Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

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…

Staff Writer

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…

Scott Geirman

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…

Matthew Moreno

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…

Matthew Moreno

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…

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

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…

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

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…

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

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…

Matthew Moreno

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…

Matthew Moreno

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…

Matthew Moreno

David Bote: Dodgers Hitting Coaches Are ‘Best In The Business’

David Bote is in the midst of his 13th year as a professional since being an 18th-round draft pick by the Chicago Cubs in 2012. He signed a Minor League contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers during the offseason and…

Sebastian Abdón Ibarra

Dodgers Open To Hyeseong Kim Starting Season In Minors

Hyeseong Kim joined the Los Angeles Dodgers after eight seasons in the KBO, which generally is considered to be the rough equivalent of Triple-A level. The 26-year-old made the jump to Major League Baseball with the hope of competing for…

Scott Geirman