on Pitcher Tony Gonsolin shines in Dodgers' spring training win over Indians By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 19:08:12 -0500 The Dodgers beat the Cleveland Indians 6-5 in a spring training game and Tony Gonsolin impressed manager Dave Roberts with his two-inning effort. Full Article
on Clayton Kershaw shows off some encouraging velocity in start for Dodgers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:07:36 -0500 Lower-back and shoulder injuries limited the velocity on Clayton Kershaw's fastball last year, but he's more up to speed this season, so far. Full Article
on Dodgers pitcher Alex Wood struggles in second spring outing but feels well physically By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Feb 2020 20:13:03 -0500 Left-hander Alex Wood gave up three runs as the Dodgers lost 6-5 to the Brewers, but he believes last year's back problems are in the past. Full Article
on Dodgers are hopeful and optimistic as they move on from Astros cheating scandal By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 1 Mar 2020 19:12:39 -0500 The Dodgers are tired of talking about what the Houston Astros did in 2017. They're excited about what lies ahead for the team this season. Full Article
on Kenley Jansen looks sharp in Dodgers' exhibition loss to Rangers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 1 Mar 2020 19:29:45 -0500 Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen retires the three batters he faces and shows off his new slider grip in spring training loss to Texas Rangers. Full Article
on Dodgers' Cody Bellinger scratched Monday after feeling discomfort in his side By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 14:09:22 -0500 With the Dodgers off on Tuesday, manager Dave Roberts preferred to give Bellinger two days off before returning to action Wednesday. Full Article
on Zach Reks' journey to Dodgers camp full of stops, starts and one amazing jump By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 3 Mar 2020 08:40:45 -0500 Power-hitting outfield prospect Zak Reks has packed a lot into his 26 years, and now he is focused on contributing to the Dodgers. Full Article
on Dodgers slugger Max Muncy takes nothing for granted, even with lucrative contract By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 4 Mar 2020 13:52:45 -0500 Max Muncy has established a firm foothold with the Dodgers and signed a $26-million deal, but he still acts and sounds like a guy battling for a roster spot. Full Article
on Dodgers fans cheer Mike Fiers, who blew the whistle on the Astros' sign stealing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Mar 2020 19:45:22 -0500 Oakland A's pitcher Mike Fiers is a hero to some, but others believe he waited too long to go public with the Astros' sign-stealing scheme. Full Article
on Granderson: How far should Dodgers fans go to troll the cheating Astros? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Mar 2020 21:05:08 -0500 The Houston Astros cheated and Mike Fiers shined the brightest light on their scheme, LZ Granderson writes. Full Article
on Freak injury turned pitcher Jimmy Nelson into a Dodgers reclamation project By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 13:24:53 -0500 Jimmy Nelson blew out his pitching shoulder in a baserunning mishap in 2017. Now the former Brewers starter is attempting a comeback with the Dodgers. Full Article
on Dodgers' Caleb Ferguson develops third pitch with an eye toward becoming a starter By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 6 Mar 2020 21:45:18 -0500 Dodgers reliever Caleb Ferguson is developing a hard slider to complement his fastball and slow curveball, so that eventually he can move to the rotation. Full Article
on Dodgers star Mookie Betts continues to deal with a stomach ailment By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 7 Mar 2020 14:02:06 -0500 Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts didn't report to spring training on Saturday because of a stomach ailment. He could be back in the lineup Monday. Full Article
on Julio Urías' second spring training start takes a scary turn By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 8 Mar 2020 19:50:58 -0400 Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias was visibly shaken after he hit former Dodgers prospect Willie Calhoun in the face with a fastball Sunday. Full Article
on Clayton Kershaw is honored to be selected Dodgers' opening day starter against Giants By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 14:21:07 -0400 As anticipated, the Dodgers named Clayton Kershaw their starting pitcher for the team's season opener against the San Francisco Giants on March 26. Full Article
on Alex Wood and Tony Gonsolin are sharp in Dodgers' exhibition rout of the Padres By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 9 Mar 2020 20:18:48 -0400 Left-hander Alex Wood and right-hander Tony Gonsolin combined to allow one run in six innings of the Dodgers' 14-2 exhibition win over the San Diego Padres. Full Article
on Dodgers officials unsure how to approach the impending season because of coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 23:21:50 -0400 As the country and sports world confronted the fast spreading of COVID-19, Dodgers officials Wednesday said the organization remained unsure how it will proceed with its season. Full Article
