(Juan Ocampo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaIn a season of big plays for the World Series champions, it’s actually possible to choose the 10 biggest.Baseball Reference uses a statistic called Win Probability Added (WPA) to measure the change in a team’s win expectancy following a plate appearance or base action.And surprise — there was one play that had a higher WPA than … [Read more...] about The 10 most game-changing hits by the Dodgers in 2024
The Dodgers see in Blake Snell a pitcher with his best ahead of him
Blake Snell was introduced during a press conference at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday. (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneThere’s a firm belief within the Dodgers that two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell can be even better as he moves toward his mid-30s.Snell, one day away from his 32nd birthday, was introduced as a Dodger at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, three days … [Read more...] about The Dodgers see in Blake Snell a pitcher with his best ahead of him
Blake Snell’s arrival makes Dodger rotation even more imposing
Blake Snell signed a five-year deal with the Dodgers on Wednesday. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)by Cary OsborneBlake Snell’s arrival with the Dodgers, after agreeing to a five-year deal on Saturday, gives Los Angeles one of the elite pitchers in Major League Baseball. It also positions the team to be one of the most difficult starting pitching matchups in the … [Read more...] about Blake Snell’s arrival makes Dodger rotation even more imposing
Tommy Edman signs a long-term deal with the Dodgers
Tommy Edman (Katie Chin/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Cary OsborneThe day after the Dodgers acquired Tommy Edman in a trade with St. Louis on July 29, Executive Vice President and General Manager Brandon Gomes said the team had been trying to get the veteran infielder/outfielder for some time.In his three months with the Dodgers, the 29-year-old provided the team with clutch hitting … [Read more...] about Tommy Edman signs a long-term deal with the Dodgers
Chris Woodward is back as a Dodgers base coach
Chris Woodward (Jon SooHoo/Los Angeles Dodgers)The Dodgers new first base coach is their old third base coach.Chris Woodward rejoins the coaching staff after spending last season as a Dodgers senior advisor to Major League and Player Development.This will be his second stint on the coaching staff, serving as the Dodgers third base coach from 2016–2018. He helped the Dodgers … [Read more...] about Chris Woodward is back as a Dodgers base coach