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1 month, 1 week ago

UFO swarms filmed buzzing over Area 51 and other US military sites for months after 'mothership' encounter

Scores of new witnesses have emerged with more footage of the eerie 'drone' UFO swarms buzzing key US military sites, including 'a big fireball in a cube' over Area 51. The Las Vegas-area witness who reported this bizarre cube-shaped object claims to have observed similar strange aerial lights in the area 'over 100 times' since June 2020, adding that these …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Freddie Freeman’s ‘borderline miracle’ stolen base in NLDS Game 1 gives Dodgers chills

LA Times

It wasn’t the most stunning October moment delivered by a gimpy Dodgers player in Chavez Ravine. After leading off the third inning of Saturday night’s National League Division Series-opening 7-5 victory over the the San Diego Padres with a single, Freddie Freeman — playing on a right ankle that was so severely sprained doctors told him “this is a four- …

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4 months ago

Shohei Ohtani can’t save Dodgers from pitching woes as winning streak ends

LA Times

Showtime met Sho-Time on Saturday night, the Dodgers honoring several members of the Lakers teams that won five NBA titles from 1980 to ’88 before the game and treating Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, James Worthy and the gang to another clutch Shohei Ohtani home run in the middle innings. Clayton Kershaw got roughed up for four runs and four hits in a …

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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 …

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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” …

Team Right Season Milwaukee Baker Best Roberts

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 …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Everything fell apart for the Dodgers in the sixth inning of loss to the Phillies

LA Times

Dave Roberts argues with the umpire before being ejected during the sixth inning. After leading by three runs early in the night, and one run entering the sixth inning Wednesday, the Dodgers came undone by a controversial umpire call, some sloppy high-leverage pitching from Kelly and, ultimately, a back-breaking three-run blast from Kyle Schwarber — the most important of his …

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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 …

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6 months ago

Another Miguel Rojas hit means another Dodgers win in shutout versus White Sox

LA Times

Dodgers batter Miguel Rojas is tagged out by Chicago White Sox catcher Korey Lee during the eighth inning of the Dodgers’ 3-0 victory Monday. I’m just gonna enjoy it and ride it out until we’re like 40-0.” Dodgers closing pitcher Alex Vesia celebrates after the final out of a 3-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday. “As soon …

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6 months, 1 week 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 …

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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 …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

‘He’s on a mission’: How Max Muncy quelled concerns about his defense at third base

LA Times

The first three-homer game of his big-league career last weekend was “a really cool moment,” Max Muncy said, but as much as the Dodgers third baseman digs the long ball, he’s just as pleased with the ground balls he’s digging out of the dirt and the long throws he’s making to first base. “Yeah, absolutely,” Muncy said, when asked if …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Rojas and France help the Mariners knock off the Twins 10-6

Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Josh Rojas and Ty France each hit an RBI single during Seattle’s four-run ninth inning, and the Mariners beat the Minnesota Twins 10-6 on Tuesday night. “At some of these points, you’re going to have to find a way to score a bunch of runs to pick up your pitching, and we did that tonight.” Minnesota reliever Jorge …

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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 …

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9 months, 1 week ago

‘I believe in myself’: Examining the challenges of Mookie Betts’ move to shortstop

LA Times

As most of his teammates trickled back into the clubhouse following a morning practice at Camelback Ranch last week, Mookie Betts remained planted on the infield dirt of Field 2 at the Dodgers’ spring training facility. “I believe in myself,” Betts said this week, before the team’s Thursday flight to South Korea for its season-opening series against the San Diego …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Josh Rojas homers as Mariners beat White Sox 6-3 for season-high 8th straight win

Associated Press

CHICAGO — Josh Rojas has adapted quite nicely to life with the surging Seattle Mariners. Rojas hit a two-run homer and six Seattle relievers combined for five effective innings, helping the Mariners beat the Chicago White Sox 6-3 on Tuesday night for their season-high eighth straight win. The main focus is winning and when we win, the team likes to …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Amed Rosario helping Dodgers bolster their ‘platoon advantage’ vs. left-handers

LA Times

Amed Rosario smiles after hitting a double during the fourth inning of his Dodgers debut Friday in a 6-5 loss to the Cincinnati Reds at Dodger Stadium. “So then you’re looking at, essentially, seven or eight other guys that, on a given night, we feel we can match up in a platoon advantage.” The Dodgers entered Friday night with a.229 …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Dodgers give Freddie Freeman high marks for his defense. So why do the computers say differently?

