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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recently relegated Craig Kimbrel from the closer role after an up and down season from the veteran reliever. On Wednesday, despite defending Kimbrel throughout much of the season, Roberts wouldn’t even commit to Kimbrel having a spot on the postseason roster. Via Bill Plunkett of the OC Register, Roberts […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers recently demoted Craig Kimbrel from the closer role. Kimbrel posted an ERA of over 4 while converting 22 out of 27 save chances. Now Dodgers fans and personnel are wondering what is next for LA’s bullpen. Will they go to a closer-by-committee, or are the Dodgers going to implement a specific […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are currently the best team in baseball, but their closer situation hasn’t been great this season. Craig Kimbrel isn’t exactly thriving in his first year with the team and after blowing yet another save on Thursday night, manager Dave Roberts has decided to strip Kimbrel of his duties with the postseason […]

Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts accomplished a feat that has not been achieved since 1910. On Thursday, Roberts became just the second skipper in MLB history to have four seasons of at least 104 wins. The last manager to achieve this feat was Cubs manager Frank Chance, who had four seasons of over 104 wins […]

The baseball world lost a legend, as former Los Angeles Dodgers MVP and three-time World Series champion Maury Wills passed away on Monday night. Wills, who was 89 at the time of his passing, was known for his base-stealing prowess and ability to rack up hits. However, his most impressive achievements just may have come […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts admits Tony Gonsolin is facing a tough read in his recovery heading to the MLB playoffs. Gonsolin was placed on the 15-day injured list in late August because of a right forearm strain, and while initial expectations were he would be able to make a quick return, his recovery […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a three-run, walk-off home run from Sergio Alcantara. It was his only hit of the day and it came off of Craig Kimbrel. Although only two of the runs were earned because of the extra-innings rule that allows for an extra base runner, it was […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers receive some positive updates on the statuses of Blake Treinen and Gavin Lux. Both players have not seen action since early September due to injuries, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts believes that Treinen and Lux will be back in action before the end of the week and end of the month, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are a lock to make the 2022 MLB postseason but they still have some issues to sort out. That includes the injury of All-Star right-hander Tony Gonsolin, who has not pitched since Aug. 23 because of a right forearm strain. Gonsolin has already thrown a bullpen session, so that’s a good […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the best team in baseball, leading the MLB with a 94-42 record. Armed with the best offense, pitching, and defense in the league, the Dodgers are the last team in the league to be in need of any help. But after acquiring outfielder Joey Gallo from the New York Yankees […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts recently discussed the state of LA’s bullpen, via the Los Angeles Times. “It looks a lot different than what we’ve anticipated,” Dave Roberts said. “But those guys are accountable as anybody we have. They don’t care about roles. … That speaks to the mindset, the culture of those guys […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have had to deal with multiple injury woes as of late, and now, they may need to keep a close watch on another possible ailment concern. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts rolled out his lineup for the road matchup against the Miami Marlins on Saturday, which featured Max Muncy slotted in to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a minor injury concern regarding infielder Gavin Lux earlier this week. Lux was initially slotted in the Dodgers lineup for their home matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday but was later scratched due to what manager Dave Roberts described as a “neck issue.” “Gavin has this neck issue,” Roberts […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost a massive piece of their rotation recently as Walker Buehler underwent Tommy John Surgery. Thankfully, they still have solid options when it comes to the postseason. The return of Andrew Heaney just shows how many guys can step in and contribute when the lights are brightest. Heaney, who missed substantial […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered their second loss in three games after Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel failed to suppress the Milwaukee Brewers’ comeback bid Tuesday night. Kimbrel entered the bottom of the 11th  inning of the game with the Dodgers leading, 4-3, but he gave up two earned runs on two hits in just a […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping to get star outfielder Mookie Betts back from the IL before long. Manager Dave Roberts revealed on Wednesday that the team is hoping to have Betts back in action before the All-Star Break, which begins Tuesday, July 19. While Roberts didn’t reveal a specific date for the 29-year-old to […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are still without their best player, as Mookie Betts remains on the 10-day injured list after being diagnosed with a cracked rib nearly two weeks ago. It also doesn’t seem that he is close to returning to action, with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts saying that the needle hasn’t moved yet in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers let another game slip away as a result of a Craig Kimbrel meltdown in the ninth inning. With fans calling for Dave Roberts to make some changes to the bullpen amid the Dodgers’ rough stretch, LA’s manager had a declarative statement about Kimbrel’s future as the team’s closer. Via Juan Toribio, […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were dealt a brutal blow after star outfielder Mookie Betts was diagnosed with a fractured rib and placed on the 10-day IL. Losing Betts hurts, but there is actually a silver lining to the injury. According to Matthew Moreno, manager Dave Roberts revealed Betts is only dealing with a fracture in […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped a 2-1 extra inning affair against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night. LA now trails the San Diego Padres in the NL West and they have labored during the month of June. Players such as Justin Turner and Max Muncy have underperformed, while Mookie Betts is currently dealing with an […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night in the Freeway Series. However, it was later announced that star pitcher Walker Buehler underwent surgery to remove a bone spur from his elbow. He is expected to miss 2-3 months with the injury. Manager Dave Roberts issued a blunt challenge to the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are known for their ability to get the most out of their players. This has certainly been the case in terms of starting pitching. Clayton Kershaw developed into a Hall of Fame destined left-hander, while Walker Buehler and Julio Urias have emerged as stars in the rotation. But Tony Gonsolin has […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have all the tools necessary to win the World Series this year. After acquiring Freddie Freeman in the offseason, they practically trot out a lineup full of MVP candidates and All-Stars each and every night. The amount of star-power on the team is not matched by any other franchise in baseball, […]

