Dalton Rushing receives opportunity to be a starting player for the Dodgers
Welcome to California Post Weekly Dodgers Recap— here, baseball writers Dylan Hernandez and Jack Harris reflect on the week, hand out some unofficial awards, and consider how the season is shaping up. This week’s question What to expect from Dalton Rushing as the starting catcher? Dalton Rushing has expressed his desire not to be a […]
Shohei Ohtani and Dalton Rushing reconsider missed ABS opportunities
PITTSBURGH –– Dalton Rushing faced a missed opportunity in the seventh inning on Wednesday night. He and pitcher Shohei Ohtani didn’t utilize MLB’s new Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system effectively during a pivotal moment. This oversight contributed to the Dodgers’ frustrating late-game collapse against the Pittsburgh Pirates, where they eventually lost 9-8 after blowing a five-run […]
Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing faces criticism for slide against Pirates
Dalton Rushing added a new dimension to his reputation for playing traditional baseball during a game in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night. The rookie catcher for the Dodgers found himself in controversy after he was called for interference in the fifth inning. He attempted an aggressive slide toward Pirates shortstop Jared Toriolo in a bid to […]
Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing makes a slide so improper it would have impressed the 1980s
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing provided a throwback moment for baseball fans with his slide against the Pirates on Tuesday night. However, this impressive move, executed during the fifth inning of an eventual victory over Pittsburgh, is now deemed illegal. This type of slide would have been typical in games from around 1930 to […]
Dalton Rushing remarked ‘that’s a ball’ prior to the ABS challenge
This year has been quite unusual for Dalton Rushing, the Dodgers’ catcher. And things took an even weirder turn on Sunday. During the second inning of a 5-1 victory over the Brewers, Rushing hit a ball off pitcher Brandon Sproat. As soon as the umpire made the call, Milwaukee’s catcher, William Contreras, instantly signaled for […]
Dalton Rushing of the Dodgers hits his own head with his bat during a tough slump.
Dalton Rushing, the catcher and first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is going through a rough patch, and he’s well aware of it. At the beginning of the season, he was playing well alongside Will Smith, boasting an impressive .444 batting average and a 1.761 OPS during the first eight games. However, things have […]
Dalton Rushing of the Dodgers working to change his ‘bad guy’ image
ST. LEWIS — Dodgers Player Reflects on Competitive Nature There’s a consensus among Dodgers players: Dalton Rushing isn’t viewed negatively. However, the young slugger is conscious about not developing a bad reputation. Throughout his career, Rushing has channeled a fierce competitive spirit. He embraces his competitiveness, something that has shaped his approach on the field. […]
Nico Hoerner reflects on his regrets following the reported ‘fat f–k’ incident involving Dalton Rushing.
Nico Hoerner Reflects on Moment with Dalton Rushing Nico Hoerner finds himself thinking about what he could have done differently. During a game on Saturday, Cubs infielders seemed taken aback when Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing allegedly directed a comment at their own Miguel Amaya. Online videos have speculated that Hoerner might have even called himself […]
Dalton Rushing is at the center of it all for the Dodgers, whether it’s positive or negative.
SAN FRANCISCO — Dalton Rushing in the Spotlight Dalton Rushing found himself in the midst of some pretty intense moments on Thursday, though his manager wasn’t at all surprised by it. “I think it’s just something that happens,” chuckled the Dodgers’ Dave Roberts. Rushing’s larger-than-life personality, it seems, guarantees that. If Shohei Ohtani represents the […]
Dalton Rushing from the Dodgers explains viral video with Jung Hoo Lee from the Giants
Dodgers Catcher Addresses Controversial Moment with Giants Outfielder SAN FRANCISCO — Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing isn’t trying to minimize the leg injury that Giants outfielder Jon Hoo Lee suffered during Tuesday’s game at Oracle Park. On Wednesday, Rushing responded to a video that circulated widely, especially among Giants fans, from the night before. It seemed […]