The Sports Report: Dodgers have work to do but say they’ve gotten stronger
1 week, 4 days ago

The Sports Report: Dodgers have work to do but say they’ve gotten stronger

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and the team’s executives left winter meetings content they had made some key moves and improved. On Thursday night, the Rams play the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium, the first of three games against NFC West opponents remaining on the Rams’ schedule. Continue reading here Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers: How to watch, prediction and betting odds NFL Week 15 picks: Big implications behind Rams-49ers and Bills-Lions matchups CHARGERS From Thuc Nhi Nguyen: Quarterback Justin Herbert missed practice Wednesday after he suffered left leg and ankle injuries in the Chargers’ loss against the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday. Continue reading here State football previews: A look at the matchups for Southland teams Prep talk: Shane Rosenthal’s final numbers are staggering Prep basketball roundup: Sophomore Gene Roebuck scores 36 points in La Mirada victory DUCKS From the Associated Press: Drake Batherson had three goals and an assist, and the Ottawa Senators beat the Ducks 5-1 Wednesday night for their third win in four games. 1965 — Chicago’s Gale Sayers scores six touchdowns with 336 combined yards to lead the Bears to a 61-20 rout of the San Francisco 49ers.

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More big moves could beckon, but Dodgers end winter meetings feeling ‘we’ve gotten better’
1 week, 5 days ago

More big moves could beckon, but Dodgers end winter meetings feeling ‘we’ve gotten better’

LA Times  

“I feel like we’ve made some moves that have set a real strong foundation for a successful team,” Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes, above during DodgerFest in February, said this week at baseball’s winter meetings. In a high-priced offseason that has featured several big-market clubs bolstering their rosters — or at least make lucrative bids in an attempt to do …

News Analysis: Dodgers to meet with Juan Soto, signaling more big spending is possible this winter
1 month ago

News Analysis: Dodgers to meet with Juan Soto, signaling more big spending is possible this winter

LA Times  

Yankees outfielder Juan Soto homers in Game 2 of the World Series at Dodger Stadium last month. There were two prevailing thoughts from some people around the Dodgers organization regarding Juan Soto’s free agency this winter. The team also experienced an economic windfall this season, thanks to the staggering revenue boosts that came with Ohtani’s celebrated arrival and the club’s …

Japanese ace Roki Sasaki to be posted, becoming a top Dodgers free-agency target
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Japanese ace Roki Sasaki to be posted, becoming a top Dodgers free-agency target

LA Times  

Roki Sasaki of Japan pitches during the World Baseball Classic in March 2023. The Chiba Lotte Marines, Sasaki’s team in the Nippon Professional Baseball league, announced they will be posting the 23-year-old star for Major League Baseball teams to sign this winter. Now that Sasaki’s team will begin the process of posting him — his maximum singing bonus reportedly will …

The Sports Report: Dodgers have key offseason decisions to make
1 month, 2 weeks ago

The Sports Report: Dodgers have key offseason decisions to make

LA Times  

Teoscar Hernández celebrates as he is hit by sunflower seeds thrown by Mookie Betts after hitting a two-run home run last season. “I just want to say thank you,” Hernández said during the Dodgers’ World Series celebration at Chavez Ravine last Friday, having played a crucial role in the club’s first full-season championship since 1988. After signing a one-year, $23.5-million …

A Deep Class of Free Agents Could Shape the Future of Baseball
1 month, 2 weeks ago

A Deep Class of Free Agents Could Shape the Future of Baseball

Associated Press  

The Los Angeles Dodgers spent big in free agency before winning big this postseason, taking home a World Series title after committing more than $1 billion on players like Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Teoscar Hernández. Now it’s time to see which teams are in the mood to open their wallets for free agents in preparation for the 2025 season.

Dodgers' shortage of pitchers limiting Dave Roberts' options
2 months ago

Dodgers' shortage of pitchers limiting Dave Roberts' options

LA Times  

In the aftermath of his team’s 12-6 defeat to the New York Mets on Friday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts lamented his inability to predict the future. Because if Roberts had known Andy Pages would homer twice in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, he would have removed starting pitcher Jack Flaherty earlier than he did. Dodgers Dodgers …

Dodgers can’t overcome Jack Flaherty’s struggles in NLCS Game 5 loss to Mets
2 months ago

Dodgers can’t overcome Jack Flaherty’s struggles in NLCS Game 5 loss to Mets

LA Times  

Before the sun had set in Queens on Friday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts faced a dilemma. “All I have to do is be average,” a frustrated Flaherty said afterward, “and we’re in this game.” On a night the Dodgers could have ended the NLCS and booked a place in next week’s World Series, they let this best-of-seven head back …

