Tag: Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers Non-Tender Former NL MVP Cody Bellinger

The Los Angeles Dodgers non-tendered outfielder Cody Bellinger on Friday, making the 2019 National League MVP a free agent. Bellinger, 27, had one more season of club control but at a projected salary of at least $18 million for 2023. The Dodgers still could work out a new deal with the 2017 NL Rookie of…


Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw Agree to 1-year Deal

Clayton Kershaw, after less than a week on the free agent market, appears to be staying put with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The 34-year-old left-hander agreed to a one-year deal with the Dodgers, multiple media outlets reported Thursday night, Nov. 10. According to ESPN, the contract will be worth approximately the same as the $17…


Dodgers Have Much to Contemplate During Long Winter

LOS ANGELES—After all their gaudy statistics during the regular season—111 wins, Freddie Freeman and Trea Turner powering the offense—the Los Angeles Dodgers appeared on their way to fulfilling manager Dave Roberts’ spring prediction of another World Series victory. Not so fast. The San Diego Padres squelched those plans, upsetting the Dodgers in four games to…


Nlcs-Bound Padres Find Their Identity, Eliminate Dodgers

SAN DIEGO—As a rare October rainstorm drenched Petco Park in the eighth inning, nobody at the packed downtown home of the San Diego Padres flinched Saturday night, Oct.15. Fans pulled over hoodies, put on ponchos and covered their heads with whatever they could to try to stay dry, including yellow rally towels and pizza boxes….


Snell, Grisham Lead Padres Over Dodgers 2–1 for NLDS Lead

SAN DIEGO—Blake Snell pitched five-hit ball into the sixth inning and Trent Grisham homered at a festive Petco Park, helping the San Diego Padres top the Los Angeles Dodgers 2–1 on Friday night for a 2–1 lead in their NL Division Series. San Diego can clinch its first trip to the NL Championship Series since…


Dodgers to Revamp Look for Game 3 vs. Padres

The Los Angeles Dodgers will make multiple lineup changes, one game after falling to the San Diego Padres on Wednesday to even the National League Division Series between Southern California rivals at a game each. During Thursday’s only off day of the NLDS, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Austin Barnes will be at catcher…


Turner, Dodgers Start Fast, Hold Off Padres in NLDS Opener

LOS ANGELES—Trea Turner homered and doubled as the Los Angeles Dodgers started fast and held off the San Diego Padres 5–3 on Tuesday night in their NL Division Series opener. Behind 17-game winner Julio Urías, the Dodgers raced to an early 5–0 lead and appeared to be on their way to another blowout of the…


Dodgers Halt Losing Streak, Beat Rockies in Final Game of Season

LOS ANGELES—Freddie Freeman homered among his three hits, Trea Turner homered and singled, and the host Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 6–1 on Wednesday, Oct. 5. Cody Bellinger also went deep and Clayton Kershaw (12–3) pitched five innings in his final tune up ahead of the Dodgers’ (111–51) postseason. Los Angeles, which finished…


Gonsolin Returns From IL for Dodgers in 2–1 Loss to Rockies

LOS ANGELES—All-Star pitcher Tony Gonsolin tossed two innings in his return from the injured list, an encouraging sign for the playoff-bound Los Angeles Dodgers in their 2–1 loss to the Colorado Rockies on Monday night. Trayce Thompson homered for the NL West champions, who have already clinched home-field advantage throughout the postseason. Michael Toglia singled…


Rockies Notch Solid Win Over Dodgers

Brendan Rodgers homered, German Marquez tossed six strong innings, and the visiting Colorado Rockies beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4–1 on Sunday. Michael Toglia and Sean Bouchard had two hits each and Daniel Bard struck out six over the final two innings to pick up his 33rd save for Colorado (66–93). Trayce Thompson had two…