Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

Sebastian Ibarra covers the Las Vegas Raiders as a staff writer for Raiders Newswire. He previously worked as a Marketing/Communications intern for the Ontario Jr Reign, and a staff writer and two time Editor for the Campus Times at the University of La Verne. Sebastian graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2022 from ULV with a major in Communications. His love of sports stems from his baseball career starting at tee-ball and ending his senior year at Servite High School. He enjoys video games and DC comics in his spare time. Follow him on Twitter: @sebas_abdon.
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Kiké Hernández & Max Muncy Believe Dodgers Proved Resiliency During Tokyo Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers picked up their first two wins of the fledgling 2025 season with a sweep of the Chicago Cubs in the Tokyo Series despite the absences of Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. While it's only been two…

Dodgers News: Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s Cap From Tokyo Series Gifted To Baseball Hall Of Fame

Yoshinobu Yamamoto combined with Shota Imanaga to make MLB history by starting the Opening Day game of the Tokyo Series, which saw the Los Angeles Dodgers come away with a 4-1 win over the Chicago Cubs. Yamamoto's second season with…

Dave Roberts Wants Dodgers To ‘Embrace’ Villain Perception Amid Continued World Series Expectations

The Los Angeles Dodgers captured their eighth World Series title in 2024 and are looking to continue adding to that total this season as the heavy favorite. The Dodgers were expected to win the World Series last season after a…

Craig Counsell Understands Why Cubs Weren’t The Focus Of The Media In Tokyo Series

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs were chosen to represent MLB and the United States in the Tokyo Series not only because they feature some of the best players to come out of Japan, but also because they are…

Dave Roberts: Dodgers Playing Against Justin Turner Is ‘Different’ But Also ‘Exciting’

Justin Turner began his 17th season in the Majors on Tuesday as the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs went head-to-head in the Tokyo Series. A member of the Dodgers from 2014-2022, Turner was beloved by the organization and fanbase…

Dodgers Plan To Be ‘Fluid’ With Starters At Second Base & Center Field

The Los Angeles Dodgers spent Spring Training evaluating their options at second base and center field, with manager Dave Roberts acknowledging the positions are intertwined because of various options at both. In somewhat of a surprise, Tommy Edman was the…

Shohei Ohtani Receives Limited Edition Jersey From Takashi Murakami Tokyo Series Collection & Autographs Cards

In celebration of the Tokyo Series, MLB collaborated with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami for an array of exclusive products, which included official Nike Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs jerseys. As a part of the Murakami x MLB Tokyo Series…

Chicago Cubs Opening Day Roster For Tokyo Series: Top Prospect Matt Shaw Makes Team

Chicago Cubs top prospect Matt Shaw is in line to make his MLB debut at third base after being included on their Opening Day roster for the Tokyo Series matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers. Javier Assad (strained left oblique)…

Dodgers News: Freddie Freeman Confident Shohei Ohtani Will Make Successful Return From Shoulder Surgery

Shohei Ohtani was fantastic for the Los Angeles Dodgers throughout 2024, earning just about every award and achievement in his first season with the team. The best news for the Dodgers is that the 2024 version of Ohtani wasn't even…

Shohei Ohtani Was Key To Teams Generating Revenue For Dodgers Road Games

The Los Angeles Dodgers raised plenty of eyebrows back in 2023 when they signed Shohei Ohtani to a massive 10-year, $700 million contract. With $680 million of Ohtani's deal deferred and the additional salary the Dodgers have delayed since then,…

Dodgers News: Dustin May Relieved To Be Pain-Free In Right Elbow

The competition for the fifth spot in the Los Angeles Dodgers' rotation was the most prominent camp battle during Spring Training. And at the beginning of this week, Dustin May was named the Dodgers' fifth starter for Opening Day. What…

Tokyo Series: Tokyo Dome History, Information & What To Know

The Tokyo Dome was the selected venue to host the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs as they play the first games of the 2025 regular season in Japan for the Tokyo Series as part of the MLB World Tour.…