National League Pennant Odds Update: Braves See Improvement But Still Trail Dodgers
Article courtesy OddsShark (@OddsShark) A six-game winning streak for the Atlanta Braves (86-54) has pulled them within 4.5 games of the best record in the National League, which continues to be held by the Los Angeles Dodgers (91-50). The Braves…
Dodgers’ Justin Turner: ‘I’m Still A Young Guy’
As Alex Verdugo was beginning to assert himself with the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, he created a ‘Don’t let the kid get hot!’ rallying cry. Verdugo then applied it to other rookies and youngsters as the Dodgers received contributions…
Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen Focused On Reducing Walks
After Kenley Jansen struggled to find much, if any, consistency, the Los Angeles Dodgers committed to plan to have him pitch more regularly. The change means Jansen is essentially guaranteed to appear at least once per every series. The Dodgers…
Dodgers Injury Updates: Max Muncy, Alex Verdugo Expected To Return During Orioles Series; Rich Hill & Dustin May Scheduled To Face Batters
The Los Angeles Dodgers are well on their way to a seventh consecutive National League West title and potentially the best record in baseball despite numerous injuries to key players. Most recently, Max Muncy and Alex Verdugo landed on the…
Dodgers News: Julio Urias Replacing Kenta Maeda In Rotation For Start Tuesday Against Rockies
The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated Julio Urias from the restricted list on Monday, which was the first day he was eligible to return from a 20-game suspension. He was credited for previously missing five games while placed on administrative leave.…
Walker Buehler Relieved Subpar Start Didn’t ‘Cost’ Dodgers Against Rockies
The Colorado Rockies and Los Angeles Dodgers put forth an offensive display more commonly seen at Coors Field than Dodger Stadium, as they combined for 25 runs and 29 hits, including 11 home runs. That, along with Gavin Lux making…
Dodgers Move Kenta Maeda To Bullpen In Preparation For ‘Leverage Innings’ During Postseason
With the postseason just around the corner, the Los Angeles Dodgers are currently in the process of sorting out their roster and what role various players will hold come October. Versatility has been an emphasis for the Dodgers for the…
Dodgers News: Julio Urias Focused On ‘Moving Forward’ After Serving 20-Game Suspension
The Los Angeles Dodgers reinstated Julio Urias from the restricted list on the first day he was eligible to be activated, and the young left-hander is immediately returning to the mound with a start Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. Urias…
Dodgers Injury News: Joc Pederson ‘Pretty Sure’ He Avoided Breaking Ribs After Crashing Into Wall To Rob Charlie Blackmon Of Home Run
While September was taking shape to be a month when the Los Angeles Dodgers would welcome back players from injury, they instead have been snakebit over the past week. The latest scare came with Joc Pederson crashing into the wall…
Chris Taylor Gives Dodgers Franchise & National League Record For Most Players With At Least 10 Home Runs
Home runs have been hit at a record pace in Major League Baseball this season, and that is especially true for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers not only lead the National League in homers, but they recently set their…
Kenley Jansen And The Closer Decision That May Determine The Dodgers’ Future
The Los Angeles Dodgers — owners of the best record in the National League and an 18-game lead in the division — have a problem. Well, as big of a problem as one could possibly have while remaining on track…
Dodgers News: Dustin May ‘In A Good Place’ Despite Lingering Soreness & Follow-Up Concussion Test
Less than one week after Max Muncy was hit by a pitch in his right wrist and the day before Joc Pederson would crash into the wall at Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers endured an injury scare when Dustin…