The return of Clayton Kershaw to the Los Angeles Dodgers has many fans jumping for glee. After an electric start to the season, the legendary pitcher has missed several games due to an elbow injury. His return from the injured list comes at the perfect time, as LA has struggled as of late. However, as […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to wrap up an inter-league series against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday and could be set for a significant boost to the lineup. Dave Roberts revealed that Max Muncy is wrapping up his rehab stint at Triple-A Oklahoma City and will most likely be back in the lineup […]

After suffering a brutal shoulder injury last week, Dodgers outfielder Kevin Pillar was placed on the IL. Tests revealed that Pillar had suffered a fractured shoulder after sustaining the injury while sliding into third base shortly after clubbing a double. Dodgers skipper Dave Roberts revealed Sunday that Pillar’s season is effectively over as a result […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers clearly have a knack for churning out starting pitching. Clayton Kershaw is currently injured and young phenom Dustin May is still recovering from Tommy John surgery, yet the rotation is seemingly deep as ever. Walker Buehler and Julio Urias are leading the charge while Tony Gonsolin has performed admirably this season. […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers endured a difficult week after getting swept by the lowly Pittsburgh Pirates in LA. It was one of their overall worst three game performances of the season. But the Dodgers rebounded on Thursday against a much better Mets team with a 2-0 victory. Tony Gonsolin led the Dodgers with 6 innings […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers enjoyed a tremendous season in 2021. They finished with the second best record in MLB despite Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger both struggling. One can only imagine how good they may have been had both players been at peak form.  Well, in 2022 we don’t have to imagine anymore in regards […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped a ball game on Monday against the Pittsburgh Pirates by a final score of 6-5. The Pirates upset the odds in Los Angeles and defeated one of the best teams in baseball. Walker Buehler served up a pair of early home runs before Los Angeles came back and took the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers lead the NL West and are still amongst the favorites to win the 2022 World Series. For the most part, things are going well in LA. However, one player who has labored out of the gates is Max Muncy. The two-time All-Star is slashing an abysmal .156/.331/.279 with 3 home runs […]

The Dodgers are arguably the most balanced team in MLB and are catching the attention of many. LA features one of the deepest lineups the game has ever seen, a stacked starting rotation, and a sneaky-talented bullpen. But that bullpen is currently without reliever Blake Treinen and the most recent update from manager Dave Robert’s […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday thanks to a dominant shutout performance from Walker Buehler. Buehler was electric throughout the contest, limiting Arizona to just 3 hits while striking out 10. There was growing discussion towards the 8th and 9th inning as to if manager Dave Roberts would allow Buehler to […]

Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts’ decision to remove Clayton Kershaw from his perfect game bid against the Twins was the talk of the MLB World for a long while. Some supported the decision while others harshly criticized Roberts. The topic was brought back to life following Walker Buehler’s recent shutout in Arizona against the Diamondbacks. Everyone […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers game against the Minnesota Twins became the source of a contentious debate across the baseball world when LA southpaw Clayton Kershaw had a perfect game going through seven clean innings. However, at just 80 pitches, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shockingly pulled Kershaw from the game, robbing him of a chance to […]

A couple of years ago people were wondering if Clayton Kershaw was done pitching as an ace, and was looking at the twilight of his career. Kershaw proved those people wrong last season, posting another stellar year. He backed that up again on Wednesday, throwing seven perfect innings, while striking out 13 batters. Yet, Dodgers […]

The MLB world spoke out on Dodgers’ manager Dave Roberts’ decision to remove Clayton Kershaw prior to the 8th inning of a perfect game on Wednesday. Some people supported it while the majority of people were against it.  However, what did Clayton Kershaw think of the decision? Clayton Kershaw said the decision to remove him […]

We almost witnessed history on Tuesday at Target Field as Los Angeles Dodgers lefty Clayton Kershaw made his first start of the year against the Minnesota Twins. The veteran was absolutely dealing, throwing seven innings of flawless baseball while striking out 13 batters. The perfect game was intact, but Dave Roberts made the controversial decision […]

Dave Roberts upset a lot of baseball fans on Wednesday with his decision to pull Clayton Kershaw prior to the 8th inning of a perfect game. Managers typically want to limit pitchers early in the season, but Kershaw is a seasoned veteran who has never thrown a perfect game before. He also had thrown under […]