This Day In Dodgers History: Don Drysdale & Sandy Koufax Begin Spring Training Holdout
On Feb. 28, 1966, Los Angeles Dodgers icons Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax did not report for the start of Spring Training and with that began a double holdout that lasted 32 days. It was a time in MLB history…
Dodgers Spring Training: Shohei Ohtani & Will Smith Playing First Cactus League Game
Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith are both in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for their respective Cactus League debuts on Friday. Slowed by offseason surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, Ohtani has been hard at work…
Eric Karros’ Sons Exchange Lineup Cards Before Dodgers-Rockies Spring Training Game
Jared Karros and Kyle Karros, the two sons of Eric Karros, enjoyed a great family moment on Thursday as they exchanged lineup cards before first pitch between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields. It marked…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Has ‘A Lot Of Confidence’ In Michael Conforto
While the Los Angeles Dodgers were endlessly connected to Juan Soto during his free agency saga, their first move in the outfield was to sign Michael Conforto to a one-year contract. He wound up being the only left-handed hitting outfielder…
Nestor Cortes Claims Yankees Were ‘Better’ Team Than Dodgers Despite Losing World Series
It has been about five months since Walker Buehler recorded the final out of the 2024 World Series, giving the Los Angeles Dodgers their eighth title in franchise history. During the victory lap in the days following their World Series…
Dodgers Spring Training: Roki Sasaki’s Next Start Potentially Coming In Cactus League Game
Roki Sasaki's first taste of pitching against an opponent didn't come in a Cactus League start, but instead in a ‘B’ game at Camelback Ranch that was more of a simulated situation in terms of atmosphere. Sasaki is expected to…
Clayton Kershaw Motivated By Watching Dodgers Win World Series
Clayton Kershaw is back with the Los Angeles Dodgers for his 18th season after signing a new one-year, $7.5 million contract earlier in Spring Training. But for a second year in a row, Kershaw is starting the season on the…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto Determined To Remain Healthy During 2nd Season With Dodgers
Yoshinobu Yamamoto went into his rookie season with the Los Angeles Dodgers facing plenty of expectations, both because of his talent and achievements in Japan, but also because of signing the richest contract for a pitcher in MLB history at…
MLB Using Robot Umpires: What To Know About ABS Challenge System
Major League Baseball has introduced several new rules in recent seasons, but perhaps the most significant one is being tested during Spring Training this year. After experimenting with the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system across the Minor Leagues, MLB has…
Spring Training Recap: Dodgers Shut Out By Rockies
The Los Angeles Dodgers again weren't able to generate any momentum in Cactus League play as they suffered a 2-0 loss to the Colorado Rockies in their only visit to Salt River Fields this spring. It was the first time…
Dodgers Spring Training: Freddie Freeman Playing In First Game Since Ankle Surgery
Freddie Freeman is in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for the first time this spring as they play the Colorado Rockies at Salt River Fields on Thursday afternoon. But as the 35-year-old continues to navigate a rehab process of sorts…
Baltimore Orioles Considered Favorite To Host 2029 MLB All-Star Game
Major League Baseball had a successful All-Star Week at Globe Life Field in 2024, which included the unveiling of a reformatted Home Run Derby and having a momentum-filled Midsummer Classic game between both leagues. The National League fell to the…