LA Times

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman forces out the Padres’ Ha-Seong Kim during Game 2 of the NLDS last season. Thanks to a daily routine focusing on technique for catching one-hop throws — developed under Atlanta third-base coach Ron Washington and continued with Dodgers third-base coach Dino Ebel — Freeman has accumulated more “scoops” than any first baseman over the last …

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1 year, 5 months ago

‘I’m capable of more.’ Miguel Rojas pushes to be the complete player the Dodgers need

LA Times

Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas celebrates in the dugout after scoring a run against the Minnesota Twins on May 16 at Dodger Stadium. Miguel Rojas, throwing to first base in a game against the New York Yankees on June 3, became the Dodgers’ primary shortstop after Gavin Lux suffered a season-ending knee injury in spring training. Rojas enters Tuesday night’s game …

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1 year, 6 months ago

David Peralta homer and a critical balk fuel wacky Dodgers comeback over Astros

LA Times

David Peralta celebrates after hitting a two-run home run in the seventh inning of the Dodgers’ 8-7 comeback win over the Houston Astros at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. We never give up.” Peralta’s clutch homer to right field off reliever Phil Maton, his team’s first hit since the first inning, lit the fuse for the comeback, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Is rookie Miguel Vargas’ dynamic bat worth making risky infield move? Dodgers think so

LA Times

Miguel Vargas of the Dodgers runs the bases after hitting the first home run of his career, against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sept. 24, 2022. But it won’t deter the Dodgers, who will open spring training in Phoenix this week with highly touted prospect Miguel Vargas, the best pure hitter in their farm system, penciled in at second base, …

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1 year, 11 months ago

Dodgers acquire shortstop Miguel Rojas from Marlins

LA Times

Miami Marlins shortstop Miguel Rojas throws to first in a game against the Washington Nationals on Sept. 25, 2022, in Miami. The Dodgers fortified their infield defense by acquiring veteran shortstop Miguel Rojas from the Miami Marlins for infield prospect Jacob Amaya on Wednesday, a move that could push Gavin Lux to more of a second-base role and utility man …

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2 years ago

How To Remove Glitter Nail Polish Once And For All

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Kirezhenkova Marina / EyeEm via Getty Images Glitter manicures are pretty, but they can be a huge pain to take off. Here’s what they had to say: Method 1: Buff And Soak Similar to taking off gel, the first step to removing chunky glitter polish from your nails is to gently buff the surface with a nail file to remove …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Angels managerial candidates start with Phil Nevin but include many intriguing names

LA Times

Phil Nevin, right, talks to Angels shortstop Andrew Velazquez before a game against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday. Here are a handful of likely candidates: Ray Montgomery: The current Angels bench coach was moved by Minasian from the front office to the dugout before this season. He’s also managed in the New York Yankees farm system for a decade, …

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UFO swarms filmed buzzing over Area 51 and other US military sites for months after 'mothership' encounter

Freddie Freeman’s ‘borderline miracle’ stolen base in NLDS Game 1 gives Dodgers chills

Shohei Ohtani can’t save Dodgers from pitching woes as winning streak ends

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

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

Plaschke: Hey Dodgers, stop messing with Mookie Betts

Everything fell apart for the Dodgers in the sixth inning of loss to the Phillies

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

Another Miguel Rojas hit means another Dodgers win in shutout versus White Sox

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

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

‘He’s on a mission’: How Max Muncy quelled concerns about his defense at third base

Rojas and France help the Mariners knock off the Twins 10-6

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

‘I believe in myself’: Examining the challenges of Mookie Betts’ move to shortstop

Josh Rojas homers as Mariners beat White Sox 6-3 for season-high 8th straight win

Amed Rosario helping Dodgers bolster their ‘platoon advantage’ vs. left-handers

Dodgers give Freddie Freeman high marks for his defense. So why do the computers say differently?

‘I’m capable of more.’ Miguel Rojas pushes to be the complete player the Dodgers need

David Peralta homer and a critical balk fuel wacky Dodgers comeback over Astros

Is rookie Miguel Vargas’ dynamic bat worth making risky infield move? Dodgers think so

Dodgers acquire shortstop Miguel Rojas from Marlins

How To Remove Glitter Nail Polish Once And For All

Angels managerial candidates start with Phil Nevin but include many intriguing names