Anyone who follows Dodgers beat writer Bill Plunkett, either by subscription to the Orange County Register or on Twitter (@billplunkettocr), knows that he has a well-earned reputation for frequently asking poignant – if not abrasive – questions during interviews of Dodgers players and especially of Dodgers manager Dave Roberts. But the thing is, like him […]
(Read More)Archive for April, 2021
Dodgers Single-Game Tickets for May 11-20 Homestand Go On Sale Friday
Single-game tickets for the Dodgers’ nine-game homestand May 11-20 go on sale on Friday, April 23 at 12 p.m. for games against the Mariners (May 11-12), Marlins (May 14-16) and Diamondbacks (May 17-20) at Dodgers.com/Tickets. The Dodgers, who have the best record in baseball at 14-4, open a seven-game homestand tonight with games against the […]
(Read More)Wear the Ring Vin Wears!
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) has announced the launch of a 2020 World Series Championship Ring Sweepstakes, giving one lucky fan a chance to win an authentic ring personalized by Jostens. Over the next four weeks, fans will receive one entry for each $10 donation made online at Dodgers.com/win. The sweepstakes will conclude on May 21 and the winner will be […]
(Read More)Dodgers to Open ‘Most Important Series of the Season’
It goes without saying that 19 games into a new season is way too early to call a series ‘the most important series of the season,’ but the upcoming four-game series with the San Diego Padres, which kicks off Thursday night at Dodger Stadium, is… well… the most important series to date for the Dodgers. […]
(Read More)Where Has the Offense Gone?
In the last two weeks, the Dodgers have lost centerfielder Cody Bellinger and second baseman Gavin Lux to injuries, with both players placed the 10-day IL. Superstar outfielder Mookie Betts was sidelined for several games with a balky back and then took a 94.5-MPH slider off his right forearm, causing him to miss Tuesday’s series […]
(Read More)Dodgers Offering ‘Fully Vaccinated Fan Section’ for Saturday’s Game vs. Padres
Additional seats are now available for Saturday’s game against the San Diego Padres in a newly created ‘Fully Vaccinated Fan Section,’ the Dodgers announced via their website. The ‘Fully Vaccinated Fan Section’ allows for more flexible seating options while maintaining safety within the fan zone and throughout the stadium. The ‘Fully Vaccinated Fan Section’ for […]
(Read More)Vintage Kenley
It’s probably safe to say that when Dodgers manager Dave Roberts summoned 33-year-old right-hander Kenley Jansen to pitch the bottom of the ninth inning with his team holding on to a precarious 1-0 lead over the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park on Tuesday afternoon, it created a bit of anxiety for Dodger fans. It’s no […]
(Read More)Julio Urías Dominante
Fans of 24-year-old Dodgers left-hander Julio Urías – and let’s face it, who isn’t – were treated to what was, hands down, the single best start of his six-year major league career on Tuesday afternoon when he struck out a career-high 11 Seattle Mariners batters at T-Mobile Park. He was flat out dominant … or […]
(Read More)Taylor Error Costs Dodgers Second Consecutive Loss
For the first time since September 10-12, 2020, the Dodgers have lost back-to-back games. All things considered, that is exceptionally good. What isn’t good is that Sunday’s 5-2 loss to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park and Monday’s 4-3 loss to the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park were the result of errors. On Sunday […]
(Read More)Still Not a Fan of Trevor Bauer?
If you are still not a fan of Dodgers right-hander Trevor Bauer, the problem may be with you, not him. All the 30-year-old North Hollywood, CA native and defending National League Cy Young Award winner has done through his first four starts as a Dodger is post a 2-0 record and 2.42 ERA in his […]
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