y How newcomer Mookie Betts instantly became a clubhouse leader for the Dodgers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 16:47:16 -0500 With one heartfelt speech, Mookie Betts established himself as a Dodgers leader by emphasizing the focus needed to win a World Series must begin in the spring. Full Article
y Dodgers' David Price encouraged by feeling in his hand after first spring outing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 2 Mar 2020 19:54:24 -0500 New Dodgers pitcher David Price has dealt with circulatory problems in his wrist and carpal tunnel syndrome for years. Surgery gave him back feeling. Full Article
y 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
y 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
y Justin Turner is hit by pitch in Dodgers spring training win over Giants By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 4 Mar 2020 23:29:59 -0500 The Dodgers beat the San Francisco Giants 4-0 in a spring training game that included Justin Turner getting hit by a pitch and Clayton Kershaw being escorted off the field. Full Article
y Walker Buehler not particularly sharp in Dodgers' spring training loss to A's By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 5 Mar 2020 19:32:22 -0500 Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler gave up two runs in a 5-1 spring training loss to the Oakland Athletics. Cody Bellinger hit his first home run of the spring. Full Article
y 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
y 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
y Zach McKinstry goes from slap-hitting afterthought to Dodgers prospect with pop By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 8 Mar 2020 19:21:46 -0400 The Dodgers drafted Zach McKinstry in the 33rd round in 2016 after he never homered in college. He hit 19 homers in the high minors in 2019 and is on the radar. Full Article
y 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
y 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
y 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
y Ross Stripling has 'no hard feelings' over almost being traded by Dodgers By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 10 Mar 2020 19:25:53 -0400 The Dodgers nearly traded away Ross Stripling to the Angels, but the pitcher is more concerned with perfecting his changeup as the team's swingman. Full Article
y MLB stars extend help to stadium workers while Dodgers and Angels employees wait By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Mar 2020 23:03:07 -0400 Big leaguers George Springer and Trevor Bauer extended financial help to stadium employees who now have no work. The Dodgers and Angels haven't committed. Full Article
y 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
y 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
y Unpaid minor league baseball players struggle to make ends meet during shutdown By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 17 Mar 2020 20:53:16 -0400 For Major League Baseball, the coronavirus hiatus could have the unintended consequence of thrusting the issue of low minor league pay into the spotlight. Full Article
y 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
y Plaschke: Pull up a chair and listen to Vin Scully give a message of hope and optimism By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 22 Mar 2020 20:34:41 -0400 Legendary Dodgers announcer Vin Scully says the coronavirus outbreak is unlike anything he's ever seen, but he finds hope in a time of despair. Full Article
y 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
y Hernández: Tom Lasorda still brandishes his fighting spirit even without an opening day By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 25 Mar 2020 20:31:39 -0400 Dodgers legend Tom Lasorda is disappointed opening day has been postponed, but he's certain the country will beat the the coronavirus outbreak. Full Article
y 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
y Plaschke: Opening day at Dodger Stadium is another empty moment in pandemic By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 20:08:33 -0400 There was something missing at Dodger Stadium on a day that was suppose to be Opening day in MLB. Full Article
y Dodgers manager Dave Roberts spends a 'surreal' opening day at home reminiscing By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 26 Mar 2020 20:55:27 -0400 Dave Roberts hunkered down with his wife and two children rather than managing the Dodgers against the Giants in an opening day game Thursday. It was strange. Full Article
y 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
y Former Dodgers manager Joe Torre sells charming New York lake house By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 30 Mar 2020 15:43:25 -0400 Baseball Hall of Famer Joe Torre just sold his New York lake house for $983,000, or $117,000 shy of what he paid for it in 2006. Full Article
