Category: J.D. Martinez

Martinez and Peralta Homer Back-to-Back, Rallying Dodgers Past Pirates 6–4

LOS ANGELES—J.D. Martinez and David Peralta homered back-to-back in the fifth inning, helping the Los Angeles Dodgers rally from a four-run deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 6–4 on Wednesday night, July 5. Martinez connected on an 0-2 pitch from reliever Roansy Contreras (3–7) for his 20th homer, a go-ahead, three-run shot to left-center that…


Clayton Kershaw Takes No-Hitter Into 6th, J.D. Martinez Hits 300th Homer, Dodgers Beat Rockies 5–0

DENVER—Clayton Kershaw carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning, J.D. Martinez homered twice to reach 300 for his career, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 5–0 on Tuesday night. Kershaw (10–4) gave up one hit and faced the minimum in six innings, throwing only 79 pitches. He struck out two and left…


Martinez, Freeman Power Dodgers’ Big Inning in 6–1 Win Over Nationals

LOS ANGELES—J.D. Martinez hit a three-run homer and Freddie Freeman had a two-run double during the Dodgers’ six-run fifth inning, and Los Angeles rolled to a 6–1 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday night, May 29. Bobby Miller (2-0) yielded four hits and a run over six innings in his second consecutive victory to…


Isaac Paredes Homers as Tampa Bay Rays Beat Los Angeles Dodgers 11–10

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Isaac Paredes homered and drove in four runs as the MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays took two of three from the NL West-leading Los Angeles Dodgers with a wild 11–10 victory on Sunday, May 28. Luke Raley beat out an infield single leading off the seventh and scored on Wander Franco’s grounder, giving the…


Freeman Hits Go-ahead 3-run HR in Atlanta Homecoming as Dodgers Rally, Beat Braves 8–6

ATLANTA—Freddie Freeman’s three-run homer in the fifth inning gave Los Angeles the lead, J.D. Martinez had four hits, including two homers, and the Dodgers rallied to beat the Atlanta Braves 8–6 on Monday night, May 22. The Dodgers, who trailed 4–0 in the first, won the opener of a three-game series between the top two…


Martinez’s 3-run Shot Lifts Dodgers Over Padres 4–2, Win 4th in Row

LOS ANGELES—Just off the injured list, J.D. Martinez made his presence felt with a big blast. He hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the first inning, Julio Urías tossed seven strong innings and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 4–2 on Saturday for their fourth straight victory. The NL West leaders earned…


Dodgers, OF J.D. Martinez Agree to 1-year Deal

Outfielder J.D. Martinez and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a one-year deal, multiple media outlets reported Saturday night. ESPN and MLB Network reported the deal to be worth $10 million. Martinez, 35, hit .274 with 16 home runs and 62 RBIs last season in 139 games for the Red Sox. He spent five…


Dodgers, Outfielder J.D. Martinez Agree to 1-year Deal

Outfielder J.D. Martinez and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a one-year deal, multiple media outlets reported Saturday night, Dec. 17. ESPN and MLB Network reported the deal to be worth $10 million. Martinez, 35, hit .274 with 16 home runs and 62 RBIs last season in 139 games for the Red Sox. He…


Dodgers Sign J.D. Martinez—Justin Turner Goes to Red Sox

Outfielder J.D. Martinez and the Los Angeles Dodgers have agreed to a one-year deal, multiple media outlets reported Saturday night. ESPN and MLB Network reported the deal to be worth $10 million. Martinez, 35, hit .274 with 16 home runs and 62 RBIs last season in 139 games for the Red Sox. He spent five…