Kyle Hendricks allowed one run over five innings in his second 2023 start and Mike Tauchman’s tiebreaking RBI single in the sixth made the Tampa Bay Rays pay for some shoddy defense, sending the host Chicago Cubs to a 2–1 victory on Tuesday night. Hendricks returned from a shoulder injury last Thursday, allowing five runs—three…
Dodgers Pitcher Issues Strong Statement Against His Own Team for Inviting Anti-Christian LGBT Group
Two Los Angeles Dodgers pitchers spoke out this week after the team announced it will honor an anti-Catholic LGBT group during a “pride night” event on June 16, coming in the midst of boycotts against brands. The group, the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, is a self-described “leading-edge Order of queer and trans nuns” that has…
Kershaw Disagrees With Dodgers’ Decision to Reinstate Gay ‘Nun’ Group for Pride Night Award
LOS ANGELES—Clayton Kershaw says he disagrees with the Los Angeles Dodgers’ decision to welcome a satirical LGBTQ+ group called the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence at the team’s annual Pride Night. Kershaw told The Los Angeles Times on Monday that the team’s decision to honor the group after it rescinded its original invitation prompted him to…
Dodgers Recall LHP Alex Vesia, Option RHP Gavin Stone
The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled left-hander Alex Vesia from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday, May, 30, and optioned right-hander Gavin Stone to Triple-A. Vesia, 27, struggled to start the season, going 0-2 with a 7.84 ERA over his first 13 relief outings before he was optioned on May 3 when Stone was called up to…
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…
Drury, Angels Spoil Hendriks’ Return With 6–4 Victory Over White Sox
CHICAGO—Brandon Drury and Matt Thaiss homered during a fast start for the Los Angeles Angels, who spoiled Liam Hendriks’ return for the Chicago White Sox with a 6–4 victory on Monday night, May 29. Drury hit a three-run shot and Thaiss followed with another drive during a four-run first inning against a shaky Michael Kopech….
Dodgers Hold Christian Event Amid Backlash Over Trans ‘Nuns’ Invite
The Los Angeles Dodgers will host a “Christian Faith and Family Day” in July, amid backlash over the team’s Pride Night invite to a group of self-described “queer and trans nuns.” “Join us at Dodger Stadium on 7/30 for Christian Faith and Family Day. Stay after the game to celebrate and be part of a…
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 Extends Hitting Streak to 16 Games, Dodgers Beat Rays 6–5
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—In a tense and tight matchup of division leaders, Freddie Freeman and the Los Angeles Dodgers came out on top. Freeman extended his hitting streak to 16 games, Max Muncy and Miguel Vargas homered, and the NL West-leading Dodgers beat the MLB-best Tampa Bay Rays 6–5 on Saturday, May 27. Freeman finished 2…
Pennsylvania Baseball Player Fatally Struck in the Face While Dismantling Unapproved Dugout
HARRISBURG, Pa.—A college baseball player died after he was struck in the face when a makeshift dugout he was helping to dismantle collapsed on him this week. Angel Mercado, 19, was a middle infielder who had just completed his freshman season at Division II Central Penn College. He was playing in a summer recreation league…
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