Baseball: Los Angeles Dodgers

The St. Louis Cardinal s have had a lot of setbacks over the last week, creating some major shifts to their projected Opening Day roster. Just a week ago, I published our " 2.0 Opening Day Roster Prediction " after the Brandon Crawford signing and some uncertainty around Tommy Edman's wrist. Since then, Edman's status has become even bleaker, and…

The acquisition of Tyler Glasnow by the Los Angeles Dodgers has ignited speculation about the impact the towering right-hander will have in his debut season with the team. Google Bard's artificial intelligence was weighed in on the matter, making a bold prediction for Glasnow's 2024 season with the Dodgers. The foremost consideration in forecasting…

Clayton Kershaw reportedly signed a one-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, marking his return to the team. Although details of his signing have not been revealed yet, fans are excited to see him back in Dodger blue. Kershaw is one of the most successful and dominant aces in the franchise's history. He became a free agent after the 2023 season,…

Mookie Betts has been a bright spot for the Los Angeles Dodgers. His performance with the team has been spectacular, contributing to their success. The 31-year-old played a significant role in helping the Dodgers to win their 2020 World Series title. With the 2024 season underway, we asked AI to predict his performance with the team. According to…

For many, the incredibly exciting offseason of the Los Angeles Dodgers has them as one of the favorites to win the 2024 World Series. The additions of Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tyler Glasnow, and Teoscar Hernandez made them the talk of the MLB this offseason. That being said, as star-studded as the Los Angeles Dodgers roster is, there are…

In their trade for Tyler Glasnow and subsequent five-year, $110 million extension, the Los Angeles Dodgers are betting big that hope trumps experience. It is a bet they are almost guaranteed to lose. The Dodgers got Glasnow from the Tampa Bay Rays along with outfielder Manuel Margot in exchange for pitcher Ryan Pepiot and outfield prospect Johnny…

The Los Angeles Dodgers pulled off an historic coup in 2020 when they acquired Gold Glove right fielder/megastar Mookie Betts in exchange for a lesser right fielder and some over-hyped prospects. At the time, Betts was a converted infielder who'd become a defensive master at a position of need, and seemed poised to continue to both mash and evolve…

Gavin Lux was poised to be the Los Angeles Dodgers' everyday shortstop this past season, but those plans changed when he sustained a torn ACL and LCL in his right knee early in Spring Training. Lux underwent surgery that sidelined him the entire year. It resulted in the Dodgers turning to Miguel Rojas as their everyday shortstop, who originally…

The catch of MLB's Rule 5 Draft: If you can't keep a pitcher or position player on your active roster all season long (excepting injuries), they you can't have them at all. They must be returned to the team you claimed them from initially. That's how Gus Varland wound up in the Dodgers' bullpen after being claimed by Milwaukee in 2023. The flip…

With several weeks still to go before the Winter Meetings, Shohei Ohtani's free agency has only gotten more muddled. And that's the way he likes it. Ohtani captured his second MVP (in unanimous fashion) on Thursday evening, but shut down what was supposed to be his first conference call in months afterward. The slugger reportedly…

Boy, it sure doesn't take much to get Cubs fans believing a Shohei Ohtani signing is imminent. Totally unverified accounts tweeting what they're hearing from'sources' has had Cubs Twitter in a frenzy multiple times this week - and that's sure to continue until the AL MVP's next home is made official. But, according to Jeff Passan, we might not hear…

Another popular name at the trade deadline, or at least a name that was talked about a lot, was Jack Flaherty, who looked like he was on the path to being one of the league's next big stars on the mound back in 2019 with the Cardinals. He had live stuff, didn't walk a ton of batters, and boasted a 2.75 ERA with a top-four Cy Young finish. The…

While nearly securing Eduardo Rodríguez at the 2023 trade deadline before the lefty backed away represented the Dodgers' highest-profile pitching failure of the season, Jack Harris of the LA Times recently revealed a number of other pursuits that could've supplemented the rotation, but never materialized. E-Rod was Andrew Friedman's most notable…

