Ohtani and Dodgers struggle in 3-2 defeat against Marlins
Following a disappointing showing at the plate on Tuesday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts urged his players to “plan better” in their approach. Yet, during the day, it seemed the team was still searching for answers. In a tight 3-2 loss to the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, the Dodgers not only fell for the third […]
Dave Roberts dissatisfied with Dodgers’ performance at the plate in defeat to Marlins
This season, the Dodgers are leading the majors in batting average and OPS, and they sit in second place for runs scored. Yet, some of their star players are having a rough start. Coach Dave Roberts, however, isn’t ready to overlook the lack of effort he observed during Tuesday’s game. It was the first time […]
What are Shohei Ohtani’s thoughts on his position with the Dodgers?
Ohtani’s Usage Sparks Questions Dave Roberts, the Dodgers’ manager, has been refreshingly candid about his uncertainty regarding Shohei Ohtani’s role, particularly on days he pitches. It’s not entirely clear if Ohtani’s acceptance of potentially not hitting on those days reflects his desire to succeed this season. “Maybe so,” he commented, a bit unsure. He is […]
Dodgers fall to Marlins as Shohei Ohtani solely takes the mound
The Dodgers clearly seemed to miss Shohei Ohtani’s bat during their game on Tuesday night. In a tight 2-1 loss to the Miami Marlins, Ohtani pitched effectively, giving up two runs in six innings and striking out nine. This performance brought his ERA down to an impressive 0.60 over five starts this year. However, for […]
Dodgers nearly placed Freddie Freeman at third base in walk-off victory
On Monday night, during a crucial bottom of the ninth inning, Freddie Freeman had a light-hearted, yet serious, request for Dodgers third-base coach Dino Eberle. He casually mentioned, “We need to send Shohei out at any cost,” referring to Shohei Ohtani’s potential as a base runner. Otherwise, Freeman would have been facing a rather surprising […]
Kyle Tucker shines in a crucial moment against the Dodgers in a walk-off victory over the Marlins
Dodgers Pull Off Stunning Comeback Against Marlins Monday night at Dodger Stadium seemed poised to be a memorable occasion. That is, until an unforgettable moment unfolded in the bottom of the 9th inning. Trailing by two runs against the Marlins, the Dodgers found new life. A high-quality at-bat followed by an impressive swing from Shohei […]
Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz provides update on elbow injury and expected return
Edwin Diaz recently had surgery to address a longstanding issue in his elbow, and it appears that the problems have been lingering for quite a while. In his first media appearance following the surgery, which will keep him off the field for at least part of the season, Diaz revealed that he’s felt some looseness […]
Shohei Ohtani shows vulnerability for the first time in his Dodgers career
Dodgers Grapple with Ohtani’s Slump Last week, the Dodgers found themselves in disbelief. Shohei Ohtani appeared, well, human when he batted for the first time in three years with the team. From April 20 to April 25, the four-time MVP experienced the toughest six games of his Dodgers career, hitting 3-for-23 with no extra-base hits […]
Giants are maturing following victories over the Marlins and Dodgers.
Giants’ Victory Highlights Emerging Talents SAN FRANCISCO — The swing was remarkable, leaving an impression. Giants manager Tony Vitello reflected on Drew Gilbert’s contribution after Sunday’s 6-3 win against the Marlins, saying, “It was a very clean swing. Drew gave me the punch, and I told him, ‘That’s the swing!’” Casey Schmidt’s pivotal home run […]
How Justin Wrobleski has excelled in his chance with the Dodgers’ rotation
Justin Wrobleski’s Rise with the Dodgers Towards the end of last year, Dodgers pitching coach Mark Prior reached out to young lefty Justin Wrobleski. It seemed like a standard debrief that wrapped up on an encouraging note. Most of their discussion centered around Wrobleski’s performance for the 2025 season. The 25-year-old had begun to find […]