Landon Knack allowed two runs over five innings in his Major League debut on Wednesday. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneDodger rookie starting pitcher Landon Knack stood in the dugout in the bottom of the fifth inning between pitching coaches Mark Prior and Connor McGuiness on Wednesday.He patted his chest where his heart beats.“I was telling them that that first … [Read more...] about Knack battles back to make debut a positive experience
Brooklyn legend Carl Erskine passes away at 97
Brooklyn Dodger pitching legend Carl Erskine passes away at 97Right-hander Carl Erskine pitched two career no-hitters and appeared in five World Series with the Brooklyn Dodgers. (Los Angeles Dodgers)by Mark LangillCarl Erskine, the former Dodger pitching standout who never left his hometown roots while becoming a beloved member of Brooklyn’s “Boys of Summer” era, passed away … [Read more...] about Brooklyn legend Carl Erskine passes away at 97
Dodgers’ No. 3 prospect Pages arrives to the Majors
The Dodgers called up outfielder Andy Pages on Tuesday. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Christian RomoThe most memorable swing Andy Pages took in 2023 came in his first-ever game for Triple-A Oklahoma City on May 16. It was also the last game he played that season.Pages fished after a 2–2 breaking ball in his fourth plate appearance of the game, swinging through the pitch … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ No. 3 prospect Pages arrives to the Majors
Betts’ marvelous performance lifts the Dodgers back into win column
(Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneWashington pitcher Tanner Rainey threw a dart into the dirt in front of home plate that skipped past catcher Drew Millas in the bottom of the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium.Run-hungry Mookie Betts could feel it.His chance for another.As soon as he saw the ball hit dirt, he broke from second base and then rounded third base. As he … [Read more...] about Betts’ marvelous performance lifts the Dodgers back into win column
Japan 1956 tour was Jackie Robinson’s last hurrah with Brooklyn Dodgers
Jackie Robinson and Carl Erskine sign autographs during Brooklyn’s 1956 postseason tour of Japan. (Photo courtesy of Carl Erskine)by Mark LangillIn contrast to the turbulent atmosphere of his 1947 Rookie of the Year season, while breaking racial barriers in a Brooklyn Dodger uniform, Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson spent his final chapter in a unique and tranquil atmosphere he … [Read more...] about Japan 1956 tour was Jackie Robinson’s last hurrah with Brooklyn Dodgers