Dodgers' Cody Bellinger still struggling. Can he find his swing?
2 years, 9 months ago

Dodgers' Cody Bellinger still struggling. Can he find his swing?

LA Times  

Dave Roberts sounded like a professor teaching a class on the complexities of hitting. “Be a good hitter first.” It’s an objective Bellinger has struggled to achieve this spring, with time running short for him to snap a preseason slump — one that looks eerily similar to his career-worst performance last year — before the start of the regular season. “Believe it or not, I’m actually feeling a lot better than the results are saying,” Bellinger said Sunday, answering another round of familiar questions about his struggles at the plate. You’ve been 0 for 4 a lot this year.” — Clay Bellinger, on the advice he gave his son, Cody, last season Clay Bellinger watched his son’s struggles build last year. It’s all about finding that approach, and like I said, I feel closer than what it looks.” ——— Cody Bellinger warms up during a spring game against the Seattle Mariners on March 19.

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Cody Bellinger drives in 4 runs in the Cubs’ 10-4 win over the Phillies
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cody Bellinger drives in 4 runs in the Cubs’ 10-4 win over the Phillies

Associated Press  

PHILADELPHIA — Cody Bellinger tripled, singled twice and drove in four runs, and the Chicago Cubs routed the Philadelphia Phillies 10-4 on Tuesday night. Kyle Schwarber hit his 38th homer of the season and Bryce Harper hit his 30th for the Phillies, who clinched their first NL East title in 13 years on Monday night. Philadelphia can also clinch home …

Dodgers’ growing offensive struggles have a familiar feel in loss to Cubs
4 months ago

Dodgers’ growing offensive struggles have a familiar feel in loss to Cubs

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani puts his hands up in front of Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson after reaching second base on a fielding error during the Dodgers’ 10-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers, meanwhile, didn’t score their first run until the fifth and squandered multiple opportunities to get back in the game — despite …

Cubs OF Cody Bellinger sidelined by two fractured ribs on his right side
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Cubs OF Cody Bellinger sidelined by two fractured ribs on his right side

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Cody Bellinger has two fractured ribs on his right side, sidelining another key player for the Chicago Cubs. “The doctors will come up with a plan,” Counsell said before Wednesday’s 4-3 victory over the Astros, “and, like everything, he’s got to get symptom-free first and we’ll go from there.” The Cubs put Bellinger on the 10-day injured list …

Cody Bellinger is returning to the Cubs on an $80 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Cody Bellinger is returning to the Cubs on an $80 million, 3-year contract, AP source says

Associated Press  

Cody Bellinger is going back to the Chicago Cubs, agreeing to an $80 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press. Bellinger is set to make $30 million this year, and then $30 million in 2025 if he stays with Chicago and $20 million in 2026 if he doesn’t opt out of the contract. Healthy …

Cody Bellinger signs 3-year $80-million deal with Cubs a year after Dodgers let him go
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Cody Bellinger signs 3-year $80-million deal with Cubs a year after Dodgers let him go

LA Times  

Chicago Cubs center fielder Cody Bellinger gestures to the Dodger Stadium crowd after being acknowledged by his former team prior to an April 14 game. A year after the Dodgers turned their backs on Cody Bellinger, the mercurial left-handed slugger has reportedly agreed to a three-year, $80-million contract with the Chicago Cubs. Bellinger, a center fielder and first baseman, had …

Dodgers couldn’t make Cody Bellinger a star again. ‘Sometimes you just don’t have any answers’
1 year, 8 months ago

Dodgers couldn’t make Cody Bellinger a star again. ‘Sometimes you just don’t have any answers’

LA Times  

There was a rapid rise, then a sudden descent. “But sometimes you just don’t have any answers.” For the first time since the Dodgers non-tendered him this offseason, Bellinger will return to Dodger Stadium with the Chicago Cubs this weekend. “But obviously, it didn’t click.” To recount Bellinger’s decade-long journey through the Dodgers organization, it’s best to follow the history …

Cody Bellinger and Dodgers each deserve blame for preventable split
1 year, 8 months ago

Cody Bellinger and Dodgers each deserve blame for preventable split

LA Times  

Cody Bellinger signs autographs for fans at Dodger Stadium before Friday’s game between the Chicago Cubs and Dodgers. “I think the injury had something to do with it, there’s no one answer,” Dodger manager Dave Roberts said Friday. I don’t think it’s ever been done as far as the spectrum of going from National League MVP to the struggles that …

