Mookie Betts shines at plate, on bases and in field as Dodgers close in on Giants
3 years, 3 months ago

Mookie Betts shines at plate, on bases and in field as Dodgers close in on Giants

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts celebrates in the dugout after hitting a fourth-inning homer at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday. On most days this season, before he returned from a second stint on the injured list, Mookie Betts probably doesn’t score from first base on the double Corey Seager ripped into the gap in right-center field on the eighth pitch of his at-bat Tuesday night. “That’s Mookie,” Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler said. “And he keeps doing those kind of things.” Two innings later, Betts hit his second solo home run in two nights and 19th of the season to cut the Braves’ lead to 2-1. “He’s out there,” Seager said, “and just having fun playing again.” Wanted: more pitching The Dodgers kept busy on the waiver wire, claiming right-handed relievers Jake Jewell and Ryan Meisinger off waivers from the Cubs.

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No Juan Soto! Dodgers should focus on keeping World Series champs
1 month ago

No Juan Soto! Dodgers should focus on keeping World Series champs

LA Times  

So the Dodgers begin their title defense this week by flirting with baseball’s hottest available star. Dodger Teoscar Hernández hugs teammate Mookie Betts during the team’s World Series celebration on Nov. 1 at Dodger Stadium. He’s one of baseball’s best young players, he raked the Dodgers for a 1.084 on-base-plus-slugging percentage in the World Series, he was everything Aaron Judge …

Dodgers to move Mookie Betts to infield in 2025, seek pitching and outfielders this offseason
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers to move Mookie Betts to infield in 2025, seek pitching and outfielders this offseason

LA Times  

The big news from Gomes’ media session on Wednesday: Mookie Betts is likely heading back to the infield in 2025. Now, however, the club’s “assumption,” as Gomes put it, is that Betts will return to the dirt next season, though exactly how that will look is not yet “set in stone.” “I know the toll on the body is less …

Mookie Betts' sacrifices helped fuel Dodgers' World Series run
2 months ago

Mookie Betts' sacrifices helped fuel Dodgers' World Series run

LA Times  

The defining moment of the Dodgers’ season went by almost completely unnoticed. “When guys like that do it,” manager Dave Roberts said, “everyone else has to fall in line, as far as whatever roles, wherever they hit in the order, if they play or start or don’t start.” During the past few weeks, Dodgers players forfeited time with their families …

Dodgers Dominate Mets, Extend Series Lead to 3-1 in NLCS
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers Dominate Mets, Extend Series Lead to 3-1 in NLCS

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers are one win away from the World Series after defeating the New York Mets 10-2 in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series. Shohei Ohtani hit a leadoff homer and scored four times, while Mookie Betts also went deep and drove in four runs. The Dodgers broke open the game in the fourth inning with …

Dodgers waste no time extending their dominance in NLCS Game 1 win
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers waste no time extending their dominance in NLCS Game 1 win

LA Times  

The Dodgers had been here before. “We didn’t try and reset.” Instead, the offense jumped on Mets starter Kodai Senga early, tagging him with three runs in less than two innings before adding three more in the fourth. Jack Flaherty pitched seven dominant innings, extending the team’s scoreless inning streak to a whopping 33 innings — tying a Major League …

Reinvigorated Mookie Betts provides the spark in Dodgers’ blowout win over Padres
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Reinvigorated Mookie Betts provides the spark in Dodgers’ blowout win over Padres

LA Times  

This time, Mookie Betts did not take a hard left-hand turn between first and second base and start jogging toward the third-base dugout in Petco Park. “When you come on the road, you can’t just book a homer or a crooked number in the first inning — hitting is still hard,” manager Dave Roberts said. And that’s what they did …

Mookie Betts must snap out of his years-long postseason slump
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mookie Betts must snap out of his years-long postseason slump

LA Times  

Mookie Betts walks back to the dugout after striking out in the third inning of a 10-2 loss to the San Diego Padres in Game 2 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium on Sunday. He said of his at-bats in the first two games of this best-of-five series, “They’re all outs, so all terrible.” With the series moving to Petco …

Dave Roberts wants struggling Mookie Betts to embrace a different mindset
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Dave Roberts wants struggling Mookie Betts to embrace a different mindset

LA Times  

Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts warms up before Game 2 of the NLDS against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on Sunday. Playoff baseball is stressful enough without feeling like you’re letting your team and an entire fan base down with every empty at-bat, which is why Dodgers manager Dave Roberts pulled right fielder Mookie Betts aside for a …

Mookie Betts got ‘lost in the process’ this year. Can it lead to better playoff success?
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mookie Betts got ‘lost in the process’ this year. Can it lead to better playoff success?

