Reggie Bush 'Loved' Taking Heisman Trophy To Dodger Stadium With Matt Leinart
Former USC Trojans Reggie Bush and Matt Leinart reunited at Dodger Stadium for the ceremonial first pitch, celebrating Bush's Heisman Trophy reinstatement. [ more ]
Dodgers Fan Who Caught Shohei Ohtani's Record-Breaking HR Ball Keeps It
Shohei Ohtani broke the record for most home runs by a Japanese player in Major League Baseball, with a fan catching the ball and deciding to keep it. [ more ]
Comic Elayne Boosler can't talk her way out of handbag at Dodger Stadium. She was handcuffed
Elayne Boosler was arrested at Dodger Stadium for violating clear bag policy, highlighting her frustration with the treatment and lack of response from Dodgers. [ more ]
Well, well, well.After winning perhaps the most bland, boring, and normal baseball game I've ever watched on Friday night, the San Francisco Giants are a game away from winning their fifth straight road series.And perhaps more importantly and impressively, with a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight, the Giants would pull within half a game of their rivals in the standings.
Opinion: If the Dodger Stadium gondola is only the beginning, what becomes of Elysian Park?
The Friends of Elysian Park are opposing a proposed gondola project by Frank McCourt to build a gondola from Union Station to Dodger Stadium.
The group believes that the gondola project could be a precursor to a larger entertainment, retail, and housing complex in the stadium parking lots. [ more ]
This Day In Dodgers History: Harlem Globetrotters Play At Dodger Stadium
The Harlem Globetrotters played a basketball game at Dodger Stadium in 1964, making it the only basketball game ever played at the stadium.
In addition to the Harlem Globetrotters, other notable events held at Dodger Stadium include concerts, the NHL Winter Classic, and Gabriel Iglesias' comedy shows. [ more ]
The Los Angeles City Council has introduced a motion to suspend the advancement of the LA ART gondola project until a thorough assessment of Dodger Stadium traffic and accessibility is completed.
The project, backed by former L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti, received unanimous approval in 2019 but has faced opposition from residents and the California Endowment. [ more ]
Tyler Glasnow Says Joining the Dodgers Was a 'Dream Come True'
If you're reading this, there's a chance you've dreamed of taking the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers.Newly acquired ace Tyler Glasnow is no different.
Half a billion: That's the latest price for a gondola to Dodger Stadium
The cost of the Dodger Stadium gondola project has significantly increased from its initial estimate of $125 million to up to $500 million.
The project faces regulatory hurdles and votes at multiple government levels, including Metro, Los Angeles City Hall, and California State Parks. [ more ]
2023 Los Angeles Dodgers Blue Friday Sale At Dodger Stadium Top Of The Park Store
The annual Los Angeles Dodgers Blue Friday sale at the Dodger Stadium top of the park store is happening from Monday to Sunday, excluding Thanksgiving.
All merchandise (excluding personalized items) is 35% off during the sale, including caps, jerseys, t-shirts, and memorabilia.
The Dodgers collaborated with Mister Cartoon on a special player t-shirt series in 2023, which was a popular merchandise offering. [ more ]
A guide to the guidebooks that told the world Los Angeles was a paradise
After decades of enthusiastically giving Los Angeles tours to out-of-town friends and family, and even co-authoring a walking guide to the city, I'm all too aware that things have changed.Recent guests have been stunned by the tent encampments, sidewalks piled with debris and shuttered storefronts I see daily.
Dodgers Highlights: Bobby Miller Battles Himself, Everything Goes Real Bad
For Dodgers fans, it's been easy to feel like when rookie Bobby Miller is on the mound, the team has a good chance of winning.Heading into Saturday night's start, he'd been exceptional, posting a 0.78 ERA over his first 4 career starts.But struggled through his worst start as a big leaguer to, unfortunately, pick up his first big league loss.
Emmet Sheehan's dazzling debut thwarted by Dodgers' bullpen in loss to Giants
(Mark J. Terrill / Associated Press)
Entering the season, the Dodgers ' dependence on young starters seemed like the biggest potential pitfall facing their pitching staff.In a disheartening 7-5 defeat to the San Francisco Giants on Friday night, though, it was abundantly clear the real holes are in the bullpen.
