Jackson Ferris (left) and Dalton Rushing (right) (Photos: Denoise Sharpen/Tulsa Drillers and Ron Lane/Oklahoma City Baseball Club)by Cary OsborneWhen the Dodgers traded infielder Michael Busch to the Chicago Cubs on Jan. 11, they were dealing their №4 prospect at the time and reigning Branch Rickey Minor League Player of the Year for a pair of minor leaguers.Eight months later, … [Read more...] about Jackson Ferris and Dalton Rushing named 2024 Branch Rickey Award winners
Landon Knack makes a case for the postseason
Landon Knack earned his third career victory on Wednesday. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaLandon Knack is making his case to pitch postseason innings.The rookie pitcher gave the Dodgers a much-needed boost on the starting pitching side, tossing five shutout innings in the Dodgers’ 8–4 win over the Marlins on Wednesday.“He’s going to get a couple more … [Read more...] about Landon Knack makes a case for the postseason
Shohei Ohtani unlocks a new achievement — 50 stolen bases
Shohei Ohtani unlocks a new achievement — 50 stolen basesby Cary OsborneShohei Ohtani has become the third Dodger this century to reach the 50-stolen base mark.Ohtani joins Dee Gordon (64 in 2014) and Juan Pierre (64 in 2007).Ohtani slid in feet first to third base under a tag in the first inning on Thursday to reach the milestone in Miami. He then scored the Dodgers’ first run … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani unlocks a new achievement — 50 stolen bases
Dodgers big offense can’t cover for pitching woes in Miami
Max Muncy drove in five runs on Tueaday. (Lucy Raskin/MLB)by Cary OsborneThree straight games with nine runs is a rolling offense.But Dodger pitching was unable to make the nine runs stand on Tuesday.The Dodgers lost the first game of a three-game series to the National League East last-place-dwelling Marlins in Miami 11–9.Bobby Miller hasn’t been right all month and all … [Read more...] about Dodgers big offense can’t cover for pitching woes in Miami
Miguel Rojas sparks the Dodgers offense
Miguel Rojas went 1-for-1 on Monday in Atlanta. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaMiguel Rojas — hitting behind five Dodger All-Stars — had one hit on Monday. Yet Monday was indicative of how valuable he has been to the team as he sparked the lineup in a 9–0 win against the Braves.The 35-year-old infielder was a tough at-bat for the Braves pitching staff. He earned … [Read more...] about Miguel Rojas sparks the Dodgers offense