LA Times  

Twice last month, teams intentionally walked Shohei Ohtani to face Mookie Betts instead. “If you pay attention to those results,” Betts said, “that will tear you down.” That’s exactly what manager Dave Roberts believes happened last September, recalling how Betts pressed in pursuit of a second most valuable player award and first 40-homer season. And if he does that, eventually …

‘That’s why you keep working.’ How Mookie Betts snapped a slump at the perfect time
2 months, 4 weeks ago

‘That’s why you keep working.’ How Mookie Betts snapped a slump at the perfect time

LA Times  

Mookie Betts hits a two-run single in the seventh inning for the Dodgers in a 7-2 win over the San Diego Padres on Thursday. “That’s why you keep working, because you never know.” Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts celebrates with first base coach Clayton McCullough after hitting a seventh inning RBI single at Dodger Stadium on Thursday. Betts went hitless in …

Mookie Betts hits walk-off homer to give Dodgers win over Rockies
3 months ago

Mookie Betts hits walk-off homer to give Dodgers win over Rockies

LA Times  

Mookie Betts swears he didn’t mean to look at the scoreboard Sunday afternoon. “That,” manager Dave Roberts said, “felt like two wins,” For most of the afternoon, Sunday was shaping up to feel like two losses for the Dodgers. “They’ve had their way with us up to this point,” Roberts said of the Padres, who have won seven of 10 …

Shohei Ohtani helps ignite Dodgers comeback, reaching 52-52 mark in win over Rockies
3 months ago

Shohei Ohtani helps ignite Dodgers comeback, reaching 52-52 mark in win over Rockies

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run in the fifth inning of a 6-4 win over the Colorado Rockies at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. Had the Dodgers clinched the National League West title by now, like they usually do, they could have given Shohei Ohtani Friday night off to bask in the afterglow of Thursday’s six-hit, three-homer, …

Betts has tiebreaking RBI single in seven-run 9th inning as Dodgers beat Braves 9-2
3 months, 1 week ago

Betts has tiebreaking RBI single in seven-run 9th inning as Dodgers beat Braves 9-2

Associated Press  

ATLANTA — Mookie Betts had a tiebreaking RBI single with two outs in a seven-run ninth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 9-2 on Sunday night. “I don’t want to say it was the biggest win of the year, but it felt big considering what we’ve been going through,” said Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, whose team …

Dodgers get good news on injury front before soundly defeating Guardians
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers get good news on injury front before soundly defeating Guardians

LA Times  

Mookie Betts hits a solo home run for the Dodgers during the fourth inning of a 7-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians at Dodger Stadium on Saturday night. “But we want to secure one of the top two spots, so we can’t really let our foot off the gas pedal right now.” The Dodgers did ease up on the throttle …

Mookie Betts belts homer to lift Dodgers in Shohei Ohtani’s return to Anaheim
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Mookie Betts belts homer to lift Dodgers in Shohei Ohtani’s return to Anaheim

LA Times  

For nine innings Tuesday night, the Dodgers played with their food at Angel Stadium. “It’s a tough situation to walk a guy that got $700 to get to the guy that got $350,” starting pitcher Walker Buehler joked of Ohtani and Betts. “You look back at the last couple weeks, we’ve played some intense baseball games,” manager Dave Roberts said …

Mookie Betts’ 2-run homer in the 8th inning propels Dodgers to 3-1 victory over Rays
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Mookie Betts’ 2-run homer in the 8th inning propels Dodgers to 3-1 victory over Rays

