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2024 Dodgers Spring Training Schedule: SportsNet LA, AM 570 & KTNQ 1020 AM Broadcasts

Camelback Ranch view, 2023 Spring Training

The 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training schedule again is going to see games broadcasted by SportsNet LA, AM 570 L.A. Sports Radio and in Spanish on KTNQ 1020 AM.

A total of 25 Dodgers Spring Training games will be on TV through SportsNet LA, with the only exception coming on a split-squad date March 2. In that case, SportsNet LA will televise the Dodgers’ home game against the Chicago Cubs. Their road matchup will be available for streaming through the Milwaukee Brewers’ broadcast for MLB.TV subscribers.

SportsNet LA is televising exhibition contests against the Kiwoom Heroes and the Korean National Team.

Cactus League games on SportsNet LA are going to be called by Tim Neverett and Rick Monday. Kirsten Watson is entering a fourth season as a Dodgers reporter, and will be part of broadcasts while also contributing to SportsNet LA’s studio programming.

John Hartung is anchoring Dodgers coverage from the SportsNet LA studio, alongside Jerry Hairston Jr. and more analysts.

Fans looking to listen to Dodgers Spring Training games on the radio will have the option to do so through AM 570 L.A. Sports for 15 games. Six games will be available on Spanish-language radio KTNQ 1020 AM.

“Dodger Talk” host David Vassegh is providing analysis and exclusive interviews for AM 570 direct from Camelback Ranch throughout most of the Dodgers’ Cactus League schedule.

Dodgers Spanish-language broadcasts on KTNQ 1020 AM will feature Fernando Valenzuela, Pepe Yñiguez and Jose Mota in their second season as a trio together. They are calling three games at Camelback Ranch and the entire exhibition Freeway Series.

How to find Dodgers on SportsNet LA

The Dodgers’ exclusive network is available to Charter Spectrum, AT&T TV, DirecTV, U-verse TV and AT&T TV NOW subscribers.

SportsNet LA is channel 789 for a high definition feed through Spectrum, and channel 44 for standard. Local DirectTV Stream customers can find SportsNet LA on channel 690.

Spectrum customers in San Luis Obispo can find it on channels 773 (HD) and 44 (SD). The network is channel 44 for Porterville customers.

SportsNet LA on AT&T U-Verse is channels 1780 (HD) and 780 (SD).

2024 Dodgers Spring Training broadcast schedule

DayDateOpponentTime (PT)LocationTVRadio
ThursdayFebruary 22@ Padres12:10 p.m.Peoria Sports ComplexSportsNet LAAM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM
FridayFebruary 23vs. Padres12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM
SaturdayFebruary 24@ Angels12:10 p.m.Tempe Diablo StadiumSportsNet LAAM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM
SundayFebruary 25vs. A's12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
MondayFebruary 26@ Rockies12:10 p.m.Salt River FieldsSportsNet LAAM 570
TuesdayFebruary 27vs. White Sox12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
WednesdayFebruary 28@ Rangers12:05 p.m.Surprise StadiumSportsNet LAAM 570
ThursdayFebruary 29@ Reds5:05 p.m.Goodyear BallparkSportsNet LA
FridayMarch 1vs. Guardians5:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
SaturdayMarch 2vs. Cubs12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
SaturdayMarch 2@ Brewers12:10 p.m.American Family Fields of PhoenixSportsNet LAAM 570
SundayMarch 3vs. Rockies12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
TuesdayMarch 5vs. Angels5:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LA
WednesdayMarch 6@ White Sox12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LA
ThursdayMarch 7@ Giants6:05 p.m.Scottsdale StadiumSportsNet LAAM 570
FridayMarch 8vs. Reds5:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
SaturdayMarch 9vs. Rangers12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
SundayMarch 10vs. Diamondbacks1:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
MondayMarch 11@ Guardians1:05 p.m.Goodyear BallparkSportsNet LA
TuesdayMarch 12vs. Giants1:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
WednesdayMarch 13vs. Mariners1:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LA
SundayMarch 17@ Kiwoom Heroes8 p.m.Gocheok Sky DomeSportsNet LA
MondayMarch 18vs. Korea3 a.m.Gocheok Sky DomeSportsNet LA
SundayMarch 24vs. Angels4:10 p.m.Dodger StadiumSportsNet LAAM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM
MondayMarch 25vs. Angels6:10 p.m.Dodger StadiumSportsNet LAAM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM
TuesdayMarch 26@ Angels6:07 p.m.Angel StadiumSportsNet LAAM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM

