Jazz Chisholm Jr.’s late home run helps Yankees defeat Dodgers and escape a doubleheader loss
Ryan McMahon’s comments might have seemed optimistic to some, but to anyone following the Yankees, they could have felt a bit alarming after witnessing the team’s struggles over the past month. “We have one more game after this one today,” McMahon mentioned between games in the doubleheader on Sunday. “So the day hasn’t been completely […]
Dodgers defeat Yankees thanks to Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s full game performance
Ohtani’s Knee Issue Affects Pitching, Batting Remains Strong NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani’s left knee issues will prevent him from pitching for the foreseeable future. However, during Sunday’s doubleheader against the Yankees, it was clear that his ongoing injury wasn’t significantly affecting his hitting. In the Dodgers’ 8-2 win, which came after a rainout on […]
Yankees struggle offensively in defeat against Dodgers to start doubleheader
Yankees Face Tough Loss Against Dodgers in Doubleheader The first game of Sunday’s doubleheader promised an exciting pitching duel. But, it turned out to be a one-sided affair, with only the Yankees’ struggling batting lineup showing up. Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a strong performance, securing a complete-game win, while the Dodgers managed to give Yankees starter […]
Cody Bellinger considered a return to the Dodgers last winter.
NEW YORK — In the previous offseason, Cody Bellinger considered the possibility of returning to the Dodgers. “It was definitely a possibility,” he mentioned in a conversation. At that time, he was a free agent, and the Dodgers were in search of an outfielder. “Certainly there was a dialogue there,” Bellinger added. The main reason […]
Dodgers alter Shohei Ohtani’s pitching schedule because of knee injury
Shohei Ohtani’s Injury Update: Unclear Return Timeline NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani is still dealing with discomfort in his knees, raising concerns about when he might be back on the mound for the Dodgers. This past Sunday, manager Dave Roberts shared that Ohtani will not start on Wednesday as previously planned, due to ongoing issues […]
Feelings from Yankees’ 2024 World Series defeat remain as Dodgers return to the Bronx
Dodgers Return to Bronx, Reminders of Last Season’s Pain The lingering sense of disappointment is hard to shake off. Sure, it might have lessened a bit, but it’s still there lingering in the background. The Dodgers are back in the Bronx this weekend for the first time since they secured the 2024 World Series title […]
Mookie Betts of the Dodgers believes athletes should not be viewed as political icons.
Mookie Betts on Being a Player, Not a Political Figure Mookie Betts, the star of the Los Angeles Dodgers, emphasizes his desire to be recognized as a baseball player rather than a tool for political agendas. The 33-year-old athlete visited the White House after the Dodgers clinched the World Series in 2024, but he won’t […]
Dodgers need to find a new catcher at the trade deadline after Will Smith is sidelined.
Dodgers Face Catcher Dilemma as Trade Deadline Approaches NEW YORK — The Dodgers have some pressing tasks to tackle ahead of the trade deadline. First on the list? Finding a new catcher. Will Smith is entirely sidelined. He’s not hitting, catching, or throwing — nothing for at least a week, according to manager Dave Roberts. […]
Max Muncy’s home run secures victory for Dodgers against Yankees
NEW YORK — Gerrit Cole managed to sway Aaron Boone into keeping him in the game for one more batter during the seventh inning on Friday. Max Muncy was certainly grateful for that. In the Dodgers’ 2-1 victory over the Yankees, Muncy’s crucial home run came right after Boone made a pivotal decision. Instead of […]
Roki Sasaki of the Dodgers showcases his complete ability with a 100 mph fastball
NEW YORK — Dave Roberts wasn’t too keen on storytelling. Nevertheless, time was clearly running out for Aki Sasaki. Blake Snell is set to start his rehab assignment with the Dodgers this weekend, which means a decision about the rotation has to be made soon. With Snell’s return on the horizon, it seemed likely that […]