Is Shohei Ohtani hitting in the 2023 MLB Home Run Derby? Will Major League Baseball's home-run leader participate in the 2023 Home Run Derby? USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 10, 2023
Dodgers enter All-Star break with win over Angels and gratitude for their record LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers’ rotation lost Dustin May because of a season-ending elbow injuryin mid-May, Tony Gonsolin due to an ankle injury for all of April, Julio Urías to a hamstring strain for six weeks of May and June, Noah Syndergaard to a bruised earned-run average (7.16)… Los Angeles Times · Jul 9, 2023
Mookie Betts starts in the infield and smashes two homers as Miguel Vargas struggles LOS ANGELES — Mookie Betts made his fourth consecutive start in the infield Friday night, a move that Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said had more to do with second baseman Miguel Vargas’ month-long slump than Betts’ penchant for turbocharging his bat when he plays “in the dirt.” Los Angeles Times · Jul 8, 2023
Tom Verducci’s Top MLB Players of the First Half Picking player awards for the AL and NL as well as which teams will reach the postseason as we approach the All-Star Game in Seattle. Sports Illustrated · Jul 6, 2023
Here are contestants and matchups for the Home Run Derby in Seattle SEATTLE — With Luis Robert Jr. and Adolis Garcia accepting invitations the past few days, the field of eight for the 2023 T-Mobile Home Run Derby in Seattle was finalized. Tribune News Service · Jul 6, 2023
Pete Alonso, Mookie Betts Headline 2023 MLB Home Run Derby Field A star-studded group of sluggers is set to swing for the fences in Seattle. Sports Illustrated · Jul 6, 2023
Dodgers lose to Royals as Julio Urias has rough return to rotation KANSAS CITY, Mo. — If Julio Urias looks back at the video of his first start in six weeks, it will be a blooper reel. The Orange County Register · Jul 2, 2023
Clayton Kershaw's throwing session 'was just OK' as Dodgers mull placing him on IL KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Dodgers welcomed Julio Urías back to the rotation for Saturday night's game against the Kansas City Royals, but the left-hander's first start in more than a month was delayed by a thunderstorm that drenched Kauffman Stadium shortly after the scheduled 4:15 p.m. PDT first pitch. Los Angeles Times · Jul 2, 2023
Mookie Betts homers twice as Dodgers handle Royals KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mookie Betts is getting his prep work in before the Home Run Derby. The Orange County Register · Jul 1, 2023
Dodgers come up swinging after weather delay to rout Rockies DENVER — The start of Thursday night’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies was delayed for 1 hour and 50 minutes while members of the Coors Field grounds crew shoveled piles of hail from a late-afternoon storm into wheelbarrows and used leaf blowers to dry the remaining… Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2023
Braves’ Sean Murphy, Orlando Arcia join Ronald Acuña Jr. as NL All-Star starters The Braves have the best record in the National League, and the NL All-Star lineup will reflect that. Tribune News Service · Jun 30, 2023
Dodgers' Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman and J.D. Martinez voted in as All-Star Game starters LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers will be well-represented at the July 11 All-Star Game in Seattle, with outfielder Mookie Betts, first baseman Freddie Freeman and designated hitter J.D. Martinez voted into the game as National League starters. Los Angeles Times · Jun 30, 2023
Dodgers’ rally falls short in high-scoring affair against Rockies DENVER — Dave Roberts wanted to avoid using two of his top three relievers on Wednesday night after de facto closer Evan Phillips pitched in the previous three games and setup man Brusdar Graterol pitched in three of four games. Los Angeles Times · Jun 29, 2023
Where does Dodgers-Angels rank among MLB’s best rivalries? ‘Not even in the same stratosphere’ The novelty of the Freeway Series has worn off over 25 years of interleague play, but that doesn’t mean the Dodgers and Angels are looking at this week’s two-game series in Anaheim as just another two days on baseball’s grueling six-month calendar. Los Angeles Times · Jun 19, 2023
Sports Illustrated · Jun 17, 2023 Dodgers Fell to Giants in 11 Innings After One of the Season’s Wackiest Plays This did not go according to plan.
Tribune News Service · Jun 17, 2023 Dodgers lose in 11 innings, spoiling Emmet Sheehan’s debut LOS ANGELES ― Ross Stripling wasn’t in the ballpark for Friday night’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants. He was tuning in from Arizona, where he is on the Giants’ injured list rehabbing a back injury, noting the coincidences.
Tribune News Service · Jun 16, 2023 Dodgers work 11 innings to beat White Sox in their final at-bat LOS ANGELES ― A bold display of power got the Los Angeles Dodgers back in the game Thursday against the Chicago White Sox.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 3, 2023 Aaron Judge Addressed the Viral ‘Arson Judge’ Tweet for the First Time and It Was Priceless The Yankees slugger weighed in on the tweet that became a popular MLB meme during the offseason.
The Orange County Register · May 26, 2023 Dodgers’ Mookie Betts: ‘I’m not going to be lost’ when playing career ends Mookie Betts is surrounded by positive affirmation.
The Orange County Register · May 23, 2023 Dodgers overcome rough start from rookie Gavin Stone to beat Braves ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves used to have a bodysuit-and-goggles clad sprinter dubbed “The Freeze” spot a lucky fan a big headstart then race around the warning track at Truist Park to run him down.
USA Today Sports Media Group · May 21, 2023 Mookie Betts was understandably in disbelief when a blown call ended the Dodgers’ rally A game ended on THIS.
Sports Illustrated · May 21, 2023 MLB Fans Call for Robot Umpires After Questionable Ninth-Inning Strikeouts Baseball fans’ desire for robot umpires was amplified after a pair of brutal strikeout calls.
St. Louis Post-Dispatch · May 21, 2023 Nolan Gorman blasts tie-breaking homer, launching Cardinals to 6-5 victory over Dodgers ST. LOUIS — As opening day approached, manager Oliver Marmol said the player who arguably had the most impressive camp for the Cardinals did so without much fanfare or attention and just excelled all spring, quietly.
Los Angeles Times · May 20, 2023 Mookie Betts and Tony Gonsolin lead Dodgers to back-to-basics win over Cardinals ST. LOUIS — After a week of short outings from their starting pitchers, heavy innings being shouldered by their bullpen, and roller-coaster games featuring wild momentum swings from their offense, the Los Angeles Dodgers finally followed a more straightforward blueprint Friday night.
The Orange County Register · May 20, 2023 Dodgers hold Cardinals to two hits in shutout victory ST. LOUIS — Anything that didn’t threaten the supply of baseballs would have been an improvement. The Dodgers’ pitching staff cleared that low bar easily.