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A beautiful Wednesday afternoon in Mesa, Arizona
Wednesday, March 5, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 A beautiful Wednesday afternoon in Mesa, Arizona, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Los Angeles Angels 5-to-3. Landon Knack had a rough first inning with two solo home runs. He probably will start in the minor leagues, but when the Dodgers…
The Dodgers May Need to Consider Another Shortstop Than Lux
Monday, March 4, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Coming back from a horrible knee injury, Gavin Lux is slated to be an everyday shortstop for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Offensively, he has been doing well offensively, but he has struggled defensively. Shortstop is the most important defensive position on…
Dodgers Triumph Over Reds: Key Highlights from Spring Training
Tuesday, March 4, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 On a picturesque Tuesday night at Camelback Ranch, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-to-2. It’s two weeks until Opening Day. Yoshinobu Yamamoto is slated to be the Opening Day starter in Japan. Although he allowed a two-run homer…
Dodgers Triumph Over White Sox: Key Highlights from March 2,…
Sunday, March 2, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 On a picturesque Sunday afternoon at Camelback Ranch, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Chicago White Sox 6-to-3. Freddie Freeman and Teoscar Hernández homered. Now, the Dodgers have won seven games and five in the Cactus League. Tyler Glasnow was perfect…
Freeman and Kim Shine in Dodgers’ 6-5 Victory
Saturday, March 1, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 On a windy Saturday afternoon at Camelback Ranch, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Francisco Giants 6-to-5. For the first time this spring, Freddie Freeman and Hyeseong Kim homered. Matt Sauer, who was pitching for the Dodgers, had hurled two…
Shohei Ohtani Shines in Dodgers’ First Night Game
Friday, February 28, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 The first night game of spring training for the Los Angeles Dodgers at Camelback Ranch. Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith made their Cactus League debut. Thanks to a Dalton Rushing’s walk-off double, the Dodgers defeated the Los Angeles Angels 6-to-5. After…
Freddie Freeman’s Strong Return in Dodgers’ Spring Training Debut
Thursday, February 27, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 On a windy Thursday afternoon at Talking Stick, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Colorado Rockies 2-to-0. Freddie Freeman made his Cactus League debut with a loud single. Twelve weeks after he had ankle surgery, he showed he can still…
Dodgers Dominate Brewers in Spring Training Showdown
Wednesday, February 26, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 Under bright blue skies at American Family of Fields in Phoenix, the Los Angeles Dodgers walloped the Milwaukee Brewers 9-to-3. Yoshinobu Yamamoto looked OK but ran out of gas with two outs in the second when he allowed two runs. Yamamoto…
Dodgers Spring Training: Snell & Sasaki Shine
Tuesday, February 25, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 On a picturesque Tuesday afternoon at Camelback Ranch, the Dodger pitchers were busy. Blake Snell and Roki Sasaki impressed everyone. So far this spring training, the Dodgers can’t control the running game. The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Seattle Mariners…
Cincinnati Reds vs. Dodgers: Game Highlights and Player Updates
Monday, February 24, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 On a beautiful Monday in Goodyear, Arizona, the Cincinnati Reds pummeled the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-to-1. While the Dodgers used most of their major league bullpen, some relievers struggled. After two outs in the first, Tyler Glasnow gave up two singles…
Los Angeles Dodgers Clinch Victory Over Padres: May Shines
Sunday, February 23, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 8-to-4. On Sunday, Dustin May made a fantastic return to the mound at Camelback Ranch. He pitched an inning and allowed nothing. He hadn’t pitched competitively for two years. He still is…
Dodgers vs Royals: Game Highlights and Analysis
Saturday, February 22, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 On a picturesque Saturday afternoon at Camelback Ranch, the Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Kansas City Royals 11-to-10. The performances by Nick Frasso and Jared Karros were great, and the rest of the game was forgettable. Nick Frasso was impressive…
Dodgers Fall to Cubs: Game Highlights & Key Takeaways
Friday, February 21, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 The Los Angeles Dodgers lost to the Chicago Cubs 7-3. Tommy Edman reached on an error with one out in the first. Michael Conforto hit into a double play to end the first. For the first time since August 2023, Tony…
Bobby Miller Concussion Update: Dodgers Pitcher Status
Thursday, February 20, 2025Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 During the Los Angeles Dodgers’ first exhibition game at Camelback Ranch, a line drive hit Bobby Miller’s head. The 25-year-old righthander will be under concussion protocol. If he acts regularly, the Dodgers will look at when Miller can return to baseball activities.…
Dodgers vs Cubs: Cactus League Opener Recap
Thursday, February 20, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Chicago Cubs open the Cactus League. The Dodgers lost to the Cubs 12-to-4. Yoshinobu Yamamoto will be the Opening Day pitcher when the Dodgers play in Tokyo on March 18th against the Cubs. Yamamoto allowed…
Roki Sasaki’s Rise: Is He Dodgers’ Next Star Pitcher?
Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 A day before the Los Angeles Dodgers’ first exhibition game, Roki Sasaki threw to major league players this season. Everyone was impressed. While he is on a minor league contract, everyone thinks Sasaki will be in the Dodger starting rotation this…
Who Will Play Second Base for the Dodgers? Kim’s Challenge
Tuesday, February 18, 2025Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 When the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Hyeseong Kim to a three-year $12.5 million contract in January, many baseball-knowledgeable pundits were asked, “Why?” The Kim signing led to the Gavin Lux trade, but the Dodgers have only one question about their position players.…
Dodgers’ Offseason Moves: Aiming for Back-to-Back Championships
Monday, February 17, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 The Los Angeles Dodgers will play their first exhibition game at Camelback Ranch. This will enable Dodger fans to see their favorite team. The Dodgers want to be the first team to repeat as world champions since the New York Yankees…
2025 Dodgers: Freddie Freeman’s Comeback Journey
Sunday, February 16, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 Freddie Freeman is an integral part of the success of the 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers. Although Freeman had a good 2024 season ultimately ending with a World Series MVP, he had a challenging season. Freeman wishes this upcoming season will be…
Shohei Ohtani’s Impact on Dodgers in 2025 Season
Saturday, February 15, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 The Los Angeles Dodgers look forward to having Shohei Ohtani as a two-way player. In 2024, Ohtani was only a fantastic DH when he won the National League MVP. Now the Dodgers are ready for him to be an ace of…
Dodgers 2025: Competing for the Fifth Starter Spot
Friday, February 14, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 The Los Angeles Dodgers will begin the 2025 season with a five-man starting rotation until Shohei Ohtani is healthy and ready to start a major league game. If the Dodgers don’t have any injuries to their expected starters, they have one…
Impact of Forearm and Shoulder Injuries on Dodgers’ Pitching Staff
Wednesday, February 13, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 The Los Angeles Dodgers had their first formal workout for pitchers and catchers. A few position players are at Camelback Ranch. Michael Kopech is dealing with forearm inflammation. Any time a baseball writer or fan hears about a pitcher with inflammation…
Evan Phillips’ Injury: What It Means for the Dodgers’ Bullpen
Wednesday, February 12, 2025Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 Tuesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers revealed that Evan Phillips has a tear in the back of his right rotator cuff. He had a PRP injection. He will likely miss Opening Day. Phillips missed the World Series because of an undisclosed arm injury.…
The Evolution of Clayton Kershaw: A Dodgers Legend’s Journey
Tuesday, February 11, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 The Los Angeles Dodgers began spring training, and Clayton Kershaw signed a one-year contract. All is right in the world. This is Clayton Kershaw’s eighteenth season in the major leagues and in a Dodger uniform. This March, Kershaw will be 37.…
Los Angeles Dodgers 2025 Spring Training Preview
Monday, February 10, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 Spring training begins tomorrow for the Los Angeles Dodgers since they start the 2025 season on March 18th and 19th against the Chicago Cubs in Tokyo, Japan. Coming off their first full-season world championship since 1988, the Dodgers are determined to…
He Is Baaack!