Dodgers still control their World Series destiny after Game 5 loss
2 months ago

Dodgers still control their World Series destiny after Game 5 loss

LA Times  

The Dodgers still own this. Dodgers Dodgers can’t overcome Jack Flaherty’s struggles in NLCS Game 5 loss to Mets Jack Flaherty runs into problems early, giving up eight earned runs in a 12-6 loss to the New York Mets in Game 5 of the NLCS, sending the series back to L.A. Sir, I am doubling down. “That’s how the game …

Jack Flaherty's NLCS effort holds special meaning for Dodger
2 months, 1 week ago

Jack Flaherty's NLCS effort holds special meaning for Dodger

LA Times  

Just a week earlier, he looked as if he was a reason, if not the reason, the Dodgers couldn’t win the World Series. Shutting down the Mets on Sunday night was something he said “you can’t really put into words.” “I saw some family out there when I was warming up and I had gone to games here with them …

Dodgers Dugout: Why the Dodgers will beat the Mets in the NLCS
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers Dugout: Why the Dodgers will beat the Mets in the NLCS

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Edge: Even Second base Gavin Lux,.251/.320/.383, 10 homers, 50 RBIs, 101 OPS+, 2.1 WAR Postseason: 5 for 18, 1 homer, 3 RBIs, 1 walk, 2 K’s Jose Iglesias,.337/.381/.448, 4 homers, 26 RBIs, 137 OPS+, 3.1 WAR Postseason: 6 for 29, 3 RBIs, 1 walk, 7 K’s or Jeff McNeil,.238/.308/.384, 12 homers, …

After recent October scuffles, Dodgers aim to be ‘the ones attacking’ opposing pitchers
2 months, 2 weeks ago

After recent October scuffles, Dodgers aim to be ‘the ones attacking’ opposing pitchers

LA Times  

Four times last year, the Dodgers saw Arizona Diamondbacks starter Merrill Kelly in the regular season. “They’re basically playing a chess match.” Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts strikes out to lead off the first inning of Game 4 of the 2022 NLDS. “I think across the league and industry, we’ve seen an uptick.” Still, as one rival evaluator noted of …

Dodgers home run star Shohei Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 2nd straight season
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers home run star Shohei Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 2nd straight season

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani topped Major League Baseball jersey sales for the second straight season while becoming the first player to reach 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in the same year. The Los Angeles Dodgers star was followed by Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper, the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge and the Dodgers’ Mookie Betts, said Major League Baseball and …

Jack Flaherty proving a reliable force for Dodgers amid rash of pitching injuries
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jack Flaherty proving a reliable force for Dodgers amid rash of pitching injuries

LA Times  

Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, center, throws out Cleveland’s Josh Naylor at first as catcher Will Smith, left, watches during the seventh inning of the Dodgers’ 4-0 victory Sunday at Dodger Stadium. “And today it was a pitching clinic.” It’s worth remembering: The Dodgers were mere minutes away from missing on Flaherty six weeks ago. “When you get different elements …

After lackluster Octobers, Dodgers see benefits to being in an NL West dogfight
4 months ago

After lackluster Octobers, Dodgers see benefits to being in an NL West dogfight

LA Times  

Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas throws to first base during a win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday. You have the confidence you can win them.” Sunday’s nail-biter of a 2-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals in Busch Stadium had that pennant-race feel, the Dodgers breaking a scoreless tie with two fifth-inning runs off Cardinals ace Sonny Gray and …

The Athletics hit 3 homers to beat the struggling Dodgers 6-5
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Athletics hit 3 homers to beat the struggling Dodgers 6-5

Associated Press  

OAKLAND, Calif. — Brent Rooker hit his 27th homer of the season and the Oakland Athletics added two more long balls to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 on Friday night. When the offense is doing that you tend tp keep momentum on your side.” Teoscar Hernandez hit a two-run homer in the first against Joey Estes but the Dodgers …

Dodgers don’t look much different in walk-off loss to Padres
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers don’t look much different in walk-off loss to Padres

LA Times  

San Diego’s Luis Arraez scores ahead of the throw to Dodgers catcher Will Smith in the fourth inning. Amid several weeks of blown leads and other close calls from the Dodgers’ overworked bullpen, the team squandered another late advantage in its series opener at Petco Park, when right-hander Blake Treinen gave up two solo home runs that tied the score …

What’s in store for the Dodgers in the second half? Here are 10 storylines to watch
5 months ago

What’s in store for the Dodgers in the second half? Here are 10 storylines to watch