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2024 Dodgers Spring Training Broadcast Schedule: SportsNet LA Televising 25 Games

Dodgers dugout, Camelback Ranch view, 2023 Spring Training

The 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training broadcast schedule was announced by SportsNet LA for Cactus League play, along with additional exhibition games.

A total of 23 Dodgers Cactus League games will be on TV through SportsNet LA, and the only game not being shown is part of their split-squad date on March 2.

For that day, SportsNet LA will broadcast their 12:05 p.m. PT home game against the Chicago Cubs, while their road matchup with the Milwaukee Brewers will not be televised by the Dodgers’ exclusive network.

The Dodgers begin Cactus League play on February 22 against the San Diego Padres with the game scheduled for 12:10 p.m. PT. They wrap up Cactus League play on March 13 against the Seattle Mariners at 1:05 p.m.

The first night game for the Dodgers in Spring Training is February 29 against the Cincinnati Reds, with first pitch scheduled for 5:05 p.m. A total of five Cactus League games take place after the more traditional 12 or 1 p.m. start times.

In addition to the 20 Cactus League Spring Training games, SportsNet LA is also broadcasting the Dodgers’ two exhibition matchups in Seoul, South Korea as they face off against the Kiwoom Heroes and the Korean National Team.

Those exhibition games take place on March 16 and 18, with start times at 8:00 p.m. PT and 3:00 a.m., respectively.

Following the exhibition games, the Dodgers play their Opening Series in Seoul against the San Diego Padres from March 20-21, which are both being broadcasted on SportsNet LA at 3:05 a.m. PT.

The Dodgers then return to Southern California for their annual exhibition Freeway Series against the Los Angeles Angels, which takes place from March 24-26.

SportsNet LA is televising those three games as well, which begin at 4:10, 6:10, and 6:07 p.m PT.

What channel is SportsNet LA?

The Dodgers’ exclusive network is available to Charter Spectrum, AT&T TV, DirecTV, U-verse TV and AT&T TV NOW subscribers.

SportsNet LA is channel 789 for a high definition feed through Spectrum, and channel 44 for standard. Local DirectTV Stream customers can find SportsNet LA on channel 690.

Spectrum customers in San Luis Obispo can find it on channels 773 (HD) and 44 (SD). The network is channel 44 for Porterville customers.

SportsNet LA on AT&T U-Verse is channels 1780 (HD) and 780 (SD).

2024 Dodgers Spring Training games on TV

DayDateOpponentTime (PT)LocationTVRadio
ThursdayFebruary 22@ Padres12:10 p.m.Peoria Sports ComplexSportsNet LAAM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM
FridayFebruary 23vs. Padres12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM
SaturdayFebruary 24@ Angels12:10 p.m.Tempe Diablo StadiumSportsNet LAAM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM
SundayFebruary 25vs. A's12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
MondayFebruary 26@ Rockies12:10 p.m.Salt River FieldsSportsNet LAAM 570
TuesdayFebruary 27vs. White Sox12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
WednesdayFebruary 28@ Rangers12:05 p.m.Surprise StadiumSportsNet LAAM 570
ThursdayFebruary 29@ Reds5:05 p.m.Goodyear BallparkSportsNet LA
FridayMarch 1vs. Guardians5:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
SaturdayMarch 2vs. Cubs12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
SaturdayMarch 2@ Brewers12:10 p.m.American Family Fields of PhoenixSportsNet LAAM 570
SundayMarch 3vs. Rockies12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
TuesdayMarch 5vs. Angels5:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LA
WednesdayMarch 6@ White Sox12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LA
ThursdayMarch 7@ Giants6:05 p.m.Scottsdale StadiumSportsNet LAAM 570
FridayMarch 8vs. Reds5:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
SaturdayMarch 9vs. Rangers12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
SundayMarch 10vs. Diamondbacks1:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
MondayMarch 11@ Guardians1:05 p.m.Goodyear BallparkSportsNet LA
TuesdayMarch 12vs. Giants1:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
WednesdayMarch 13vs. Mariners1:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LA
SundayMarch 17@ Kiwoom Heroes8 p.m.Gocheok Sky DomeSportsNet LA
MondayMarch 18vs. Korea3 a.m.Gocheok Sky DomeSportsNet LA
SundayMarch 24vs. Angels4:10 p.m.Dodger StadiumSportsNet LAAM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM
MondayMarch 25vs. Angels6:10 p.m.Dodger StadiumSportsNet LAAM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM
TuesdayMarch 26@ Angels6:07 p.m.Angel StadiumSportsNet LAAM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM

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Dodgers Broadcaster Dontrelle Willis Receives Additional Assignments For SportsNet LA

Dontrelle Willis, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala

The Los Angeles Dodgers hired Dontrelle Willis as a special assistant prior to the 2021 season and last year he was among the new SportsNet LA broadcasters.

Willis, along with the likes of Eric Karros, Jessica Mendoza and Tim Neverett, among others, remained part of the SportsNet LA broadcasting team for the 2023 season. Whether working alongside Joe Davis, Neverett or newcomer Stephen Nelson, Willis has provided significant insight as a former MLB pitcher and allowed for his personality to shine through.

Nelson and Willis were in the SportsNet LA booth together on Wednesday night, which saw the Dodgers score late to complete a two-game series sweep of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

After signing off from the broadcast at Chase Field, Willis thanked the Dodgers organization and fans for welcoming him into their homes this season as it was his final time in the SportsNet LA booth for 2023. However, Willis then shared an update with news of having more SportsNet LA broadcasts on the horizon.

It’s unclear if Willis will still be part of a rotation of SportsNet LA studio analysts to finish out the regular season once he concludes in-game broadcasts. At minimum, he figures to remain involved with Fox broadcasts of weekly games.

When asked last season about his experience in the Dodgers broadcast booth, Willis told DodgerBlue.com it had been a “dream.”

“I feel truly blessed to be a part of this organization,” Willis continued. “Joe Davis is one of the best game callers in all of sports, so I feel honored to be able to ride his coattail and really cover one of the best sports teams in the world.”

Dontrelle Willis inducted into Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Hall Of Fame

Earlier this year, Willis revealed he received news of a forthcoming induction into the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Hall of Fame.

Over nine MLB seasons, Willis went 72-69 with a 4.17 ERA, 4.22 FIP and 1.43 WHIP in 1,221.2 innings pitched across 205 games (202 starts).

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SportsNet LA Wins In 3 Categories Of 2023 Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards

Spectrum SportsNet LA booth, logo

Now in their 10th season as the exclusive home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Spectrum SportsNet LA again was recognized at the 2023 Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards for their in-depth coverage of the team.

SportsNet LA won in the Sports Feature category with their “Backstage: Dodgers” episode that looked back on Vin Scully’s final homestand as broadcaster in 2016. The feature was produced by Brad Feig and Jose Guzman served as the editor.

SportsNet LA also won an Emmy for Live Sports Coverage with their broadcast of the Dodgers’ game against the San Francisco Giants on August 2, 2022. Play on the field at Oracle Park unfortunately became a secondary focus amid news of Scully passing away.

That evening saw Joe Davis joined in the broadcast booth by Jessica Mendoza, a Southern California native, and the two shared touching memories of Scully throughout the game. SportsNet LA followed with two hours of postgame coverage that included several player interviews as they paid tribute to the Hall of Fame Dodgers broadcaster.

SportsNet LA won a third 2023 Emmy Award for Sports Series Programming (live broadcast) with the network’s flagship studio show, “Access SportsNet Dodgers.”

It’s anchored by John Hartung and includes a rotation of analysts in Nomar Garciaparra, Adrián González, Jerry Hairston Jr. and Dontrelle Willis, among others.

