opening day, while the Dodgers offense threatened often but didn’t score enough, falling to Colorado at Coors Field in Denver.
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Opening day: Rockies 8, Dodgers 5
LA leaves 14 on base & Kershaw allows 10 hits & 6 runs
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April 1, 2021
Barnes spiked on hand, but expected to catch Saturday
Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes left Thursday’s game against the Rockies in the seventh inning after getting spiked on the right hand. But Barnes is expected to start again behind the plate on Saturday.
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April 1, 2021
Dodgers waste opportunities, Rockies don’t to beat Kershaw on opening day
The Dodgers were sloppy and didn’t cash in their chances, while the Rockies took advantage on opening day to beat Clayton Kershaw at Coors Field.
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April 1, 2021
The strangest play you’ll see in baseball today
Cody Bellinger hits a home run, but is called out
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April 1, 2021
Opening day game chat
The Los Angeles Dodgers battle the Colorado Rockies on opening day of the 2021 Major League Baseball season on Thursday afternoon at Coors Field in Denver.
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April 1, 2021
Graterol, Kelly begin season on injured list
The Dodgers made a few moves to finalize their opening day roster, including placing pitchers Brusdar Graterol and Joe Kelly on the 10-day injured list.
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April 1, 2021
Bellinger back in cleanup role for Dodgers on opening day
Starting lineups for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies on opening day at Coors Field in Denver, including Clayton Kershaw on the mound and Cody Bellinger batting cleanup for LA.
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April 1, 2021
The widening gap between the Dodgers and Rockies
The Dodgers play the Rockies on opening day. Though the two teams met in a one-game playoff for the NL West in 2018, since then Los Angeles has been the class of MLB while Colorado has been an also ran.
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April 1, 2021
Opening day viewing guide
Everything you need to know about opening day for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who begin a four-game series against Colorado Rockies on Thursday afternoon at Coors Field in Denver.
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April 1, 2021
Podcast: Opening day is here
We review our guesses of the Dodgers opening day roster — we did pretty good — and are happy the regular season is finally here.