Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

Manny Machado On Playing Dodgers: Padres ‘Excited To Take Them Down’

Once the San Diego Padres eliminated the Atlanta Braves to punch their ticket for a matchup with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League Division Series, it was widely billed as the two best teams in baseball going head-to-head.…

Dodgers News: Freddie Freeman Will Need To Manage Right Ankle At Least To All-Star Break

Freddie Freeman again proved to be nothing short of an MLB ironman last year as he played through a significant right ankle sprain and torn rib cartilage during the postseason. Freeman sprained his right ankle during the final week of…

Spring Training Recap: Shohei Ohtani Hits Home Run In First At-Bat; Dalton Rushing Delivers Dodgers’ Walk-Off Win

Shohei Ohtani hit a home run in his first Cactus League at-bat of the year and Dalton Rushing gave the Los Angeles Dodgers a 6-5 walk-off win against the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani worked a full count against fellow Japanese…

Dodgers Spring Training: James Outman ‘Holding His Own’

James Outman entered Spring Training looking to turn the page on a disappointing 2024 season with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Outman struggled out of the gate and lost his role as the team's starting center fielder before ultimately spending most…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…