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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Mookie Betts: Juneteenth Celebrity Softball Game Was ‘Near And Dear To My Heart’

Mookie Betts and the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted a celebrity softball game prior to the series finale against the San Diego Padres. The event coincided with Black Heritage Night at Dodger Stadium as part of the Dodgers' celebration of Juneteenth.…

Dodgers Say National Anthem Singer Nezza Was Not Banned From Dodger Stadium

The city of Los Angeles and the United States as a whole is currently in a period of turmoil as the result of domestic policy from President Donald Trump. The scope of what is happening goes beyond the game of…

Hyeseong Kim Earning More ‘Consistent Look’ In Dodgers Lineup

After starting the 2025 season in the Minor Leagues, Hyeseong Kim has proven that he belongs with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the 32 games he's played since getting recalled in early May. Kim is one of two rookies the…

Dodgers News: Blake Snell Upset Over Changes With Strike Zone

Although a left shoulder injury has limited him in his first season with the Los Angeles Dodgers thus far, Blake Snell has built quite the career for himself over 10 years in the Majors. First debuting in 2016, Snell has…

Dodgers Took Deliberate Rehab Approach Before Trusting Shohei Ohtani’s Assurances

Shohei Ohtani played in 245 games with the Los Angeles Dodgers before making any appearance on the mound, but that came to an end on Monday against the San Diego Padres. The performance was such an impressive display of how…

Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts Shares High Praise For Padres’ Jackson Merrill

The San Diego Padres have traded away a boatload of young talent over the years, but made the right call in hanging onto Jackson Merrill. The former shortstop prospect turned center fielder has been a revelation for the Padres, serving…

Dave Roberts ‘Very Confident’ Injured Dodgers Pitchers Will Return During 2025 Season

UPDATE (June 15, 2 p.m. PT): Roki Sasaki has been shut down from throwing and his return during the 2025 season is in doubt. The Los Angeles Dodgers currently have 14 pitchers on injured list, both from issues stemming before…

Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Trolls Zack Greinke After Passing Him On All-Time Strikeouts List

Clayton Kershaw made his fifth start of the 2025 season on June 7 against the St. Louis Cardinals, striking out seven over five innings of work while allowing only one run in a key win for the Los Angeles Dodgers.…

Dodgers Injury Updates: Emmet Sheehan, Blake Snell, & Blake Treinen

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a full staff's worth of pitchers currently occupying the injured list, with Emmet Sheehan, Blake Snell and Blake Treinen as just a few examples. Even faced with a pitching shortage, the Dodgers have chosen to…

Dodgers Playing ‘Critical’ Part Of Schedule With Padres & Giants Games

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered Friday with a one-game lead over the San Francisco Giants in the National League West standings. The San Diego Padres weren't far behind both teams, with only two games separating them from the top spot.…

Will Smith Replacing Teoscar Hernández In Cleanup Spot Of Dodgers Lineup

Teoscar Hernández was one of the Los Angeles Dodgers' most dangerous hitters in the early part of the 2025 season, batting .315/.333/.600 with nine home runs and 34 RBI through his first 162 at-bats. But a left groin strain suffered…

Dave Roberts Wants Dodgers Bullpen To Take Pressure Off Rookies

The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen has been asked to do a lot this season, as they continue to lead the league in innings pitched. The results haven't always been great, as Dodgers relievers collectively are ranked 19th in ERA among…