(Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)Editor’s Note: This story is from the pages of Dodger Insider magazine, 2024 Volume 8. Magazines are available at entry at parking stands at Dodger Stadium.by Cary OsborneMatt Kemp’s eyes were hidden by blue-framed shades. He could see out, but no one could see in. He saw a line of teammates, a familiar stadium and more than 50,000 people roaring … [Read more...] about From Dodger Insider magazine: Matt Kemp, one more return
The word ‘legend’ suits Dusty Baker
Dusty Baker became a Legend of Dodger Baseball on Friday. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Mark LangillThe custom blue blazer presented to Dusty Baker on Friday night at Dodger Stadium felt more comfortable than the new title bestowed upon him as a “Legend of Dodger Baseball.”“I don’t consider myself a legend,” says Baker, a two-time All-Star who won a Gold Glove and two … [Read more...] about The word ‘legend’ suits Dusty Baker
Jack Flaherty’s Dodger Stadium debut in blue ends up in a W
Jack Flaherty debuts at Dodger Stadium as a Dodger on Friday. (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaJack Flaherty grew up calling Burbank home. He grew up watching Dodger games. On Friday, he pitched for the first time as a Dodger at Dodger Stadium.Flaherty earned the win, as the Dodgers beat the Pirates, 9–5. The right-hander tossed 5 2/3 innings while giving up … [Read more...] about Jack Flaherty’s Dodger Stadium debut in blue ends up in a W
The Dodgers are closer to getting their muscle back
Mookie Betts takes reps at shortstop in his rehabilitation program at Dodger Stadium. (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaThe Dodgers’ days of playing at less-than-full-strength are coming to an end.One day after manager Dave Roberts shared that Mookie Betts will remain at shortstop when he’s activated from the injured list and now bat second behind Shohei … [Read more...] about The Dodgers are closer to getting their muscle back
Former Dodger and pioneering executive Billy Bean passes away
Billy Bean at Dodger Stadium in 2022. (Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneBilly Bean, a trailblazing force in Major League Baseball and a leader in the LGBTQ community and for diversity, equity and inclusion, passed away on Tuesday after a battle with acute myeloid leukemia.He was 60.The former six-year Major Leaguer played for the Dodgers in 1989 and 10 years later came out … [Read more...] about Former Dodger and pioneering executive Billy Bean passes away