The Los Angeles Dodgers will be without both Mookie Betts and Yoshinobu Yamamoto for some time. General manager Brandon Gomes addressed the injuries, per Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times. Gomes believes the club will likely keep their trade deadline plans as a reaction. “I actually don’t think it meaningfully changes anything at this point,” Gomes said. “With the … [Read more...] about Dodgers GM Addresses Team Injuries After Some Significant Blows
Dodgers Might Have a New Leadoff Hitter After Mookie Betts Injury
During Sunday’s 3-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals, Mookie Betts suffered a fractured left hand. A fastball from Dan Altabilla hit him in the hand, although the injury will not require surgery. Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said there is no timetable for return, although the absence will be for “some time”. However, the Dodgers could turn to the reigning … [Read more...] about Dodgers Might Have a New Leadoff Hitter After Mookie Betts Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers Place MVP-Candidate on Injured List
In a widely expected move, the Los Angeles Dodgers placed star Mookie Betts on the injured list prior to Monday’s matchup against the Colorado Rockies. In a corresponding move, the team called up Miguel Vargas from Triple-A. The Dodgers recalled OF Miguel Vargas and placed IF Mookie Betts on the injured list with a left-hand fracture. — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) June 17, … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Dodgers Place MVP-Candidate on Injured List
Rangers-Dodgers Clash Leads Dave Roberts to Compliment Former Star Pupil
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts shared his thoughts on Corey Seager‘s early career with the team before they squared off against the Texas Rangers on Tuesday night. Seager made his return to Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night. The former Dodgers shortstop did not play in the game due to injury, but Dave Roberts still sang the praises of Seager ahead of the first … [Read more...] about Rangers-Dodgers Clash Leads Dave Roberts to Compliment Former Star Pupil
A Trio of Teammates are Competing for the NL MVP
The NL MVP race might turn out to be a historic one for the Los Angeles Dodgers. An extraordinary narrative is unfolding as not one, not two, but three Dodgers players—Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Shohei Ohtani—are top contenders for the National League MVP Award. Last season, Betts and Freeman were finalists for the award. Now with Ohtani in the fold, this rare trio of … [Read more...] about A Trio of Teammates are Competing for the NL MVP