The 75th annual Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards were held at the Four Seasons Hotel in Beverly Hills. The awards ceremony honored locally-produced programs in the categories of Live and Breaking News Coverage, Crime and Social Issues, Culture and History, the Arts, Health and Science, Human Interest, Music, Sports, and the Environment.

Dodgers broadcasters on SportsNet LA

The SportsNet LA broadcasting team is comprised of Joe Davis, John Hartung, Adrián González, Jerry Hairston Jr., Dontrelle Willis, Kirsten Watson, Orel Hershiser, Nomar Garciaparra, Eric Karros, Jessica Mendoza and Tim Neverett.

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Dodgers Team Photographer Jon SooHoo & SportsNet LA Broadcaster Orel Hershiser Part Of Andrew Bernstein

Jon SooHoo

Los Angeles Dodgers photographer Jon SooHoo and SportsNet LA broadcaster Orel Hershiser are among those participating in a special exhibit hosted by Andrew Bernstein at The Ice House in Pasadena.

Both VIP and general admission tickets remain available for purchase. VIP tickets grant the attendee access to a reception with Lakers and Dodgers legends, plus food and drinks. All ticketed guests will receive a commemorative gift bag.

The event on Thursday begins at 5:30 p.m. PT and will also feature a discussion panel that includes former Los Angeles Lakers teammates Michael Cooper and Byron Scott.

Bernstein is an official NBA photographer, who has captured not only some of the most memorable moments in the sport, but also those specific to the Lakers. Published in 2018, Bernstein partnered with the late Kobe Bryant on “The Mamba Mentality: How I Play” to highlight some of his photographs of the five-time champion.

Work by Bernstein and SooHoo will be on display and along with Dodgers and Lakers memorabilia, also available via silent auction.

Proceeds will benefit the South Pasadena Arts Council (SPARC), Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation and Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF).

SooHoo has been the Dodgers’ photographer since 1985, but his portfolio also includes work from countless Lakers games, USC athletics, World Series, Super Bowls, concerts and more.

Jon SooHoo pictures used by Dodgers

When Andre Ethier was a guest on a Dodgers Zoom party, he revealed a photograph SooHoo took of Dodger Stadium was blown up and used to wallpaper a batting cage at his Arizona home.

SooHoo’s pictures were also utilized by Justin and Kourtney Turner in their refurbishment of a local Boys and Girls Club.

“These are some of my favorites, Kobe being in a lot of them and Vin,” SooHoo said. “Funny thing is I know kids will probably walk right past a few of them because they don’t know who the people are; like Vin shaking Bob Miller’s hand. But they’ll know Kobe, they’ll know Kersh, they’ll know J.T., Magic.

“It’s pretty cool to be a part of this. I hope the kids understand there’s been a lot of history in sports.”

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2023 Dodgers Spring Training Broadcast Schedule: SportsNet LA, AM 570 & KTNQ 1020 AM Games

Dodgers fans, Camelback Ranch view, 2022 Spring Training

The 2023 Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training broadcast schedule will see games carried by SportsNet LA, AM 570 L.A. Sports and in Spanish on KTNQ 1020 AM.

A total of 30 Dodgers Spring Training games will be on TV through SportsNet LA, with the only exceptions coming on split-squad dates March 11 and March 22. In those cases, respective road games against the San Francisco Giants and Cleveland Guardians will not air on SportsNet LA.

The matchup at Goodyear Ballpark won’t be televised at all, as it was not among the eight games the Guardians are televising.

Dodgers Spring Training games on SportsNet LA will be called by Tim Neverett and analyst Rick Monday, with Kirsten Watson serving as the field reporter for all broadcasts, along with also contributing to the network’s studio programming.

Fans looking to listen to Dodgers Spring Training games on the radio will have the option to do so through AM 570 L.A. Sports for 19 games. An additional eight games will be available on Spanish-language radio KTNQ 1020 AM.

“Dodger Talk” host David Vassegh will also provide analysis and exclusive interviews for AM 570 direct from Camelback Ranch throughout most of the Dodgers’ Cactus League schedule.

