Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers News: ‘Everyone Knew’ Shohei Ohtani Would ‘Do Something Special’ On Bobblehead Night

Shohei Ohtani is inevitable. Even as the Atlanta Braves took a 5-0 lead against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the series finale, the night still ended with heroics from Ohtani. With one out in the ninth inning of a tie…

Dodgers News: Max Muncy Still Evaluating Use Of Torpedo Bat

Max Muncy became the first Los Angeles Dodgers player to use the new torpedo bat design in Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves. Muncy went 0-for-3 with the bowling pin-shaped bat before switching to his usual lumber for what wound…

Will & Cara Smith’s Catching Hope Foundation Partnering With LADF To Improve Reading Proficiency Among Youth

Will and Cara Smith through their Catching Hope Foundation have partnered with the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation to beautify learning spaces and improve reading proficiency and interest among young Angelenos. The Smiths joined students at Manhattan Place Elementary in Los…

FOCO Selling New Shohei Ohtani Bobblehead With LED Hologram

Shohei Ohtani bobblehead night at Dodger Stadium again drew a sold-out crowd, and for those looking to add onto their collection, FOCO released a new version of the Los Angeles Dodgers star. The Ohtani bobblehead by FOCO has a unique…

Freddie Freeman Explains Slipping In Shower & Being ‘Very Thankful’ Despite Aggravating Ankle

Freddie Freeman was not in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for their series against the Atlanta Braves due to aggravating his right ankle injury from last season. Freeman had been playing at less than 100% throughout Spring Training and into…

This Day In Dodgers History: Pedro Guerrero Acquired In Trade With Indians

On April 3, 1974, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Pedro Guerrero from the then-Cleveland Indians in exchange for Minor League pitcher Bruce Ellingsen. Guerrero began his career with the Indians when he signed with them in 1972 as an international…

Is Roki Sasaki Making Next Start For Dodgers?

Roki Sasaki entered the 2025 season as MLB's No. 1 prospect, but he has not pitched like it so far through two starts. Although the rocky beginning to his rookie season isn't ideal, it hasn't changed the Los Angeles Dodgers'…

Dave Roberts: Dodgers See Esteury Ruiz As ‘Plus-Runner’ With Offensive Upside

The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a trade with the Athletics on Wednesday to acquire Esteury Ruiz in exchange for pitching prospect Carlos Duran. Ruiz played in 132 games for the Athletics in 2023, but seemingly fell out of favor with…

Dodgers Set Schedule For Shohei Ohtani To Throw More Bullpen Sessions

The Los Angeles Dodgers anticipate Shohei Ohtani making a return to pitching during the 2025 season, but when that will come remains unclear. Ohtani began throwing bullpen sessions during Spring Training before being limited to playing catch on flat ground…

Dodgers Trade Carlos Duran To Athletics For Esteury Ruiz

The Los Angeles Dodgers traded pitching prospect Carlos Duran to the Athletics in exchange for Esteury Ruiz, who was recently designated for assignment. While the Dodgers added significant talent to their roster during the offseason, they still faced some question…

Tanner Scott, Dodgers Not Worried About Early Drop In Velocity

The Los Angeles Dodgers are off to an undefeated start despite Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman combining to miss more than half of the team's games thus far and noted offseason addition Tanner Scott enduring some early struggles. Scott was…

Recap: Dodgers Sweep Braves & Make MLB History As Defending World Series Champion

The Los Angeles Dodgers didn't put forth their cleanest effort and it compounded Blake Snell's walks issues, but their relentless lineup ultimately rendered that moot in a 6-5 walk-off win to finish their homestand with a sweep of the Atlanta…