(Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneMaddi Mae Pollock is getting to the point where she’s starting to explore things around the house. She’s grabbing onto furniture to give her some confidence as she stands. And when her father, AJ Pollock, sees her, it’s the highlight of his day.“We just have so much fun with Maddi right now,” Pollock said.This Father’s Day … [Read more...] about A joyous Father’s Day for AJ Pollock
Pujols continues his surge vs. lefties as Dodgers hold on to sweep in Arizona
(Photo by Jill Weisleder/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Rowan KavnerFather’s Day is always special for the new dads. This year, it was memorable for a new Dodger, too.Albert Pujols continues to serve as a remedy to the Dodgers’ struggles against left-handed pitching. The 41-year-old May acquisition launched his sixth home run as a Dodger — five of which have come against lefties —on a … [Read more...] about Pujols continues his surge vs. lefties as Dodgers hold on to sweep in Arizona
The unbeatable Buehler is nearly the unhittable Buehler
Walker Buehler acknowledges the Dodger fans at Chase Field after being removed from the game in the eighth inning on Saturday. (Garrett Ohrenberg/MLB)by Cary OsborneThe most unbeatable pitcher in baseball since the final week of September 2019 against a team with a historic losing streak proved to be a one-sided Saturday affair.And that’s putting it lightly.Walker Buehler took … [Read more...] about The unbeatable Buehler is nearly the unhittable Buehler
Dodger greats/former Negro Leaguers’ resumes enhanced by stat updates
Roy Campanella won three MVP awards as a Dodger — 1951, 1953, 1955. (Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneSome of the greatest Dodger legends, also known as some of the most important figures ever in the game, now have a new history to their careers.Baseball Reference, one of the industry’s most trusted statistical databases, updated career numbers this week to reflect Major … [Read more...] about Dodger greats/former Negro Leaguers’ resumes enhanced by stat updates
An emotional home run for Steven Souza Jr. lifts Dodgers in Arizona
(Photo by Garrett Ohrenberg/MLB)by Rowan KavnerThe last time Steven Souza Jr. stepped foot at Chase Field, the outfielder’s 2019 season came to an end. The former Diamondback stepped on home plate awkwardly, resulting in a torn ACL, a torn LCL, a partially torn PCL and a partially torn posterior lateral capsule in his left knee. He had to be carried off the field. He never … [Read more...] about An emotional home run for Steven Souza Jr. lifts Dodgers in Arizona