Dodgers Spanish-language broadcasts on KTNQ 1020 AM will feature Fernando Valenzuela, Pepe Yñiguez and Jose Mota in their first season as a trio together. They are calling five games at Camelback Ranch and the exhibition Freeway Series.

Dodgers broadcasters

Along with the hire of Stephen Nelson, it was confirmed Dodgers broadcasters Joe Davis, Orel Hershiser, Nomar Garciaparra, Eric Karros, Jessica Mendoza, Tim Neverett and Dontrelle Willis are among those returning for the 2023 season.

So too have John Hartung and Jerry Hairston Jr. as part of the SportsNet LA studio team.

What channel is SportsNet LA?

The Dodgers’ exclusive network is available to Charter Spectrum, AT&T TV, DirecTV, U-verse TV and AT&T TV NOW subscribers.

SportsNet LA is channel 789 for a high definition feed through Spectrum, and channel 44 for standard. Local DirectTV Stream customers can find SportsNet LA on channel 690.

Spectrum customers in San Luis Obispo can find it on channels 773 (HD) and 44 (SD). The network is channel 44 for Porterville customers.

SportsNet LA on AT&T U-Verse is channels 1780 (HD) and 780 (SD).

2023 Dodgers Spring Training games on TV

DayDateOpponentTime (PT)LocationTVRadio
SaturdayFebruary 25@ Brewers12:10 p.m.American Family FieldsSportsNet LAAM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM
SundayFebruary 26vs. Cubs12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM
MondayFebruary 27@ Padres12:10 p.m.Peoria Sports ComplexSportsNet LAAM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM
TuesdayFebruary 28vs. Reds12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM
WednesdayMarch 1@ Rangers12:05 p.m.Surprise StadiumSportsNet LAAM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM
ThursdayMarch 2vs. Diamondbacks12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
FridayMarch 3@ Angels12:10 p.m.Tempe Diablo StadiumSportsNet LAAM 570
SaturdayMarch 4@ Royals5:05 p.m.Surprise StadiumSportsNet LA
SundayMarch 5vs. White Sox12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
MondayMarch 6vs. Padres12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
WednesdayMarch 8vs. Mariners5:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LA
ThursdayMarch 9@ Athletics12:05 p.m.Hohokam StadiumSportsNet LA
FridayMarch 10vs. Angels12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
SaturdayMarch 11vs. Cubs12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
SundayMarch 12@ Reds1:05 p.m.Goodyear BallparkSportsNet LAAM 570
MondayMarch 13vs. Guardians1:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
WednesdayMarch 15vs. Rockies6:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LA
ThursdayMarch 16vs. Rangers6:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LA
FridayMarch 17@ Cubs1:05 p.m.Sloan ParkSportsNet LA
SaturdayMarch 18@ White Sox1:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LA
SundayMarch 19vs. Athletics1:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LA
MondayMarch 20@ Rockies6:40 p.m.Salt River FieldsSportsNet LAAM 570
TuesdayMarch 21vs. Giants1:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LAAM 570
WednesdayMarch 22@ Mariners6:40 p.m.Peoria Sports ComplexSportsNet LAAM 570
ThursdayMarch 23@ Diamondbacks1:10 p.m.Salt River FieldsSportsNet LA
FridayMarch 24vs. Brewers1:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LA
SaturdayMarch 25vs. Royals12:05 p.m.Camelback RanchSportsNet LA
SundayMarch 26vs. AngelsTBDDodger StadiumSportsNet LAAM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM
MondayMarch 27@ Angels6:09 p.m.Angel StadiumSportsNet LAAM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM
TuesdayMarch 28@ Angels6:07 p.m.Angel StadiumSportsNet LAAM 570, KTNQ 1020 AM

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Dodgers Video: Stephen Nelson Honored To Join SportsNet LA Broadcast Team

Stephen Nelson

The Los Angeles Dodgers made an addition to their broadcast team by hiring Stephen Nelson to join the SportsNet LA crew.

