The Los Angeles Dodgers wrapped up the National League West division title on Thursday night with a 7-2 win over the San Diego Padres. The win guarantees at least a first-round bye to the NLDS and gives Los Angeles the edge for the top seed in the NL. It is the 23rd NL West title for the Dodgers since divisional play began in 1969. NL WEST CHAMPS! pic.twitter.com/CsLzs6bhMI — … [Read more...] about Dodgers Win NL West Title, Wrap Up First-Round Bye
Dodgers Call Up Young Fireballer for Last Week of Regular Season
The Los Angeles Dodgers are calling up Edgardo Henriquez for the penultimate regular-season series against the San Diego Padres, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. This is a much-needed boost to a Dodgers’ pitching staff that has been injury-plagued all year. In corresponding moves, Los Angeles optioned Ben Casparius and transferred Gavin Stone to the 60-day injured list, … [Read more...] about Dodgers Call Up Young Fireballer for Last Week of Regular Season
MLB Exec Says Angels Must Swallow All-Star’s Contract Costs
After this season, Mike Trout still has six years and $216 million left on his 12-year, $426 million extension he signed heading into 2019. The contract is seen as an eyesore by some rival executives. His contract runs through his age-39 season and at the time he signed it, the Los Angeles Angels were in a competitive snooze. That turned into a downward spiral of nine straight … [Read more...] about MLB Exec Says Angels Must Swallow All-Star’s Contract Costs
Shohei Ohtani Reaches Baseball Immortality
Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has done it, reaching 5o home runs and 50 stolen bases to become the first member of the 50/50 club. He did it in 153 games, in the middle of a pennant race, and he made it look easy. The Japanese superstar is a one-of a-kind player having a one-of-a-kind season. A season that may never be replicated, except, perhaps, by … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani Reaches Baseball Immortality
Struggling Dodgers Starter Optioned to Triple-A
Struggling starter Bobby Miller no longer has a locker in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ clubhouse, according to Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. The right-hander gave up four earned runs in just two innings last night against the light-hitting Miami Marlins. Manager Dave Roberts said that Bobby Miller has been optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The Dodgers activated RHP Joe … [Read more...] about Struggling Dodgers Starter Optioned to Triple-A