Roki Sasaki has started eight games for the Dodgers this season. (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneRoki Sasaki said the right shoulder impingement that sent him to the injured list is similar to an injury he had in his final season in the Nippon Professional Baseball League last season.If there’s a silver lining, here’s one:“I did have something similar, but … [Read more...] about Roki Sasaki looks at time away as an opportunity for better performance down the line
Hyeseong Kim blasts off for the first time, as four Dodger homers power LA
Hyeseong Kim smiles rounding the bases after his first Major League home run on Wednesday. (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneWe were informed about the hitting, speed and the defense. And we were told months ago — before he ever put on a Major League uniform — that there was some pop in the bat also.We’ve seen some of the first three. Hyeseong Kim showed the … [Read more...] about Hyeseong Kim blasts off for the first time, as four Dodger homers power LA
Freddie Freeman wins NL Player of the Week for the 10th time
(Cole Carter/MLB)by Cary OsborneCapping his week with a 4-for-4 game and hitting .500 for the week, Freddie Freeman is the National League Player of the Week.It is Freeman’s 10th NL Player of the Week honor. His 10 awards are tied with Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn for fifth-most all-time, trailing Barry Bonds (15); Albert Pujols (13); Hall of Famer Mike Piazza (12); and Sammy Sosa … [Read more...] about Freddie Freeman wins NL Player of the Week for the 10th time
Ohtani’s homer brings final blow to wild game against D-backs
Shohei Ohtani went 3-for-4 with four RBI on Friday against the Diamondbacks. (Christian Petersen/Getty Images)by Megan GarciaExcitement was expected during this four-game set between the Dodgers and Diamondbacks. Those expectations have been met two games in.This time, the Dodgers are the ones celebrating a thrilling win at Chase Field. Shohei Ohtani capped off the theatrics of … [Read more...] about Ohtani’s homer brings final blow to wild game against D-backs
Comeback falls short for Dodgers in Arizona series opener
Shohei Ohtani hit his 11th homer of the season on Thursday at Chase Field. (Chris Coduto/Getty Images)by Megan GarciaThe final leg of the Dodgers’ longest road trip this season started with them nearly threading together a comeback win from a 5–0 deficit, a score that might resonate in your 2024 World Series Game 5 memories. But on Thursday at Arizona, Los Angeles fell two runs … [Read more...] about Comeback falls short for Dodgers in Arizona series opener