PREVIEW: Rockies at Dodgers

LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — The Los Angeles Dodgers look to continue their dominance of the National League West when they open a three-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Monday, May 25, 2026, at Dodger Stadium.

First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. PDT.

The Dodgers (33-20) enter the contest holding a commanding lead in the division and riding the momentum of a 5-1 victory Sunday at Milwaukee. Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto (3-1) tossed seven innings of one-run ball in that win, scattering seven hits while striking out three.

Yamamoto has been a model of consistency. Over his last three starts, he has allowed just two earned runs across 20.1 innings, with 19 strikeouts. He faced the Rockies earlier this season, earning a quality start, though the Dodgers are 6-3 in his outings.

The Rockies (20-34) counter with right-hander Emmet Sheehan (3-1). Colorado arrives in Los Angeles after a 9-1 loss at Arizona on Sunday, their fourth defeat in five games.

Blas Castaño is a key arm to watch for Colorado. The reliever was on the mound in Sunday’s loss, giving up one earned run over 3.2 innings with three strikeouts. Across his last three outings, all against Arizona, he has allowed three earned runs over 8.0 innings with seven strikeouts.

The Dodgers have owned this rivalry in 2026. Los Angeles took three of four games in a series at Colorado from April 17-20, outscoring the Rockies 28-17. The most recent meeting saw the Dodgers pound out a 12-3 victory.

Los Angeles is a heavy favorite, installed at -1.5 on the run line, according to Interstat’s game simulator, which projects a 7-4 final. The over/under is set at 9 runs.

In addition to Yamamoto’s recent excellence, right fielder Kyle Tucker has been productive. He went 2-for-5 with two RBIs in Sunday’s win and is hitting .287 with 11 home runs.

For Colorado, the offense has struggled, scoring two runs or fewer in four of its last six games. The Rockies will need to solve Yamamoto early, as he has held opposing batters to a .223 average.

The series continues Tuesday and Wednesday, with the same pitching matchups expected to be announced later. Following this set, Colorado travels to face the Angels, while Los Angeles hosts the Phillies before heading to Arizona.