(Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneThey stood, and they clapped and cheered.More than a day after his magnificent game in Miami, the only 50/50 player in Major League history received a standing ovation from the crowd at Dodger Stadium in the first inning. He also received one from his teammates, who left the dugout to show their appreciation.Shohei Ohtani removed … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani comes home to give an encore
Catching great Steve Yeager to receive the 2024 Tommy Lasorda Award
Steve Yeager played 14 seasons with the Dodgers from 1972–1985. (Los Angeles Dodgers)The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Saturday that longtime catcher Steve Yeager will receive the third annual Tommy Lasorda I Bleed Dodger Blue Award, an honor given to a member of the Los Angeles Dodger community that embodies the passion, enthusiasm and love for the Dodgers that Tommy … [Read more...] about Catching great Steve Yeager to receive the 2024 Tommy Lasorda Award
The incredible Shohei Ohtani does it — 50/50 and a new Dodger home run record
The incredible Shohei Ohtani does it — 50/50 and new Dodger home run and RBI records(Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneMajor League Baseball is 155 years old. The Dodgers have played 135 seasons.Shohei Ohtani is a first for both.Ohtani reached 50 home runs and 50 stolen bases for the season both on Thursday.He is the first player in Major League history with a 50/50 … [Read more...] about The incredible Shohei Ohtani does it — 50/50 and a new Dodger home run record
Shohei Ohtani’s historic day propels the Dodgers a playoff-spot clinch
Shohei Ohtani recorded 10 RBI on Thursday in Miami. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaShohei Ohtani is headed to the postseason for the first time in his career.The Dodgers clinched a playoff berth behind Ohtani’s historic day at the plate in the 20–4 win over the Marlins in Miami. This is the 12th consecutive season the Dodgers will appear on the postseason … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani’s historic day propels the Dodgers a playoff-spot clinch
Shawn Green passes the power crown to Shohei Ohtani
Shawn Green set a Dodger franchise record with 49 home runs in 2001. (Los Angeles Dodgers)by Mark LangillIn his mind, Shawn Green’s reign as the Dodgers’ single-season home run king was in peril long before Shohei Ohtani eclipsed his mark with his 49th, 50th, and 51st home runs on Thursday against the Miami Marlins at LoanDepot Park.While becoming the first player in Major … [Read more...] about Shawn Green passes the power crown to Shohei Ohtani