The 2024 season has not gone according to plan for Gavin Lux, who was expected to be the Los Angeles Dodgers’ starting shortstop after missing all of last year due to a torn ACL and LCL in his right knee. However, the 26-year-old struggled defensively at the position in Spring Training and was moved to second base prior to the start of the regular season. Lux swung the bat well … [Read more...] about Dodgers News: Gavin Lux’s Offensive Struggles Attributed To ‘Mechanical’ Issue
Shohei Ohtani ‘Thankful’ For Dodgers’ Support During Ippei Mizuhara Investigation
Shortly after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres in the Seoul Series opener, Shohei Ohtani and former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara became entangled in a scandal due to illegal sports gambling. Mizuhara was fired by the Dodgers for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from Ohtani to pay off gambling debts. The two-way superstar maintained he never bet on … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani ‘Thankful’ For Dodgers’ Support During Ippei Mizuhara Investigation
Dodgers Fan Keeps Shohei Ohtani’s Record-Setting Home Run Ball
Shohei Ohtani’s two-run home run not only propelled the Los Angeles Dodgers to a much-needed win over the New York Mets on Sunday, it put his name in the record books. The long ball was the 176th of Ohtani’s career, which allowed him to surpass Hideki Matsui for the most home runs hit by a Japanese-born player in MLB history. The historic blast was caught by a fan in the right … [Read more...] about Dodgers Fan Keeps Shohei Ohtani’s Record-Setting Home Run Ball
Dodgers Prospect Andy Pages ‘Put In A Lot Of Work’ After Shoulder Surgery
With Jason Heyward facing an extended stint on the 10-day injured list and the bottom of the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup collectively scuffling, Andy Pages has received an opportunity that came earlier than expected. Talent has not been the question for Pages, but rather the simple fact that the Dodgers prospect had season-ending left shoulder surgery in 2023. Considering the … [Read more...] about Dodgers Prospect Andy Pages ‘Put In A Lot Of Work’ After Shoulder Surgery
Shohei Ohtani Sets New MLB Record For Most Home Runs By Japanese-Born Player
Shohei Ohtani hit his 176th career home run, surpassing Hideki Matsui for the most ever by a Japanese-born player in MLB history. Ohtani’s record home run came while the Los Angeles Dodgers were facing the New York Mets in the third inning against Adrian Houser. Ohtani tied Matsui earlier this season by hitting a 175th career home run against Michael King in the first inning … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani Sets New MLB Record For Most Home Runs By Japanese-Born Player