Sunday, February 9, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 Finally, the Los Angeles Dodgers are ready for spring training. Kiké Hernández is back! Though the Dodgers had a super offseason, they needed Kiké Hernández is what was missing. His outlandish personality keeps it fun. He came through when the Dodgers…
2025 Dodgers: Can They Repeat as World Series Champions?
Tuesday, February 4, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 A week from now, the world-champion Los Angeles Dodgers will report to Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona. After a great offseason, many baseball-knowledgeable people think the Dodgers will repeat the World Series champions. However, world championships aren’t won on paper. Rarely…
Dodgers’ Bullpen Overhaul: Challenges and Expectations
Wednesday, January 29, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 The Los Angeles Dodgers added Kirby Yates to their bullpen. After winning the World Series, the Dodgers have built a super bullpen. When the 2025 season begins, Yates will be 38. From 2014 when Yates was a Tampa Bay Rays to…
Dodgers Sign Elite Closer Tanner Scott for 2025
Sunday, January 19, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 If you can’t beat him, let him join you. The Los Angeles Dodgers signed left-handed reliever Tanner Scott to a four-year $72 million deal. With Scott, the Dodgers have a bona fide closer. At 30, Scott is considered to be one…
Analyzing Dodgers’ Star-Studded Pitching Rotation for 2025
Friday, January 17, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 The Los Angeles Dodgers bolstered their starting rotation when they signed the Japanese phenomenon Roki Sasaki. This youngster completes the Dodger six-man starting rotation, and it is the best rotation in the major leagues. During the 2023 Baseball World Classic, Sasaki…
Gavin Lux Traded: Dodgers Make Bold Move in Offseason
Monday, January 6, 2025 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 On Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers traded Gavin Lux to the Cincinnati Reds for a competitive draft pick and an outfielder Mike Sirota. When the Dodgers signed Hye-Seong Kim last Friday, one of the Dodgers’ middle infielders was probably going. Lux…
Hyeseong Kim Joins Dodgers: Impact on Infield Dynamics
Friday, January 3, 2025Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2025 On Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers officially reintroduced Teoscar Hernàndez and signed Korean Baseball Organization utility fielder Hyeseong Kim. Just before Christmas, sources reported Teoscar Hernàndez reached an agreement with the Dodgers for a three-year $66 million deal. Teoscar Hernàndez voiced his…
Teoscar Hernández Signs Three-Year Deal with Dodgers
Friday, December 27, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 The Los Angeles Dodgers gave their fans a late Christmas present when on Friday, the Dodgers gave Teoscar Hernàndez a three-year $66 million contract with a club option. Without Hernàndez, the Dodgers wouldn’t have won the World Series. At 32, Hernàndez…
Rickey Henderson Passes: A Tribute to a Baseball Icon
Saturday, December 21, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 A couple of hours ago, Rickey Henderson, the base stealer king in major league history, died at 65 of pneumonia. Henderson had a twenty-four-year major league career. He revised the profile of a lead-off hitter should be. Henderson had a unique…
Mookie Betts: Dodgers’ New Shortstop for 2025 Season
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 For a Dodger fan, the Baseball Winter Meetings have been dull. The Dodgers signed Michael Conforto and re-signed Blake Treinen on Sunday night. Since then, they have done nothing. Teoscar Hernández has many options after Juan Soto signed a mind-boggling contract…
Dodgers Sign Michael Conforto: What It Means for Their Outfield
Monday, December 9, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 On Sunday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed outfielder Michael Conforto to a one-year $17 million contract. Conforto is a journeyman outfielder who shouldn’t prevent the Dodgers from re-signing Teoscar Hernández. Conforto helps to give the Dodgers outfield depth, something that…
Blake Treinen Re-Signed by Dodgers: Contract Details and Impact
Monday, December 9, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 The Los Angeles Dodgers re-signed Blake Treinen to a 2-year $22 million contract. When he is healthy, Treinen is a dominant right-handed reliever. Treinen, 36, is one of the most dominant right-handed relievers in the game. His slider is almost unhittable…
Breaking News: Dodgers’ Championship MVP Freddie Freeman Undergoes Ankle Surgery
Thursday, December 5, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Well, Freddie Freeman is a superman! This week the 14-year veteran destined to go to the Hall of Fame underwent ankle surgery to remove loose bodies. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Freeman will be ready for spring training. Freeman played a…
Dave Roberts: A Manager’s Triumph Amidst Criticism
