Freddie Freeman expects big things for Dansby Swanson as a Cub “He’s got a good head on his shoulders,” Freeman said before Team Canada lost to the Cubs Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 8, 2023
7 U.S.-born MLB players (Freddie Freeman!) who are on non-American World Baseball Classic rosters Some big names who will be playing for other countries. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 7, 2023
Cubs’ Nick Madrigal ‘comfortable’ in first game at third base Madrigal has played second base almost exclusively in his professional career. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 27, 2023
Aaron Judge Has History on His Side for an Even Bigger Encore Season If he follows the path of Willie McCovey, the Yankees star could have an explosive 2023 campaign. Sports Illustrated · Feb 24, 2023
Who will lead the Dodgers with Justin Turner gone? GLENDALE, Ariz. – As he drove to Arizona for the start of spring training, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts listened to a book on tape – “No Time for Spectators” by Martin Dempsey, a former general and past chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The Orange County Register · Feb 24, 2023
Dylan Hernandez: Freddie Freeman feels more settled. What that could mean for the Dodgers in 2023 PHOENIX — He sneaked up behind Mookie Betts and lifted him into the air. He bear hugged Gavin Lux. He exchanged smiles with Max Muncy. Los Angeles Times · Feb 22, 2023
New environment is more his speed, but can Jason Heyward make it as a Dodger? Being stashed on the Cubs’ injured list was “definitely difficult,” Heyward said, but it wasn’t the worst part of being with the North Siders in 2022. Chicago Sun-Times · Feb 20, 2023
Dodgers aim to avoid 'volatility' of roster changes after understated offseason Dave Roberts brushed off the suggestion with a laugh. Los Angeles Times · Feb 14, 2023
How bowling has become a 'second home' for Dodgers' Mookie Betts in the offseason LOS ANGELES — When event organizers were reviewing the list of participants for last week's annual U.S. Open of bowling, one name caught their attention. Los Angeles Times · Feb 11, 2023
Fernando Valenzuela’s number retirement celebrated by Jaime Jarrín and Julio Urías LOS ANGELES — Jaime Jarrín summed up the biggest news from the Dodgers FanFest event at Chavez Ravine on Saturday in just one sentence. Los Angeles Times · Feb 5, 2023
Freddie Freeman Shares About His Son Picking His 2023 Walk-up Song "I looked up the English version of the lyrics, and I was like 'Uh, I don't know if I can really do that," the Dodgers first baseman said about the Bad Bunny tune. Sports Illustrated · Feb 4, 2023
Most Likely Baseball Hall of Famers at Each Age 30 and Over These 14 players have had impressive careers. Which ones will actually end up in Cooperstown? Sports Illustrated · Jan 19, 2023
Jack Harris: No high-priced help is coming. Why the Dodgers are betting on themselves. LOS ANGELES — By not taking a gamble on any of this offseason's top free agents, the Dodgers instead placed one very big, very high-stakes bet on something else. Los Angeles Times · Jan 8, 2023
Why the Dodgers Are Mostly Sitting Out the Free Agent Frenzy The superteam with seemingly infinite resources has been noticeably absent from the hottest market in years. What gives? Sports Illustrated · Dec 19, 2022
Tribune News Service · Dec 16, 2022 Michael Cunningham: If Braves don’t retain Dansby Swanson it won’t be because they can’t afford it ATLANTA — The Phillies raised eyebrows when they signed Bryce Harper to a 13-year contract for $330 million. Harper was voted National League MVP at 22 years old and still was in his prime, but what about later? The Phillies are on the hook to pay Harper $288 million after…
Sports Illustrated · Dec 9, 2022 Ranking the Five Best Fits for Dansby Swanson The former Braves shortstop has plenty of suitors. Where should he sign?
Tribune News Service · Dec 7, 2022 Michael Cunningham: Mets, Phillies spend big. Will Braves do same for Dansby Swanson? The Phillies committed $300 million to shortstop Trea Turner. The Mets are set to splurge on ace pitcher Justin Verlander. Meanwhile, the Braves have signed no free agents of note while their top priority, shortstop Dansby Swanson, remains on the market.
Tribune News Service · Nov 19, 2022 Mark Bradley: The pros and cons of Dansby Swanson, stylish shortstop ATLANTA — One year after Freddie Freeman up and left the Braves, Dansby Swanson can up and leave. (Let’s get this out of the way: Swanson, like Freeman, is represented by Excel Sports Management.) This isn’t to say Swanson will, but he might. As a public service, we offer talking…
Los Angeles Times · Oct 25, 2022 Inside the Dodgers' collapse: Why baseball's winningest team isn't in the World Series Dave Roberts walked out to the mound once, then again, in the seventh inning, two lonely treks with his team's season on the brink.
Tribune News Service · Oct 17, 2022 Padres' pen a 'bunch of dogs' in stifling Dodgers in NLDS The Padres' bullpen blinked for the first time Saturday night.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 16, 2022 Dylan Hernandez: Blame Andrew Friedman’s roster construction, pitcher strategy for Dodgers’ collapse SAN DIEGO — The temptation will be to blame Dave Roberts for what happened to the Dodgers on Saturday night.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 16, 2022 Dodgers disaster unfolds in an eyeblink of a seventh-inning meltdown against the Padres SAN DIEGO — The disaster unfolded in slow motion, a train wreck of an inning, of a playoff series, of a once-promising and historic 2022 season.
Tribune News Service · Oct 16, 2022 Dragon slayers: Padres rally past Dodgers, reach NLCS for first time in 24 years SAN DIEGO — The day began with promise and a downtown that was buzzing.
Chicago Sun-Times · Oct 15, 2022 Baseball quiz: My kind of season (postseason is) I should start by apologizing to Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen for messing with the great song they wrote, “My Kind of Town (Chicago Is),” but I bet Frank Sinatra would have sung my version for the quizmaster.
Los Angeles Times · Oct 15, 2022 Bill Plaschke: The unthinkable might happen. The 111-win Dodgers a single loss away from collapse It’s unimaginable. It’s unthinkable. It could never happen.