Justin Wrobleski starts for the Dodgers today. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneIn his morning address to his players early in Spring Training, Dodger manager Dave Roberts noted the number of pitchers who appeared in a game for the Dodgers in 2024.The number was 40 — a franchise record number of arms.The point to all the players in the room was “stay ready.”Justin … [Read more...] about For two Dodger pitchers, it’s the stay-ready mentality
Former Dodger pitcher Dotel dies
In his only season with the Dodgers in 2010, Octavio Dotel went 1–1 with a 3.38 ERA in 19 games. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Mark LangillFormer Dodger pitcher Octavio Dotel, who played for 13 Major League teams during a 15-year career, including a stint with Los Angeles in 2010, passed away on Tuesday in his native Dominican Republic after the roof of a nightclub … [Read more...] about Former Dodger pitcher Dotel dies
The Dodgers battle back but leave Philly with a series loss
Teoscar Hernández went 3-for-3 three extra-base hits and five RBI on Sunday. (Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)by Megan GarciaWith seven comeback wins under their belt entering Sunday’s game against the Phillies, there’s one thing opposing teams know about the Dodgers — you can’t count them out of any lead.The Dodgers roared back from a four-run deficit in the series finale in … [Read more...] about The Dodgers battle back but leave Philly with a series loss
The Dodgers’ historic season-opening winning run ends
Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one run over six innings on Friday. (Denis Kennedy/MLB)by Cary OsborneWith the Dodgers’ eight-game winning streak to begin the season now over, the accounting book is closed on a historic run.The Dodgers lost 3–2 to the Phillies in Philadelphia on Friday and are now 8–1.The Dodgers’ 8–0 record to start the season is the greatest in Los Angeles Dodgers … [Read more...] about The Dodgers’ historic season-opening winning run ends
Roki Sasaki shows efficiency and command in his best MLB start yet
Roki Sasaki allowed one run over four innings on Saturday. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneThe third inning on Saturday was everything the stateside public had heard of Roki Sasaki prior to his arrival in the Major Leagues.He got ahead of all three batters — five-year Major League veteran Brandon Marsh, former National League home run champion Kyle Schwarber and … [Read more...] about Roki Sasaki shows efficiency and command in his best MLB start yet