Even before this season started, fans and insiders have been predicting the contract Shohei Ohtani will sign this offseason. Virtually none of these predictions ever have Shohei ending up re-signing with the Los Angeles Angels, and it's easy to see why. Since signing Shohei prior to the 2018 season, the Angels have not made the playoffs a single…

On the surface, the idea that Dave Roberts' job as manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers is in jeopardy is laughable considering Los Angeles won 100 games yet again this season and reached the playoffs for an 11th straight year. However, the Dodgers were embarrassed by a division rival in a shocking NLDS loss for the second straight postseason, and…

The gift that keeps on giving. However, we did lose the under in Baltimore. We didn't just lose it, we LOST it, as there were 19 runs scored. Grayson Rodriguez didn't have it like I thought he would, and the game unraveled from there. Please don't ask me about the Phillies vs. Braves. This series is putting my brain in a pretzel. We went up a…

It's been a long year of waiting as Dodger fans just wanted to watch their Boys in Blue play postseason baseball again after last year's collapse. But rest assured, the NLDS is finally here. For the fourth straight season the Dodgers will be taking on a divisional foe, as this year, it's the Arizona Diamondbacks coming to Los Angeles for the…

The Los Angeles Dodgers won a miraculous 100 games in 2023, defying their preseason odds by a 10-game margin. This season, featuring a depleted rotation, tremendous midseason road blocks, and a rejuvenating infusion of new talent seemingly six separate times, might've been Dave Roberts' best managing job, and earned him a slice of Dodgers history…

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants face off on Sunday in an MLB showdown at Oracle Park. The two teams have split the first two games of this series. It has been nothing but a disappointing season for the Giants and missing the playoffs is unacceptable for as much talent as the team had. The Giants have split the series, but they have…

Saturday's game between the Los Angeles Dodgers (99-61) and the San Francisco Giants (78-82) at Oracle Park has a projected final score of 5-4 based on our computer prediction, with the Dodgers coming out on top. Game time is at 9:05 PM on September 30. This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the Dodgers will send Clayton Kershaw (13-4) to the…

The Los Angeles Dodgers (98-61) will lean on Mookie Betts when they visit Wilmer Flores and the San Francisco Giants (78-81) at Oracle Park on Friday, September 29. The first pitch will be thrown at 10:15 PM ET. Oddsmakers list the Dodgers as -145 favorites on the moneyline, while giving the underdog Giants+120 moneyline odds. An 8.5-run over/under…

The Los Angeles Dodgers (98-61) are locked into the two-seed in the NL playoffs while the San Francisco Giants (78-81) have officially been eliminated from Wild Card contention, robbing this season-ending series between two arch rivals of much of its juice. Still, things are never boring when these two get together, so count on some fireworks as…

Thursday's game features the Los Angeles Dodgers (98-60) and the Colorado Rockies (57-101) facing off at Coors Field (on September 28) at 8:40 PM. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in a 7-6 victory for the Dodgers. The probable starters are Ryan Yarbrough (7-6) for the Dodgers and Chris Flexen (1-8) for the…

Nolan Jones and the Colorado Rockies are set to face off against the Los Angeles Dodgers in a game on September 28. Jones has been performing well lately, with a hit in his previous game and a.438 batting average in his last five games. He has also shown power with two home runs during that span. The article provides information on prop bets for…

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Colorado Rockies face off on Thursday in an MLB showdown at Coors Field. The Dodgers have won two of the last three games The Dodgers bats are heating up the playoffs and over hte last two games they have scored 19 runs total. On Wednesday the Rockies scored eight runs and that was enough for the six run victory. The…

When the Los Angeles Dodgers (96-60) go head to head against the Colorado Rockies (57-99) at Coors Field on Tuesday, September 26 at 8:40 PM ET, J.D. Martinez will be looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he's currently sitting at 98). Oddsmakers list the Dodgers as -250 moneyline favorites, while giving the underdog Rockies+200 moneyline odds.…

