Tag: Michael Conforto

Dodgers Roster Decisions For Wild Card Series Focused On ‘Best Chance To Win’

The Los Angeles Dodgers roster for their National League Wild Card Series matchup against the Cincinnati Reds featured Will Smith as a third catcher, which didn't come as much of a surprise considering he took at-bats in a simulated game…

Dodgers News: Michael Conforto Had ‘Really Honest Conversations’ With Dave Roberts

Michael Conforto is in the midst of a down season with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but he has shown glimpses of being able to sustain success at the plate. The veteran outfielder had a productive month of July, which changed…

Teoscar Hernández ‘More Comfortable’ In Right Field, But Dodgers Open To Possible Change

The return of Tommy Edman gave the Los Angeles Dodgers more versatility to set their outfield how they like, and his ability to play center field should go a long way in improving their defense. But the corner outfield has…

Dodgers Change Plan In Left Field Amid Search For Production

The Los Angeles Dodgers' signing of Michael Conforto to a one-year, $17 million contract has not gone according to plan, with the veteran outfielder in the midst of the worst season of his career. Conforto struggled for much of the…

Michael Conforto Grateful For Conversations With Dave Roberts

Several weeks before the MLB trade deadline arrived on July 31, it was reported the Los Angeles Dodgers were in the market for a left-handed hitting outfielder. The implication was such a position player would effectively replace Michael Conforto, who…

Dodgers Hopeful Michael Conforto Gets Back On Upswing Amid ‘Pressing’

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a $17 million bet on Michael Conforto during the offseason, but things have not worked out as they hoped. Conforto is hitting just .187/.299/.327 with nine home runs, 25 RBI, 41 runs and 81 wRC+…

Dave Roberts: Playing Outfield With Green Monster At Fenway Park ‘Is A Skill’

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped their series against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday in part due to a misplay from Michael Conforto that allowed a run to score and put the go-ahead run on third base. It was just…

Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Believes Michael Conforto’s Ability ‘Still In There’

The Los Angeles Dodgers' signing of Michael Conforto to a one-year, $17 million contract has not panned out to this point, but the veteran outfielder continues to show signs of a potential turnaround. Conforto is hitting .318/.348/.500 with a double,…

Dodgers News: Michael Conforto Feeling ‘More Comfortable’ But Has ‘Work To Do’

The Los Angeles Dodgers made a fairly significant bet on Michael Conforto this past offseason as they signed him to a one-year, $17 million contract. But for the first half of the 2025 season, things have not worked the way…

Dave Roberts: Michael Conforto Facing Important Stretch Leading Up To MLB Trade Deadline

While much of the attention surrounding the Los Angeles Dodgers and a prospective outfielder largely focused on Juan Soto and Teoscar Hernández, the team's first move to address that position group was by signing Michael Conforto to a one-year, $17…

Andrew Friedman: Dodgers Expect Michael Conforto To Have ‘Better’ Second Half

The Los Angeles Dodgers addressed an outfield need by signing Michael Conforto to a one-year, $17 million contract before agreeing to terms with Teoscar Hernández as well. Conforto has been a productive hitter throughout his career but is falling well…

Dodgers News: Michael Conforto Feels Swing Is ‘Getting There’

The Los Angeles Dodgers had high expectations for Michael Conforto after signing him to a one-year contract, but things have not gone the way either side hoped to begin the season. Conforto has had a solid career at the MLB…