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The Los Angeles Dodgers brought in JD Martinez to play a major role in their lineup. Martinez, who’s expected to DH this season, revealed a bad habit he struggled with last year following the Dodgers’ game on Friday versus the Los Angeles Angels. #Dodgers JD Martinez revealed a bad habit in his swing he’s previously […]

Like all major league pitchers, Clayton Kershaw is in the process of getting used to the pitch clock as he prepares for the start of the 2023 season. Clayton Kershaw on pitching with the pick clock: #Dodgers pic.twitter.com/QgPTwdWBvu — Joey Mistretta (@JoeyMistretta_) March 10, 2023 The Dodgers ace has regularly attacked his responsibilities on the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star pitcher Clayton Kershaw didn’t have the best start to his 2023 spring training, surrendering three runs over three innings against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Nevertheless, Kershaw focused on the positives after the start. He mentioned that he feels healthy before later discussing the upside of not pitching in the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman discussed what the team is looking for from Clayton Kershaw during spring training ahead of his outing against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday. Kershaw, who unfortunately had to miss the World Baseball Classic, is now projected to have a fairly normal spring. However, Friedman said […]

As Tony Gonsolin battles through his ankle injury, his chances of being ready for Los Angeles Dodgers Opening Day are starting run thin. If Gonsolin were to miss Opening Day, manager Dave Roberts and the Dodgers seem to have a backup plan in place. If Gonsolin were to miss Opening Day, his rotation spot would […]

As the New York Yankees prepare for Opening Day, infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa is one of the biggest question marks on the roster. The Yankees have been eyeing a trade of Kiner-Falefa with the Los Angeles Dodgers potentially answering those questions. The Yankees have had trade conversations surrounding Kiner-Falefa with the Dodgers and the Colorado Rockies, […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will make his first Cactus League start on Friday, when the team takes on the Los Angeles Angels at Camelback Ranch, Los Angeles Dodgers reporter and host Kirsten Watson wrote in a Thursday tweet. Clayton Kershaw, who recently could not pitch in the World Baseball Classic after he struggled to obtain an insurance […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training game Wednesday against the Seattle Mariners ended in a 2-2 tie, which isn’t much to write home about. Nevertheless, Michael Grove turned heads with a strong performance on the mound, tossing three scoreless innings and allowing just a hit with two strikeouts and zero free passes issued. Michael Grove […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star Mookie Betts will soon lead Team USA at the World Baseball Classic. The Americans enter the competition as favorites to win it all. Manager Mark DeRosa got to see his team in action for the first time on Wednesday. And he came away impressed with the Dodgers star. “I’m blown away […]

Jason Heyward is starting a new chapter in his baseball career with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The team’s fans can see him make his regular-season debut for the team right in the very first game of the upcoming season, with manager Dave Roberts all but guaranteeing that the former first-round pick will be there on […]

Los Angeles Dodgers SP Tony Gonsolin recently suffered an ankle injury. Dave Roberts provided a discoursing update on the right-hander on Wednesday, per Fabian Ardaya. “Tony Gonsolin’s ankle is still ‘tender,’ Dave Roberts said. X-rays came back clean for any fracture. But Roberts said he ‘doesn’t feel good’ about Gonsolin being ready for Opening Day. […]

MLB The Show 23 is releasing ratings, and players around the league have been reacting to their own ratings, including Clayton Kershaw and Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers. A lot of talent in Los Angeles! 😤@Dodgers @LosDodgers https://t.co/vGJG5kjolU #MLBTheShow pic.twitter.com/TP7EKfXHwu — MLB The Show (@MLBTheShow) March 8, 2023 Clayton Kershaw was hoping that […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ superstar right fielder Mookie Betts can play second base. It’s something that he’s discussed and even hinted that he prefers. The Dodgers previously stated that Betts will see more time at second in 2023, but Dave Roberts recently mapped out how many games he will play in right field and second base […]

Through the first few weeks of its roll out during Spring Training, the pitch clock has been almost unanimously praised. It’s going great! Fans should be grateful! It’s the best thing since sliced bread! But don’t tell that to Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas. “I hate it, man,” Rojas vented to Chris Rose on […]

It’s all about his swing for Los Angeles Dodgers Chris Taylor. The infielder/outfielder is determined to make a huge rebound in the 2023 MLB season following a letdown individual performance at the plate in 2022 by correcting his mechanics at the plate — something that is keeping him busy in the offseason. “Last season, I […]

Freddie Freeman and the Los Angeles Dodgers came up short in their mission to win the World Series title in 2022, but they clearly were the best team in the regular season during that campaign, as they won a total of 111 games. With still a loaded lineup, the Dodgers are carrying lofty expectations of […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to be without SP Walker Buehler for most, if not all of the 2023 season. The Dodgers’ 2022 Opening Day starter is recovering from Tommy John surgery and MLB Network analyst Harold Reynolds believes his absence significantly closes the gap between LA and the San Diego Padres, per MLB […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers entered 2022 Spring Training with a mostly set roster. In 2023, however, there is much more uncertainty. The Gavin Lax injury opened up the shortstop conversation, while Cody Bellinger’s departure has led to questions in centerfield. There are other unanswered questions on the roster as well. Without further ado, let’s take […]

Dave Roberts spent seven years managing Justin Turner on the Los Angeles Dodgers. While Turner might’ve left the Dodgers for the Boston Red Sox, Roberts was still shook seeing one of his former players go down with injury. In the Red Sox’s Spring Training matchup against the Tigers, Turner was forced to leave the game […]