Caleb Ferguson starts for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday at Coors Field against Brendan Rodgers and the Colorado Rockies. First pitch is set for 3:10 PM ET in this first game of a four-game series. The favored Dodgers have -250 moneyline odds to win against the underdog Rockies, who are listed at+200. Los Angeles is the run-line favorite…

CLEVELAND, Ohio - Wednesday's Guardians game against the Dodgers was officially suspended due to rain and will resume at 12:10 p.m. on Thursday before the regularly scheduled series finale between the two clubs at Progressive Field. Gates will open at 11 a.m. The contest will pick up from the top of the third inning with Cleveland trailing Los…

LOS ANGELES -- While the Dodgers' pitching plan in October won't be conventional, president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said a few weeks ago that they fully expect to bring "big boy stuff" to the table with the pitching staff. Rookie right-hander Emmet Sheehan continues to prove he wants to be part of those plans, showing quality power…

Tuesday's game features the Los Angeles Dodgers (92-57) and the Detroit Tigers (70-80) facing off at Dodger Stadium (on September 19) at 10:10 PM. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in a 6-4 win for the Dodgers. The Dodgers will call on Caleb Ferguson (7-3) against the Tigers and Miguel Diaz. When: Tuesday, September…

Juan Soto and the San Diego Padres take the field on Monday at Dodger Stadium against Gavin Stone, who will start for the Los Angeles Dodgers. First pitch is set for 10:10 PM ET. The Dodgers are favored in this one, at -165, while the underdog Padres have+140 odds to win. A 9.5-run over/under has been set for this contest. Date: Monday, September…

When the Los Angeles Dodgers (86-54) square off against the Washington Nationals (63-78) at Nationals Park on Saturday, September 9 at 4:05 PM ET, Mookie Betts will be looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 99). The favored Dodgers have -225 moneyline odds against the underdog Nationals, who are listed at+180. Los Angeles is a…

When the Los Angeles Dodgers (86-55) match up with the Washington Nationals (64-78) at Nationals Park on Sunday, September 10 at 1:35 PM ET, Mookie Betts will be looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he's currently sitting at 99). The Dodgers are -210 moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Nationals (+170). A 10-run over/under has been…

Remember not too long ago we were wondering what the Los Angeles Dodgers' course of action was with Michael Busch after the trade deadline passed and he wasn't dealt? Well, now he's up with the big-league roster, while fellow top prospect infielder Miguel Vargas is buried at Triple-A. Busch got the call to the bigs when rosters expanded and Vargas…

Friday's game that pits the Los Angeles Dodgers (85-54) versus the Washington Nationals (63-77) at Nationals Park has a good chance to be a competitive matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 5-4 in favor of the Dodgers. First pitch is at 7:05 PM ET on September 8. This contest's pitching matchup is set, as the…

When the Los Angeles Dodgers (84-52) square off against the Miami Marlins (70-67) at LoanDepot park on Tuesday, September 5 at 6:40 PM ET, Mookie Betts will be looking for his 100th RBI of the season (he currently has 99). The Marlins are+120 moneyline underdogs for this matchup against the favored Dodgers (-145). The over/under is 7.5 runs for the…

When the Los Angeles Dodgers (83-52) square off against the Atlanta Braves (90-45) at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, September 3 at 4:10 PM ET, Mookie Betts will be seeking his 100th RBI of the season (he's currently sitting at 98). The Braves are the favorite in this one, at -115, while the underdog Dodgers have -105 odds to play spoiler. The…

Ronald Acuna Jr. was the name on everyone's lips when talking about the NL MVP odds. Representing the Atlanta Braves, he dominated the betting circuit as the odds-on favorite throughout the season. But recently, Mookie Betts has sprinted past him to become the odds-on favorite at a -140 price. Is the shift in betting odds justified? Absolutely. A…

