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Dalton Rushing receives opportunity to be a starting player for the Dodgers

Dalton Rushing receives opportunity to be a starting player for the Dodgers

Welcome to California Post Weekly Dodgers Recap— here, baseball writers Dylan Hernandez and Jack Harris reflect on the week, hand out some unofficial awards, and consider how the season is shaping up. This week’s question What to expect from Dalton Rushing as the starting catcher? Dalton Rushing has expressed his desire not to be a […]

Shohei Ohtani and Dalton Rushing reconsider missed ABS opportunities

Shohei Ohtani and Dalton Rushing reconsider missed ABS opportunities

PITTSBURGH –– Dalton Rushing faced a missed opportunity in the seventh inning on Wednesday night. He and pitcher Shohei Ohtani didn’t utilize MLB’s new Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) system effectively during a pivotal moment. This oversight contributed to the Dodgers’ frustrating late-game collapse against the Pittsburgh Pirates, where they eventually lost 9-8 after blowing a five-run […]

Dodgers’ Dalton Rushing faces criticism for slide against Pirates

Dodgers' Dalton Rushing faces criticism for slide against Pirates

Dalton Rushing added a new dimension to his reputation for playing traditional baseball during a game in Pittsburgh on Tuesday night. The rookie catcher for the Dodgers found himself in controversy after he was called for interference in the fifth inning. He attempted an aggressive slide toward Pirates shortstop Jared Toriolo in a bid to […]

Dalton Rushing remarked ‘that’s a ball’ prior to the ABS challenge

Dalton Rushing remarked 'that's a ball' prior to the ABS challenge

This year has been quite unusual for Dalton Rushing, the Dodgers’ catcher. And things took an even weirder turn on Sunday. During the second inning of a 5-1 victory over the Brewers, Rushing hit a ball off pitcher Brandon Sproat. As soon as the umpire made the call, Milwaukee’s catcher, William Contreras, instantly signaled for […]

Dalton Rushing of the Dodgers hits his own head with his bat during a tough slump.

Dalton Rushing of the Dodgers hits his own head with his bat during a tough slump.

Dalton Rushing, the catcher and first baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers, is going through a rough patch, and he’s well aware of it. At the beginning of the season, he was playing well alongside Will Smith, boasting an impressive .444 batting average and a 1.761 OPS during the first eight games. However, things have […]

Kenneth Walker III seeks to break the Chiefs’ 1,000-yard rushing streak.

Kenneth Walker III seeks to break the Chiefs' 1,000-yard rushing streak.

Kenneth Walker III made quite a name for himself last season as one of the top running backs in the NFL. He was instrumental in leading the Seattle Seahawks to Super Bowl LX and was named MVP after their victory over the New England Patriots in February. As the offseason rolled around, questions emerged about […]

Dalton Rushing of the Dodgers working to change his ‘bad guy’ image

Dalton Rushing of the Dodgers working to change his 'bad guy' image

ST. LEWIS — Dodgers Player Reflects on Competitive Nature There’s a consensus among Dodgers players: Dalton Rushing isn’t viewed negatively. However, the young slugger is conscious about not developing a bad reputation. Throughout his career, Rushing has channeled a fierce competitive spirit. He embraces his competitiveness, something that has shaped his approach on the field. […]