Nelson is expected to call more than 50 home and road games for SportsNet LA this year, with the bulk of those coming while Joe Davis is working as the lead voice for MLB on Fox broadcasts.

The 33-year-old has called games for MLB Network and Apple TV+, among other outlets, and he becomes the only Asian American play-by-play announcer working for an MLB team.

After the announcement, the Dodgers welcomed Nelson on Twitter and shared an introduction video from the broadcaster talking joining the historic organization.

In the video, Nelson says it’s “beyond an honor” to join the broadcast team, and jokes his role is to keep Davis’ seat warm and keep David Vassegh “away from any and all slides.”

Nelson goes on to add he wants to earn the opportunity because he is “aware of the history of this headset and the line of people who have called Dodger baseball games.”

“So not only is this a tremendous honor, the honor of my career, it comes with a great deal of responsibility, and again I plan to earn that,” Nelson said.

Nelson is a Southern California native and Chapman University graduate, and in the introduction video he also expressed his excitement to move back to Los Angeles.

Previously in Nelson’s career, he was selected as the new co-host of “Intentional Talk,” replacing Chris Rose when his contract expired. Nelson has also hosted “MLB Tonight,” “MLB Now,” “Hot Stove” and “NHL Tonight.”

Prior to joining MLB Network he was a host and broadcaster for Bleacher Report.

In addition to Davis, Nelson joins a SportsNet LA broadcast crew alongside Orel Hershiser, Nomar Garciaparra, Eric Karros, Jessica Mendoza, Tim Neverett, Dontrelle Willis, and the rest of the broadcast team.

“We are thrilled to be adding such a dynamic personality in Stephen and think he will fit in seamlessly with our incredibly talented broadcast team,” Dodgers executive vice-president and chief marketing officer Lon Rosen said.

Chris Woodward returns to Dodgers organization

The Dodgers coaching staff has enjoyed plenty of continuity under manager Dave Roberts, but Chris Woodward was among those who previously moved on from the organization.

After working as Dodgers third base coach from 2016-2018, Woodward was hired by the Texas Rangers to become their new manager. Unfortunately for Woodward, his tenure didn’t amount to success and he was fired last August.

Now the Covina, Calif., native is returning to the Dodgers in a front office role that will include being a roving instructor to assist infielders.

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Stephen Nelson Joins Dodgers Broadcast Team To Call Games On SportsNet LA

Stephen Nelson

Stephen Nelson was hired onto the Los Angeles Dodgers broadcast team for the 2023 regular season. Nelson is expected to call more than 50 home and road games for SportsNet LA this year.

The bulk of Nelson’s assignments will come when Joe Davis is working as the lead voice for MLB on Fox broadcasts.

“It’s impossible to convey the emotions that come with this opportunity,” Nelson said in a statement. “This isn’t simply coming home. This isn’t simply being an announcer for a professional sports team. This is The Los Angeles Dodgers. It’s the best organization in baseball for so many reasons and I can’t wait to be a tiny part of it and its best-in-class production team.

“Growing up in Southern California, like so many Angelenos, I enjoyed a front-row seat to broadcast greatness with Vin, Jaime, Chick, Bob Miller and others. That tradition has continued with Joe Davis. To work with and learn from somebody that has become a friend in recent years is special. This is an honor and blessing that I’ll work tirelessly to earn.”

With the hire, Nelson is poised to become the only Asian American play-by-play announcer working for an MLB team. The 33-year-old has called games for MLB Network and Apple TV+, among other outlets.

In March 2021, Nelson was selected as the new co-host of “Intentional Talk,” replacing Chris Rose once his contract expired. Along with the popular baseball show, Nelson has hosted “MLB Tonight,” “MLB Now,” “Hot Stove” and “NHL Tonight.”

Prior to joining MLB Network he was a host and broadcaster for Bleacher Report.

“We are thrilled to be adding such a dynamic personality in Stephen and think he will fit in seamlessly with our incredibly talented broadcast team,” Dodgers executive vice president and chief marketing officer Lon Rosen said.

Nelson is a Southern California native and Chapman University graduate. The 33-year-old will live in Los Angeles with his
wife, Cori, a news anchor for NBC News and MSNBC, their son and dog.