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Mookie Betts hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-1 on Sunday to take the weekend series. Just get us a lead and get into the ninth and finish it out.” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said after the game that scans on Ohtani’s forearm were negative …

Feeling good about move back to outfield, Betts homers for Dodgers in return from injured list
4 months, 1 week ago

Feeling good about move back to outfield, Betts homers for Dodgers in return from injured list

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Mookie Betts is returning to right field and adjusting to a new spot in the lineup after missing nearly two months with a broken left hand. “Whatever he’s got, whatever he wants to do, he can do.” The move back to right field was something Betts welcomed, even though he believes he has shown he also can do …

Dodgers Dugout: Dodgers reverse course on Betts; Mickey Hatcher will answer your questions
4 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers Dugout: Dodgers reverse course on Betts; Mickey Hatcher will answer your questions

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Roberts’ perspective on the reversal: “We’re in a pennant race right now — we have a lead — so we have to do what’s best for the club,” Roberts said. We’ve done “Ask Orel Hershiser”, “Ask Jerry Reuss”, “Ask Tom Niedenfuer”, “Ask Peter O’Malley”, “Ask Fred Claire” and “Ask Maury Wills” …

Mookie Betts homers in return as Dodgers beat the Brewers
4 months, 1 week ago

Mookie Betts homers in return as Dodgers beat the Brewers

LA Times  

Mookie Betts — or, as he’s known around these parts, “Spooky” Betts — returned to the Dodgers’ lineup for the opener of a four-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday night, refusing to stay with the team at the supposedly haunted Pfister Hotel for the second straight season. “It’s probably on one hand, it really is,” manager Dave Roberts …

Plaschke: Hey Dodgers, stop messing with Mookie Betts
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Plaschke: Hey Dodgers, stop messing with Mookie Betts

LA Times  

C’mon, Dodgers, you must realize what you’re doing to your best player, continually drenching his season in uncertainty, battering his body, ruining his rituals, denting his spirit. “I’ve been saying the whole time, it doesn’t matter where I play, as long as I’m playing and helping the team win,” Betts said Friday afternoon while sitting in the dugout surrounded by …

Mookie Betts and Dodgers agree he should move from shortstop to right field
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mookie Betts and Dodgers agree he should move from shortstop to right field

LA Times  

Mookie Betts, who was still working to adapt to new assignment starting at shortstop, will return to his natural right field position after he’s removed from the injury list. I just feel like Miggy and Nick Ahmed being there, that’s winning baseball.” Betts was moved from right field to second base last winter, but when shortstop Gavin Lux committed several …

Mookie Betts preps for ‘big difference’ as No. 2 hitter; Brusdar Graterol return ‘hopeful’
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mookie Betts preps for ‘big difference’ as No. 2 hitter; Brusdar Graterol return ‘hopeful’

LA Times  

Mookie Betts will be back at short when he returns, but in a new lineup spot. “I just feel that, as great as Mookie is, Shohei really has the chance to change the game from the first pitch.” Betts will be in a more familiar position defensively when he returns next week, slated to resume his role as the club’s …

Mookie Betts will play short, bat second for Dodgers when he returns
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Mookie Betts will play short, bat second for Dodgers when he returns

LA Times  

When Mookie Betts makes his long-awaited return from a left hand fracture in Milwaukee next week, it will be in one position that has become relatively familiar to the eight-time All-Star and another that will be relatively new. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Betts will remain at shortstop, the spot he moved to in early March because of …

Where do the Dodgers play Mookie Betts when he returns from injury?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Where do the Dodgers play Mookie Betts when he returns from injury?

LA Times  

Mookie Betts, above working out before a game at Dodger Stadium in July, is getting closer to coming back from a broken hand. One of the greatest defensive right fielders in baseball history, Mookie Betts moved to second base last year because the Dodgers needed him to. But look at the players the Dodgers picked up before the trade deadline, …

Miguel Rojas is shining at shortstop. Will Dodgers keep him there when Mookie Betts returns?
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Miguel Rojas is shining at shortstop. Will Dodgers keep him there when Mookie Betts returns?