Cubs hoping they can get the right numbers from Cody Bellinger
1 year, 10 months ago

Cubs hoping they can get the right numbers from Cody Bellinger

LA Times  

Cody Bellinger looks over in the dugout before a game against the Angels last season. The next chapter in Cody Bellinger’s professional baseball career began Saturday with a mistake as he walked to the plate for his first at-bat as a member of the Chicago Cubs. “I had no idea that they would non-tender him.” Former Dodgers center field Cody …

Bellinger looking forward to fresh start after joining Cubs
2 years ago

Bellinger looking forward to fresh start after joining Cubs

Associated Press  

CHICAGO — Cody Bellinger is looking forward to a fresh start with the Chicago Cubs and showing he can again be a productive hitter. I think it’s going to be better for the longevity of my career.” He gets a chance to prove it with the Cubs, after agreeing to a $17.5 million, one-year contract three weeks ago, a deal …

Cody Bellinger’s career with Dodgers ends as he agrees to terms with Cubs
2 years, 1 month ago

Cody Bellinger’s career with Dodgers ends as he agrees to terms with Cubs

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger looks on during a game against the Philadelphia Phillies on May 22 in Philadelphia. The deal is worth $17.5 million guaranteed — he’ll have a salary of $12 million next season, then a $5.5 million buyout if a mutual option for 2024 isn’t picked up, which is the likely outcome — making it just slightly less …

Dodgers must figure out what to do with Cody Bellinger
2 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers must figure out what to do with Cody Bellinger

LA Times  

Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger reacts after striking out to end the fourth inning in Game 2 of the NLDS against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday. The question was the same on the first day of the regular season as it was after Game 2 of the National League Division Series: What are the Dodgers going to do …

Cody Bellinger benched by Dodgers as struggles continue
2 years, 4 months ago

Cody Bellinger benched by Dodgers as struggles continue

Associated Press  

MILWAUKEE — Cody Bellinger, the 2019 NL MVP whose production has fallen off dramatically since, was benched by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Bellinger might sit out the final three games of the team’s series at Milwaukee. “I just wanted to give him a little bit of a reset,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. …

Dodgers to sit Cody Bellinger for a few games amid another batting slump
2 years, 4 months ago

Dodgers to sit Cody Bellinger for a few games amid another batting slump

LA Times  

The door to Dave Roberts’ office stayed shut a little longer than usual after Monday night’s game. Inside, the Dodgers’ manager had sat down Cody Bellinger, the former most-valuable-player center fielder who, amid another up-and-down season, had started slumping again over the last week. He regressed during the pandemic-shortened 2020 season — though he had several key contributions to the …

Frustrations about Dodgers’ malaise intensifying in the wake of Giants sweep
2 years, 6 months ago

Frustrations about Dodgers’ malaise intensifying in the wake of Giants sweep

LA Times  

Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger can’t reach a first-inning home run hit by the Giants’ Austin Slater on Sunday in San Francisco. “But the whole focusing on just winning a game, and whatever it takes to win that day, we got to get back to that mindset.” It didn’t translate to a win Sunday afternoon. “I just think the urgency …

Takeaways: Dodgers work to resolve winning almost everywhere except the scoreboard
2 years, 8 months ago

Takeaways: Dodgers work to resolve winning almost everywhere except the scoreboard

LA Times  

Cody Bellinger walks to the Dodgers dugout after striking out against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the sixth inning Wednesday. “This series we didn’t do a good job of that.” Trea Turner producing runs The Dodgers’ Trea Turner watch his two-RBI double in the eighth inning of a game against the Padres Saturday. “But that’s what I’m going through right now …

Cody Bellinger has rediscovered some of his old slugging highs
2 years, 8 months ago

Cody Bellinger has rediscovered some of his old slugging highs

LA Times  

Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger follows through on an RBI triple in the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. No, it wasn’t “Fred-die, Fred-die, Fred-die!” This time, for the first time, it was “Co-dy, Co-dy, Co-dy!” A season after staring at him in uncomfortable silence, Dodgers fans are once again celebrating Cody Bellinger, and why …

Commentary: Dodgers have big hopes for Cody Bellinger, but how much ‘runway’ is left?
2 years, 9 months ago

Commentary: Dodgers have big hopes for Cody Bellinger, but how much ‘runway’ is left?

