2019 NLDS: Russell Martin Reflects On Journey Back To Postseason With Dodgers
When Russell Martin returned to the Los Angeles Dodgers last offseason, the expectation was that he would be a backup catcher that could play a couple of times a week while also mentoring some of the team’s young players. What…
Dodgers News: Cody Bellinger, Max Muncy Marvel At David Freese’s History Of Postseason Success
After initially struggling to get anything going offensively, the Los Angeles Dodgers flipped the script with a seven-run outburst in the sixth inning and cruised to a 10-4 win against the Washington Nationals in Game 3 of the National League…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Believes Hyun-Jin Ryu Faces ‘East Coast Bias’ For 2019 NL Cy Young Award
After closing out his injury-plagued 2018 campaign on a strong note, Hyun-Jin Ryu opted against testing free agency and accepted a qualifying offer from the Los Angeles Dodgers — paving the way for the left-hander’s sixth season with the organization.…
Dodgers News: Dustin May Frustrated By Results But Valued Learning Experience In 2019 NLDS Game 2
After failing to acquire a marquee relief pitcher at the July 31 trade deadline, the Los Angeles Dodgers shifted their focus internally to begin evaluating all options for a postseason bullpen. Most notably that included Tony Gonsolin and Dustin May…
2019 NLDS: Dodgers Keeping With Plan To Start Rich Hill Against Nationals In Game 4
Heading into the 2019 National League Division Series, all the Los Angeles Dodgers were initially willing to divulge with their rotation was Rich Hill cementing his status as the team’s Game 4 starter. It was a role Hill figured to…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Unconcerned Over ‘Small’ Sample Size Of Cody Bellinger’s Struggles To Start 2019 NLDS
Even with a slump during the second half of the season, Cody Bellinger put together an MVP-caliber campaign as he helped lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a franchise-best 106 wins. He began to emerge from the rut as the…
Dodgers News: Kenley Jansen May Share Closer Role During Playoffs
As Kenley Jansen continued to work through inconsistencies this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers adjusted the usage of their closer. No longer would Jansen be exclusively saved for save opportunities, but rather he’d essentially pitch at least once per series.…
Dodgers News: Cody Bellinger, Max Muncy Blocking Out Memory Of Back-To-Back World Series Losses
Coming off back-to-back World Series losses, the Los Angeles Dodgers entered the 2019 season with a proverbial chip on their shoulders. The club, still facing a three decade-long championship drought, tinkered with their roster over the winter and maintained confidence…
Dodgers Rookie Gavin Lux Recalls Kirk Gibson’s Walk-Off Home Run Against Dennis Eckersley In 1988 World Series Because Of Mustache
The Los Angeles Dodgers received production from a variety of rookies in 2019, with one of them being top prospect Gavin Lux after he earned a call up in September due to a monster season in the Minors. Lux, who…
Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu Comfortable Being Bumped To NLDS Game 3 Start On Road
The Los Angeles Dodgers electing to start Walker Buehler in Game 1 of the 2019 National League Division Series was certainly understandable, but Hyun-Jin Ryu not slotting into their rotation until the third game against the Washington Nationals was a…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Unconcerned Over ‘Small’ Sample Size Of Cody Bellinger’s Struggles To Start 2019 NLDS
Even with a slump during the second half of the season, Cody Bellinger put together an MVP-caliber campaign as he helped lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a franchise-best 106 wins. He began to emerge from the rut as the…
Dodgers Rookie Gavin Lux Recalls Kirk Gibson’s Walk-Off Home Run Against Dennis Eckersley In 1988 World Series Because Of Mustache
The Los Angeles Dodgers received production from a variety of rookies in 2019, with one of them being top prospect Gavin Lux after he earned a call up in September due to a monster season in the Minors. Lux, who…