LA Times  

It has been only two weeks since Miguel Rojas replaced the injured Mookie Betts as the Dodgers’ starting shortstop, more than enough time for the 35-year-old veteran to alter the makeup of the team’s infield come playoff time. “For me,” Dodgers third-base coach Dino Ebel said, “he’s one of the top five defensive shortstops in baseball.” Betts, for all his …

Mookie Betts and Yamamoto injuries create Dodgers trade dilemma
6 months, 1 week ago

Mookie Betts and Yamamoto injuries create Dodgers trade dilemma

LA Times  

They were both learning to do something they’d never done before, Mookie Betts playing shortstop full-time and Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitching in the major leagues. Betts broke his left hand when he was struck by a 98-mph fastball during the Dodgers’ 3-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals. He made his 15th start of the season when he pitched seven scoreless …

Ohtani has second 2-homer game of season as Dodgers blank Royals 3-0. Betts’ hand broken in the 7th
6 months, 1 week ago

Ohtani has second 2-homer game of season as Dodgers blank Royals 3-0. Betts’ hand broken in the 7th

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani had his second two-homer game this season, Tyler Glasnow pitched seven innings of three-hit ball and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Kansas City Royals 3-0 on Sunday as Mookie Betts left in the seventh inning after a pitch broke a bone in his left hand. “It’s a really good sign that I’m able to …

Dodgers star Mookie Betts suffers broken left hand when hit by a pitch
6 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers star Mookie Betts suffers broken left hand when hit by a pitch

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts broke his left hand when he was hit by a pitch during the seventh inning of Sunday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. “No one wants to see that, especially to a guy like Mookie, who we all revere for his professionalism and what he means to the game.” Miguel Rojas will take …

Mookie Betts to miss several weeks after sustaining hand fracture in Dodgers’ win
6 months, 1 week ago

Mookie Betts to miss several weeks after sustaining hand fracture in Dodgers’ win

LA Times  

The good vibes derived from Tyler Glasnow’s dominant seven-inning start and Shohei Ohtani’s two-homer game were shattered in the seventh inning on Sunday when a 98-mph fastball struck the back of the left hand of Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts, who writhed on the ground for a few minutes before coming out of the game. “I think that’s the first time …

Dodgers drop series to Rangers after stars fail to deliver in key moment
6 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers drop series to Rangers after stars fail to deliver in key moment

LA Times  

Dodgers third baseman Cavan Baggio tags out Texas’ Marcus Semien on a stolen base attempt during the third inning of L.A.’s 3-1 loss Thursday at Dodger Stadium. “We threatened in the eighth inning, had the guys we wanted up to bat, but Robertson found his way to punch out the side, again, the same three guys,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts …

‘Uncharted territory’: Is Mookie Betts at shortstop a sustainable solution for the Dodgers?
6 months, 2 weeks ago

‘Uncharted territory’: Is Mookie Betts at shortstop a sustainable solution for the Dodgers?

LA Times  

Three months in, the amazement has yet to dissipate. “I take a lot of pride in it, how I’ve come a long way,” Betts said this weekend, reflecting on the process while from a visiting locker at Yankee Stadium last weekend. “I was talking to Lux,” Betts said after a recent game, “and I was like, ‘This is the hardest …

For Mookie Betts, the move to shortstop is proving to be ‘the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do’
6 months, 2 weeks ago

For Mookie Betts, the move to shortstop is proving to be ‘the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do’

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mookie Betts has spent most of his career making everything about playing baseball look effortless. At one point, Betts turned to teammate Gavin Lux in the dugout and admitted, “This is the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do.” At times, it has looked that way. “And it’s going to take more than two months to get.” The …

Betts, Freeman, Hernandez all homer as Dodgers avoid sweep by handling the Pirates 11-7
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Betts, Freeman, Hernandez all homer as Dodgers avoid sweep by handling the Pirates 11-7

Associated Press  

PITTSBURGH — Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and Teoscar Hernandez homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 11-7 on Thursday night to avoid a three-game sweep. Betts added a three-run shot of his own during a six-run fifth inning as Los Angeles beat Pittsburgh for just the sixth time in their last 16 meetings despite a relatively quiet …

Mookie Betts breaks out of slump — and quiets workload ‘narrative’ — in Dodgers’ win
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Mookie Betts breaks out of slump — and quiets workload ‘narrative’ — in Dodgers’ win

LA Times  

Mookie Betts is greeted by Shohei Ohtani after hitting a three-run home run in the fifth inning of a win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. “I’m at a loss for words,” Roberts said recently of Betts’ switch to shortstop. “I don’t think it’s ever been done at this level, for this level of player.” Mookie Betts celebrates as he …

Dodgers Dugout: Mookie Betts at short: How’s he doing?
7 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: Mookie Betts at short: How’s he doing?