LA Times  

Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger bats in the seventh inning of a 5-3 season-opening win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday. “I don’t think there’s any carryover from spring training,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. Lux and Chris Taylor were listed under “infielder/outfielder.” The depth chart on the Dodgers’ website lists Taylor and Betts as the backups for Bellinger in …

Hernández: Cody Bellinger says he's still an MVP-type player. He has another chance to prove it
2 years, 9 months ago

Hernández: Cody Bellinger says he's still an MVP-type player. He has another chance to prove it

LA Times  

Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger waits his turn during batting practice last week in Phoenix. I will say that being healthy gives him a much better chance.” Uncertainty over Bellinger increased the Dodgers’ urgency to pursue the left-handed-hitting Freddie Freeman, whom they signed last week to a six-year, $162-million contract. “I feel like the ball is jumping off the bat, more …

Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger hopeful ‘amazing’ offseason leads to a bounce back in 2022
2 years, 11 months ago

Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger hopeful ‘amazing’ offseason leads to a bounce back in 2022

LA Times  

Dodgers outfielder Cody Bellinger runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the 2021 NLCS. I’m excited for the season.” Whenever Major League Baseball’s lockout is resolved and the season begins, Bellinger figures to be one of the most intriguing players on the Dodgers’ roster. After batting a career-low.165 last season …

Cody Bellinger the unexpected hero in Dodgers' win over Braves
3 years, 2 months ago

Cody Bellinger the unexpected hero in Dodgers' win over Braves

LA Times  

Cody Bellinger hugs Albert Pujols after hitting a three-run home run in the eighth inning of a 6-5 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 3 of the NLCS on Tuesday. Bellinger saved the Dodgers’ season, his eighth-inning homer erasing a three-run deficit and setting the stage for Mookie Betts’ go-ahead RBI double in a 6-5 victory over the Atlanta …

Cody Bellinger goes from hapless to heroic in Dodgers' win
3 years, 3 months ago

Cody Bellinger goes from hapless to heroic in Dodgers' win

LA Times  

Cody Bellinger follows through on a two-run double in the sixth inning in the Dodgers’ 9-2 victory over the Giants in Game 2 of the NLDS on Saturday. “We’re going to play this game essentially like a do or die,” manager Dave Roberts said before the game. “Those were a big couple runs.” Cody Bellinger, left, celebrates with Dodgers teammate …

Cody Bellinger eager to return and end slump with a refined swing
3 years, 3 months ago

Cody Bellinger eager to return and end slump with a refined swing

LA Times  

Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger, who has been dealing with pain in his ribs, is hoping to come off the injured list Tuesday. Afterward, Bellinger said the pain in his ribs — which he hurt after colliding with teammate Gavin Lux in the outfield during a game earlier this month — is becoming more tolerable and that he’s hopeful he …

Cody Bellinger slump could hurt Dodgers' World Series hopes
3 years, 4 months ago

Cody Bellinger slump could hurt Dodgers' World Series hopes

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger tosses his bat after drawing a walk against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday. Just two years ago, the scenario would have been unimaginable, the Dodgers down by four runs in the ninth inning and Dave Roberts calling on Cody Bellinger to be replaced by a pinch-hitter. With 25 games remaining and the Dodgers only one …

Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger goes deep for the first time this spring
3 years, 9 months ago

Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger goes deep for the first time this spring

LA Times  

The Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks played to a 7-7, seven-inning tie at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Thursday. AT THE PLATE: Cody Bellinger notched his first two hits of the spring, including a solo home run, as he went two for four in his second game since undergoing right shoulder surgery in November. ON THE MOUND: Price surrendered …

Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger breaks out a new batting stance in his first spring game
3 years, 9 months ago

Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger breaks out a new batting stance in his first spring game

LA Times  

Cody Bellinger’s first game since undergoing surgery on his right shoulder in November was, on the surface, uneventful. When asked if anyone approached him about making a change, Bellinger said “myself.” “I’ve done it in the past,” Bellinger said. “Ideally, you want some guys to have one set stance and always feel comfortable, but that’s just not the case,” manager …

