Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

Shohei Ohtani Checked ‘Important Mark’ With Pitching At Angel Stadium

As part of the Los Angeles Dodgers mapping out Shohei Ohtani's starts, he was lined up to face the Los Angeles Angels in the finale of the Freeway Series. Ohtani's ninth start of the season marked his first time getting…

Max Muncy Scratched From Dodgers Lineup Due To Side Soreness

The initial Los Angeles Dodgers lineup for the finale of the Freeway Series did not include Mookie Betts, which manager Dave Roberts later revealed was due to a scheduled off day. An updated lineup had Betts starting at shortstop as…

Freeway Series Recap: Dodgers Blow Save To Give Angels 1st 6-Game Season Sweep

Shohei Ohtani pitched 4.1 innings in his first career start against the Los Angeles Angels, but the Los Angeles Dodgers were swept in the Freeway Series with a 6-5 loss that gives them a four-game losing streak and moves them…

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Have No Regrets About Trade Deadline

The Los Angeles Dodgers were linked to several big names at this year's MLB trade deadline, but only came away with modest additions that primarily centered around Brock Stewart and Alex Call. The trade for Stewart addressed the team's biggest…

Shohei Ohtani Sets New Season High With Innings Pitched Against Angels

Shohei Ohtani completed 4.1 innings in his longest start as a Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher, achieving the feat against some of his former Los Angeles Angels teammates. Ohtani's start in the finale of the Freeway Series marked his first time…

Dodgers Pitching Struggles Tied To Falling Behind In Counts, Ebbs & Flows Of Long Season

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a number of issues they need to address to get out of an extended rut they find themselves in. The pitching staff as a whole has performed fairly well lately, ranking in the top 10…

This Day In Dodgers History: Steve Sax Sets Franchise Rookie Stolen Base Record; Nomar Garciaparra Ejected

On Aug. 13, 1982, Steve Sax set a Los Angeles Dodgers rookie record with a stolen base in a 6-1 victory over the San Francisco Giants. The game took place at Dodger Stadium and after going 0-for-3 to start the…

Dodgers Don’t Anticipate Shohei Ohtani Being ‘Emotional’ Pitching Against Angels

Shohei Ohtani is in the midst of his second season with the Los Angeles Dodgers after leaving the Los Angeles Angels in free agency. Ohtani completed his first Freeway Series in a Dodgers uniform last season and is finishing out…

Dodgers Optimistic Despite Brock Stewart’s Right Shoulder Injury

Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen absorbed yet another loss as Brock Stewart was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to right shoulder inflammation. Stewart joined the Dodgers at the trade deadline in a deal that sent James Outman to…

Dave Roberts: Dodgers Have ‘New Season’ After Padres Tie NL West

Just six weeks ago, the Los Angeles Dodgers looked destined to run away with the National League West division title yet again, and it appeared no team was going to be a threat. They sat eight games ahead of the…

Shohei Ohtani Lawsuit Deemed ‘Standard Business Dispute’

Shohei Ohtani is enjoying another strong season with the Los Angeles Dodgers and is back to competing as a two-way player while the team looks to get on track as the postseason approaches. But while Ohtani and the Dodgers are…

Dodgers Rookie Dalton Rushing Won’t Play Left Field

The Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Dalton Rushing was promoted for his MLB debut earlier this season, and he took over the backup catcher role as Austin Barnes was designated for assignment and subsequently released. While Rushing presents more upside…