Eric Stephen is the managing editor of True Blue LA, where he's covered the Dodgers since 2009, providing comprehensive analysis of and commentary on the team, their performance, player payroll, old friend alerts, spring training ties, three-inning saves, and even the minutiae of every single roster transaction.
In addition to writing about the Dodgers, Eric co-hosts a podcast about the team at the Three-Inning Save.
Growing up in Palm Springs, Eric watched the Dodgers thanks to the guidance of his two older brothers, and has watched baseball intently (some would rightfully say obsessively) since 1985, when his first favorite player, Pedro Guerrero, tied a record by hitting 15 home runs that June.
Eric’s favorite player of all-time is Eddie Murray, who hit .330/.414/.520 for the Dodgers in 1990. He led the majors in batting average that season but did not win a batting title because Willie McGee’s .335 batting average with St. Louis stood after the outfielder was traded to Oakland in late August, a fact that Eric is still sore about over three decades later.
Eric has worked in a variety of roles for SB Nation and Vox Media. He ran SB Nation Los Angeles, was an assignment editor and copy editor for SB Nation, and wrote about all sports nationally for SB Nation. He has been a member of the Baseball Writers Association of America since 2016, and has covered 11 postseasons and three World Series.
Opening day matchup: Tyler Glasnow vs. Yu Darvish
Tyler Glasnow and the Dodgers start their 2024 season against Yu Darvish and the Padres on opening day, Wednesday, March 20 at Gocheok Stadium in Seoul.
Gavin Stone pleads the fifth
Dodgers pitcher Gavin Stone struck out eight of his 11 batters faced against Team Korea, continuing a strong spring training as he vies for the fifth starter role to open the regular season.
Shohei Ohtani will begin throwing program when Dodgers return home
Shohei Ohtani isn’t expected to pitch in 2024, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the superstar will begin a throwing program when the Dodgers return to Los Angeles, with the possibility of potentially playing the outfield occasionally this season.
Dodgers vs. Team Korea game chat
The Dodgers play their final exhibition of the Seoul Series, taking on the Korean national team at Gocheok Sky Dome.
Freddie Freeman & friends power Dodgers over Kiwoom
The Dodgers won their exhibition game against the Kiwoom Heroes of the KBO on Sunday afternoon in Seoul, South Korea, Saturday night in Los Angeles. Freddie Freeman homered and doubled. Michael Grove impressed and could earn a spot in the Dodgers bullpen.
Dodgers vs. Kiwoom Heroes game chat
The Dodgers play the Kiwoom Heroes in an exhibition game in Seoul, South Korea.
Daniel Hudson added to Dodgers roster, Miguel Vargas optioned
Veteran reliever Daniel Hudson was added to the Dodgers roster on Saturday after impressing during a healthy spring training as a non-roster invitee. Infielder Andre Lipcius was designated for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster, and Miguel Vargas was optioned.
Thayron Liranzo homers in Dodgers spring breakout win
In the Dodgers spring breakout win over the Angels, Thayron Liranzo, Kendall George, and Justin Wrobleski were among the minor league players who stood out.
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Dodgers 2024 non-roster invitees
All the Dodgers minor leaguers with non-roster invitations to major league camp in spring training at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona.
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Updated Dodgers 40-man roster
The Los Angeles Dodgers 40-man roster, plus details on every single transaction during the 2024 baseball season.