Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series against the Yankees sounded and felt just like Kirk Gibson's iconic World Series home run. … [Read more...] about Plaschke: In a year that’s been so improbable, Freddie Freeman becomes Kirk Gibson
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Shaikin: Blake Treinen finds ‘peace’ when facing Aaron Judge or any tough situation
Blake Treinen says he doesn't let high-pressure situations get to him. Maybe that's why he has established himself as the Dodgers' top World Series reliever. … [Read more...] about Shaikin: Blake Treinen finds ‘peace’ when facing Aaron Judge or any tough situation
13 Players Receive Qualifying Offers
Today is the deadline for teams to decide whether or not to issue qualifying offers to eligible players. Per Jeff Passan of ESPN on X, 13 players have received the QO and they are: Juan Soto (Yankees) Corbin Burnes (Orioles) Alex Bregman (Astros) Max Fried (Braves) Willy Adames (Brewers) Pete Alonso (Mets) Anthony Santander (Orioles) Teoscar Hernández (Dodgers) Nick Pivetta … [Read more...] about 13 Players Receive Qualifying Offers
Mookie Betts Likely Moving Back To Infield
Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes spoke to members of the media at the general manager meetings, including Joel Sherman of The New York Post (X link) and Bob Nightengale of USA Today (X link). Gomes relayed that the Dodgers are probably going to have Mookie Betts move back to the infield, either at shortstop or second base. In the first half of 2024, Betts playing the … [Read more...] about Mookie Betts Likely Moving Back To Infield
Los Angeles Dodgers Among Finalists For 2024 National League Silver Slugger Team Award
The Los Angeles Dodgers are one of two finalists for the 2024 Team Silver Slugger Award, competing against the Arizona Diamondbacks for their first accolade of this type. The American League finalists for the 2024 Team Silver Slugger Award are the Baltimore Orioles and New York Yankees. Team Silver Slugger recognition is a recent invention by MLB, with the inaugural award … [Read more...] about Los Angeles Dodgers Among Finalists For 2024 National League Silver Slugger Team Award