on Dodgers' Mookie Betts back in action after brief bout with food poisoning By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 11 Mar 2020 23:28:34 -0400 Mookie Betts wasn't too worried when he became ill at the end of last week. While the country was dealing with the growing COVID-19 outbreak, he was dealing with food poisoning. Full Article
on Dodgers and Angels restrict scouts from air travel because of coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Mar 2020 17:00:41 -0400 The Dodgers and Angels curtail travel of scouts in what typically is a busy time of year evaluating college and high school prospects. Full Article
on Dodgers, Angels allowed to go home from Arizona in response to the coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:14:31 -0400 The Dodgers, Angels and other teams are permitting players to go home after Major League Baseball suspended spring training and postponed opening day. Full Article
on As major sports shut down, one vulnerable group follows — and it might not recover By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 10:00:16 -0400 With major sports leagues halting play over the coronavirus, small businesses that count on game-day traffic face difficult economic prospects. Full Article
on MLB pushing back start of the season to mid-May at earliest due to coronavirus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 16 Mar 2020 14:58:03 -0400 The All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium on July 14 may be in jeopardy after Major League Baseball again pushed back opening day to follow CDC guidelines. Full Article
on MLB teams to pay $1 million each toward ballpark workers during coronavirus hiatus By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 16:04:27 -0400 Major League Baseball teams agree to contribute $1 million each toward a fund that will assist ballpark workers during the suspended season. Full Article
on Dodgers minor league Connor Joe says he has testicular cancer By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Mar 2020 14:02:31 -0400 Dodgers minor league Connor Joe, 27, said Wednesday he's been diagnosed with testicular cancer, saying he underwent surgery Tuesday and he is recovering. Full Article
on Dodgers will beat Giants on opening day, guaranteed By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 24 Mar 2020 16:38:09 -0400 On Thursday afternoon, MLB Network will air this program: opening day from Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers against the hated San Francisco Giants. Full Article
on Scott Boras pitches 162-game MLB schedule with a World Series game on Christmas By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 08:30:39 -0400 Sports agent Scott Boras let Major League Baseball know about his idea for how baseball can maintain the integrity of its 162-game schedule and playoff system. Full Article
on Mookie Betts might never play for the Dodgers under MLB agreement on service time By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 08:30:57 -0400 Superstar acquisition Mookie Betts could leave the Dodgers without ever playing a game for them if the season is canceled because of the coronavirus crisis. Full Article
on Commentary: Why MLB should start the season with the All-Star game at Dodger Stadium By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 28 Mar 2020 13:00:35 -0400 If possible, Major League Baseball should start the season with the All-Star game at Dodger Stadium to give to give fans the chance to embrace the sport again. Full Article
on Book excerpt: The grassroots war over Dodger Stadium that captivated a nation By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 29 Mar 2020 11:00:10 -0400 "Stealing Home: Los Angeles, the Dodgers, and the Lives Caught in Between" examines the lives forever changed by the building of Dodger Stadium. Full Article
on Dodgers TV blackout is over; Spectrum deal puts SportsNet LA on DirecTV, AT&T TV By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 13:05:07 -0400 Spectrum reached an agreement to carry SportsNet LA, the Dodgers' television home, on AT&T video platforms, including DirecTV, AT&T TV and U-Verse TV. Full Article
on Dodgers head trainer Brandon McDaniel to stream workouts for fans twice a week By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 15:14:05 -0400 Among the challenges during the COVID-19 crisis is staying fit. Dodgers athletic trainer Brandon McDaniel is offering help by streaming workouts twice a week. Full Article
on Hot dog! How a Dodgers' minor league team relishes helping in coronavirus crisis By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 08:30:47 -0400 The Dodger Dog is not available at the ballpark right now, but the Dodgers will be distributing hot dogs from their ballpark. Full Article
on Plaschke: Ballpark music is what helps Dieter Ruehle get through the coronavirus shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 3 Apr 2020 19:53:39 -0400 Dieter Ruehle, the organist for the Dodgers and Kings, is having a tough time living through the sports famine, but he has a secret coping mechanism. Full Article
on Plan to launch MLB season in a coronavirus-free Arizona bubble isn't airtight By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 21:25:47 -0400 Would bringing back MLB amid the coronavirus crisis be a morale boost for a quarantined nation or an audacious grab of medical resources? Or both? Full Article
