Dr. Harry Edwards speaks on Jackie Robinson Day. (Katie Chin/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneCivil rights activist, educator and author Dr. Harry Edwards — a powerful figure whose booming voice has influenced sports and society for decades — used one of his greatest tools in recognition of the great Jackie Robinson.For nearly 20 minutes on Monday, he spoke in front of the … [Read more...] about Profound words honor and celebrate Jackie Robinson
Robinson means perseverance, transcendence, influence
(Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneBaseball great Reggie Smith lived a dream.The Boston Red Sox outfielder returned to his home, Los Angeles, to play in the East-West Major League Classic at Dodger Stadium on March 28, 1970.The exhibition — a tribute to the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. — included some of baseball’s greatest heroes. Fifteen would eventually gain … [Read more...] about Robinson means perseverance, transcendence, influence
Dodger home runs each carry their own weight
Shohei Ohtani rounds the bases for his record-tying 175th career home run on Friday. (Jessie Alcheh/MLB)by Christian RomoIt was the familiar faces who provided the thump on Friday for the Dodgers.The team’s prodigious power was on display Friday night against the San Diego Padres. Four home runs in the first three innings — from designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, third baseman … [Read more...] about Dodger home runs each carry their own weight
From Dodger Insider magazine: Ohtani’s Path to Greatness
Dodger Insider Cover 2–2024 (Design by Antonio Gandara-Rivera/Los Angeles Dodgers)Editor’s Note: This story is from the pages of Dodger Insider magazine, 2024 Volume 2. Magazines are available at entry at parking stands at Dodger Stadium.by Cary OsborneIf one had never heard the name Shohei Ohtani, it would have taken them one at-bat to realize what an attraction he is. The … [Read more...] about From Dodger Insider magazine: Ohtani’s Path to Greatness
Asked to be a rock, Gavin Stone comes through
Gavin Stone allowed two runs over 6 2/3 innings on Saturday. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneFor the first 15 batters and after nearly every one of his 57 pitches through five innings, it was the same look.Gavin Stone received the baseball from catcher Will Smith. He cleaned the pitching rubber with a sweep of his right foot. Then he fired.He worked so quickly … [Read more...] about Asked to be a rock, Gavin Stone comes through