Giants @ Dodgers - June 17, 2023: Looking to bounce back as the entire OKC roster is in Los Angeles - Dodgers Digest
With David Peralta and Chris Taylor both leaving last night's loss with injuries and six pitchers being needed out of the bullpen after Emmet Sheehan's 6 no-hit innings, there's been some more movement on the Dodgers roster.Bryan Hudson, signed as a minor league free agent this winter after eight years in the Cubs organization, joins the bullpen.
SF Giants beat LA Dodgers following unhinged 11th-inning play
Mark J. Terrill/AP Better to be lucky than good, as they say.After their unhinged 11-inning rivalry win against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday night, the San Francisco Giants would have to agree.With San Francisco holding a 7-5 lead in the top of the 11th, Dodgers star Mookie Betts came up to bat with a ghost runner on second and one out.
Dodgers News: Emmet Sheehan's Future with Team Revealed by Dave Roberts
Friday night was another loss in a long line of frustration coming from the Dodgers this season.The pitching, especially the bullpen, has been uncharacteristically poor and has caused the team to drop quite a few games that they should have won.However, the story of the game wasn't just the team blowing a 4-0 lead to the rival San Francisco Giants but rather, the story of how rookie pitcher Emmet Sheehan shut down San Francisco while making his Major League debut.
Joe Kelly 'Had A Good Time' Facing Former Teammates Mookie Betts & J.D. Martinez
Former Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly made his return to Dodger Stadium during a three-game series with the Chicago White Sox, which was also a chance to see teammates from the 2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster.Prior to signing with the Dodgers, Kelly spent four and a half seasons with the Red Sox after they acquired him in the summer of 2014.
Joe Kelly 'Had A Good Time' Facing Former Teammates Mookie Betts & J.D. Martinez
Former Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly made his return to Dodger Stadium during a three-game series with the Chicago White Sox, which was also a chance to see teammates from the 2018 Boston Red Sox World Series roster.Prior to signing with the Dodgers, Kelly spent four and a half seasons with the Red Sox after they acquired him in the summer of 2014.
Not everything is bigger in Texas: Rangers are lone MLB team without a Pride Night
(Tony Gutierrez / Associated Press)
The Angels had their Pride Night last week.The Dodgers are holding theirs Friday night.Every Major League Baseball team dedicates a game to celebrating the LGBTQ+ community, mostly during Pride Month in June, except for one: the Texas Rangers.They've never had a Pride Night or a similar event tied to one of their home games.
Max Muncy epitomizes the state of the Dodgers: ugly, bad at most things, but still succeeding
The Dodgers are not THE DODGERS, but they're still The Dodgers, and slip from the top tier of organizational strength to the one beneath it will still give the San Francisco Giants plenty of trouble this weekend in their three game series at Dodger Stadium.Okay, I'm imagining the following tiered system: Bottom Tier (Tier 5) - The A's or the Royals Tier 4 - Signs of life, but future is unclear.
What to expect from Dodgers call-up Emmet Sheehan - Dodgers Digest
Some big Dodger prospect news dropped in the wee hours of Friday morning.Via MLB.com's Juan Toribio, Emmet Sheehan, the organization's #13 ranked prospect at MLB Pipeline, has received the call.#Dodgers are calling up Emmet Sheehan to make his major league debut tomorrow vs. Giants, sources tell https://t.co/JAgfwpSef4.
Dodgers News: Max Muncy Not Dealing With Grade 2 Hamstring Strain, Contrary to Dave Roberts' Statement
There seems to have been a mix up at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday.When Dave Roberts spoke to reporters about his injured third baseman, he said that Max Muncy was dealing with a "Grade 2 strain" in his hamstring.However, he also said Muncy would not be going on the injured list, which didn't make much sense considering Grade 2 hamstring strains would take over a month to heal.
As the 2023 regular season continues, here are three things we'll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. Dodgers' prospect to debut: According to Juan Toribio of MLB.com, the Dodgers are set to call up right-hander Emmet Sheehan to make his major league debut today.
Catholic group plans for thousands to protest Sisters at Dodger Stadium before Pride Night
(Richard Vogel / Associated Press)
A religious organization that calls the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence "godless" and "Christ-mocking" plans for thousands to gather at Dodger Stadium on Friday to protest the Dodgers honoring the longtime charity organization made up of queer nuns often in drag.