He did it again. Thirty-year-old Dodgers catcher Will Smith hit another ninth-inning (or later) game-winning hit, this one a rocket double into the left field corner to drive in what would prove to be the game-winning run in Tuesday’s exciting 5-4 Dodgers win over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park. But it was an incredible 10-pitch walk by Dodgers pinch-hitter … [Read more...] about The At-Bat of the Game
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Rumor: Yankees in the Mix to Land Dodgers Starter
The New York Yankees are reportedly interested in a trade for Los Angeles Dodgers right-handed starting pitcher Dustin May, according to Pat Ragazzo of Sports Illustrated. The Yankees, who find themselves chasing the Toronto Blue Jays in the American League East, have been dealing with multiple injuries to their starting rotation this year. New York has already swung deals to … [Read more...] about Rumor: Yankees in the Mix to Land Dodgers Starter
Dodgers’ №3 prospect Alex Freeland promoted as Kim lands on IL
Alex Freeland was selected by the Dodgers in the third round of the 2022 MLB Draft. (Carrie Giordano/Los Angeles Dodgers)by Megan GarciaAlex Freeland, Major League Baseball’s №35 top prospect according to MLB.com, earned his call-up to the Major Leagues on Tuesday after four Minor League seasons.Freeland will replace infielder Hyeseong Kim on the active roster. Kim was placed … [Read more...] about Dodgers’ №3 prospect Alex Freeland promoted as Kim lands on IL
Shohei Ohtani is on a record run pace
(Abdoul Sow/LMLB)by Cary OsborneShohei Ohtani scored his 100th run of the season on Monday.He is on pace for 151 runs scored this season. Only 19 players in the Live Ball Era (since 1920) have reached 150 runs scored. Only one has reached the number since 1950 — Houston Astro and Hall of Famer Jeff Bagwell in 2000.Ohtani is on pace to obliterate the Los Angeles Dodger … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani is on a record run pace
A familiar combo — clutch Will Smith and a comeback win for the Dodgers
A familiar combo — clutch Will Smith and a comeback win for the DodgersWill Smith celebrates his go-ahead, RBI double against the Reds on Monday. (Andy Lyons/Getty Images)by Megan GarciaIf it’s been clutch this season, it has often been Will Smith for the Dodgers.He was that again on Tuesday in Cincinnati.The Dodger catcher’s two-hit, two-RBI night in the Dodgers’ 5–4 victory … [Read more...] about A familiar combo — clutch Will Smith and a comeback win for the Dodgers