on Granderson: Justin Turner talks coronavirus relief, his 'Tiger King' tweet and quarantine baseball By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 7 Apr 2020 23:39:29 -0400 The Dodgers' Justin Turner shares his thoughts on his viral 'Tiger King' tweet and how he feels about the latest idea to save the MLB season. Full Article
on Justin Turner's home run derby idea is already a smashing success in one league By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 9 Apr 2020 10:00:35 -0400 Baseball purists scoffed at Justin Turner's idea decide tie games by a home run derby. But it's already popular in a New England collegiate summer league. Full Article
on Dodgers broadcaster Jaime Jarrín anxiously waiting to start his 62nd season By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 16:35:53 -0400 Jaime Jarrin, 84, was set to begin his 62nd season as the Dodgers' Spanish-language broadcaster. Instead, he is home gorging on SportsNet LA content. Full Article
on It's Jackie Robinson Day on Wednesday. Here's how you can watch him play By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 11:00:17 -0400 The MLB website will show a highlight video of the 1955 World Series on Wednesday featuring Jackie Robinson and other Dodgers 'Boys of Summer' greats. Full Article
on Granderson: Baseball games or not, it will still be Jackie Robinson Day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 14 Apr 2020 20:47:38 -0400 Jackie Robinson's legacy stretches well beyond baseball, into all facets of life. It's why we should always celebrate Jackie Robinson Day. Full Article
on Markazi: Clayton Kershaw explains why he'd choose family over quarantined season By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 15:49:59 -0400 Devoted family man Clayton Kershaw sorely misses Dodgers baseball, but he explains why he won't agree to several months apart from his wife and kids. Full Article
on Angels to distribute $1.2 million to stadium workers per agreement with MLB By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 19:35:47 -0400 The Angels will pay at least $1.2 million to workers who would have staffed games at Angel Stadium, including those contracted by third parties. Full Article
on Dodgers to pay gameday workers $1.3 million amid coronavirus shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 21 Apr 2020 22:07:28 -0400 Gameday workers impacted during the COVID-19 pandemic will collectively receive $1.3 million in financial assistance from the Dodgers. Full Article
on Red Sox escape major punishment following MLB sign-stealing investigation By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 22 Apr 2020 16:39:15 -0400 MLB found the Red Sox illegally used technology to steal signs during the 2018 season, but only one Red Sox employee, an advance scout, was suspended. Full Article
on Dodgers commit to pay non-playing employees through May 31 By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 24 Apr 2020 16:22:02 -0400 The Dodgers on Friday joined a long list of clubs who have pledged to pay non-playing employees through May 31 while the MLB season remains suspended. Full Article
on Dodgers-loving historic Bakersfield theater taunts the Astros on its marquee By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 14:14:46 -0400 Trips to the movies and baseball stadiums are out of the question at the moment, but taunting the Astros over their 2017 World Series title remains in season. Full Article
on Elon Musk publicly corrects Grimes over their newborn son’s bizarre name By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Wed, 06 May 2020 18:25:31 +0000 Tesla and SpaceX billionaire Elon Musk publicly corrects girlfriend Grimes on Twitter after she explains the origin of their newborn son's unusual first name, X Æ A-12. Full Article
on Robert De Niro says he’d play Gov. Cuomo in a coronavirus movie: ‘He’s doing what a president should do’ By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 13:54:09 +0000 De Niro, 76, also voiced his support for Joe Biden as a presidential candidate on "The Late Show," and was critical of President Trump’s handling of the response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Full Article
on Oscars and Emmys won’t let documentaries double dip with nominations at both award shows anymore By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 17:52:09 +0000 The award shows are changing up the script when it comes to documentary eligibility. Full Article
on ‘The Masked Singer’ renewed for fourth season, hoping to premiere later this year By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 18:40:41 +0000 The secret celebrity singing competition, in which Grammy Award-winning superstars, TV personalities, professional athletes and even politicians (Sarah Palin) square off under elaborately ornate costumes, is tentatively aiming for a fall premiere. Full Article
on DC Comics superhero Hershey bars are coming but sent to frontline coronavirus workers first By www.nydailynews.com Published On :: Thu, 07 May 2020 20:11:50 +0000 Talk about a sweet gesture. A line of DC Comics superhero chocolate bars is coming, but before you can get your hands on them, Hershey’s is first giving them out to workers on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Full Article