LA Times  

Typically, a trade would be the easiest way for the Dodgers to rectify their pitching woes. Even if he is, it could result in a dizzying bidding war, in which the Dodgers would have stiff competition from other pitching-hungry, prospect-heavy contenders — most notably, the Baltimore Orioles. The Dodgers also have interest in Chicago White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet, but …

After sweep by Phillies, Dodgers fall to .500 over last 44 games
5 months, 1 week ago

After sweep by Phillies, Dodgers fall to .500 over last 44 games

LA Times  

For the better part of almost two months, the Dodgers have been a.500 team. “If you had told us in spring training that we would be where we’re at with the depth of our starting pitching, I would have doubted it,” manager Dave Roberts sighed before Thursday’s game. And while rookies Gavin Stone and Landon Knack — who gave up …

Resurgent Dodgers power past the Texas Rangers
6 months, 1 week ago

Resurgent Dodgers power past the Texas Rangers

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases after his two-run home run in the sixth inning against the Rangers on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. The star-studded lineup has surged back to life, punctuating Tuesday’s season-high scoring output with four home runs in a seven-run sixth inning — the club’s first four-home-run frame since September 2021. “I just thought that we won …

News Analysis: ‘We need them.’ Why it’s crucial for Dodgers to find ‘spark’ from bottom half of lineup
6 months, 3 weeks ago

News Analysis: ‘We need them.’ Why it’s crucial for Dodgers to find ‘spark’ from bottom half of lineup

LA Times  

Andy Pages hit an RBI single during Wednesday’s win over the Mets as the bottom of the lineup showed signs of life for the Dodgers. “It felt a lot like last year’s playoffs,” infielder Miguel Rojas said, “when we couldn’t get it going.” Rojas was referring to the team’s recent offensive slump, a two-week malaise in which the Dodgers averaged …

Even with reduced playing time, Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas has become more valuable than ever
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Even with reduced playing time, Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas has become more valuable than ever

LA Times  

The defensive contributions of Miguel Rojas have been notable considering how little he has played this season, the Dodgers utility man accumulating two defensive runs saved in just 62 innings at second base and one defensive run saved in just 118 innings at shortstop, according to Fangraphs. Much of Rojas’ early work is with Betts, the six-time Gold Glove Award-winning …

Dodgers drop series to Mets as their nightmarish homestand continues
8 months ago

Dodgers drop series to Mets as their nightmarish homestand continues

LA Times  

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani reacts to a pitch inside during the second inning of the Dodgers’ 6-4 loss to the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. “I think he just kind of felt and got to the point where he got into compete mode,” Roberts said of Freeman, who had been changing up his pregame routine this week — most …

MLB 2024: Splashy Ohtani, Yamamoto signings boost Dodgers as teams try to dethrone Rangers
9 months ago

MLB 2024: Splashy Ohtani, Yamamoto signings boost Dodgers as teams try to dethrone Rangers

Associated Press  

As the Los Angeles Dodgers made splashy signings with Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto this offseason, other teams focused on modern baseball’s stark reality: pricey payrolls often don’t translate into titles. Baseball’s biggest spender has won the World Series just three times in the last 23 seasons: the 2009 New York Yankees, 2018 Boston Red Sox and 2020 Los Angeles …

Andrew Friedman has no answer on what Dodgers can change
1 year, 2 months ago

Andrew Friedman has no answer on what Dodgers can change

LA Times  

Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman answers a question from the media at the end-of-season wrap-up at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday. “It’s fair to say it’s an organizational failure … our goal was to win 11 games in October and we didn’t win one,” he said. If you would have said your pitching staff would have given up four …

Letters to Sports: Singing Dodgers blues over pitching woes
1 year, 3 months ago

Letters to Sports: Singing Dodgers blues over pitching woes

LA Times  

Dylan Hernandez’s smug, snarky commentary regarding the Dodgers’ playoff prospects given their current starting pitching made for tiresome reading to say the least. Just a day after announcing their new policy, the networks announced their new deal with the NBA, which included each team’s “stars” playing basically every game. James Mayorkas Los Angeles :: I happen to have Prime Video …

Dodgers’ supporting cast steals spotlight from Mookie and Freddie in win over Seattle
1 year, 3 months ago

Dodgers’ supporting cast steals spotlight from Mookie and Freddie in win over Seattle

LA Times  

Miguel Rojas celebrates with Jason Heyward after hitting a two-run home run in the fifth inning of the Dodgers’ 6-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night at T-Mobile Park. After the Mariners chipped away later, getting back within one by scoring three times against the Dodgers’ own rookie starter, Bobby Miller, in 5 ⅔ innings, it was the …

