Dodgers’ relief issues highlighted by Shohei Ohtani’s struggles
Shohei Ohtani is on track to make history, but he needs to pick up his game. After being a pioneer in the exclusive 50-50 Club two years ago, he might be the first player to reach a 200-200 season—aiming for 200 strikeouts both as a pitcher and batter. However, right now, he’s struggling at the […]
Dodgers feature another Cy Young contender alongside Shohei Ohtani
Welcome to the weekly Dodgers roundup. Here, we reflect on the week, hand out some awards, and discuss how the season is shaping up. Pitcher of the Week Tyler Glasnow (2 starts, 15 innings, 1 run allowed, 3-0 season record, 2.45 ERA) The Dodgers have been buzzing about Yoshinobu Yamamoto since the previous postseason, considering […]
Michael Conforto is given the World Series ring he earned with the Dodgers
Michael Conforto Receives World Series Ring from Dodgers Michael Conforto is enjoying what might be the best phase of his career. Reflecting on his time with the Dodgers, he expressed that last season was a valuable experience, made even sweeter by receiving the coveted World Series ring he’d aspired to win for over a decade. […]
Dodgers squander Emmet Sheehan’s impressive performance in a surprising defeat to the Cubs
Emmett Sheehan’s night didn’t kick off as planned due to a PitchCom issue. Despite that, the Dodgers’ starting pitching looked solid overall. Yet, they ended up losing. The 26-year-old right-hander was impressive against the Cubs on Friday, but a poor performance from the Dodgers’ bullpen resulted in a 6-4 defeat at Dodger Stadium. “He did […]
Marlins remind Giants of reality following series victory over Dodgers
After the Giants managed to win 2 out of 3 games against the Dodgers, they quickly found themselves in a tough spot. The Marlins took advantage of Adrian Houser’s rough outing, which led to a 9-4 loss for San Francisco. Houser struggled, giving up a career-high of 11 hits, including two home runs, and allowing […]
Pete Crow-Armstrong stands by his remarks about Dodgers fans.
After stirring up controversy with remarks about Dodgers fans, Pete Crow-Armstrong expressed to the California Post that he anticipates facing loud boos when he arrives at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. However, if you think this reaction will make the Cubs outfielder rethink his divisive comments, you might want to reconsider. “I don’t triple down,” […]
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 […]
Tyler Glasnow aids Dodgers in preventing series sweep by Giants
SAN FRANCISCO — It’s late April, and while you wouldn’t normally call any game a “must-win,” the Dodgers seemed to feel a sense of urgency this week. They kicked off Thursday with a strong 16-8 record, sitting second in the majors. Yet, after dropping four of their last five games, manager Dave Roberts was clearly […]
Dodgers move struggling Kyle Tucker lower in the batting order
SAN FRANCISCO Four weeks into the season, manager Dave Roberts noted that Kyle Tucker, a newcomer for the Dodgers, still seems “not comfortable at all.” To address this, Roberts opted for a significant lineup change, moving Tucker to the second and fourth spots in the batting order, with Freddie Freeman leading off as they prepared […]
Dodgers require improvements from Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Tucker
Shohei Ohtani Reflects on Recent Struggles SAN FRANCISCO – He described the day as being pretty standard for this time of the season—not particularly good or bad. When discussing his current hitting form, Shohei Ohtani drew on his past experiences, mentioning a sense of calm in the face of difficulties. Historically, June has been a […]