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Los Angeles Dodgers news and notes, plus starting lineups, pregame and postgame happenings, including interviews with players, coaches, and managers.
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.
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.
Chan Ho Park will throw first pitch on opening day
Former Dodgers and Padres pitcher Chan Ho Park, the first Korean-born player in major league history, will throw out the ceremonial first pitch before opening day Wednesday, March 20 in Seoul, South Korea.
A few takeaways from Dodgers spring training
Sure the big three of Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman are the main attraction in Dodgers camp, but here are thoughts on them and a few other observations from watching spring training from afar on television.
Yamamoto struggles, Dodgers lose final Cactus League game
Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed four earned runs and struck out seven in the Dodgers’ final Cactus Leage game.
Tyler Glasnow nearly perfect in final spring training tuneup
Tyler Glasnow pitched scoreless, hitless baseball into the sixth inning in his final spring training tuneup for the Dodgers in a win over the Giants. Will Smith, Teoscar Hernández, and Shohei Ohtani homered.
Justin Wilson opts out of deal, now a free agent
Justin Wilson, a non-roster invitee to spring training, opted out of his minor league contract with the Dodgers, and his now a free agent.
Crunchtime: Korean snack time with some Dodgers
Four Dodgers had some Korean snacks on Instagram. Michael Elizondo tracked down what those snacks actually were.
Dodgers trip to South Korea starting to take shape
A look ahead to the Dodgers’ upcoming trip to South Korea, where they will play a pair of exhibition games against Korean teams then two regular season games against the Padres. We know the starting pitchers, and the rest of the roster is taking shape.
Tyler Glasnow starts opening day, Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 2
For their first two games in South Korea, the Dodgers will start Tyler Glasnow on opening day and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in the second game against the Padres in Seoul.
Defensive woes continue, Dodgers muster just one run in loss to Guardians
Dodgers hitters combined to hit just .172 with 12 strikeouts
Gavin Stone pitches well, Freeman & Taylor homer
Dodgers impress on the mound and at the plate on Sunday
Michael Grove strikes out 6 in strong outing
Michael Grove had his best outing of spring training to date with 3⅓ scoreless innings with six strikeouts, the bulk of them coming on the slider, as he tries to make the Dodgers opening day roster.
Roberts: Emmet Sheehan will start season on IL
A sore shoulder will land Dodgers pitcher Emmet Sheehan on the injured list to start the 2024 regular season, manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Saturday morning at Camelback Ranch.
Justin Wilson impresses, Dodgers rained out again
Friday against the Reds was the Dodgers first game this spring with their new defensive alignment with Mookie Betts at shortstop and Gavin Lux at second base. Plus, non-roster invitee Justin Wilson continued to impress on the mound.
Dodgers move Mookie Betts to SS, Gavin Lux to 2B
With Gavin Lux struggling mightily defensively at shortstop, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the team is moving Mookie Betts to shortstop and Lux will play second base.
The spring training ties leaderboard
A look at the relative lack of ties this spring training, and where the Dodgers stand among MLB teams in spring training ties from 2019-2024.
Dodgers rained out, uncertainty with Gavin Lux at SS
Before the Dodgers were rained out against the Giants in Scottsdale on Thursday, manager Dave Roberts was noncommittal regarding Gavin Lux at shortstop on opening day after several defensive miscues this spring.
Yamamoto struggles, Freeman slams, Dodgers top Sox in slugfest
Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed five runs and Freddie Freeman drove in five runs as the Dodgers take the second meeting against the White Sox by a final of 12-9.
New stars provide new blood to 2024 Dodgers
With so many new faces, the 2024 Dodgers feel like a wholly unique team in comparison, even with recent campaigns. The big-time additions create a sense of excitement ahead of Opening Day
Fan awarded $108,500 for 2018 incident with Dodger Stadium security
The Dodgers are forced to pay another assaulted fan as a result of the actions of Dodger Security stemming from an incident in April 2018.
Miller scoreless, Muncy HBP again, Dodgers blanked by Angels
Bobby Miller pitched three scoreless innings in his second start of spring training, as the Dodgers were shut out by the Angels. Max Muncy was hit by a pitch in his right knee in the game.
Dodgers’ offense erupts early to take down Rockies
The Dodgers’ offense exploded for seven runs in the first four innings to secure the victory over the Colorado Rockies.
Dodgers power their way to take two
Dodgers combine to hit five home runs in as Dodgers are now 8-2 this spring
Ohtani starts the scoring, Gauthier ends it with a grand slam
Dodgers notes: Glasnow 5 K, Ohtani 3 AB, Gauthier slam
Dodgers notes: Paxton 4 K, Betts HR, Lux error
Some notes from the Dodgers’ spring training game against the Reds in Goodyear, including James Paxton striking out four in two innings, Mookie Betts hitting a home run, and Gavin Lux committing a second error in as many tries in the Cactus League so far.
Kiké Hernández details his return to the Dodgers
Kiké Hernández, who signed a one-year, $4 million contract to return to the Dodgers, talked about his free agency process and his path back to the Dodgers on Foul Territory. Here’s how he returned to Los Angeles.
Yamamoto excellent in debut, Muncy HBP on left hand
Yohinobu Yamamoto struck out three in two scoreless innings in his Dodgers spring training debut. Also agains the Rangers, Max Muncy was hit by a pitch on his left ring finger and will get X-rays.
Kolten Wong signs minor league deal with Orioles
Veteran second baseman Kolten Wong, who played the final month of 2023 with the Dodgers and made the NLDS roster, signed a minor league deal with the Baltimore Orioles in free agency, which includes a non-roster invitation to spring training.
Notes: Michael Grove in relief, Dodgers debuts, home runs
Some news and notes from the Dodgers spring training win over the White Sox, besides Shohei Ohtani’s home run. Michael Grove entered mid-inning to get used to working in relief, Chris Okey homered, while Jose Ramos and Ryan Ward impressed in limited duty.
Shohei Ohtani homers in first Dodgers spring game
Shohei Ohtani hit a home run in his first spring training game with the Dodgers, an opposite-field two-run. shot against White Sox pitcher Dominic Leone.
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