Dodgers bring reliever Evan Phillips off the 60-day injured list
Evan Phillips Returns to Dodgers After Elbow Surgery Evan Phillips has made his comeback, returning from the 60-day disabled list on Monday. If he pitches as effectively as he did before his reconstructive elbow surgery last year, the Dodgers might find themselves comfortable enough to avoid any major trades as the August 3 deadline approaches. […]
Eliézer Alfonzo of the Dodgers plays in his first major league game following the death of his sister and stepmother.
Eliezer Alfonzo was convinced of something—his sister knew. A few weeks prior, she had told him about a dream. Eliana Alfonzo, just 16, chose not to share the details. “She wasn’t going to tell me until the dream came true,” he mentioned. “I’m sure it was about this.” Alfonzo, a catcher for the Dodgers, made […]
Padres prevent a sweep by Dodgers following early manager ejection
The Padres had reached their breaking point after suffering eight straight losses, five of which were to the Dodgers in the last couple of weeks. During the third pitch of Sunday’s game, manager Craig Stammen and infield coach Ryan Goins were thrown out for arguing a check swing call involving Fernando Tatis Jr. It might […]
Dodgers’ Edwin Díaz hasn’t received any communication from MLB regarding cockfighting.
Edwin Diaz Responds to Cockfighting Allegations On Sunday, Dodgers closer Edwin Diaz spoke out for the first time about earlier reports linking him to cockfighting activities in Puerto Rico. He firmly stated that he was not engaged in any illegal actions and hadn’t received any communication from MLB regarding the matter. “Right now, my focus […]
Dodgers catcher Eliezer Alfonzo plays in his first MLB game during a crisis in Venezuela
Eliezer Alfonzo’s MLB Debut Amid Tragedy The most significant moments in Eliezer Alfonzo’s baseball journey are unfolding during a profoundly challenging time in his personal life. As Alfonzo readied for his MLB debut on Sunday, it was reported that his stepmother and 16-year-old sister, who had been missing after last month’s catastrophic earthquake in Venezuela, […]
Dodgers’ new catcher Eliezer Alfonzo has relatives missing in Venezuela
Eliezer Alfonzo’s MLB Call-Up Amid Family Tragedy Eliezer Alfonzo had been waiting for that phone call his whole life. So had his younger sister, who’s just 16. “One of her dreams was to see me play in the big leagues,” he shared, now the backup catcher for the Dodgers. “And today, I’m living that dream […]
Freddie Freeman and Yoshinobu Yamamoto help Dodgers defeat Padres
As the Fourth of July game at Dodger Stadium kicked off, fireworks lit up the sky outside. But fans inside had to wait until the bottom of the sixth inning, when Freddie Freeman ignited the crowd during the Dodgers’ 3-0 victory over the Padres. In what turned into a bit of an unexpected duel between […]
Freddie Freeman and Yoshinobu Yamamoto included in Dodgers’ All-Star selections
The All-Star break might not be as significant for many members of the Dodgers as previously thought. Manager Dave Roberts and his coaching staff are set to travel to Philadelphia for the Midsummer Classic, a nod to their accomplishments in last year’s National League pennant chase. Meanwhile, two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani secured his role as […]
MLB Power Rankings and Award Update: Should the Dodgers make trades at the deadline?
Every week, the California Post Power Ranking of MLB’s 30 Teams highlights the ongoing competition for playoff spots. This week’s focus is on which teams are in a position to buy or sell as the August 3 trade deadline approaches. 1) Dodgers (58-31) Buy and sell…? The Dodgers, previous World Series champions, are, once again, […]
Shohei Ohtani is exhausted, so the Dodgers need to carefully manage his workload.
Shohei Ohtani’s Recent Performance Raises Concerns So, just to clear things up—no, Shohei Ohtani didn’t injure Dalton Rushing during Friday’s game. Honestly, I didn’t reprimand him while he was on the mound. Even when the catcher’s pitch call didn’t work out, Ohtani remained utterly composed. Yet, the Dodgers managed a narrow 4-3 win over the […]