Dave Roberts rips umpires for ‘egregious’ call in Dodgers loss
The Dodgers lost 9-4 to the Phillies on Wednesday, but manager Dave Roberts continued to talk about the umpires after the game. With Los Angeles leading 4-3 in the top of the sixth inning, Philadelphia outfielder Brandon Marsh bunted with no outs and a runner on second base. Third baseman Enrique Hernandez lunged to catch […]
Phillies beat Dodgers as earthquake rocks California
LOS ANGELES — Christopher Sanchez pitched six strong innings, Edmundo Sosa and Kyle Schwarber hit back-to-back home runs in the ninth and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 on Tuesday night in a matchup of the National League’s top two teams. A magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the bottom of the seventh […]
Freddie Freeman makes Dodgers return after son’s health scare
Before his first at-bat on Monday night, an emotional Freddie Freeman removed his helmet and waved to the crowd as fans at Dodger Stadium gave him a standing ovation. It was just one of many tearful moments during Freeman’s return to the Dodgers for the first time since his 3-year-old son, Maximus, was diagnosed with […]
Dodgers star Freddie Freeman announces son, 3, battling ‘especially rare’ neurological condition
Los Angeles Dodgers star Freddie Freeman and his wife, Chelsea, have been through “the most difficult and scary days of our lives” this week. The couple announced on Instagram that their three-year-old son Max has been diagnosed with a “severe” form of Guillain-Barré syndrome, which is “particularly rare in children.” This disease causes the immune […]
Dodgers strengthen World Series chances with bevy of moves at MLB trade deadline
Commercial Content 21+. The Dodgers, the World Series favorites, improved their chances of winning with a series of moves ahead of Tuesday’s MLB trade deadline. Los Angeles remains atop the odds board at DraftKings Sportsbook, lowering their odds of winning the World Series in 2024 from +330 to +300 after acquiring Jack Flaherty, Tommy Edman, […]
Dodgers get Jack Flaherty from Tigers at MLB trade deadline
The Dodgers made a late move to acquire one of the top pitchers on the market. Los Angeles is acquiring starting pitcher Jack Flaherty from the Tigers, Jon Heyman of The Washington Post has confirmed. Catcher/first baseman Cearon Liranzo and shortstop Trey Sweeney are returning to Detroit. Flaherty, 28, is enjoying a bounce-back season with […]
Red Sox land James Paxton after surprising Dodgers ouster
The Red Sox recently committed to being buyers and this marks their first addition. Boston re-acquired left-hander James Paxton from the Dodgers, who was a surprise pick by Los Angeles, ahead of a crucial three-game series against the Yankees. According to ESPN:. Paxton signed with the Dodgers this offseason after spending the past two seasons […]
Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman goes to emergency room for son’s health scare
Dodgers All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman and his wife, Chelsea, experienced every parent’s worst nightmare on Wednesday when they had to take their young son to the emergency room. Chelsea posted on her Instagram Story on Wednesday that the couple’s 3-year-old son, Maximus, had suffered what she thought was a temporary form of synovitis, which […]
Dodgers going all-in at MLB trade deadline after $1 billion offseason
If spending $1 billion last offseason wasn’t proof enough, the Dodgers are committed to winning the World Series this season and plan to be very aggressive ahead of the MLB trade deadline on July 30. ESPN’s Jeff Passon reports The Dodgers are expected to be looking to acquire the biggest roster possible by the end […]
Why the Dodgers released ex-Yankees pitcher James Paxton
The Dodgers are parting ways with one of the most consistent players in their starting rotation. Multiple media outlets reported Monday that Los Angeles has designated left-handed pitcher James Paxton for assignment. The 35-year-old Paxton, who pitched for the Yankees from 2019-2020, posted a 4.43 ERA in 18 starts with 64 strikeouts and 48 walks […]