Thursday, December 5, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Since after the 2015 season, Dave Roberts has been the Los Angeles Dodger manager. In baseball history, Roberts is the winningest manager who has gotten so much criticism. Roberts is not on social media because he wants to ignore so-called fans…
Will Smith and Austin Barnes: Dodgers’ Unsung Heroes
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Catching is the most underrating position in baseball. If a team doesn’t have a good catcher, they cannot win a world championship. Baseball fans look at a catcher’s offensive statistics and ignoring his defensive statistics. The Los Angeles Dodgers have two…
Evaluating Dodgers’ Outfield Options for 2025 Season
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 After the Los Angeles Dodgers won their first full-season world championship since 1988, many people think the Dodgers don’t have any questions for the upcoming season. The opposite is true. Since the Dodgers plan to move Mookie Betts into the infield,…
Dodgers’ Infield Analysis: Strengths and Weaknesses
Monday, December 2, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 The Los Angeles Dodgers of 2024 had a changing infield, but it did the job. The upcoming season the Dodgers need a new infield. Freddie Freeman, who had a difficult 2024 season, was the cornerstone of the infield. In 147 games,…
Breaking News: The Dodgers Signs Tommy Edman to a Contract…
Friday, November 29, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed a utility fielder Tommy Edman to a five-year $74 million. Edman played a crucial role in the Dodger World Championship, the first full-season world championship since 1988. At the trading deadline during the 2024 season,…
Blake Snell: Impact on Dodgers’ 2025 Rotation Strategy
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Since the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Blake Snell, pending a physical, to a five-year $182 million contract, baseball thinks the Dodgers have a deep starting rotation. They don’t, and they need another starting pitcher. After the 2024 season, the Dodgers proved…
Breaking News: The Los Angeles Dodgers Land Blake Snell
Tuesday, November 26, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Breaking news: the Los Angeles Dodgers signed left-handed starter Blake Snell to a five-year $182 million contract. The first priority of the Dodgers was to strengthen their starting rotation. At 32, Snell has won two Cy Young Awards, one in 2018…
Shohei Ohtani: Unanimous MVP and Record Contract with Dodgers
Thursday, November 21, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Shohei Ohtani was named the National League MVP unanimously. He became the first player since Frank Robinson in the 1960s to win an MVP in both leagues. He also was the first DH to win an MVP. After signing a record-setting…
Assessing Evan Phillips’ Recovery and Role in Dodgers’ Bullpen
Monday, November 18, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Evan Phillips had a good 2024 season even though he missed time with an injury and lost his closing job. He couldn’t pitch in the World Series because of a fatigued right shoulder. In the 2025 season, Phillips figures to play…
Ryan Brasier’s Performance Analysis: Dodgers 2024
Monday, November 18, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Just before spring training, the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Ryan Brasier, a right-handed reliever, to a two-year $6 million. He was set to have a great 2024 season but had a bad right calf strain. When he returned from injury, he…
2024 Review: Landon Knack’s Performance with Dodgers Overview
Saturday, November 16, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 When the Los Angeles Dodgers started spring training in February 2024, no one in the Dodger organization expected to see Landon Knack pitching for the Dodgers. Well, injuries happen. Injuries decimated the Dodger starting rotation. By June, Landon Knack was a…
2025 Outlook: Graterol’s Expected Return to the Dodgers
Saturday, November 16, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Brusdar Graterol had a rough 2024 season. On November 14th, he underwent surgery to repair a right labrum tear. The Los Angeles Dodgers and Graterol expect to sit the first half of the 2025 season. Since Graterol became a Dodger in…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto: Dodgers’ Future Ace After Strong Rookie Season
Wednesday, November 14, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Yoshinobu Yamamoto had a great first major league season even though he missed three months with a strained rotator cuff. He played an integral part in the Dodgers’ postseason success. The Dodgers are glad Yamamoto is under contract for eleven more…
Why Dodgers Must Move On from Tyler Glasnow
Thursday, November 14, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Tyler Glasnow was the biggest offseason Dodger acquisition next to Shohei Ohtani. Despite having a history of arm injuries, the Dodgers expected Glasnow to be their ace, including in the postseason. Well, it didn’t happen. Glasnow pitched his last game in…
Joe Kelly’s Future with the Dodgers: Time to Move On?
