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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 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Texas Rangers will go head-to-head on Wednesday in a Spring Training affair. LA received a devastating Gavin Lux injury update on Tuesday, as it was revealed he suffered a torn ACL and will likely miss the entire 2023 season. The Dodgers are now expected to shift things around in the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers Cy Young hopeful Julio Urias looked to be in midseason form in his Spring Training debut Tuesday, allowing one run on one hit while also striking out four batters in two and 2/3 innings of work. The 26-year-old starting pitcher was charged with the loss in the exhibition game versus the Cincinnati […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ SP Noah Syndergaard performed well in his Spring Training debut on Tuesday, but his velocity topped out at just 92-93 MPH. However, The former flame-throwing right-hander downplayed any concern, per Bill Plunkett. “Not really,” Syndergaard responded when asked if Wednesday’s velocity was what he expected it to be. “But it’s just motivation […]

Gavin Lux is expected to miss the 2023 season after suffering a torn ACL. Lux endured the injury while running the bases in the Los Angeles Dodgers-San Diego Padres Spring Training game on Monday. Freddie Freeman revealed a special FaceTime call he made to Lux after the incident on Monday, per David Vassegh. “Freddie Freeman […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have undergone a number of roster changes since the 2022 season. One of their primary storylines during this past offseason revolved around departing stars like Trea Turner and Cody Bellinger. Although some fans are worried about the ball club, Los Angeles still has plenty of talent and will remain confident heading […]

Dave Roberts revealed that Gavin Lux, who was expected to play shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers in 2023, suffered a torn ACL and will miss the season. Lux posted a message on social media after the news broke. “Just wanted to thank everyone for the thoughts and prayers, means more than you all know!” Lux […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already gotten a wrench thrown into their plans. Gavin Lux has suffered a torn ACL and now they will have to figure out how to fill the void. Fortunately, they have an ample amount of options. Lux was set to replace Trea Turner at shortstop but now Dave Roberts must […]

UPDATE: Los Angeles Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts revealed that infielder Gavin Lux suffered a torn ACL and is expected to miss the 2023 season, per Jack Harris. It was initially reported that Lux’s injury was serious enough to keep him sidelined for a prolonged period, per Buster Olney of ESPN. However, his timetable was unclear until […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ infielder Gavin Lux suffered a scary leg injury on Monday while running the bases versus the San Diego Padres. The Dodgers are attempting to remain optimistic, but the latest update suggests that he will miss an extended period of time. Although, there is no official timetable at the moment. Lux was expected […]

Gavin Lux went down with an apparent leg injury in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ Monday Spring Training game versus the San Diego Padres. The severity of the injury is unclear, but the Dodgers are remaining optimistic. Mookie Betts addressed Lux’s injury after the game, per Dodgers Nation’s Doug McKain. “I’m just going to stay optimistic […]

Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Gavin Lux left today’s spring training game on a cart after tripping on his way to third base, according to Dodgers reporter Kirsten Watson. Gavin Lux was trying to move out of the way of an infielder who was throwing to second base when he took an awkward fall that caused […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ head coach Dave Roberts shared his thoughts on Manny Machado’s 11-year, $350 million contract extension with the San Diego Padres, per Dodgers Nation’s Doug McKain. “I’m very happy for Manny. I love Manny,” Roberts said. “I love the way he plays the game. Heck of a baseball player. We’re going to have […]