Dodgers broadcasters

Along with Joe Davis and Orel Hershiser, Dodgers broadcasters returns Nomar Garciaparra, Eric Karros, Jessica Mendoza, Tim Neverett and Dontrelle Willis also are returning for the 2023 season.

John Hartung and the rest of the star-studded SNLA broadcast team remain intact as well.

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Dodgers News: SportsNet LA Airing Justin Turner Tribute

Justin Turner

SportsNet LA is taking a look back at the nine years Justin Turner spent with the Los Angeles Dodgers during a special episode of “Access SportsNet: Dodgers” at 8:30 p.m. PT on Wednesday night.

Host John Hartung will be accompanied by former Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti, Jerry Hairston Jr. and David Vassegh.

Over his nine seasons with the Dodgers, Turner hit .296/.375/.490 with 235 doubles, 156 home runs and 574 RBI across 1,075 games. He became a two-time All-Star, leader in the clubhouse and community, and is the Dodgers all-time leader in hit by pitches.

“I don’t think many kids are dreaming about holding that record,” Turner told DodgerBlue.com of passing Zack Wheat for the Dodgers record of being hit by a pitch. “But I don’t think I’m catching anyone on the Dodgers home run list.”

Turner’s career arc with the Dodgers was all the more impressive as it came on the heels of being non-tendered by the New York Mets following the 2013 season.

Along with the individual accolades, Turner’s best highlights with the Dodgers include hitting a walk-off home run against the Chicago Cubs in the 2017 National League Championship Series, making a diving tag and throw for a key double play in the 2020 NLCS matchup with the Atlanta Braves, and reaching 100 home runs with the franchise.

Beyond contributions on the field, Turner and his wife Kourtney became pillars in the community as well. They established the Justin Turner Foundation and tirelessly worked to provide for children and families in need.

That culminated with Turner receiving the prestigious 2022 Roberto Clemente Award, which he gave credit to Kourtney for winning.

In March 2019, the couple and Justin Turner Foundation were added to the Spotlight Wall at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, and January 22 has been declared Justin Turner Day in the city of Los Angeles.

Turner will face his former teammates when the Dodgers play the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park from Aug. 25-27, 2023, as part of MLB’s transition to a balanced schedule format.

Colletti recognizes Justin Turner & Kourtney

Colletti, who was responsible for the Dodgers signing Turner to a Minor League contract in 2014, shared a heartfelt message about the 38-year-old and Kourtney for all they accomplished while in L.A.

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SportsNet LA Celebrating Clayton Kershaw’s Dodgers Career

Clayton Kershaw

After overcoming left forearm/elbow trouble, Clayton Kershaw enjoyed a 15th season with the Los Angeles Dodgers this year, and what’s been of his career thus far is being celebrated by SportsNet LA.

The Dodgers’ exclusive home is premiering a special episode of “Access SportsNet: Dodgers” at 7 p.m. PT on Wednesday night. “Clayton Kershaw: Appreciating the Ace” will then re-air at various times throughout the rest of the week.

Even with two separate stints on the 15-day injured list because of lower back issues, Kershaw went 12-3 with a 2.28 ERA, 2.57 FIP and 0.94 WHIP in 126.1 innings over 22 starts.

Kershaw additionally started the MLB All-Star Game for the first time in his career, which fittingly occurred at Dodger Stadium. “It’s a huge honor,” he said of the outing.

“But at the same time, you know the All-Star Game is the best of the best of the first half. Sandy (Alcántara) had an incredible first half, and he deserves it. I’m glad he got to pitch and I’m glad he did a great job.

“We all know that he’s the best pitcher on the planet right now, and it meant a little more to me being here. I was appreciative of [Brian Snitker] and Sandy and everybody that just allowed me to do this.”

The 2022 season also saw Kershaw become the new Dodgers strikeout king as he passed Don Sutton. He finished the season atop the Dodgers all-time strikeouts list with 2,807 to Sutton’s 2,696.

The SportsNet LA special will also take a look back at Kershaw’s MLB debut against the St. Louis Cardinals in 2008, winning three Cy Young Awards and the National League MVP, among other accolades.

