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Davey Lopes, Dodgers speedster and longtime coach, dies at 80

Davey Lopes, a Dodgers stalwart and one of baseball’s premier baserunners, died at age 80. A 1970s second baseman for L.A., he collected 418 stolen bases with the Dodgers, led the league in steals in 1975 and 1976, won a Gold Glove in 1978, and earned four straight All-Star selections, helping the Dodgers win the 1981 World Series; he later played for the A’s, Cubs and Astros before long coaching stints and a Brewers managing job (2000–02). Career totals include 1,671 hits in 1,812 games and 557 steals. The baseball world mourns his passing.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#baseball #davey-lopes #dodgers

sports2 days ago•4 min saved

Yamamoto’s Mission: Pitching His Way to Baseball’s Best

Dodgers ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto is pushing toward being viewed as baseball’s best, turning in six-plus innings to move to 2-1 with a 2.50 ERA while aiming to finish more seventh innings and reach 200 innings this season. He emphasizes step-by-step progress, aided by a grueling off-season program under trainer Osamu Yada, and remains motivated by Shohei Ohtani’s praise but focused on steady improvement.

via New York Post|

#cy-young #dodgers #innings

sports12 days ago•4 min saved

Smith's Birthday Bomb Lifts Dodgers to Opening Series Sweep

On his 31st birthday, Will Smith slugged a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning to lift the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 win over the Diamondbacks and complete a season-opening series sweep.

via Los Angeles Times|

#arizona-diamondbacks #baseball #birthday

sports13 days ago•4 min saved

Diaz’s debut save and Tucker’s eighth-inning hit spark Dodgers

Edwin Diaz debuts as the Dodgers’ closer with a save, while Kyle Tucker delivers the go-ahead eighth-inning single as Los Angeles beats the Diamondbacks 5-4, signaling early-season impact from the club’s big offseason acquisitions.

via NBC Sports|

#baseball #dodgers #edwin-diaz

sports13 days ago•3 min saved

Dodgers unveil lavish 2025 World Series rings

Los Angeles celebrated its 2025 World Series title with an ultra-lavish ring—14-karat gold studded with hundreds of diamonds and sapphires, featuring a diamond-spangled 'WORLD CHAMPIONS' banner and a sapphire LA logo, a removable top with Game 7 dirt, and a 'Back 2 Back' motif—before a star-studded ceremony where players like Yamamoto and Ohtani were honored, and Clayton Kershaw received his third ring and threw out the ceremonial first pitch as he retires.

via New York Post|

#clayton-kershaw #dodgers #shohei-ohtani

sports14 days ago•15 min saved

Diaz nails first Dodgers save as Tucker fuels late surge

In a spring-game showcase, Dodgers newcomers shined: Edwin Díaz earned his first save for L.A. as Kyle Tucker delivered an RBI single in the eighth to spark a late surge, sealing the win over the Arizona Diamondbacks with Díaz closing in the ninth and a trumpet-welcome moment adding flair to the debut.

via AP News|

#arizona-diamondbacks #dodgers #edwin-diaz

sports14 days ago•5 min saved

Kershaw Rejoins Dodgers Front Office as Special Assistant

Clayton Kershaw, who retired after the 2025 season, is returning to the Dodgers in a non-playing role as a special assistant in the front office, signaling ongoing involvement with the franchise after a Hall of Fame-caliber career.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

#clayton-kershaw #dodgers #front-office

sports14 days ago•4 min saved

Winning Comes at a Cost: Dodgers Fans Shell Out for a Billion-Dollar Roster

Despite back-to-back titles, Dodgers fans face record costs as a billionaire payroll and a new Uniqlo field sponsorship drive prices up: opening-day tickets near $200, a Dodger Dog around $30, and a family of four about $413, all amid soaring revenues and massive contracts that critics say prioritize profits over fan affordability.

via FanSided|

#baseball #dodgers #ownership

sports15 days ago•5 min saved

Dodgers Rally Past D-backs 8-2 Behind Pages' Three-Run Blast

In an MLB spring-training-style game, Los Angeles rolled to an 8-2 win over Arizona. The Diamondbacks plated two in the fourth on Perdomo's homer, but the Dodgers answered with a four-run fifth inning capped by A. Pages' three-run shot and a subsequent RBI single from Will Smith. Los Angeles then added four more in the seventh, highlighted by Tucker's double, Betts' RBI, and Smith's homer, while Arizona was held scoreless after that as the Dodgers pulled away.

via CBS Sports|

#baseball #diamondbacks #dodgers

sports15 days ago•3 min saved

Pages, Smith power Dodgers to Opening Day win over Diamondbacks

The Dodgers erupted for two four-run innings to defeat the Diamondbacks 8-2 on opening day, with Andy Pages’ three-run homer and Will Smith’s two-run shot fueling the offense, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto earned the win over Zac Gallen in six strong innings.

via True Blue LA|

#baseball #dodgers #mlb

sports15 days ago•7 min saved

Opening Day showdown: Diamondbacks visit Dodgers on NBC/Peacock with Gallen vs Yamamoto

Opening Day at Dodger Stadium features the Dodgers raising their 2025 World Series banner and hosting the Diamondbacks. The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET and will be broadcast on NBC/Peacock, with Zac Gallen starting for Arizona and Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Los Angeles. Jason Benetti will call the action with Luis Gonzalez and Orel Hershiser, and Bob Costas will host the pregame alongside Clayton Kershaw.

via NBC Sports|

#baseball #diamondbacks #dodgers

sports16 days ago•6 min saved

Dodgers Eye Historic Three-Peat in 2026, True Blue LA Predicts

True Blue LA’s staff predicts a 2026 Dodgers season built around added star power (Kyle Tucker, and Edwin Díaz), deep pitching and continued depth, aiming for a third straight World Series title. Projections vary but generally center on 100+ wins, strong postseason potential, and some cautious notes about health and balance, with optimism for a historic run in 2026.

via True Blue LA|

#baseball #dodgers #kyle-tucker

sports16 days ago•6 min saved

Dodgers chase a dynasty as Ohtani headlines a peak 2026 season

Opening Day 2026 places the Los Angeles Dodgers at the center of MLB as favorites to win a third straight title, led by Shohei Ohtani and a fortified roster after big free-agent adds; the year brings new automated ball-strike rules, a loaded AL East, and looming CBA negotiations that could shape how the season unfolds.

via NBC News|

#2026-season #dodgers #mlb

sports16 days ago•18 min saved

Three-Peat Ambitions, Lockout Looms and a Robot Strike Zone Define 2026 MLB Preview

A forward-looking MLB preview outlines 12 key storylines for 2026, from the Dodgers’ pursuit of a third straight title and the potential impact of the Automated Ball-Strike System, to Tarik Skubal’s final Detroit season before a likely record-breaking free-agent contract, the looming CBA lockout, Tony Vitello’s debut as an MLB manager, a wide-open AL East, and possible surprises like the Marlins, Royals, Reds and Athletics.

via The New York Times|

#baseball #dodgers #lockout

sports17 days ago•5 min saved

Dodgers’ Long Game: Rebuilding Roki Sasaki’s Pitching Arsenal

Roki Sasaki’s spring struggles—low strike rate, high ERA and multiple walks in short outings—have the Dodgers rethinking his development, with a likely path back through the minor leagues and a multi-year process to regain his dominant form, though manager Dave Roberts says he still believes in him.

via New York Post|

#baseball #dodgers #pitching