Coming into 2026, Roki Sasaki already carried the label of a “bust” after a shortened rookie season, which he spent the majority of on the injured list. These allegations carried some weight on the surface, especially when considering the monumental, and practically unattainable, expectations. Dubbed the “Monster of the Reiwa Era,” the time period coinciding […]
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The Pittsburgh Pirates took a brutal 12-3 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night, but Paul Skenes refused to sound alarmed. The Pirates ace kept his confidence after a strong start unraveled into a late blowout at PNC Park. Skenes gave the Pirates the outing the club needed before the game slipped away. […]
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Freddie Freeman has been one of the best first basemen in the MLB for quite some time. The Los Angeles Dodgers star recently cemented his legacy after reaching 2,500 hits in his entire career. This makes him the 102nd player in MLB history to achieve this mark, and most importantly, the only active player to […]
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The Cubs acquired left-hander Antoine Kelly in a trade with the Dodgers for cash. Kelly was assigned to Triple-A Iowa. The Cubs claimed right-hander Eduarniel Núñez off waivers from the Orioles. They assigned him to rookie ball Mesa, where I presume he’ll work in the pitch lab and not pitch. Núñez was in the Cubs […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrated Freddie Freeman on Tuesday night after a milestone that fit neatly inside a team-wide eruption. The veteran first baseman recorded his 2,500th career hit during a 12-3 win vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. Freeman reached the mark during Los Angeles’ 10-run seventh inning. His RBI single off Brandan […]
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Freddie Freeman has already amassed the requisite credentials for Cooperstown enshrinement. He is one of the best first baseman of his generation, a World Series MVP and three-time champion who has an .853 OPS across 79 playoff games, a regular season MVP, three-time Silver Slugger, nine-time All-Star and former Gold Glove winner. The 36-year-old has […]
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No matter how bad the Los Angeles Angels have been over the years, Mike Trout has repeatedly insisted he was not interested in going elsewhere. Shohei Ohtani left. But Trout still remained steadfast. He was staying in Orange County. Maybe now, after watching Ohtani win a couple of World Series with the Dodgers, would Trout reconsider? He hasn't been in the postseason since 2014, the first of his three MVP seasons. And the Angels haven't had a winning record since 2015. If Trout fin...
The Los Angeles Dodgers turned a tight game into a rout Tuesday night, erupting for 10 runs vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates in a wild seventh inning at PNC Park. The Dodgers entered the frame tied 2-2 after a tense matchup built around Paul Skenes and Eric Lauer. Then L.A. completely overwhelmed the Pirates bullpen and […]
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As Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith has been dealing with a nagging neck injury, fans have been wondering what his future outlook looks like. With Smith missing Tuesday’s Dodgers game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, manager Dave Roberts reveals what the next steps for the catcher might be. Smith is set to miss his third […]
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Pittsburgh Pirates star Oneil Cruz was scratched from the team’s lineup on Tuesday against the Los Angeles Dodgers due to recurrent left hand discomfort, the team announced. “Oneil Cruz was scratched from tonight’s starting lineup due to recurrent left hand discomfort. He is currently being examined and treated by the club’s medical staff. His status […]
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A six-game road trip through the central divisions commences. Will Smith was scratched on Saturday with a stiff neck, and still remains out of the lineup for a third straight game over the last four days. Tuesday game info
A compelling pitching matchup takes center stage Tuesday night at PNC Park as the Dodgers open a three-game series against the Pirates. Los Angeles enters the series with one of the best records in baseball and fresh off another strong…
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, Tuesday, June 9, 6:40 p.m. ET Location: PNC Park, Pittsburgh, PA Broadcast: KDKA AM/FM, Sportsnet Pitching Matchup: Eric Lauer (2-5, 5.74 ERA) vs. Paul Skenes (2-5, 5.74 ERA) The Pittsburgh Pirates are at home hosting the LA Dodgers tonight at beautiful PNC Park. After starting the season 1-5 with […]
Shohei Ohtani is back on the mound for the Dodgers in the middle game of the series against the Pirates at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Ohtani has allowed seven total runs (five earned) in his 10 starts, and in none of his 61 innings has allowed multiple runs. His 0.74 ERA is best in the […]
On Tuesday night, the Pittsburgh Pirates will open up a series with the Los Angeles Dodgers at PNC Park.They most recently got swept by the Atlanta Braves in Georgia.Pirates Announce Konnor Griffin NewsThe Pirates have been playing without Konnor Griffin since May 30.They wrote (via X) on May 31: “Today, we have reinstated 1B/OF Ryan […]
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With Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith dealing with a neck injury, fans are wondering what his status looks like after each game, with the next coming on Tuesday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. As Smith and the Dodgers are coming off the series against the Los Angeles Angels, the team has made a decision for […]
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Don Mattingly‘s resume could be anyone’s envy in baseball. He was the New York Yankees’ home boy during his playing career. He managed and coached top teams like the Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Miami Marlins, and Toronto Blue Jays. However, one World Series ring is what is still missing in his cabinet, and the Blue […]
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The Dodgers haven’t lost two games in a row in four weeks, but that run of success will be put to a tough test in Tuesday night’s series opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates at PNC Park. In a week in which they scored nine runs in one inning — their biggest frame since 2021 — […]
Add another name into the hat of billionaires reportedly interested in becoming the next owner of the Seattle Seahawks. Todd Boehly, who has minority ownership stakes in Major League Baseball’s three-peat seeking World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers and the National Basketball Association’s storied Los Angeles Lakers, is looking at forming a group that would […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James, Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani, Indiana Fever's Caitlin Clark and Inter Miami's Lionel Messi all made the cut for Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in sports.
Zach Root, the Dodgers first draft pick in 2025, has been on quite a run for the last three weeks, culminating in winning Midwest League pitcher of the week on Monday after his best start yet as a professional for High-A Great Lakes. Root last Tuesday allowed only one single in seven innings with nine […]
The 2026 MLB trade deadline is less than two months away and there are some big names potentially expected to […]
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their latest three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels 2-1.Their final clash on Sunday resulted in a dreadful 13-5 loss to the Angels at Dodger Stadium.Dodgers’ Woes Could Be Solved With Twins’ AceThe ballclub has not been experiencing as much success this season as it has in the past, primarily […]
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As Major League Baseball heads into the heart of summer, two things are appearing on the horizon – the All-Star break and the trade deadline. The Dodgers will most likely send more than a few players to Philadelphia. Jim Bowden of The Athletic has his early picks out. Shohei Ohtani would be chosen as designated […]