Wednesday's contest between the Los Angeles Dodgers (76-48) and Cleveland Guardians (60-66) going head to head at Progressive Field has a projected final score of 5-4 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Dodgers, so expect a competitive matchup. The game will start at 7:10 PM ET on August 23. The Dodgers will give the nod to…

Mookie Betts will lead the way for the Los Angeles Dodgers (76-48) on Wednesday, August 23, when they take on Jose Ramirez and the Cleveland Guardians (60-66) at Progressive Field at 7:10 PM ET. Oddsmakers list the Dodgers as -225 favorites on the moneyline, while giving the underdog Guardians+180 moneyline odds. The over/under is 8.5 runs for this…

Freddie Freeman and the Los Angeles Dodgers square off against Josh Bell and the Miami Marlins on Saturday at 3:00 PM ET in the second game of a three-game series. The Marlins have been listed as+120 moneyline underdogs in this matchup with the favorite Dodgers (-145). The contest's over/under has been set at 8.5 runs. Date: Saturday, August 19,…

I am not one to shy away from the following sentence, but I was wrong about the 2023 Dodgers. As a staff, we made predictions at the beginning of the year, and I was the most bearish about this year's team. The Dodgers have won 74 games as of the end of play on August 17. The Dodgers have 42 games left, give or take when this essay is published.…

Freddie Freeman will lead the charge for the Los Angeles Dodgers (72-46) on Wednesday, August 16, when they square off against Christian Yelich and the Milwaukee Brewers (65-55) at Dodger Stadium at 10:10 PM ET. The Dodgers are -250 moneyline favorites in this matchup against the Brewers (+195). The game's over/under has been set at 8…

In a potential postseason preview, the Brewers will head out west to take on the first place Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers have been one of the hottest teams in baseball over the past month, and are starting to realize their upside at the plate. Can the team keep humming at the dish while they integrate rookie starter Bobby Miller on the…

On Monday, August 7 at 4:10 PM ET, the San Diego Padres (55-57) host the Los Angeles Dodgers (64-46) at PETCO Park. Seth Lugo will get the ball for the Padres, while Tony Gonsolin will take the hill for the Dodgers. The favored Padres have -145 moneyline odds against the underdog Dodgers, who are listed at+120. The over/under for the game is listed…

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Oakland Athletics will meet on Tuesday at Dodger Stadium, at 10:10 PM ET, with Freddie Freeman and Tony Kemp among those expected to step up at the plate. The Athletics are listed as+240 moneyline underdogs for this matchup against the Dodgers (-300). Los Angeles (-2.5) is the favorite on the run line. The total is 9…

The Los Angeles Dodgers hold a 2.5 game lead in the NL West and are 59-45 despite losing their last two series. Now, the schedule gets a whole lot easier with three games against the Oakland A's who are 30-77. Oakland is actually coming off a series win, but they're selling off what good players they do have at the deadline while the Dodgers are…

The Dodgers and Reds have played a thrilling series, a pair of one score affairs, how will the third one go on Sunday? Each team sends out a struggling young right hander with the Dodgers hoping Michael Grove can settle into a role while the Reds counter with Graham Ashcraft. Both pitchers have been prone to allowing the long ball this season, will…

Sunday's contest that pits the Texas Rangers (58-41) against the Los Angeles Dodgers (57-40) at Globe Life Field is expected to be a competitive matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 6-4 in favor of the Rangers. First pitch is at 2:35 PM ET on July 23. The probable starters are Emmet Sheehan (3-0) for the Dodgers…

The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Texas Rangers in the final game of a three-game series on Sunday, July 23. First pitch is scheduled for 2:35 p.m. ET from Globe Life Field. Rookie Emmet Sheehan (3-0, 4.91 ERA) will take the mound for the Dodgers, and Martin Perez (7-3, 4.84 ERA) will pitch for the Rangers. L.A. is the -120 moneyline favorite…