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Joe Kelly had an injury-plagued 2024 season. While Kelly announced he will continue pitching in the 2025 season, the Dodgers shouldn’t re-sign him even though they need another high-leverage reliever. Since Kelly has been a reliever, he has been inconsistent, and…
2024 Silver Slugger Winners: Dodgers’ Star Performers
Wednesday, November 13, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Three Dodgers won the 2024 Silver Sluggers. Mookie Betts won his seventh. Teoscar Hernández won his third Silver Slugger. Shohei Ohtani won his third Silver Slugger. Despite missing two months with a broken hand, Betts had a fantastic offensive season while…
Flaherty’s Consistency Issues: A Concern for Dodgers
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 At the major league trading deadline, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-handed starting pitcher Jack Flaherty from the Detroit Tigers. While Flaherty was crucial for the Dodger World Championship, the Dodgers should not re-sign Flaherty. The Dodgers have a right-handed dominated…
Why the Dodgers Must Re-Sign Kiké Hernández
Tuesday, November 12, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Kiké Hernández was an integral role in the 2024 world champion Los Angeles Dodgers. While Hernández didn’t have a good regular season, he performed well in the postseason. The Dodgers need to re-sign Kiké Hernàndez since he always performed in the…
Mookie Betts’ Transition Back to Infield: Dodgers’ Strategy Explained
Friday, November 8, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 This week the Dodgers announced Mookie Betts will move back to the infield. This was expected, but the Dodgers have a shortage of outfielders. Moving Betts is in the best interest for the Los Angeles Dodgers and the player. Mookie Betts…
Why the Dodgers Must Re-sign Blake Treinen
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 After missing almost two years, Blake Treinen returned to the Los Angeles Dodger bullpen. He was a valuable member of the Dodgers. Treinen is a free agent, and the Dodgers must re-sign him. When healthy, Treinen has been a valuable member…
Why the Dodgers Should Re-Sign Walker Buehler
Wednesday, November 6, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Walker Buehler played an integral role in the Dodger full-season world championship since 1988. He even retired the last three batters to seal the championship. Now, Buehler enters his first free agency, and the Dodgers didn’t give him a qualifying offer.…
Impact of Ohtani’s Surgery on Dodgers’ 2025 Season
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Shohei Ohtani underwent shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum. He injured his shoulder during Game 2 of the World Series while attempting to steal second base. Though Ohtani played throughout the World Series, he was visibly in pain and didn’t…
Teoscar Hernández: Key to Dodgers’ World Series Success
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 A crucial player in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ world championship was Teoscar Hernández. He is a free agent who expressed a sincere interest in returning to the Dodgers. On Monday, the Dodgers gave him a qualifying offer. Both sides need to…
What’s Next for Clayton Kershaw After 2024 Surgery?
