Samantha Costanzo Carleton is a writer for True Blue LA who works on everything from daily news roundups to features on historic players.
Her dedication to the Dodgers began early in life thanks to a dad who always had the game on and an uncle with season tickets. She has fond memories of shouting "Ra-uuuuul" with the rest of the Dodger Stadium crowd to cheer for Raúl Mondesí, standing on a stadium chair to yell at a Phillies pitcher for hitting Russell Martin, and falling asleep to the sound of Vin Scully calling the last few innings.
The radio habit that has continued, albeit with different voices on the airwaves, now that she lives amongst Red Sox fans and 10 p.m. start times in Massachusetts. And don’t worry—games at Fenway are certainly special, but as skeptical New Englanders often get reminded when they comment on her Dodger hat: You never forget your first love.
When it comes to writing, Samantha’s career has taken her from the college newspaper and interning at Boston.com to covering tech startups and writing profiles of MIT Bootcamp graduates. She’s now a marketing copywriter at Northeastern University, where she tackles everything from quick ads to deep dives into the university’s degree programs.
Notes: Mookie Betts & Freddie Freeman at the Golden Globes
Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman hit the red carpet, plus speculation about former Dodger Yasiel Puig and more potential offseason signings.
2023 review: Emmet Sheehan
Sheehan’s debut season was one for the storybooks, and the rookie proved his worth time and time again.
2023 review: Kiké Hernández
Kiké and the Dodgers were happy to reunite with each other at the trade deadline this year.
Notes: Gavin Stone, Dave Roberts, Gavin Lux
Familiar faces could play a big role in the Dodgers’ offseason plans, especially when it comes to starting pitching.
2023 review: Joe Kelly
Joe Kelly made a welcome return to L.A. midway through 2023, making his presence known with his killer fastball.
Dodgers news: Chris Archer, Steve Garvey, Shohei Ohtani
The Dodgers have signed Archer, a former pitcher, to a front office role. Meanwhile, the Ohtani sweepstakes continues.
Notes: Jason Heyward, Nelson Cruz, pitching trade targets
The Dodgers re-signed Jason Heyward, Nelson Cruz joins the staff, and more, including trade rumors ahead of the winter meetings.
Remembering Jimmy Erskine
Jimmy, the son of star pitcher Carl Erskine, was a fixture at the team’s adult camps and other events.
2023 review: Will Smith
Smith has cemented himself as an intelligent, reliable piece of the Dodgers’ roster puzzle.
Notes: Joe Kelly, Blake Snell, Corey Seager
The Dodgers are still on the hunt for pitching upgrades; plus, new insight on Corey Seager’s departure from L.A.