The Los Angeles Dodgers picked up their first two wins of the fledgling 2025 season with a sweep of the Chicago Cubs in the Tokyo Series despite the absences of Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman. While it’s only been two games, the strengths of this season’s Dodgers team have lived up to expectations. The backend of the bullpen looked as advertised, keeping the Cubs scoreless … [Read more...] about Kiké Hernández & Max Muncy Believe Dodgers Proved Resiliency During Tokyo Series
Craig Counsell Understands Why Cubs Weren’t The Focus Of The Media In Tokyo Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs were chosen to represent MLB and the United States in the Tokyo Series not only because they feature some of the best players to come out of Japan, but also because they are two of the most historic franchises in the history of the sport. The Cubs were a charter member of the National League, one of the eight original franchises to form … [Read more...] about Craig Counsell Understands Why Cubs Weren’t The Focus Of The Media In Tokyo Series
Dodgers Roster: Matt Sauer Selected, Justin Wrobleski Optioned
The Los Angeles Dodgers selected the contract of Matt Sauer and optioned Justin Wrobleski to Triple-A Oklahoma City before the series finale of the Tokyo Series. To make room on the Dodgers’ 40-man roster, Clayton Kershaw was transferred to the 60-day on the injured list. Sauer was a non-roster invitee, making four appearances and striking out eight batters in 7.2 innings. The … [Read more...] about Dodgers Roster: Matt Sauer Selected, Justin Wrobleski Optioned
SportsNet LA Launches Streaming Service For Dodgers Games
Spectrum SportsNet LA is streaming Los Angeles Dodgers games for a second consecutive season, but 2025 is bringing about a new standalone service option, SNLA+, rather than needing the company’s internet and mobile services. SNLA+ launched in time for the start of the Tokyo Series and is being offered in partnership with Major League Baseball, which is providing the technology … [Read more...] about SportsNet LA Launches Streaming Service For Dodgers Games
Future Dodgers Pitching Plans Required Using Blake Snell & Tyler Glasnow In Same Tokyo Dome Exhibition Game
The Los Angeles Dodgers travel roster for Japan featured a surplus of relief pitchers compared to only four guaranteed starters in Tyler Glasnow, Roki Sasaki, Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Yamamoto was named the Dodgers’ Opening Day starter and Sasaki was scheduled to make his MLB debut in the finale of the Tokyo Series. Manager Dave Roberts had previously indicated … [Read more...] about Future Dodgers Pitching Plans Required Using Blake Snell & Tyler Glasnow In Same Tokyo Dome Exhibition Game