The Dodgers clinched the National League West crown with an 8–0 victory at Arizona’s Chase Field. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Mark LangillWhen they naughtily jumped into the swimming pool at Arizona’s ballpark to celebrate their 2013 National League West crown, the Dodger players looked like kids at a birthday party, playfully splashing one another in their soaked road … [Read more...] about Dodgers splash champagne as NL West champs
A Field of Dreams in Watts: Dodgers Dreamfield 68 at Nickerson Gardens
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation unveiled Dodgers Dreamfield 68 at Nickerson Gardens (Gary Vasquez/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Erin EdwardsWhen you pull up to Nickerson Gardens, you see something new: a bright, green diamond shining in the middle of the community.For the kids who call this historic housing development home, Dodgers Dreamfield 68 isn’t just another baseball … [Read more...] about A Field of Dreams in Watts: Dodgers Dreamfield 68 at Nickerson Gardens
The sense of urgency rises for the Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani tossed six scoreless innings against the Diamondbacks on Sept. 23. (Zach Gardner/MLB)by Megan GarciaAfter being walked off by the Diamondbacks 5–4 in the ninth, the Dodgers’ lead in the National League West dwindled to 1 1/2 games over the Padres. Their magic number to clinch the division remains at three games with five games left to play.Arizona scored five runs … [Read more...] about The sense of urgency rises for the Dodgers
Ben Rortvedt has stepped up after being the next man up
Catcher Ben Rortvedt and pitcher Blake Snell meet ahead of the game’s first pitch on Sept. 17 against the Phillies. (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaBen Rortvedt is still catching his breath. The last three weeks have been a whirlwind. The next month could be much of the same, he expects, if not even more so.Being in Southern California during October with … [Read more...] about Ben Rortvedt has stepped up after being the next man up
Snapshots: Fans, teammates celebrate Kershaw’s legacy
Clayton Kershaw, who announced he will retire after the 2025 season, waves to the crowd at Dodger Stadium before the final regular-season home game on Sept. 21. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Mark LangillThe Dodgers’ final homestand of the regular season became a weekend tribute to Clayton Kershaw.The longest tenured pitcher in franchise history announced on Sept. 18 his … [Read more...] about Snapshots: Fans, teammates celebrate Kershaw’s legacy