Gavin Lux drives in 3 runs as Dodgers edge Mets, 4-3 NEW YORK — What a pain in the neck. The Orange County Register · Aug 31, 2022
Austin Barnes has four RBIs as Dodgers blow out Brewers to take series LOS ANGELES — An hour before first pitch, one of the in-game hosts at Dodger Stadium described Wednesday night’s contest between the Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers as a “Game 7.” Los Angeles Times · Aug 25, 2022
Max Muncy agrees to one-year contract extension with the Dodgers With a month and a half left in the regular season, the Dodgers addressed one of their bigger offseason questions on Monday. Los Angeles Times · Aug 22, 2022
Dylan Hernández: Dodgers' destruction of Sandy Alcantara isn't a fluke. This team can hit good pitching. This game that didn't count for much, this midsummer game against another overmatched and underfunded opponent, was also a statement game. Los Angeles Times · Aug 22, 2022
Sandy Alcantara has worst start of season. Miami Marlins swept by Los Angeles Dodgers. LOS ANGELES — Arguably the best pitcher in baseball this season was no match for arguably the best lineup in baseball this season. Miami Herald · Aug 21, 2022
Deja one and two: Tony La Russa issues second intentional walk on 1-2 count Walk to Gonzalez didn’t figure in 5-2 loss to Guardians but adds more scrutiny to White Sox manager’s performance Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 20, 2022
Dodgers rebound with Craig Kimbrel closing out latest victory MILWAUKEE — Questioned before Wednesday’s game about Craig Kimbrel’s failure to protect a one-run lead at any point this season, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts tempted fate. The Orange County Register · Aug 18, 2022
Dodgers make it a day to remember with Negro Leagues museum visit and 12th consecutive win KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A day brimming with an appreciation for the past eventually had the Dodgers cherishing the present and peering excitedly into a future that gets more promising with every game. Call it a win, win, win. Los Angeles Times · Aug 14, 2022
Tony Gonsolin flirts with perfection as Dodgers turn winning streak up KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Put this guy in pictures. Kansas City Royals reliever Josh Staumont entered a pristine game in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers promptly lit him up with four hits and a walk en route to an 8-3 victory Friday night. Los Angeles Times · Aug 13, 2022
Here's how the Dodgers lineup is barreling baseballs and producing bushels of runs LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers are averaging 6.9 runs per game during their nine-game win streak, batting .307 with an .865 on-base-plus-slugging percentage, 11 homers, 31 doubles and two triples since July 31. Los Angeles Times · Aug 10, 2022
Julio Urías cementing status as staff ace as Dodgers rout Twins Walker Buehler, the Dodgers’ top starting pitcher, is slowly working his way back from mid-June surgery to remove bone spurs in his elbow. Another lower-back injury sent Clayton Kershaw, the three-time National League Cy Young Award winner, to the injured list last week for the second time this season. Los Angeles Times · Aug 10, 2022
Clayton Kershaw’s start comes to a screeching halt in Dodgers’ loss to Rockies DENVER — For five innings on Saturday night, Clayton Kershaw navigated both a last-place opponent, the high-altitude elements and a quickly elevated pitch count. Los Angeles Times · Jul 31, 2022
Dodgers remain hot with another rout of Angels ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Dodgers steamrolled right into the All-Star break, leaving the Angels flat. Tribune News Service · Jul 17, 2022
Cardinals blow 6-0 lead as Dodgers rally to win with seven late runs ST. LOUIS — The Los Angeles Dodgers finally wore down Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright, forcing his exit after a whopping 114 pitches in the sixth inning on a hot St. Louis night Wednesday at Busch Stadium. St. Louis Post-Dispatch · Jul 14, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Jul 12, 2022 Tony La Russa called for another weird intentional walk after Jose Ramirez already fouled off a pitch It happened AGAIN.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 9, 2022 Cubs molding identity on the base paths: ‘They’re hungry’ Seiya Suzuki’s inside-the-park home run, Ian Happ and Rafael Ortega’s double steal, and Christopher Morel’s push bunt highlight different elements of the Cubs’ plan of attack.
The Orange County Register · Jun 23, 2022 Dodgers’ hitters get healthy in three-game sweep of Reds CINCINNATI — The Queen City is not known for its hot springs, mineral baths or restorative cures – unless you have deep, unfounded faith in the healing powers of Skyline chili. But a three-day visit was very therapeutic for the Dodgers’ hitters.
The Orange County Register · Jun 23, 2022 Freddie Freeman home run breaks tie, Dodgers surge past Reds late CINCINNATI — As Freddie Freeman hit just four home runs in his first 260 plate appearances this season, he would tell you it didn’t worry him — and then recite the exit velocities and launch angles of the fly balls he felt deserved a better fate.
Tribune News Service · Jun 12, 2022 Bill Madden: Tony La Russa next up on the hot seat after Joe Maddon fired by Angels NEW YORK — Tough times last week for two of baseball’s most enduring managers. At 68 years old and 56 games into the final year on his contract, Joe Maddon was fired as manager of the Angels in the midst of a 12-game losing streak. A couple of days later…
Sports Illustrated · Jun 12, 2022 White Sox Fans Chant for Tony La Russa to Be Fired Chicago has lost nine of its last 14 games and sits third in the AL Central with a 27–30 record.
Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 11, 2022 No defensive shift from White Sox skipper Tony La Russa La Russa doubled down on his ill-fated decision to walk Trea Turner on Thursday. The Sox scored five in the eighth to top the Rangers.
Sports Illustrated · Jun 11, 2022 La Russa Stands By Walking Turner: ‘That’s Not Even a Close Call’ After intentionally walking Dodgers shortstop Trea Turner on a two-strike count on Thursday, the White Sox manager doubled down on his decision.
Chicago Tribune · Jun 11, 2022 ‘Trust your gut, you don’t cover your butt’: White Sox manager Tony La Russa defends his controversial decision CHICAGO — One of Tony La Russa’s managerial philosophies is “trust your gut, you don’t cover your butt.”
Chicago Tribune · Jun 11, 2022 Paul Sullivan: Tony La Russa’s intentional walk call generates disdain and makes White Sox the talk of baseball CHICAGO — Former Cleveland President Gabe Paul once quipped that “a manager really gets paid for how much he suffers.”
Sports Illustrated · Jun 10, 2022 Breaking Down Tony La Russa’s Latest Illogical Decision Yesterday, in the Dodgers’ 11–9 win over the White Sox, Chicago manager Tony La Russa made the puzzling decision to intentionally walk Trea Turner on a 1–2 count to face Max Muncy. Many of you probably know what happened, but let’s briefly run through the situation just in case before…