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How hitting with runners in scoring position has been Shohei Ohtani's one Dodgers flaw

Ohtani excels with no baserunners, but struggles with runners in scoring position, affecting his overall performance. [ more ]

Yahoo Sports

Grifol: Andrew Benintendi is 'hitting with bad intentions'

Andrew Benintendi showed a remarkable turn in his performance, delivering a memorable game with two home runs and a walk-off homer, indicating potential improvement in the season. [ more ]

Dodgers Digest

Padres @ Dodgers April 13, 2024: Gavin Stone on the mound in yet another rainy start - Dodgers Digest

Dodgers struggle in extra-innings despite strong regular season performances. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Shohei Ohtani focused on swing after quiet, yet productive, opening week with Dodgers

Ohtani is identifying pitches well but struggling with hitting for the Dodgers.

Despite solid contact, Ohtani's performance at the plate has been below expectations. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

Dodgers Vs. Diamondbacks Game Preview: Shohei Ohtani Out Of Lineup, Will Smith At DH

The Los Angeles Dodgers have the opportunity to take the series from the Arizona Diamondbacks with their solid performance and strong lineup. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

The Dodgers Went From Worst to First in MLB An Important Category

The Los Angeles Dodgers had all nine batters avoid striking out during a game for the first time since 2006, marking significant improvement in their hitting performance. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

Gavin Lux Trying to Clear Final Mental Hurdle to Fully Take Off This Season for Dodgers

Gavin Lux showed progress in hitting performance, aiming to overcome mental barriers for improved production. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

2 weeks ago

Andrew Friedman Remains Confident in Bottom of Dodgers' Lineup

The bottom three hitters in the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup are struggling compared to the top three. [ more ]

Dodger Blue

2 weeks ago

Dave Roberts: Dodgers' Strikeouts 'A Little Problematic'

The Los Angeles Dodgers won 10-0 against the New York Mets, avoiding a sweep after a disappointing homestand. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

2 weeks ago

Dodgers drop series to Mets as their nightmarish homestand continues

Dodgers rely heavily on star-studded lineup due to pitching staff struggles. [ more ]

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Dodger Blue

Dodgers News: Shohei Ohtani's Throwing Program 'Going Pretty Well'

Shohei Ohtani's impact on the Los Angeles Dodgers roster is significant, providing a strong presence at the top of the lineup. [ more ]

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Dodgers Digest

4 weeks ago

Dodgers @ Twins April 10, 2024: The season's first early morning getaway day - Dodgers Digest

Dodgers currently lead the NL West with a 4-game advantage

Key players like Chris Taylor are struggling with their hitting performance early in the season [ more ]

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San Francisco Giants

Five things we learned about the SF Giants on their season-opening SoCal trip

The Giants have shown improved quality of contact by hitters

New additions like Matt Chapman and Jorge Soler have positively impacted the team [ more ]

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McCovey Chronicles

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San Francisco Giants

Hope is not a strategy, but it's the only option the Giants have right now

Amid challenges, there's a call for patience with the Giants' progress and an acknowledgment that tough competition may lead to below-average results initially. [ more ]

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Weekend Minor League roundup

Casey Schmitt showing significant improvement in hitting performance for AAA Sacramento. [ more ]

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Atlanta Braves

Adam Duvall in Wednesday's lineup for the Braves against Mariners

The Atlanta Braves are facing the Seattle Mariners in the final game of the series, with a focus on the matchup against rookie RHP Emerson Hancock. [ more ]

Bluebird Banter

Game #28 GameThread: Dodgers @ Jays

Dodgers' dominance puts pressure on hitters to perform for a better season. [ more ]

Dodgers Nation

2 months ago

Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez is Free From the Atmospheric Pressure in Seattle

Hernández struggled at home but excelled on the road with the Mariners.

T-Mobile Park's challenging environment affected Hernández's performance. [ more ]

ESPN.com

Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday's MLB games

Slow-to-sign starters Jordan Montgomery and Blake Snell square off at San Francisco's Oracle Park in a pitchers' environment. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

3 months ago

Angels Interested In Joey Votto

The Los Angeles Angels are among the clubs interested in free agent Joey Votto.

Votto has had recent struggles due to a significant shoulder injury, but he has a history of excellent performance as a hitter and was in good form in 2021. [ more ]

MLB Trade Rumors

3 months ago

Brewers Interested In Garrett Cooper

The Brewers are interested in adding both Carlos Santana and Garrett Cooper to their first base position.

Cooper had a down year in 2022 but has a solid track record as a hitter. [ more ]

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Boston Red Sox

Red Sox's Rafael Devers Rewarded Early After Offseason Change

Devers made a significant change in lowering his hands for a more direct path to the ball.

The adjustment helped Devers hit a homer in his second at-bat during Opening Day, showcasing immediate results. [ more ]

NESN.com

2 months ago

Boston Red Sox

Red Sox Outfielder Starts Spring Training With Power Surge - NESN.com

Mark Contreras making a strong impact in Boston Red Sox's spring training games.

Contreras showcasing his hitting prowess with two home runs in the initial games. [ more ]

New York Post