y MLB agrees to pay minor league players a stipend through May By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 12:15:43 -0400 MLB will extend the $400-per-week stipend to minor league players through May 31 or until the beginning of the minor league season, whichever occurs first. Full Article
y Stadium workers who have gotten no financial aid from Dodgers or Angels cry for help By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 31 Mar 2020 21:46:38 -0400 The Dodgers and Angels haven't said how they will distribute the $1 million each MLB team pledged to pay stadium workers during the coronavirus shutdown. Full Article
y Plaschke: Dodgers TV blackout is over. But for Kershaw's peak and Scully's finale, you had to be there, L.A. By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 16:05:12 -0400 After six years of the Dodgers willingly allowing more than half of Los Angeles to sit in the dark, Spectrum Networks has reached a deal to end the blackout. Full Article
y After six years, the Dodgers' channel will be widely available in L.A. What happened? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 1 Apr 2020 22:48:07 -0400 Old-fashioned horse trading helped bring AT&T and Charter to resolve long-standing differences that blacked out Dodgers games in most parts of L.A. Full Article
y Justin Turner suggests a home run derby to decide games tied after 10 innings By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 2 Apr 2020 16:37:24 -0400 Justin Turner has an idea to help limit the toll on players during a shortened season: a home run derby to decide a winner when a game is tied after 10 innings. Full Article
y 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
y Gavin Lux and Ty Buttrey to take part in 'MLB The Show 20' video game tournament By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 12:14:04 -0400 With the MLB season postponed because of the coronavirus pandemic, each team will be represented by one player in the 'MLB The Show 20' league. Full Article
y The Dodgers and Angels aren't playing. Shouldn't game tickets be refunded? By www.latimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Apr 2020 13:42:45 -0400 The Dodgers and Angels are not refunding tickets at this time, following the guidance of Major League Baseball. Neither is StubHub. Fans are outraged. Full Article
y This day in sports: Pete Richert's record day at Dodger Stadium By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 12 Apr 2020 08:00:47 -0400 A look at some of the biggest moments in sports history that occurred on April 12. Full Article
y 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
y 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
y 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
y Plaschke: Military hero deserves a moment, even if Dodgers can't give it to him By www.latimes.com Published On :: Wed, 15 Apr 2020 10:00:08 -0400 When the Dodgers were unable to honor military hero Ken Mallory, he Zoomed in by computer. Full Article
y 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
y The Check-In: Gavin Lux leads Dodgers to W's in the 'MLB The Show Players League' By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 19 Apr 2020 20:02:55 -0400 Dodgers top prospect Gavin Lux is holed up in Wisconsin, working out and representing the Dodgers in the PlayStation game: "MLB The Show Players League". Full Article
y 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
y Former Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully hospitalized after taking a fall at his home By www.latimes.com Published On :: Thu, 23 Apr 2020 12:30:39 -0400 Vin Scully is in the hospital after falling at home, but the former Dodgers broadcaster is resting comfortably, the team says. Full Article
y 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
y Dodgers broadcasting legend Vin Scully is released from hospital after fall By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sat, 25 Apr 2020 21:44:19 -0400 Vin Scully, 92, has been released from Los Robles Hospital following a fall Tuesday at his home, according to a Dodgers team statement Saturday. Full Article
y The Check-In: Dodgers' Kiké Hernández hits colored balls with a rosy outlook By www.latimes.com Published On :: Sun, 26 Apr 2020 17:08:21 -0400 Dodgers utility man Kiké Hernández is eager to play because he'll be a free agent this winter, but he's having fun staying busy with his wife, Mariana. Full Article
y Former Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully shares update of his health in audio message By www.latimes.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Apr 2020 23:18:44 -0400 Two days after his release from the hospital following a fall at home, Vin Scully assured Dodger fans he was healthy in a prerecorded message. Full Article
y MLB reverses ticket policy, clearing way for teams to offer refunds to fans By www.latimes.com Published On :: Tue, 28 Apr 2020 12:40:02 -0400 Major League Baseball has informed teams they no longer need to advise fans to hold on to tickets for games affected by the coronavirus shutdown. Full Article
y 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
y 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