Is Clayton Kershaw retiring?

Similar to last offseason, Kershaw is on the verge of becoming a free agent. A noticeable difference, of course, is in health. And that has Kershaw expecting to push off retiring for at least one more season.

“Yeah, I think so,” answered Kershaw when asked after the Dodgers were eliminated in the NL Division Series if he intended to continue playing.

“No buts. I think so. We’ll see what happens. Going home and being a full-time dad changes your perspective on things, but as of right now, I would say I’ll play again.”

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SportsNet LA Wins In 3 Categories Of 2022 Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards

SportsNet LA set, Dodger Stadium

Now in their ninth season as the exclusive home of the Los Angeles Dodgers, Spectrum SportsNet LA again was recognized at the Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards for their in-depth coverage of the team.

SportsNet LA won in the Sports Tease category for their Dodgers reopening day promo that was produced by Bettina Shore and featured Kareem Arnold as editor.

The game against the Philadelphia Phillies on June 15, 2021, represented the first time Dodger Stadium was open to full capacity since the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic began. The Dodgers drew 52,078 in attendance, which set a record at the time.

SportsNet LA additionally won a Los Angeles Area Emmy for “Access SportsNet: Dodgers” in the category of Sports Series, Live Broadcast. The show previously was recognized in 2020 as well.

John Hartung serves as the host of coverage from the SportsNet LA studios and Dodger Stadium, and he’s joined by a rotation of analysts that includes Nomar Garciaparra, Adrián González, Jerry Hairston Jr. and Dontrelle Willis, among others.

Lastly, SportsNet LA took home an Emmy for “This Is Our Year: The 2020 Dodgers” in Sports Special. The featured program reflected on the Dodgers winning the 2022 World Series, their first championship since 1988.

The 74th annual Los Angeles Area Emmy Awards were held at the Television Academy Plaza in North Hollywood. Spectrum News 1 journalist Giselle Fernández hosted this year’s ceremony, which included Hartung, Elex Michaelson, Patrick O’Neal and Sandra O’Neill among the several presenters for individual awards.

SportsNet LA set record ratings in 2021

Last season, SportsNet LA recorded their highest-ever ratings for all of the network’s programming, posting a 12% increase in household rating, going from 2.63 to 2.94. They additionally saw a 5% rise with the ages 25-54 demographic (1.5 vs. 1.43), along with a 5% increase in viewers (244,232 vs. 233,028).

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Dodgers News: Daron Sutton Filling In For Joe Davis On SportsNet LA

Daron Sutton

Daron Sutton handled play-by-play duties on SportsNet LA for their broadcast of the series finale between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Washington Nationals, and he will continue to fill in for Joe Davis as the team finishes their road trip.

Sutton is coming off a season in which he was a secondary play-by-play man to Matt Vasgersian for the L.A. Angels. Games were split between the two during the first half last year due to Vasgersian having responsibilities with ESPN and MLB Network.

However, Sutton was informed last July that he no longer would be included as part of the Angels broadcast team for Bally Sports West. He was surprised by the decision and the Angels never publicly offered an explanation behind the change.

Sutton has maintained it did not stem from any sort of disciplinary action.

While a disappointing development at the time, he’s now getting an opportunity to call games for a Dodgers franchise that his father, Don Sutton, starred for. It’s unclear if Daron will be kept on as a part-time broadcaster beyond this weekend.

The Dodgers’ road trip began with their broadcasters back to calling games remotely due to recent positive coronavirus (COVID-19) tests within the organization. Jaime Jarrín and Charley Steiner confirmed they were among those to test positive.

SportsNet LA reporter Kirsten Watson joined the team for the start of the series against the Washington Nationals.

Sutton is getting to fill in while Davis tends to his duties as the lead play-by-play man for Fox baseball.

Sutton congratulated Kershaw

When Clayton Kershaw passed Don Sutton to become all-time Dodgers wins leader, Daron was among those to record a message that was put together in a compilation video that also featured Vin Scully and A.J. Ellis, among several others.

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