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Here’s a look at the Dodgers’ numbers the last two weeks: Shohei Ohtani,.348/.412/.544, 3 doubles, 2 homers, 7 RBIs Chris Taylor,.333/.333/.333, 2 for 6 Mookie Betts,.277/.359/.489, 2 doubles, 1 triple, 2 homers, 2 RBIs Miguel Rojas, 3 for 11, 2 doubles, 1 RBI Gavin Lux,.256/.273/.395, 2 doubles, 2 triples, 5 RBIs …

Terrifying moment Mookie Betts smashes a ball into an 8-year-old boy's eye during Dodgers home game
7 months ago

Terrifying moment Mookie Betts smashes a ball into an 8-year-old boy's eye during Dodgers home game

Daily Mail  

The 8-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers fan is recovering and in good condition Nathan Sanchez was hit in the right eye by a foul ball on Friday evening An 8-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers fan is recovering and in good condition after taking a foul ball to his eye off the bat of All-Star slugger Mookie Betts. Nathan Sanchez is seen with …

A familiar story this season: Padres defeat the Dodgers
7 months, 1 week ago

A familiar story this season: Padres defeat the Dodgers

LA Times  

Fernando Tatis Jr., center, celebrates with teammates Xander Bogaerts, left, and Jose Azocar after the Padres defeated the Dodgers on Sunday. “They’ve been really unpredictable,” manager Dave Roberts said after his team was shut out for only the second time this season. He was locked in.” In Buehler’s second outing since returning this season, the Dodgers’ right-hander was the opposite. …

Mookie Betts continues his torrid start to lead Dodgers past the Nationals
8 months, 1 week ago

Mookie Betts continues his torrid start to lead Dodgers past the Nationals

LA Times  

Mookie Betts reacts after driving in a run with a double during the second inning. Betts now is batting.388 with a 1.190 on-base-plus-slugging percentage, six homers, five doubles, 18 RBIs and 22 runs in 20 games, “He’s pretty locked in right now — it’s fun to watch,” third baseman Max Muncy said. I just gotta figure it out.” Third-base coach …

Mookie Betts hits major league-leading fifth home run, leads Dodgers to 5-4 victory over Giants
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Mookie Betts hits major league-leading fifth home run, leads Dodgers to 5-4 victory over Giants

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Mookie Betts hit his major league-leading fifth home run, Freddie Freeman had three hits and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 5-4 on Tuesday night for their third straight victory. Betts lifted a hanging changeup from Giants starter Logan Webb into the left-center field bleachers in the third inning for a game-tying solo home …

Motivated by move to shortstop, Dodgers veteran Mookie Betts is on a tear
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Motivated by move to shortstop, Dodgers veteran Mookie Betts is on a tear

LA Times  

Mookie Betts has a reputation for seeking challenges. When the Dodgers started evaluating their shortstop options near the end of spring camp — amid repeated defensive miscues from then-starting shortstop Gavin Lux — Betts didn’t outwardly ask to move to the position. “I’m very proud of myself for making those plays, and all the work.” Indeed, Betts’ approach to his …

Photos: Opening Day 2024 at Dodger Stadium
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Photos: Opening Day 2024 at Dodger Stadium

LA Times  

The Boys in Blue and their fans celebrate the beginning of the season at Dodger Stadium prior to the team’s home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals. Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani is introduced before the game against the St. Louis Cardinals. La Muerta Maria wears a Dodgers sombrero before the team’s home opener against the St. Louis …

