Phillies’ Cristopher Sánchez Joins Orel Hershiser In Rare Territory
The Philadelphia Phillies completed a three-game sweep of the San Diego Padres last Wednesday behind another dominant start from Cristopher Sánchez. The left-hander did not allow a run in seven innings of work, which extended his scoreless streak to 44.2.…
This Day In Dodgers History: Duke Snider Leads Brooklyn In Home Run Record; Mike Piazza Drafted
On June 1, 1955, the Brooklyn Dodgers set a franchise record when they hit six home runs in an 11-8 win over the Milwaukee Braves at Ebbets Field. After falling behind in the top of the first, the Dodgers took…
Ryan Ward: ‘Really Cool’ To Hit First MLB Home Run
Ryan Ward had a game to remember in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 9-1 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday afternoon. Ward, starting in left field, went 1-for-2 with his first career Major League home run. He led off the…
How Andy Pages Was Safe Despite Not Touching Home Plate
The Los Angeles Dodgers appeared to tack on an important insurance run in the seventh inning of Saturday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies when Mookie Betts lined a two-out RBI single to right field that scored Andy Pages. Adolis García…
Dave Roberts & Roki Sasaki Surprised By Increase In Fastball Velocity
Roki Sasaki has continued to improve in each of his starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers, and he turned in what may have been the most encouraging performance of his career on Saturday. Although Sasaki's final line score wasn't the…
Dodgers Updates: Teoscar Hernández ‘Best-Case Scenario,’ Tyler Glanow’s Recovery Slowed
The Los Angeles Dodgers have dealt with a recent rash of injuries and also seen Tyler Glasnow's recovery from back spams not go as expected. While Glasnow's rehab progression stalled, the Dodgers do appear to have caught somewhat of a…
Dodgers Planning To Give Alex Freeland Plenty Of ‘Runway’
The Los Angeles Dodgers roster has undergone plenty of shuffling over the past week, and among the changes was Hyeseong Kim getting optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. That came as the corresponding move to the Dodgers re-signing Santiago Espinal, but…
Recap: Ryan Ward Hits 1st HR & Dodgers Score In 7 Straight Innings To Defeat Phillies
After splitting the first two games of the series, the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies faced off for the rubber match on Sunday afternoon. Nearly everything went in the Dodgers' favor in a blowout win against a Phillies team…
This Day In Dodgers History: Tommy Lasorda’s 25 Strikeouts; Don Drysdale Ties MLB Shutout Streak Record
On May 31, 1948, future Los Angeles Dodgers Hall of Fame Manager Tommy Lasorda struck out 25 batters for the Schenectady Blue Jays in a 6-5, 15-inning victory over the Amsterdam Rugmakers. It was the second game of a doubleheader…
Dodgers Activate Jack Dreyer & Option Paul Gervase
The Los Angeles Dodgers activated Jack Dreyer off the 15-day injured list and optioned Paul Gervase to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Dreyer missed 13 games with left shoulder inflammation after being placed on the IL on May 17. He last pitched…
Santiago Espinal ‘Understands His Value’ To Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed Santiago Espinal on Friday, just four days after designating him for assignment. That came as the corresponding move to the Dodgers bring Kiké Hernández off the 60-day injured list, but subsequent injuries led to a…
Recap: Roki Sasaki’s Impressive Start Spoiled As Phillies Rally Against Tanner Scott
The Los Angeles Dodgers had their season-best winning streak snapped at six games despite another encouraging start from Roki Sasaki. He exited with a slim lead but the Philadelphia Phillies mounted their comeback against Tanner Scott in the eighth inning.…