Dodgers Dugout: Getting Kiké Hernández was nice, but doesn’t solve the real problem
1 year, 4 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: Getting Kiké Hernández was nice, but doesn’t solve the real problem

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Gonsolin: 25.1 IP, 24 hits, 11 walks, 22 K’s, 6.40 ERA Julio Urías: 26 IP, 26 hits, 8 walks, 24 K’s, 6.23 ERA Bobby Miller: 26 IP, 30 hits, 6 walks, 25 K’s, 5.88 ERA Michael Grove: 24.2 IP, 32 hits, 7 walks, 22 K’s, 4.38 ERA Emmet Sheehan: 23.1 IP, …

Meet the Dodgers double-A rotation, the epitome of their ‘ridiculous’ pitching pipeline
1 year, 4 months ago

Meet the Dodgers double-A rotation, the epitome of their ‘ridiculous’ pitching pipeline

LA Times  

As stadium workers readied the Friday night fireworks beyond center field, and the rest of his Tulsa Drillers teammates victoriously returned to their clubhouse at ONEOK Field, Dodgers prospect Nick Nastrini took a deep breath. “It’s pretty ridiculous how they’re the high team on so many good pitching prospects,” one rival scout said. “I’m excited to look back in a …

Inside the Dodgers’ juggernaut farm system, the lifeblood of the club
1 year, 5 months ago

Inside the Dodgers’ juggernaut farm system, the lifeblood of the club

LA Times  

For years, Doug Mathis had viewed the Dodgers with a mix of admiration and curiosity, marveling from afar at their renowned player development system. “It’s a lot about how we’re working together, making sure we’re delivering a clear message to the player, and trying to limit the confusion,” general manager and former farm director Brandon Gomes said. “Analytically, in terms …

Dodgers have some holes to fill. Here’s a look at potential trade targets
1 year, 5 months ago

Dodgers have some holes to fill. Here’s a look at potential trade targets

LA Times  

There are 11 shopping days left before the Aug. 1 trade deadline, more than enough time for the Dodgers to address their most pressing needs — a starting pitcher or two for an injury-ravaged rotation, an impact arm for an improving but still-thin bullpen and perhaps a right-handed-hitting outfielder. It’s a sellers’ market, with 18 teams entering play Friday with …

Dodgers Dugout: A look at the team’s top 10 prospects
1 year, 6 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: A look at the team’s top 10 prospects

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Martinez,.429 Freddie Freeman,.316 James Outman,.313 Will Smith,.308 David Peralta,.286 Miguel Vargas,.280 Trayce Thompson,.273 Miguel Rojas,.214 Chris Taylor,.177 Austin Barnes,.143 Max Muncy,.091 Jason Heyward,.000 Top prospects A look at the Dodgers’ top 10 prospects, as ranked by mlb.com: 1. Nick Frasso, RHP Age: 24 The Dodgers got Frasso in the Mitch White …

Hernández: The first-place Dodgers can't hide their flaws
1 year, 7 months ago

Hernández: The first-place Dodgers can't hide their flaws

LA Times  

Max Muncy is greeted by teammates after his ninth-inning grand slam gave the Dodgers a 10-6 win over the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium. Dodgers Max Muncy’s ninth-inning grand slam finishes perfect homestand for Dodgers The Dodgers win their sixth in a row, as Max Muncy’s walk-off homer beats the Phillies 10-6. “We’re still finding out who we …

‘They’re gonna get an opportunity.’ Meet the four pitchers leading the Dodgers’ youth movement
1 year, 9 months ago

‘They’re gonna get an opportunity.’ Meet the four pitchers leading the Dodgers’ youth movement

LA Times  

It was right around this time of Dodgers spring training last year when Tyler Anderson came walking through the door. “That’s a good thing for them individually and also for the organization, to kind of promote from within.” Dodgers minor league pitching director Rob Hill beams with pride when discussing the growth of the team’s four young arms. When Hill …

Dodgers aim to avoid ‘volatility’ of roster changes after understated offseason
1 year, 10 months ago

Dodgers aim to avoid ‘volatility’ of roster changes after understated offseason

LA Times  

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts watches from the dugout against the Reds at Dodger Stadium on April 14, 2022. “I think we’re gonna be a really good team,” president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said earlier this month, “that has very, very legitimate championship odds.” It doesn’t mean they’re without legitimate concerns, though. “But compared to last year’s team, where I …

Column: Are Dodgers players intense enough for postseason success?
2 years ago

Column: Are Dodgers players intense enough for postseason success?