Tuesday, November 5, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 After seventeen years with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Clayton Kershaw, a future Hall of Famer, finally got a full-season world championship. On Monday, he turned down a player option but intends to return to the Dodgers for the 2025 season. The…
Revamping the Dodgers’ Starting Rotation
Monday, November 4, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Well, after the Los Angeles Dodgers won the World Championship, they must turn to the offseason and make improvements. Both Kevin Kiermaier and Daniel Hudson are retiring after the 2024 season. The Dodgers must rebuild their starting rotation. Since the Dodgers…
2024 Dodgers: Overcoming Adversity to Win the World Series
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 “In the year that was improbable, the impossible has happened,” the great late Vin Scully exclaimed after Kirk Gibson’s miraculous home run on October 15, 1988. The same phrase described the 2024 world-champion Dodgers. Before the spring training began, baseball pundits…
The Los Angeles Dodgers Are World Champions!!!
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 The New York Yankees’ sloppiness gave the Los Angeles Dodgers their eighth world championship. The Dodgers came back from a five-run deficit to win. They played small ball. Jack Flaherty wasn’t good, but the bullpen and Walker Buehler picked him up.…
Dodgers Bullpen Struggles in World Series Loss
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 With needing one more win to become world champions, the Los Angeles Dodgers tried having a bullpen game to clinch. Well, it didn’t work. The Dodgers had relievers who didn’t perform well. Landon Knack pitched well and saved the rest of…
Freeman and Buehler Shine in Dodgers’ Win
Monday, October 28, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Despite a two-out two-run homer by former Dodger Alex Verdugo, the Los Angeles Dodgers need only one more win to become the 2024 world champions. Freddie Freeman homered in the first, and the Dodgers never looked back. Walker Buehler was awesome…
Ohtani’s Injury Update: Dodger’s Star Ready for Game 3
Sunday, October 27, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Everyone at Dodger Stadium held their collective breath. Shohei Ohtani is hurt. On Sunday, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Ohtani will play on Monday night, Game 3 of the World Series at Yankee Stadium. Whew! With a two-game lead in the…
Yoshinobu Yamamoto Shines as Dodgers Defeat Yankees 4-2
Saturday, October 26, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Despite Shohei Ohtani dislocating his left shoulder, the Los Angeles Dodgers had a fabulous game to take two-game lead in the World Series. Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave the Dodgers exactly what they needed. Teoscar Hernández had a two-run homer, and Tommy Edman…
Freddie Freeman’s Historic Walk-Off Grand Slam in World Series
Saturday, October 26, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Freddie Freeman blasted a walk-off grand slam in Game 1 in the World Series, the first time in World Series history. Freeman has had a great major league career. Now, he will be immortalized in Dodger history. Freddie Freeman, 35, debuted in…
Freddie Freeman’s Legendary Grand Slam in Dodgers’ Epic World Series…
Friday, October 25, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 On a picturesque Friday night at Dodger Stadium, a little compromised Freddie Freeman blasted a grand slam in the tenth inning. Freeman’s shot rivals Kirk Gibson’s miraculous home run in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series. No baseball-knowledgeable pundit thought…
Dodgers World Series Roster Updates: Injuries and Key Players
Friday, October 25, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 The Los Angeles Dodgers announced their World Series roster. They gained Miguel Rojas, Alex Vesia, and Brusdar Graterol but lost Evan Phillips to an unspecified arm injury. Rojas is going to have sports hernia surgery after the World Series. Though Tommy Edman played…
Dodgers Honor Valenzuela in World Series Showdown
Thursday, October 24, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 After Fernando Valenzuela passed away on Tuesday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers prepared to face the New York Yankees in the World Series. The last time the Dodgers faced the Yankees in the World Series in 1981, Valenzuela played a crucial…
The Life and Legacy of Fernando Valenzuela
Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 On Tuesday, Fernando Valenzuela died at 63. He was a legend of Dodger baseball. Last year, the Los Angeles Dodgers retired his #34 even though he wasn’t in the Baseball Hall of Fame. Every time Valenzuela delivered the ball to the plate, he looked to…
Dodgers vs Yankees: A Historic World Series Rivalry
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 For the first time since 1981, the Los Angeles Dodgers will meet the New York Yankees in the World Series. The 2024 World Series should be a classic. However, the Dodgers and the Yankees are the most common combination for the…