Cody Bellinger is ahead of schedule in his shoulder rehab
3 years, 10 months ago

Cody Bellinger is ahead of schedule in his shoulder rehab

LA Times  

Cody Bellinger is ahead of schedule in his rehabilitation from the arthroscopic labrum surgery he underwent on his right shoulder in November. I won’t ever go back to it.” Bellinger sustained the shoulder injury when he smashed forearms with Kiké Hernández celebrating his go-ahead home run in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series. It’s just like super sore …

Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger has surgery to repair shoulder injured celebrating NLCS homer
4 years, 1 month ago

Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger has surgery to repair shoulder injured celebrating NLCS homer

LA Times  

Cody Bellinger had surgery to repair the right shoulder injury he sustained celebrating a home run in Game 7 of the NLCS. Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger underwent surgery Tuesday to repair the right shoulder he dislocated celebrating a playoff home run last month, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. Bellinger, 25, dislocated the shoulder when he …

Dodgers vs. Rays Game 4 lineups: Cody Bellinger to DH because of back tightness
4 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers vs. Rays Game 4 lineups: Cody Bellinger to DH because of back tightness

LA Times  

Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger hits a home run in Game 1 of the World Series against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday. Bellinger was the Dodgers’ center fielder for every inning in their first 15 playoff games despite dislocating his right shoulder celebrating his go-ahead home run in Game 7 of the National League Championship Series. He gave up …

Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger gains redemption for October failures with one majestic swing
4 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger gains redemption for October failures with one majestic swing

LA Times  

Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger hits a home run in the seventh inning of the Dodger’s 4-3 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 7 of the NLCS on Sunday. I was more of a cheerleader.” Dodgers Dodgers defeat Braves on Cody Bellinger’s blast, advance to the World Series The Dodgers advanced to the World Series for the third time …

Exuberance caused Dodgers’ Game 7 hero Cody Bellinger’s shoulder injury
4 years, 2 months ago

Exuberance caused Dodgers’ Game 7 hero Cody Bellinger’s shoulder injury

LA Times  

Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger homers in the seventh inning in Game 7 of the NLCS at Globe Life Field on Sunday. Cody Bellinger said the right shoulder he dislocated by smashing forearms with teammate Kiké Hernández after the center fielder’s game-winning home run against the Atlanta Braves on Sunday night felt fine Monday. “As I understand, I think he’s …

How Cody Bellinger’s father celebrated his son’s home run-robbing catch is so 2020
4 years, 3 months ago

How Cody Bellinger’s father celebrated his son’s home run-robbing catch is so 2020

LA Times  

Dodgers center Cody Bellinger celebrates after making a catch to prevent a home run by San Diego’s Fernando Tatis Jr. during the seventh inning of Game 2 of the NLDS on Wednesday. During a pitching change in seventh inning of the Dodgers’ NLDS Game 2 on Wednesday, Clay Bellinger got up from his seat in the upper deck of Globe …

Cody Bellinger makes a claim for immortality with catch
4 years, 3 months ago

Cody Bellinger makes a claim for immortality with catch

LA Times  

Sequence of images show Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger as he robs Fernando Tatis Jr. of a seventh inning homer in Game 2 of the NLDS at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas on Wednesday. “That’s postseason baseball right there.” Game 2 of this National League Division Series was recorded as a 6-5 victory for the Dodgers to extend their …

Cody Bellinger returns to Dodgers lineup against Diamondbacks
4 years, 4 months ago

Cody Bellinger returns to Dodgers lineup against Diamondbacks

LA Times  

Pollock is congratulated by Cody Bellinger after he hit a two-run home run against the San Francisco Giants on Aug. 27 in San Francisco. Cody Bellinger will return to the Dodgers’ lineup Thursday after missing two games with an injury to his right lat area. The reigning National League MVP will play first base and bat fourth as the Dodgers …

Dodgers starting lineup vs. Diamondbacks: Slumping Cody Bellinger gets a day off
4 years, 5 months ago

Dodgers starting lineup vs. Diamondbacks: Slumping Cody Bellinger gets a day off

LA Times  

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts didn’t blink when asked about his reigning National League MVP on Friday night. But he’ll be fine.” Nonetheless, Roberts gave Bellinger the day off Saturday, taking the left-handed slugger out of the lineup for the first time this season with the Dodgers set to face Diamondbacks right-hander Luke Weaver in the third of a four-game series …

Can Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger repeat last year’s scorching 60-game start in 2020?
4 years, 6 months ago

Can Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger repeat last year’s scorching 60-game start in 2020?

