Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is ill, and will not play in the season-opening series in Tokyo against the Chicago Cubs, according to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts said they might send the perennial All-Star home early to recuperate. The Dodgers, who will play two games in Japan starting on Tuesday, are seeking to be … [Read more...] about Mookie Betts to Miss Season-Opening Tokyo Series with Illness
Two Dodgers Relievers Out of Minor League Options, Hoping to Make Impact
The Los Angeles Dodgers are just days away from opening the season in Tokyo, Japan. The defending World Series champs have a varied and versatile roster loaded with superstar talent. However, it is the lesser-known names that may prove the difference between winning and losing a championship in 2025. Two of these players have been the most reliable options in the Los Angeles … [Read more...] about Two Dodgers Relievers Out of Minor League Options, Hoping to Make Impact
Highly Touted Dodgers Infielder Will Start the Season at Triple-A
Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Hyeseong Kim will not travel with the team to Japan, and will instead start the season in the minors at Triple-A Oklahoma City, according to David Vassegh of Sportsnet LA. Manager Dave Roberts made the announcement after the Dodgers finished their last Cactus League game. The Dodgers leave for Tokyo tomorrow and begin the season against the Chicago … [Read more...] about Highly Touted Dodgers Infielder Will Start the Season at Triple-A
Report: Dodgers Agree to Record Extension with Manager Dave Roberts
The Los Angeles Dodgers and manager Dave Roberts have reportedly agreed to a record-breaking contract extension. Roberts will land a four-year extension that comes in at slightly over $8 million per year, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported Monday. Roberts money surpasses Cubs manager Craig Counsell’s five-year, $60 million ($8 million flat AAV) contract signed in 2023. … [Read more...] about Report: Dodgers Agree to Record Extension with Manager Dave Roberts
Dodgers Fifth Starting Pitcher Has Been Determined, But Not Yet Announced
Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts announced that the fifth spot in the Los Angeles starting rotation has been decided, according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. However, the newly extended skipper said it won’t be made public until the players are informed. What’s Up For Grabs? It is no secret that most of the star-studded roster has been locked down. The starting … [Read more...] about Dodgers Fifth Starting Pitcher Has Been Determined, But Not Yet Announced