Eric Stephen
Managing Editor
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 is the host of two podcasts on the True Blue LA feed. Leading Off is the weekly podcast co-hosted by Jacob Burch that has delved into the ins and outs of the team since 2013. The Lineup is a daily morning podcast in season that reacts to the news and notes of each day.
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 10 postseasons and three World Series.
Freddie Freeman named NL player of the month for May
Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was named the National League player of the month after hitting .400/.462/.722 in May, setting franchise records with 17 doubles and 24 extra-base hits.
Dodgers vs. Yankees news and notes
A look at some news and notes regarding the Dodgers and Yankees heading into their three-game weekend series at Dodger Stadium.
Dodgers-Mets game on July 14 will be on Apple TV
The Dodgers-Mets game on July 14 will be broadcast exclusively on Apple TV.
Dodgers 2023 national television broadcast schedule
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Updated Dodgers 40-man roster
A look at the Dodgers 40-man roster, plus details on every single transaction during the 2023 season.
Dodgers acquire pitcher Ricky Vanasco from Rangers
The Dodgers traded for pitcher Ricky Vanasco, sending minor league pitcher Luis Valdez to the Rangers. Pitcher Zack Burdi was designated for assignment.
Dodgers in May: Freeman, Martinez carry a struggling pitching staff
The Dodgers offense was at full strength and on fire in May, averaging over six runs per game, led by Freddie Freeman and J.D. Martinez. That was enough to overcome a bad pitching staff, but isn’t a recipe for success over a long season.
Minors: Thayron Liranzo, Diego Cartaya, Yonny Hernández
The Dodgers across the minors got home runs on Wednesday from Yonny Hernández (Triple-A), Diego Cartaya (Double-A), and Thayron Liranzo (Low-A).
Notes: Michael Grove, Noah Syndergaard, Maddux Bruns
Off day news and notes include Michael Grove starting Saturday for the Dodgers, how LA has stayed afloat despite injuries and roster turnover, Noah Syndergaard struggling badly, and a profile of 2021 first-round pick Maddux Bruns.
Dodgers vs. Yankees series info
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