Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani won the National League Silver Slugger Award for 2024. The winners were announced on MLB Network Tuesday night. This award is given to the top offensive player at each position in each league and is voted on by Major League Baseball’s managers and coaches. Although nothing was a sure thing before the announcement, this news … [Read more...] about Dodgers 50-50 Man Wins Third Silver Slugger Award
Home Run Derby and World Series Champion Looking for a Home
Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernández is now a free agent. Hernández will no doubt look to capitalize on his breakout season in 2024. The right-handed hitter and the Dodgers have a mutual interest in the outfielder returning to the current World Champions. The Dodgers did extend a qualifying offer to Hernández but have yet to hear from the reigning Home Run Derby … [Read more...] about Home Run Derby and World Series Champion Looking for a Home
Jose Soriano: The Groundball Maestro
Jose Soriano of the Los Angeles Angels enjoyed a breakout season in 2024. After being used primarily in the bullpen, Soriano was stretched out as a starter this year and pitched well finishing with a 3.42 ERA and 1.2o WHIP. His calling card was his ability to induce ground balls at an elite rate. His 59.7% ground ball rate ranked third among all starting pitchers (minimum … [Read more...] about Jose Soriano: The Groundball Maestro
Dodgers Moving All-Star Outfielder Back to Infield in 2025
The Los Angeles Dodgers are moving right fielder Mookie Betts back to the infield next year, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today. Dodgers General Manager Brandon Gomes confirmed the news, per Fabian Ardaya of Athletic. The Dodgers are planning to move Mookie Betts back to the infield, Brandon Gomes said today. — Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) November 6, 2024 Dodgers … [Read more...] about Dodgers Moving All-Star Outfielder Back to Infield in 2025
Angels Add Depth to Pitching Staff with One-Year Deal
A week after the World Series wrapped up, the baseball hot stove is heating up. The Los Angeles Angels continue their active offseason, zeroing in on a key addition to their starting rotation. Sources told 670 The Score’s Bruce Levine that that the Angels are in an agreement on a one-year, $2.5 million deal with right-hander Kyle Hendricks, pending official confirmation from … [Read more...] about Angels Add Depth to Pitching Staff with One-Year Deal