Dodgers reliever JP Feyereisen stares out of the dugout after giving up a three-run double to San Diego’s Jurickson Profar in the seventh inning of the Dodgers’ 6-3 loss Sunday at Dodger Stadium. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times) For so-called superteams like the Dodgers, there is a universal kryptonite that even a $300 million payroll isn’t… Read More »
Dodgers pitcher Gavin Stone delivers during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. Stone pitched five perfect innings in the Dodgers’ 5-2 victory. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) The Dodgers and San Diego Padres endured a 2-hour, 15-minute rain delay before starting Saturday night’s game at Chavez Ravine under drizzly skies,… Read More »
Dodgers third baseman Miguel Rojas argues with umpire Laz Diaz after officials suspended Sunday’s game against the Cubs due to rain. After a nearly three-hour delay, the game resumed and the Dodgers lost 8-1. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Even under normal circumstances, the Dodgers’ defense was a concern for the club. On a wet, muddy infield… Read More »
Mookie Betts has been on a fantasy disaster this season. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) The goal of each edition of The Buzz is to start with a high-profile baseball story and incorporate fantasy talk where it makes sense. It’s a reporter’s notebook, meant to be shared with anyone who loves baseball or fantasy baseball.… Read More »
Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy celebrates after hitting a two-run home run during the eighth inning of a 5-4 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals at Dodger Stadium on Sunday. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times) Shohei Ohtani led the American League in home runs last season. He has yet to hit his first home run for… Read More »
The Dodgers answered one big roster question on Saturday night. But in a 6-5 overtime loss to the St. Louis Cardinals, another personnel problem quickly took its place. The good news for the team: Yoshinobu Yamamoto rebounded from his disastrous debut in South Korea to throw five shutout innings in his first career start at… Read More »
Any discussion of the Major League Baseball season, especially in the gambling world, has to start with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers are keeping an eye on everything after their offseason spending. When you place a World Series bet, make sure you believe that team can beat the Dodgers. At least you get good… Read More »
How will things play out during the 2024 MLB season? Here are predictions from SNY staff and contributors for playoff teams, World Series matchups and winners, and the top prizes… Andy Martino, SNY MLB insider NL East champion: BraveNL Central champion: CubsNL West champion: Evaders1st NL Wildcard: Diamond ridges2nd NL Wildcard: Phillies3rd NL Wildcard: MetsAL… Read More »
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani (right) and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, leave after a press conference. (Lee Jin-man / Associated Press) While the alleged theft of Shohei Ohtani’s money by his assistant is unfortunate if true, it shouldn’t come as a huge surprise that a scandal involving illegal betting and the MLB has emerged. Given the… Read More »
Juan Soto is a yankee. The Dodgers super team is stacked. The Mets have a slugger who will be in the news all season, as well as one of the best young stars in the game. Those are just some of the mega storylines the 2024 MLB season has to offer. There’s plenty more to… Read More »