Tag: Arizona Diamondbacks

Dave Roberts: Dodgers’ 10-Game Road Trip Doesn’t Feel Long Because Of ‘Fun’ Matchups

The Los Angeles Dodgers are in the midst of their longest road trip of the season at 10 games comprised with series against the Atlanta Braves, Miami Marlins and Arizona Diamondbacks. The current stretch is particularly tough as the Dodgers…

This Day In Dodgers History: Game Delayed By Bees At Chase Field

What was expected to be routine Tuesday night at Chase Field changed when the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks were delayed by bees on April 30, 2024. A swarm of bees began to settle on the top of the…

Teoscar Hernández Enjoys ‘Pressure From Other Teams’ In Competitive NL West

The Los Angeles Dodgers' run of dominance in the National League West has spanned for more than a decade at this point. Not only have the Dodgers captured the NL West title 11 times in the past 12 seasons, but…

Diamondbacks Owner Ken Kendrick Believes Dodgers Have Unfair Financial Advantage, Not ‘Smarter’ Front Office

The Los Angeles Dodgers' dominance with respect to National League West titles has largely gone unchallenged in the past 12 seasons, but the Arizona Diamondbacks have emerged as an intriguing threat. Over the past three seasons, the Diamondbacks managed to…

Merrill Kelly & More Diamondbacks Don’t View Dodgers As Unbeatable

The Los Angeles Dodgers made significant additions to their roster during the offseason and now are looking to become the first team to repeat as World Series champions for the first time in more than two decades. The Dodgers were…

Diamondbacks Welcome Challenge Of Playing ‘Super Talented’ Dodgers

The Los Angeles Dodgers' reign in the National League West has largely gone unchecked since 2013, with the other three teams in the division only occasionally having their moment of breaking through. The San Francisco Giants snapped the Dodgers' streak…

This Day In Dodgers History: Opening Day Game Against Diamondbacks In Australia

On March 22, 2014, the Arizona Diamondbacks and Los Angeles Dodgers met at the Sydney Cricket Ground in Australia for Opening Day. The March 22 matchup marked the earliest start to a season in MLB history at the time. In…

Spring Training Recap: Yoshinobu Yamamoto Sharp In Dodgers Win Vs. D-Backs

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks, 6-2, in their Spring Training matchup on Monday. They now have an 11-8 record in Cactus League play with one game remaining. Yoshinobu Yamamoto was on the mound for his final tune-up…

Dave Roberts: NL West Race ‘Helped’ Dodgers In 2024 World Series Run

The Los Angeles Dodgers overcame a plethora of injuries throughout the 2024 season to finish with the best record in Major League Baseball at 98-64 en route to winning the World Series. Unlike recent seasons when the team clinched the…

This Day In Dodgers History: Trade Involving Brad Penny, Shawn Green & Randy Johnson Falls Apart

On Dec. 17, 2004, the Los Angeles Dodgers backed out of making a blockbuster trade with the New York Yankees and Arizona Diamondbacks that would have seen Shawn Green, Brad Penny and Randy Johnson switch teams. The trade was set…

Diamondbacks GM Mike Hazen Expects Dodgers To Improve ‘Every Year’

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reigned atop the National League West Division for over a decade, subjecting the rest of the division under their thumb with a 509-320 record against them since 2013. The San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks…

Diamondbacks Free Agent Paul Sewald Wants Closer Role But Open To Signing With Dodgers

The MLB free agent class includes several relief pitchers with closing experience, including Paul Sewald, who appeared in 42 games for the Arizona Diamondbacks this past season. The right-hander started his career with the New York Mets but only began…