Tony Gonsolin is expected to fill a major role in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation this season. However, Dodgers fans are now holding their breath after Gonsolin was forced to leave a recent team workout. Gonsolin left the Dodgers’ Monday team workout with a left ankle injury, via Doug Padilla of the Orange County Register. […]

San Diego Padres’ star Fernando Tatis Jr. is going to receive harsh treatment from fans this season. He was suspended last year for PEDs which drew the ire of fans on social media, and now they are receiving the opportunity to air their grievances in person. Dodgers fans let Tatis Jr. hear it on Monday […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have question marks at shortstop. Miguel Rojas is expected to take over shortstop duties following Gavin Lux’s season-ending injury. Rojas even dropped out of the WBC to focus on handling an everyday shortstop role for the ball club. However, a recent report suggests that the Dodgers may opt to acquire outside […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers had no qualms in letting their 2022 starting shortstop Trea Turner leave in free agency because they had Gavin Lux waiting in the wings, ready take over at the most demanding position on the diamond outside of catcher. However, Lux proceeded to injure his knee following a routine groundball. Now, there […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said LA is targeting Wednesday for Miguel Vargas to begin swinging a bat in games, per Jack Harris. Vargas suffered a pinky injury early in Dodgers camp. The injury wasn’t serious enough to keep him out of the lineup, but Roberts and the Dodgers didn’t want him swinging a […]

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Andrew Heaney surpassed expectations during his one-season run with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers signed Heaney to a one-year deal in Nov. 2021. Heaney went on to feature in the Dodgers’ starting rotation, and he managed to bounce back from his sluggish 2021 campaign with both the Los Angeles Angels […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were previously preparing to start Gavin Lux at shortstop in 2023. However, the 25-year old suffered a torn ACL in a recent Spring Training game and will miss the season as a result. Miguel Rojas is expected to take over shortstop duties with Chris Taylor filling in on occasion. Rojas is […]

Spring Training is a time for players to get into rhythm for the new season, but it can also be a pivotal for bonding with new additions to the team. Noah Syndergaard is still getting acclimated to the Los Angeles Dodgers, but fellow pitcher Tony Gonsolin has already formed quite the opinion of the 2016 […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ superstars Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts will be asked to lead the team in 2023. Freeman and Betts also happen to have a strong relationship with one another. Freeman, who signed in Los Angeles ahead of the 2022 campaign, recently shared his honest thoughts on Betts, per Doug McKain of Dodgers Nation. […]

A portion of Southern California freeway will be dedicated to late Los Angeles Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda, NBCLA Managing Editor Jonathan Lloyd wrote in a Friday article. “Fullerton held a very special place in Tommy’s heart, and we know how proud he would be to be standing here today,” said Stan Kasten, president & CEO of Los […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman recently made a Julio Urias admission that will please fans. Urias is set to hit free agency after the 2023 season. Many people around the MLB world believe LA is preparing for a Shohei Ohtani run next offseason, however, Friedman’s comments make it seem as if […]

It’s never too early to go for your dream player. The 2023 MLB offseason is still well underway, but one team seems to already be ten steps ahead of everyone for 2024. The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly the “favorites” to nab Angels star Shohei Ohtani in the next offseason, per Jon Heyman’s reporting. “Some […]

In the heat of a rugged postseason battle where everything is on the line and teams play for all the marbles, the emotions brought forth by pressure can manifest itself in different, sometimes odd ways. However, some ways of releasing emotions are flat out embarrassing that some athletes only manage to admit that they happened […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were dealt a major blow during their spring training game against the San Diego Padres on Monday. Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux tore the ACL in his right knee while he was running from second to third base during the sixth inning of the contest. He was subsequently carted off the field, […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Daniel Hudson is progressing, but might not be ready for opening day, Los Angeles Times Dodgers beat writer Jack Harris wrote in a Thursday tweet. He was placed on the injured list after a 4-1 win over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in July. Daniel Hudson’s knee bent awkwardly as he was trying […]

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler began his throwing program with the Dodgers yesterday, Los Angeles Times Dodgers beat writer Jack Harris wrote in a Thursday tweet. “It’s still too soon to know whether he will be able to pitch at all this year after having Tommy John surgery last season,” wrote Harris. Walker Buehler underwent Tommy […]

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas will has withdrawn from participating in the 2023 World Baseball Classic with Team Venezuela to prepare for the every day shortstop role after Gavin Lux’s injury, according to Bill Plunkett of Orange County Register. There are implications for both the Dodgers and Team Venezuela as a result. It is […]

Incumbent shortstop Trea Turner may have left the Los Angeles Dodgers in free agency, but the Dodgers wouldn’t have been too concerned given the presence of Gavin Lux on the roster. Just 25-years of age, the former second-ranked prospect in all of MLB was more than ready to take the reins for the Dodgers at […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star pitcher Clayton Kershaw was initially expected to pitch for Team USA in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. However, it was recently revealed that Kershaw will not pitch in the WBC after struggling to obtain an insurance policy for the tournament. Kershaw is healthy, but it was previously reported that he’d take […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ head coach Dave Roberts has a number of important decisions to make ahead of Opening Day. The recent Gavin Lux season-ending injury made Miguel Rojas LA’s primary shortstop. Chris Taylor, who was originally in the center field conversation, is now expected to primarily play left field and shortstop. But Roberts still needs […]