Why Tommy Edman is the Key to the Dodgers’ World…
Monday, October 21, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Sunday, as the Los Angeles Dodgers won the pennant by beating the New York Mets in the NLCS in six games, Tommy Edman won the NLCS MVP. For the first time since 2020, Dodger shortstop won the NLCS MVP. Tommy Edman…
The Dodgers Will Meet the New York Yankees in the…
Sunday, October 20, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Well, after 43 years, the Los Angeles Dodgers will meet the New York Yankees in the World Series. The Dodgers didn’t have superb pitching, but the Dodger offense kept dominating. Tommy Edman and Will Smith homered. The Dodgers scored the most…
Ohtani and Betts Shine in Dodgers’ 10-2 Victory
Thursday, October 17, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 The Los Angeles Dodgers need one more win to go to the World Series. Shohei Ohtani blasted a solo home run to start the game, and the Dodgers didn’t look back. Yoshinobu Yamamoto gave his team a good 4.1-inning start, and…
Walker Buehler Shines in Dodgers’ 8-0 Victory
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Going in Game 3, the Dodgers wondered how Walker Buehler would perform. Buehler was great for four innings, and the Dodger bullpen continued its dominance. The Dodgers played small ball in the second inning to score two runs. Kiké Hernández had…
Can the Dodgers Overcome Injuries to Beat the Mets in…
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 The NLCS between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets is knotted at one game apiece. Since the Dodgers lost Monday’s game by the score of 7-to-3, many so-called Dodger fans have been freaking out. The Dodgers have had…
Dodgers Face Rotation Injuries in NLCS Loss
Monday, October 14, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 The Dodgers’ starting rotation injuries reared their ugly head. Landon Knack couldn’t handle the NLCS pressure when he had a five-run second inning. The rest of the Dodger bullpen performed outstandingly. Brent Honeywell’s three scoreless innings helped the Dodgers to have…
Jack Flaherty’s Stellar Performance Leads Dodgers to Victory
Sunday, October 13, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 On a picturesque Sunday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers swatted the New York Mets 9-to-0. Jack Flaherty pitched great for seven innings, exactly what they needed. The Dodgers linked hits together to score everything. The Dodgers have 33 consecutive scoreless innings.…
Dodgers Roster Changes for NLCS: Key Injuries Impacting Strategies
Sunday, October 13, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 The Los Angeles Dodgers must change their roster for the NLCS against the New York Mets. Injuries forced the Dodgers to do this. Losing Alex Vesia is a big blow to the Dodger bullpen. During the 2024 season, Vesia was one…
How the Dodgers Overcame Injuries to Reach NLCS
Saturday, October 12, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 On Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the NLCS to face the New York Mets. Only a few people thought the Dodgers would advance to the NLCS. I didn’t because the Dodger starting rotation is decimated with injuries. After the…
Dodgers Dominate Padres in Elimination Game
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Neither Freddie Freeman nor Miguel Rojas could answer the bell, and the Los Angeles Dodgers were forced to have a bullpen game while facing elimination. The Dodgers said, “No big deal!” The Dodgers answered every question. Mookie Betts, Gavin Lux, and…
Padres Defeat Dodgers in Thrilling Game at Petco Park
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 In front of a record-setting crowd at Petco Park, the Padres took advantage of sloppy Dodger defense to score six runs in the second. Walker Buehler pitched well for five innings. Mookie Betts homered in the first, and Teoscar Hernández socked…
Yu Darvish Shines in Padres’ 10-2 Win Over Dodgers
Sunday, October 6, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Sunday night was not the Dodgers’ night. Yu Darvish was brilliant for seven innings. Jack Flaherty was satisfactory in his 5.1 innings. Fernando Tatis, Jr., blasted two home runs, Xander Bogaerts socked a home run, Kyle Higashioka blasted a solo home…
Ohtani and Freeman Shine in Dodgers’ Playoff Win
Saturday, October 5, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 The Los Angeles Dodgers did better than last year’s playoffs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto didn’t have a good start when he allowed five runs in three innings. The bullpen performed brilliantly when they didn’t allow any run. Shohei Ohtani, appearing in his first…
No Kershaw for the Postseason
Saturday, October 5, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Clayton Kershaw will not pitch this postseason. His big toe is getting worse. He might retire after this season. For some time, the bone spur has been bothering him.