Mookie Betts plays 6 innings at shortstop as Dodgers deal with injuries to pitchers
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Mookie Betts plays 6 innings at shortstop as Dodgers deal with injuries to pitchers

Hindustan Times  

Mookie Betts is moving along in his transition to shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are hoping reliever Blake Treinen dodged a long-term injury even though he couldn't get out of the way of a wicked line drive to the ribs. Manager Dave Roberts has said the move is “permanent, for now.” The spring debut at shortstop for Betts, …

Dodgers moving Mookie Betts to shortstop is misguided, maddening
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers moving Mookie Betts to shortstop is misguided, maddening

LA Times  

Don’t mess with Mookie! Moving Mookie Betts to shortstop from second base less than two weeks before the start of the regular season is an error far worse than even the wildest throw uncorked by Gavin Lux. The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts runs toward the ball during a spring training workout at Camelback Ranch in Phoenix on Feb. 14. Everything is …

Dodgers move Mookie Betts to shortstop, Gavin Lux to second amid defensive struggles
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers move Mookie Betts to shortstop, Gavin Lux to second amid defensive struggles

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Gavin Lux, originally projected to be the team’s starting shortstop, was at second base for Friday’s spring training game against the Reds. In a drastic change of plans less than two weeks before opening day, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced Friday that Mookie Betts will now be the team’s starting shortstop, and that Lux will shift from short …

Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts showcase Dodgers’ power in spring win
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts showcase Dodgers’ power in spring win

LA Times  

Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani celebrates in the dugout after scoring on a sacrifice fly by Will Smith during the first inning of a 7-4 exhibition win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. The Dodgers provided a glimpse of their potential firepower at the top of the batting order Sunday when Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman combined for …

Mookie Betts knows he can't disappear for Dodgers in playoffs again
10 months, 1 week ago

Mookie Betts knows he can't disappear for Dodgers in playoffs again

LA Times  

He really cares, and he doesn’t understand why anyone would think otherwise. “I’m just used to switching gears.” There are times Betts looks like the best player in baseball, as was the case when he led the Dodgers to their only championship in the last 36 years, in the pandemic-shortened 2020 season. I didn’t do anything to help the team.” …

Mookie Betts will be Dodgers’ everyday second baseman, Dave Roberts says
1 year ago

Mookie Betts will be Dodgers’ everyday second baseman, Dave Roberts says

LA Times  

Dodgers second baseman Mookie Betts tags out Arizona’s Tommy Pham during a steal attempt on Aug. 8 in Phoenix. 50, Mookie Betts, is going to be our everyday second baseman.” Later, during a chat with reporters at MLB’s annual winter meetings, the eight-year manager doubled-down, explaining that after conversations between himself, Betts and the front office, “we all just kind …

Why the Dodgers are moving Mookie Betts to second base full-time
1 year ago

Why the Dodgers are moving Mookie Betts to second base full-time

New York Times  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Come Opening Day, the Dodgers will be employing the highest-paid second baseman in the history of the sport. Mookie Betts will now call the position home on a full-time basis, manager Dave Roberts said Monday, in the most notable move to date at these Winter Meetings. Mookie Betts will primarily play second base for the Dodgers, Dave …

Mookie Betts is at the World Series, but not as player. ‘I have to do better, no matter what.’
1 year, 1 month ago

Mookie Betts is at the World Series, but not as player. ‘I have to do better, no matter what.’

LA Times  

Dodgers star Mookie Betts, left, talks with Corbin Carroll of the Arizona Diamondbacks before Game 3 of the World Series in Phoenix on Monday. Mookie Betts walks to the dugout after striking out in the Dodgers’ Game 3 loss to the Arizona Diamondbacks in the National League Division Series on Oct. 11. You’ve got to go play, no matter what, …

Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman useless for Dodgers in NLDS
1 year, 2 months ago

Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman useless for Dodgers in NLDS

LA Times  

Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman offered no explanations for what happened. “There’s no real known cause for it.” Dodgers Another 100-win Dodgers season ends with a shocking NLDS loss Dodgers starting pitcher Lance Lynn gives up four solo home runs in the third inning as the Dodgers lose in the NLDS for the second straight season. Dodgers star Mookie Betts …

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