Shohei Ohtani is back in the Dodgers lineup following a knee injury.
Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani Returns from Knee Inflammation CHICAGO — It seems the worst-case scenario has been averted. Shohei Ohtani made his return to the Dodgers’ lineup on Saturday, stepping in as the designated hitter after sitting out for two days due to inflammation in his left knee. He had exited Thursday’s game against the Pirates […]
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 […]
Roki Sasaki and the Dodgers struggle in the absence of Shohei Ohtani
Chicago’s South Side Rises as White Sox Gain Momentum Energy is buzzing once again on Chicago’s South Side as the up-and-coming White Sox take an unexpected lead in their games. On Friday night, Dodgers pitcher Aki Sasaki faced a challenging situation. Amidst a lively crowd at Leto Field, Sasaki struggled to find his recently improved […]
Shohei Ohtani removed from Dodgers lineup due to knee inflammation
CHICAGO — Following his exit from Thursday night’s game against the Pirates due to left knee inflammation, Shohei Ohtani was once again absent from the lineup for Friday’s opener against the White Sox. It’s worth noting that Ohtani’s absence doesn’t automatically imply his injury is more severe than initially thought. The Dodgers are known for […]
Dodgers suffer injuries to Shohei Ohtani and Justin Wrobleski
PITTSBURGH — Ohtani Injured in Game Against Pirates The Dodgers’ star player, Shohei Ohtani, had to exit Thursday’s match against the Pittsburgh Pirates due to inflammation in his left knee, according to the team’s announcement. It was somewhat unclear when exactly Ohtani sustained the injury or the severity of it. It became apparent during the […]
Will Smith of the Dodgers placed on injured list due to neck disc inflammation
PITTSBURGH – The Dodgers placed catcher Will Smith on the 10-day injured list due to a neck issue after he missed four consecutive games, but he anticipates returning when eligible next weekend. Smith has been diagnosed with an inflamed disc in his neck. He plans to keep hitting and pitching in the coming days and […]
Ignore Tarik Skubal, the Dodgers need to acquire bullpen support.
Dodgers Face Bullpen Challenges Amidst Division Lead Forget about Tariq Skubal for now. The Dodgers have a glaring issue to resolve, and it’s not about their starting pitchers. The team must focus on their bullpen. This should be the main concern for Andrew Friedman and Brandon Gomez as the August 3 trade deadline approaches. They […]
Dodgers’ late collapse leads to surprising win for Pirates
Pirates Stun Dodgers with a Comeback Victory PITTSBURGH — It started with a strong home run by Shohei Ohtani. But then, the Pirates pulled off an impressive win. On Wednesday night, the Dodgers found themselves ahead by five runs as they entered the bottom of the seventh inning. Ohtani was on the mound, seemingly pushing […]
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 […]