Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

FOCO Selling Shohei Ohtani Player Chain & Dodger Dog Neon Sign

FOCO released new Los Angeles Dodgers memorabilia for Opening Day this week, with Shohei Ohtani and the famed Dodger Dog among those highlighted. Now available from FOCO is an Ohtani player chain that features his last name and jersey number.…

Staff Writer

This Day In Dodgers History: Leo Durocher Confesses To Gambling; Fernando Valenzuela Ends Contract Holdout

On March 24, 1947, longtime Brooklyn Dodgers manager Leo Durocher confessed to playing card games within the clubhouse in a four-hour meeting with the Major League Baseball commissioner Albert “Happy” Chandler at the Sarasota Terrace Hotel. Durocher’s meeting with Chandler…

Ethan Duer

Dave Roberts: Austin Barnes One Of ‘Glue Guys’ In Dodgers Clubhouse

The Los Angeles Dodgers exercised their $3.5 million team option on Austin Barnes that ensured the veteran catcher would return for his 10th season with the team. Barnes has been instrumental to the Dodgers' success over the years, even if…

Matt Borelli

Dodgers Front Office Heralded For ‘Insane Discipline’ In Sports Poll

The Los Angeles Dodgers stormed their way to a World Series title last year by defeating the New York Yankees in five games in a historic matchup. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and general manager Brandon Gomes created a…

Scott Geirman

Dodgers News: Blake Snell Starting Dodger Stadium Opener

Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Blake Snell is going to start in the Dodger Stadium opener on Thursday, when the Los Angeles Dodgers begin a series with the Detroit Tigers. He's going to be opposed by Tigers ace Tarik Skubal for…

Matthew Moreno

Dodgers Team Photographer Serves As Grand Marshal Of Golden Dragon Parade

Los Angeles Dodgers team photographer Jon SooHoo was recognized and celebrated on Saturday as he served as the grand marshal of the Golden Dragon Parade. It was the 126th annual such parade that is supported in part by the District…

Matthew Moreno

This Day In Dodgers History: Dodgertown Lease Signed With City Of Vero Beach

On March 23, 1951, the Brooklyn Dodgers signed a 21-year lease with the city of Vero Beach to use an abandoned naval base as their Spring Training home in Florida for the Grapefruit League. The site would affectionately become known…

Staff Writer

Freeway Series Recap: Dodgers Come From Behind Against Kenley Jansen

The Los Angeles Dodgers remained shorthanded in their first game since returning from Tokyo but rallied against Kenley Jansen for a 7-1 comeback win against to the Los Angeles Angels in the opener of the exhibition Freeway Series. Mookie Betts…

Matthew Moreno

Mookie Betts Scratched; Freddie Freeman Returns To Dodgers Lineup For Exhibition Freeway Series

UPDATE (March 23, 4:15 p.m. PT): Mookie Betts was scratched from the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup. Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman are both in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup against the Los Angeles Angels for the first game of the…

Matthew Moreno

Los Angeles Dodgers Sign Sponsorship Deal With Surfside

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a new partnership with Surfside, a ready-to-drink (RTD) company, to make their canned cocktails an official hard tea and hard lemonade sponsor of the team. Surfside is most popular for their iced tea + vodka…

Matthew Moreno

Dave Dombrowski Praises Dodgers As ‘Big Team’ To Be Mindful Of

Over the past 12 seasons the Los Angeles Dodgers have become one of the most dreaded and respected organizations in baseball. They built themselves up to where they are now through drafting and development, talent identification, shrewd trades, and opening…

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

Dave Roberts Happy To Be ‘Liked’ By Dodgers Fans After Past Criticism

The Los Angeles Dodgers have enjoyed unprecedented success under Dave Roberts since he was named the 32nd manager in franchise history nearly a decade ago. Roberts has led the team to the playoffs in all nine of his seasons at…

Matt Borelli