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
Snapshots: A historic first homestand
Shohei Ohtani is celebrated after his walk-off home run on Wednesday. (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Mark LangillThe season-opening party, which began in Japan on March 18, didn’t stop when it moved to Southern California for the team’s first homestand at Dodger Stadium. After sweeping the Chicago Cubs in the two-game Tokyo Series, the Dodgers made history from March … [Read more...] about Snapshots: A historic first homestand
Dodgers acquire 2023 AL stolen base champ Esteury Ruiz
The Dodgers acquired Esteury Ruiz from the Athletics on Wednesday. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)by Cary OsborneThe Dodgers added the 2023 American League stolen base champion in a trade on Wednesday.Los Angeles acquired outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the Athletics in exchange for Minor League right-handed pitcher Carlos Duran. In order to make room on the 40-man roster, … [Read more...] about Dodgers acquire 2023 AL stolen base champ Esteury Ruiz
A Catcher’s Call to Read: Will Smith Kicks Off 2025 LA Reads Season
A catcher’s call to read: Will Smith kicks off 2025 LA Reads seasonWill and Cara Smith lead Storytime at Manhattan Place Elementary (Los Angeles Dodgers / Gary Vasquez)by Erin EdwardsDodger All-Star catcher Will Smith traded his mitt for a microphone and his spikes for storytime at Manhattan Place Elementary in South Los Angeles, where he helped launch the 2025 LA Reads program … [Read more...] about A Catcher’s Call to Read: Will Smith Kicks Off 2025 LA Reads Season
The 2025 Dodgers add to greatest winning streaks to start a season
Will Smith and Dave Roberts high-five after the Dodgers’ win on Tuesday. (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Mark LangillThe difference between a hot start and a streak of victories to begin a season is the ceiling that ranges within one’s imagination.The supposed end of the Brooklyn Dodgers’ dynasty occurred when first-year manager Walter Alston’s squad finished second in … [Read more...] about The 2025 Dodgers add to greatest winning streaks to start a season