(Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneGavin Lux, for the first time in his Major League career, is the National League Player of the Week.The Dodger second baseman went 5-for-9 with two home runs, two doubles and a stolen base with a .556/.556/1.444/2.000 in three games after the All-Star Break. His 13 total bases led the National League during the short week.Lux had … [Read more...] about Gavin Lux is the NL’s Player of the Week
River Ryan’ sea change has led him to the big leagues
River Ryan (Los Angeles Dodgers)by Christian RomoRiver Ryan misses hitting.It’s a natural consequence of the right-handed pitcher’s unusual career path. The North Carolinian started his Minor League career in 2021 as an intriguing two-way project, playing on the infield as well as practicing on the mound, but has since completed his transition to full-time pitching. It was a … [Read more...] about River Ryan’ sea change has led him to the big leagues
LA’s ‘Say Hey’ Celebration
LA’s ‘Say Hey’ tributes to Willie MaysEight years after Willie Mays attended Vin Scully’s final Major League broadcast on Oct. 2, 2016 in San Francisco, the Dodgers will honor the memory of the Giants’ legendary Hall of Fame outfielder before Monday’s game at Dodger Stadium. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Mark LangillMonday’s pregame celebration of Willie Mays at Dodger … [Read more...] about LA’s ‘Say Hey’ Celebration
It was celebration day for Kiké Hernández
Kiké Hernández hit a score-tying homer in the ninth inning on Saturday. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneOpen champagne bottles sat on a table in a corridor between the Dodgers’ video room and the clubhouse after the team’s 7–6 win in 11 innings over the Red Sox on Saturday at Dodger Stadium.Kiké Hernández had just been celebrated, as he had been to begin … [Read more...] about It was celebration day for Kiké Hernández
Shohei Ohtani’s shot heard ’round the baseball world
Shohei Ohtani hit a home run 473 feet on Sunday.(Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneWas it?Fans pointed and jaws dropped. Teammates were in awe.Shohei Ohtani hit a baseball that traveled 473 feet in the fifth inning on Sunday in the Dodgers’ 9–6 win against the Red Sox at Dodger Stadium. As it approached the roof in right-center field, it was lost to many who were at … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani’s shot heard ’round the baseball world