Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images With spring training underway, one last look at the offseason. Plus ex-Dodgers reliever talks about his trade to Chicago. And remembering a reporter who covered Jackie Robinson’s MLB debut in Brooklyn in 1947. With spring training officially underway this week across Arizona and Florida, there is no shortage of baseball stories afoot. … [Read more...] about Ryan Brasier on trade to Cubs: ‘I was surprised, but I get it’
How many starts for Will Smith behind the plate in 2025?
Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images Pitchers and catchers reported to Dodgers camp at Camelback Ranch on Monday, and will hold their first official workout on Tuesday. Most of our daily questions thus far have revolved around pitching, so let’s move to the other end of the battery today. How many starts at catcher will Will Smith have in 2025? Smith’s 117 starts behind … [Read more...] about How many starts for Will Smith behind the plate in 2025?
Steve Dittmore on ‘Forgotten Dodger’ Jim Gilliam
August Publications An interview with the author of a new book about Jim Gilliam, who won Rookie of the Year with Brooklyn, played 14 years for the Dodgers and coached for the team until his death in 1978. Jim Gilliam is near the top of several franchise leaderboards in Dodgers history, and his number 19 is retired by the team though he isn’t in the Hall of Fame. Yet, … [Read more...] about Steve Dittmore on ‘Forgotten Dodger’ Jim Gilliam
Ohtani in Beats by Dre commercial with LeBron & Messi
Shohei Ohtani in a Beats by Dre commercial. Shohei Ohtani is easily the most marketable player in baseball, a global superstar with appeal not only in the United States but in Japan as well. He’s no stranger to commercials, some of which you might see during games, like for New Balance, for instance, and many others. The latest ad for Ohtani is from Beats by Dre, and … [Read more...] about Ohtani in Beats by Dre commercial with LeBron & Messi
Clayton Kershaw back for an 18th season, as expected
Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images Kershaw joined the Dodgers in camp at Camelback Ranch on Tuesday, the day pitchers and catchers reported to spring training. Since October, left-hander Clayton Kershaw told just about anyone who asked that he planned to return for an 18th season with the Dodgers. That deal isn’t yet official, but he’s in camp at Camelback Ranch on Tuesday, with … [Read more...] about Clayton Kershaw back for an 18th season, as expected