LA Times  

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts speaks during the Major League Baseball winter meetings on Tuesday in San Diego. Almost two months removed from his team’s postseason elimination at nearby Petco Park, Roberts offered a troubling review of what transpired in that National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres. “But I will say that you look at that dugout versus …

Andrew Friedman explains Dodgers’ decision to stay quiet at winter meetings
2 years ago

Andrew Friedman explains Dodgers’ decision to stay quiet at winter meetings

LA Times  

Of the Dodgers’ quiet offseason, Andrew Friedman says: “We will continue to be around the backboard with guys that we value and feel like make us a better team.” Since taking over the Dodgers’ front office nearly a decade ago, Andrew Friedman has tried to strike a careful balance while constructing the club’s roster: Maximize the team’s chances of winning …

How the Dodgers have not just survived but also thrived in run prevention this season
3 years, 3 months ago

How the Dodgers have not just survived but also thrived in run prevention this season

New York Times  

As they embarked on their first full seasons as major leaguers, Mitch White and Zach McKinstry struck a deal. They have the best run prevention unit by a fairly wide margin in ERA; the next-closest club to the Dodgers’ 3.03 mark is the Giants, who are knotted alongside Los Angeles not just for the best record in the National League …

Dodgers Dugout: The Dodgers have used 33 pitchers this season. Can you name them?
3 years, 4 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: The Dodgers have used 33 pitchers this season. Can you name them?

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Walker Buehler Julio Urías Trevor Bauer Clayton Kershaw David Price Blake Treinen Kenley Jansen Tony Gonsolin Phil Bickford Victor Gonzalez Joe Kelly Jimmy Nelson Mitch White Alex Vesia Dustin May Edwin Uceta Garrett Cleavinger Scott Alexander Dennis Santana Brusdar Graterol Max Scherzer Nate Jones Josiah Gray Darien Nunez Corey Knebel Jake …

Dodgers lose to Giants again to fall three games back in division
3 years, 4 months ago

Dodgers lose to Giants again to fall three games back in division

LA Times  

Giants second baseman Donovan Solano completes a double play after forcing out the Dodgers’ AJ Pollock on a ball hit by Albert Pujols in the second inning. “We have so much respect for those guys — that’s a very good ballclub,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said of the Giants. “They’ve earned this to this point, and they’ve played better these …

Dodgers invite 5 top prospects and 2 familiar veterans to spring training
3 years, 10 months ago

Dodgers invite 5 top prospects and 2 familiar veterans to spring training

LA Times  

Brandon Morrow pitches for the Dodgers in Game 7 of the 2017 World Series against the Houston Astros. Josiah Gray, a 23-year-old right-hander who is the organization’s top prospect according to MLB Pipeline, and Kody Hoese, a 23-year-old third baseman who is ranked third, will join second baseman Michael Busch, right-hander Bobby Miller and middle infielder Jacob Amaya in big …

Dodgers spring preview: Signing Trevor Bauer an answer to the Padres’ flurry of moves
3 years, 10 months ago

Dodgers spring preview: Signing Trevor Bauer an answer to the Padres’ flurry of moves

LA Times  

For the offseason’s first three months, the Dodgers, the reigning World Series champions for the first time since the George H.W. “Obviously, we’ve noticed,” Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said of the Padres’ busy offseason during Bauer’s introductory press conference Thursday. Turner wanted a longer contract and at least one other team — the Milwaukee Brewers — had …

Dodgers Dugout: Answering some off-season questions
3 years, 11 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: Answering some off-season questions

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. We all remember Darvish from his time with the Dodgers, but he finished second in NL Cy Young voting last season after going 8-3 with a 2.01 ERA. However, even assuming they get Darvish, let’s compare the two rotations, with their 2020 numbers included.. Dodgers Walker Buehler, 3.44 ERA,.955 WHIP, 10.3 …

Dodgers refine their offensive approach to adapt to playoff baseball, Globe Life Field
4 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers refine their offensive approach to adapt to playoff baseball, Globe Life Field

LA Times  

In his first four seasons as manager, Dave Roberts has watched his Dodgers win the National League West title every year, advance to the NL Championship Series three times, and go to the World Series twice. “We’ve obviously had a lot of talent here over the years that I’ve been here,” Roberts said after the Dodgers completed a three-game sweep …

Dodgers’ win in Game 2 of NLDS was built on smarts and riches
4 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers’ win in Game 2 of NLDS was built on smarts and riches

LA Times  

Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts gestures goodbye to the San Diego Padres after Cody Bellinger, right, robbed Fernando Tatis Jr. of a two-run homer in the seventh inning in Game 2 of the NLDS at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Wednesday. In the fifth inning, Tatis laced a ground ball that appeared headed into center field for a …

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