Shohei Ohtani 10 homers and 14 stolen bases in August. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaFans scurried through the turnstiles to get their hands on a collectible item of a generational player. The “MVP” chants rattled Dodger Stadium. A memorable night started in the early morning outside of Chavez Ravine — and Shohei Ohtani rose to the occasion.The cheers of 53,290 … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani rises to the occasion on a special night with Decoy
Betts, Stone lead Dodgers to series victory over Rays
Mookie Betts has six extra-base hits and eight RBI in his last 10 games. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaThese are the victories the Dodgers wanted with a lineup at its full strength. The ones that can come down to any player at any moment. During Sunday’s 3–1 victory over the Rays at Dodger Stadium, the team showed its muscle to win.The Dodgers took two of three … [Read more...] about Betts, Stone lead Dodgers to series victory over Rays
Ohtani walks off into 40–40 history
Ohtani walks off into 40/40 historyShohei Ohtani’s walk-off grand slam against the Rays landed him in the 40/40 club. (Gary Vasquez/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Mark LangillThe numbers are historical; the methods are producing hysteria.Not content to quietly slip into the record books, Shohei Ohtani’s uncorked his signature moment as a Dodger — at least until the next one.His … [Read more...] about Ohtani walks off into 40–40 history
Dodgers fall to the Rays in extra innings
Miguel Rojas (left) went 2-for-4 and Gavin Lux (right) went 0-for-4 during Saturday’s game. (Juan Ocampo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaThe Dodgers fell to the Rays 9–8 in extra innings on Saturday at Dodger Stadium as the offense couldn’t match Tampa Bay’s 15 hits, eight for extra-bases.Los Angeles pulled its way out of an early four-run deficit, but timely knocks from the … [Read more...] about Dodgers fall to the Rays in extra innings
Shohei Ohtani joins the 40/40 club in grand fashion
Shohei Ohtani is the first Dodger to join the 40/40 club. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaShohei Ohtani is a threat whenever he puts on the Dodger uniform. Whether he’s in the batter’s box or on the basepaths, he can instantaneously change a game — or history.Ohtani joined the exclusive 40/40 club with a walk-off grand slam, propelling the Dodgers to beat the … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani joins the 40/40 club in grand fashion