Will Smith shows his 2024 World Series championship ring on Friday. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Mark LangillIt was easy for the Brooklyn Dodgers to dream about designing elegant championship jewelry when World Series rings first became in vogue a century ago during the 1920s.Capturing the brass ring, however, was another story.The Dodgers lost five Fall Classics against … [Read more...] about Big bling still has a familiar ring
Former Dodger organist Nancy Bea Hefley has passed away
Former Dodger organist Nancy Bea Hefley has passed awayNancy Bea Hefley (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)Nancy Bea Hefley, Dodger Stadium’s organist for 28 seasons from 1988 until 2015, passed away on Saturday at age 89.Hefley played for more than 55 years at Bellflower Baptist Church. She was a substitute organist for the Angels before auditioning for the Dodger job on … [Read more...] about Former Dodger organist Nancy Bea Hefley has passed away
Dodgers unleash the bullpen dawgs to finish sweep of the Tigers
Kirby Yates struck out the side on Saturday in the eighth inning. (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneFor some teams or in some circumstances, going to the bullpen in the second inning could be a wave-the-white-flag signal.But the Dodgers — in the fifth game of the 2025 season — made the move to the bullpen to win a game.Even with the anticipation built for Roki … [Read more...] about Dodgers unleash the bullpen dawgs to finish sweep of the Tigers
Gibby met Freddie — a magical moment
Gibby met Freddie — a magical momentFreddie Freeman and Kirk Gibson participated in the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium on Thursday. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneKirk Gibson’s ceremonial first pitch to Freddie Freeman on Opening Day Thursday at Dodger Stadium was such a good secret that even he didn’t know it was a secret.In the hour before he was due … [Read more...] about Gibby met Freddie — a magical moment
One major ingredient in Dodger bullpen success — buy-in
One major ingredient in Dodger bullpen success — buy-inBlake Treinen earned the save in the Dodgers’ home opener on Thursday. (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneEight pitchers made up the Dodger bullpen when the team played its 2024 home opener against the St. Louis Cardinals.That’s where the evolution began.Over the next seven months, the bullpen gate swung … [Read more...] about One major ingredient in Dodger bullpen success — buy-in