The Los Angeles Dodgers (25-18) travel to Angel Stadium to face the Los Angeles Angels (16-28) on Friday, May 15, 2026, marking the start of the annual Freeway Series. The three-game set features a clash of regional rivals following a season where the Angels swept the head-to-head series despite the Dodgers’ eventual World Series title.
Jack Kochanowicz is scheduled to start the opener for the Angels against Justin Wrobleski of the Dodgers, according to reports from SportsNet LA and FOX Sports. Kochanowicz holds a 3.97 ERA through 45.1 innings this season, while Wrobleski enters the matchup with a 0.985 WHIP over seven appearances.
The series continues Saturday with a matchup between Jose Soriano and veteran left-hander Blake Snell. Snell made his 2026 season debut recently after starting the year on the injured list, though he struggled in his first outing by allowing five runs in three innings against the Atlanta Braves.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed the addition of former outfielder Jason Heyward to the club’s front office as a special assistant. The move follows Heyward’s tenure as a player with the organization.
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“Not much of a surprise given how beloved he was in his time in Los Angeles,” said Dave Roberts, Dodgers Manager.
Both teams enter the series managing extensive injury lists, as reported by FOX Sports. The Dodgers are currently without starters Tyler Glasnow and Bobby Miller due to back and shoulder issues, while the Angels have placed catcher Logan O’Hoppe and pitcher Yusei Kikuchi on the 10-day and 15-day injured lists, respectively.
The series concludes Sunday with Roki Sasaki scheduled to pitch for the Dodgers against a yet-to-be-announced Angels starter. Local broadcasts for the games will be available on SportsNet LA, KTTV Channel 11, and KCOP 13 throughout the weekend.
Freeway Series Pitching Probables and ScheduleDateAngels StarterDodgers StarterTime (ET)Friday, May 15Jack KochanowiczJustin Wrobleski9:38 p.m.Saturday, May 16Jose SorianoBlake Snell9:38 p.m.Sunday, May 17TBARoki Sasaki4:07 p.m.