Andy Pages hasn’t forgotten about last postseason, though he’d like to. And he’d surely like you to forget about it, too — or, well, most of it. Feel free to retain the mental image of his epic smash-and-grab catch over teammate Kiké Hernández. That stunning play in the bottom of the ninth inning didn’t just…
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> It’s the Dodgers, and everyone else, in the National League West this season. The two-time defending World Series champions ponied up a combined $309 million to sign two free agents, world-class closer Edwin Díaz and four-time All-Star corner outfielder Kyle Tucker. The second-place San Diego Padres continued to cut payroll, bidding farewell to…
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> Phoenix — A sparse crowd braved the heat, which was approaching 100 degrees when Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani walked off the mound at Camelback Ranch. But those who did were treated to a dominant pitching performance from the four-time MVP in his first start of spring training. They repaid the favor with a…
PHOENIX — Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas addressed an erroneous report from earlier in the week with understanding while also making his feelings clear. On Monday, a senior baseball writer at The Athletic misidentified Rojas as the recipient of an 80-game suspension for the use of a banned substance on X, the social media platform formerly known as…
PHOENIX — The first pitch of the Dodgers’ 2026 season won’t capture the exuberance of the last pitch of 2025. But it will be meaningful in its own right, as the official first step of the team’s quest for a third straight championship. How poetic that the same arm should deliver both pitches. “It’s an honor for…
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> PHOENIX — After a few days away, Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts returned to Camelback Ranch over the weekend, now a father of three after his wife, Brianna, gave birth. The 33-year-old Betts said earlier in camp he was looking to ease into spring training ahead of his 13th major league season in an…
Tommy Kahnle pitched in the 2026 World Baseball Classic before he pitched in a spring training game. MORE: Red Sox Gold Glove Award winner undergoes shoulder surgery Kahnle made two scoreless appearances for Team Israel during pool play at the WBC while he lingered on the free agent market. Advertisement Advertisement Advertisement According to multiple…
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> PHOENIX — It’s only fitting that the pitcher who recorded the Dodgers’ final eight outs of the World Series will take the mound on opening day, as the club tries to pick up where it left off in 2025 and chase a third straight championship in 2026. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday…
For the first time in the history of the World Baseball Classic, Japan won’t be in the semifinals. They were out-slugged by Venezuela 8-5 on Saturday night at loanDepot Park in Miami. Venezuela is into the semifinals of the WBC for the first time since 2009, and with the win clinched a berth into the…
p]:text-cms-story-body-color-text clearfix”> PHOENIX — Unable to ramp up through the first month of spring training because of lingering shoulder soreness, Dodgers left-hander Blake Snell took a step toward readiness Thursday, throwing his first bullpen session. Two hours before Thursday night’s Cactus League game, Snell threw off the mound in front of a group of reporters…