Dodgers’ World Series Hopes Amid Injuries
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 On Saturday, the Los Angeles Dodgers start their path to the World Series. While they had the best record in the major leagues, they had multiple injuries to important players. Since injuries have decimated the Dodger starting rotation, many pundits think…
Injury-Stricken Dodgers Clinch NL West Championship
Friday, September 27, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 The Los Angeles Dodgers overcame many injuries to become the National League Western Division champions, their 11th title since 2013. The Dodgers should have a week off before the postseason starts. Usually, they don’t need a week off, but this season…
Dodgers Clinch NL West Title With Dramatic Win
Thursday, September 26, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 The Los Angeles Dodgers are the National League Western Division champions. This is the eleventh Western Division championship since 2013. Walker Buehler hurled his best game of the year. The Dodgers overcame a two-run deficit. They scored 5 runs in the…
Shohei Ohtani Shines in Dodger Win Over Padres
Wednesday, September 25, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 The Los Angeles Dodgers’ magic number is two. Neither Jack Flaherty nor Dylan Cease had their best stuff. The Dodgers’ bullpen outperformed the Padres’ bullpen. Twice, Shohei Ohtani put his team in front. Gavin Lux had two important singles. The Dodgers…
Landon Knack Struggles in Dodgers’ Loss to Padres
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 The San Diego Padres outplayed the Los Angeles Dodgers. Landon Knack couldn’t answer the moment when he allowed four runs in four innings. The Dodgers’ bullpen performed brilliantly for five innings when they didn’t allow a run. The Dodgers had many…
Yamamoto Struggles, Ohtani Shines in Dodgers Victory
Sunday, September 22, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Despite Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s rough start, the Dodgers used two home runs in the ninth to win an important game to remain three games in front of the San Diego Padres. The bullpen performed outstandingly, especially Ben Casparius who pitched three innings.…
Ohtani’s Historic Night Powers Dodgers to Victory
Friday, September 20, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 On a picturesque Friday night at Dodger Stadium, Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández led the offense. The Dodgers’ bullpen performed outstandingly for nine innings. Ohtani had his 52nd home run and 52nd stolen base. The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Colorado…
Ohtani’s Historic Day: 6 Hits, 3 Homers, 10 RBIs
Thursday, September 19, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 Shohei Ohtani had a day in Miami as he began his case to be the best player who ever lived. Plus, he will be going to the postseason for the first time in his major league career. I have well-documented that…
Knack Has a Knack of Giving the Dodgers What They…
Wednesday, September 18, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 The Los Angeles Dodgers reached 90 wins for the 11th consecutive season. Landon Knack finally gave the Dodgers a good start. Will Smith, Tommy Edman, and Kiké Hernández homered. Though Zach Logue struggled, the bullpen performed well. The Dodgers beat the…
Ohtani’s Home Run Can’t Save Dodgers in Miami
Tuesday, September 17, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 After a two o’clock landing in Miami, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ pitching staff let the team down. When a team scores nine runs, they should win. The Dodgers didn’t. Shohei Ohtani blasted a two-run homer, Miguel Rojas homered, and Max Muncy…
More Bad News for the Dodgers’ Starting Rotation
Saturday, September 14, 2024 Copyrighted by Sarah Morris, 2024 After the Los Angeles Dodgers signed Shohei Ohtani to a record-setting $700 million 10 years, many pundits on the internet were buying tickets for the World Series parade. Now, the Dodgers will be lucky to get to the NLCS. The Dodger…