Lots of strikeouts by the bullpen and plenty of home runs helped LA overcome deficits in all three games of opening weekend at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers trailed in every game and faced an opponent that batted a whopping 44 times with runners in scoring position, but they still managed to sweep the Tigers anyway in a three-game weekend series full of pomp and circumstance at … [Read more...] about Dodgers took circuitous route to sweep Tigers
NL West: Dodgers, Padres both start out undefeated
Photo by Orlando Ramirez/Getty Images Two of the four teams without a loss in MLB reside in the National League West. Here’s a look at the division from the first weekend of the season. After MLB’s opening weekend, only four teams are undefeated and two of them reside in the National League West. We already know that the Dodgers are 5-0, but the Padres are right behind … [Read more...] about NL West: Dodgers, Padres both start out undefeated
Mookie Betts and the March home run club
LOS ANGELES — Mookie Betts continued to amaze with his power display on Friday night. After being unable to keep down solid food for two weeks, Betts looked a lot like his usual self in hitting two home runs, including the game-winning walk-off to beat the Tigers. “That was not on my bingo card,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “He just does some special things. He’s … [Read more...] about Mookie Betts and the March home run club
Which Dodgers are likely to hit a home run on Saturday?
Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images The Dodgers host the Detroit Tigers for their series finale on Saturday, where they will face Detroit right-hander Reese Olson. Olson has only faced the Dodgers once in his career, posting six innings of one run ball against Los Angeles in 2023. There are six active Dodgers that have faced Olson in the past, with Max Muncy being … [Read more...] about Which Dodgers are likely to hit a home run on Saturday?
Dodgers on Deck: March 31 vs. Braves
Photo by Michael Owens/MLB Photos via Getty Images Tyler Glasnow makes his 2025 debut in the series opener against Atlanta on Monday night in LA After an off day on Sunday, the Dodgers welcome the Braves to town, their recent playoff foes in 2018, 2020, and 2021 and perennial postseason participants. Monday’s series opener features Tyler Glasnow’s first start of the … [Read more...] about Dodgers on Deck: March 31 vs. Braves