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger was NL Most Valuable Player on the strength of a blistering hot start. Cody Bellinger’s first 60 games last season were near-historic: a.370 batting average, 20 home runs, 54 RBIs and a 1.177 on-base-plus-slugging percentage. Now, a week into the team’s preseason training camp at Dodger Stadium, “I feel really good,” Bellinger said during a Thursday …

Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger scratched Monday after feeling discomfort in his side
4 years, 10 months ago

Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger scratched Monday after feeling discomfort in his side

LA Times  

Dodgers slugger Cody Bellinger was scratched from Monday’s lineup for an exhibition game against the Cincinnati Reds after feeling discomfort in his side during early work in the morning, an injury manager Dave Roberts termed as “minor.” With the Dodgers off on Tuesday, Roberts preferred to give the reigning National League most valuable player two days off before returning to …

Cody Bellinger reacts to rumor Astros cheated with electronic devices under shirts
4 years, 11 months ago

Cody Bellinger reacts to rumor Astros cheated with electronic devices under shirts

LA Times  

Houston Astros’ Jose Altuve celebrate after a two-run home run off New York Yankees pitcher Aroldis Chapman to win Game 6 of the ALCS against the New York Yankees on Oct. 19, 2019 in Houston. The sign-stealing scandal engulfing Major League Baseball this week took another unexpected turn Thursday when unsubstantiated speculation surfaced on social media alleging members of the …

Cody Bellinger’s grand slam highlights Dodgers’ 100th victory in home finale
5 years, 3 months ago

Cody Bellinger’s grand slam highlights Dodgers’ 100th victory in home finale

LA Times  

Dodgers center fielder Cody Bellinger hits a grand slam home run during the fifth inning of a 7-4 win over the Colorado Rockies on Sunday. “I would argue that it was the most crucial part of this game,” Ryu said, “to tie the game with my home run.” Added catcher Will Smith: “He’s always hitting them in BP. Dodgers pitcher …

Reasons Dodgers star Cody Bellinger’s batting average dipped since his hot start
5 years, 4 months ago

Reasons Dodgers star Cody Bellinger’s batting average dipped since his hot start

LA Times  

Cody Bellinger stood on first base at Petco Park after working a walk last week when San Diego Padres first baseman Eric Hosmer asked him a question. And so I think that getting him back to the mind-set of being a good hitter and appreciating the fact that his swing has built-in loft that he’ll in turn slug.” Dodgers hitting …

Cody Bellinger powers merciless Dodgers to blowout win over Phillies
5 years, 5 months ago

Cody Bellinger powers merciless Dodgers to blowout win over Phillies

LA Times  

Cody Bellinger is congratulated by teammate Max Muncy after hitting a home run during the fifth inning of a 16-2 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Monday. It ended, after six Dodgers runs and a few Phillies breakdowns, with boos filling Citizens Bank Park when the home team initially didn’t realize it had finally secured three outs. The Dodgers added …

Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger dislocates shoulder, pops it back in and carries on
5 years, 8 months ago

Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger dislocates shoulder, pops it back in and carries on

LA Times  

Dodgers first baseman Cody Bellinger puts his right shoulder back in place after it popped out during a dive for a baseball Friday in San Diego. But that didn’t happen Friday night after Cody Bellinger popped his right shoulder out diving for a baseball in the fourth inning of the Dodgers’ win over the San Diego Padres. “He was a …

Cody Bellinger’s power has been redefined with swing adjustments
5 years, 8 months ago

Cody Bellinger’s power has been redefined with swing adjustments

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger hits a home run in the sixth inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Miller Park. Early in the afternoon Thursday, before each man homered for the 10th time this season in a 3-1 Dodgers victory, Cody Bellinger fell into conversation with Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Christian Yelich. The kid’s hot, so watch out.” The homer left Bellinger …

Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger hits a grand slam, bullpen dodges danger in win over Giants
5 years, 9 months ago

Dodgers’ Cody Bellinger hits a grand slam, bullpen dodges danger in win over Giants

LA Times  

The Dodgers had some decisions to make for their starting lineup against left-hander Madison Bumgarner and the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday night. He was in the lineup, playing right field, batting fifth, and he continued his torrid start with a grand slam off Bumgarner in the Dodgers’ 6-5 victory at Dodger Stadium. Bellinger’s slam, the fourth of his career, …

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