The Los Angeles Dodgers have endured plenty of painful moments this season, but Saturday night in Baltimore may have been one of the most gut-wrenching collapses yet. What could have been a historic celebration instead became a meltdown by a highly underperforming bullpen. Righty Yoshinobu Yamamoto was one out away from a no-hitter, pitching 8-2/3 masterful innings on Saturday … [Read more...] about More Thoughts About Saturday’s Bullpen Meltdown Against Orioles
Should Dodgers Move Mookie Betts Back to Right Field?
As the Los Angeles Dodgers begin the final stretch of their 2025 season, a familiar question is surfacing once again: Should Mookie Betts return to right field? While manager Dave Roberts has dismissed any concrete plans for now, recent defensive — and offensive — struggles in the outfield corners are making this conversation impossible to ignore. With the team’s outfield … [Read more...] about Should Dodgers Move Mookie Betts Back to Right Field?
3 Big Questions for Los Angeles Dodgers as September Approaches
As the 2025 MLB calendar turns toward September, suddenly every regular-season game carries much more weight. For the Los Angeles Dodgers, this weekend’s showdown against the San Diego Padres could represent what lies ahead — two teams deadlocked atop the NL West, with first place literally hanging in the balance. As recently as July 3, the Dodgers had what seemed like a … [Read more...] about 3 Big Questions for Los Angeles Dodgers as September Approaches
Clayton Kershaw Stepping Up When Rotation Needs Him Most
When the Los Angeles Dodgers assembled what was considered one of the team’s most talented rotations in years, Clayton Kershaw wasn’t expected to be a huge part of it. With Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Roki Sasaki, and the eventual return of Shohei Ohtani to the mound, the 37-year-old future Hall of Famer seemed destined for a complementary role at … [Read more...] about Clayton Kershaw Stepping Up When Rotation Needs Him Most
Dodgers Deal Dustin May, James Outman at 2025 MLB Trade Deadline
The Los Angeles Dodgers made four moves before Thursday’s MLB trade deadline, addressing a few pressing needs while shedding players who may have been invaluable as this year’s playoff push approaches. The moves were headlined by the acquisition of Minnesota Twins reliever Brock Stewart and the departure of starter Dustin May to the Boston Red Sox. Stewart Trade Provides … [Read more...] about Dodgers Deal Dustin May, James Outman at 2025 MLB Trade Deadline