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Post by Blunashun on Jun 20, 2024 21:53:19 GMT
Is Freeman okay? The Dodger broadcasters said he pulled up lame.
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Post by 21DodgerWarriors on Jun 20, 2024 22:56:29 GMT
Very encouraging! Crossing our fingers that no other starting pitcher will go down till his return, he'll join the team just in time and be the Clayton we all know he can be. And soon after his return, we can welcome Yamaha and the Grove back. Still no updates on Dustin and Tony since Feb 9! Why has there been no updates on them for almost 5 months? All we're told is that they'll be able to come back "in 2024"
LHP Clayton Kershaw (left shoulder surgery) Expected return: Mid-to-late July Kershaw made his first rehab start with Low-A Rancho Cucamonga on June 19, the most significant development in his recovery to date. The left-hander pitched three innings, allowing one run on two hits and striking out five. Most importantly, however, Kershaw came out of the start feeling healthy, and will make a four-inning appearance at some point next week. The Dodgers have been pleasantly surprised with how Kershaw has recovered from his surgery, and he could be an option for the Dodgers once he makes a couple of five-inning starts in the Minors. (Last updated: June 20)
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Post by jrgreene6 on Jun 21, 2024 1:15:14 GMT
Is Freeman okay? The Dodger broadcasters said he pulled up lame. Evidently, he was just a little winded from the high altitude and got some oxygen when he got back to the dugout. He was assisted by Kiké Hernandez. This is per David Vassegh on Twitter / X. GO DODGERS!!!
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 21, 2024 2:15:01 GMT
Is Freeman okay? The Dodger broadcasters said he pulled up lame. Evidently, he was just a little winded from the high altitude and got some oxygen when he got back to the dugout. He was assisted by Kiké Hernandez. This is per David Vassegh on Twitter / X. GO DODGERS!!! That place almost killed Kenley Jansen.
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 21, 2024 21:33:16 GMT
Dodgers' Teoscar Hernandez: Tallies three hits Thursday Rotowire 4 HRS AGO Hernandez went 3-for-5 with a double and a run Thursday in a 5-3 win against Colorado.
Hernandez departed in the seventh inning of Wednesday's matchup between the clubs, but manager Dave Roberts indicated afterward that the early exit was simply for rest reasons, and the outfielder's inclusion in Thursday's lineup seems to validate that claim. Hernandez certainly didn't appear bothered by any issues in the finale of the four-game set, as he recorded his fourth three-hit performance of the campaign. He's been swinging a hot bat over the past two weeks, slashing .321/.387/.732 with six homers, 16 RBI, 10 runs and a stolen base over his past 14 games.
Dodgers' Chris Taylor: Tallies two thefts Thursday Rotowire 14 HRS AGO Taylor went 2-for-3 with a walk and two stolen bases in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Rockies.
It's been a brutal season for Taylor, as evidenced by the fact that this was his first multi-hit game. The utility man capitalized on reaching base three times by swiping two bags after entering Thursday with just one steal this season. Taylor is still slashing a putrid .131/.230/.192 on the campaign, but he's at least shown some signs of life of late, going 5-for-15 over his past six contests.
Dodgers' Will Smith: Hits 11th homer Rotowire 14 HRS AGO Smith went 1-for-5 with a solo home run against Colorado in Thursday's 5-3 victory.
Smith hit one of three Los Angeles long balls Thursday, bashing a 451-foot solo shot to center field in the fourth inning. It was the catcher's 11th home run of the campaign, which leads NL backstops. Across the majors, only three catchers have more homers than Smith this season, and only two (Adley Rutschman and William Contreras) have topped Smith's 45 RBI.
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani: Swats homer No. 21 Rotowire 14 HRS AGO Ohtani went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and two walks in Thursday's 5-3 win against the Rockies.
Ohtani began the game with a solo shot to center field for the seventh leadoff home run of his career. The superstar slugger has racked up four homers over his past five contests and has notched nine RBI during that span. Ohtani leads the National League and ranks third in MLB with 21 home runs overall this season.
Dodgers' Freddie Freeman: Goes deep in victory Rotowire 14 HRS AGO Freeman went 2-for-5 with a solo home run Thursday in a 5-3 win against Colorado.
Freeman accounted for the Dodgers' final run of the contest with his fourth-inning solo shot to center field. The veteran first baseman is up to 11 long balls on the season, with five of them coming in June. Freeman has added to his standout month with a .354 average, 12 RBI, 17 runs, two stolen bases and a 14:10 BB:K through 18 games.
Dodgers' Evan Phillips: Records 12th save Rotowire 15 HRS AGO Phillips earned a save against the Rockies on Thursday, striking out two batters in a perfect ninth inning.
Phillips cruised to the save on 11 pitches, punching out two of the three batters he faced. It was the fifth straight scoreless and hitless outing for the closer, who has allowed an earned run in only two of his 21 appearances this season. Phillips is 12-for-12 in save chances this season -- he's the only MLB closer with that many saves who remains perfect in save opportunities.
Dodgers' Gavin Stone: Notches eighth victory Rotowire 15 HRS AGO Stone (8-2) earned the win over Colorado on Thursday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out seven batters over 5.1 innings.
Stone performed well in the Colorado altitude, as none of the four hits against him went for extra bases. The right-hander was working on a shutout through five frames but fell off in the sixth inning, loading the bases with one out on a pair of walks and a single before getting the hook. Two of those three runners scored after his departure, but that didn't prevent Stone from registering the win. The 25-year-old has become a key part of Los Angeles' rotation in his first full MLB campaign, leading the team with eight victories while posting a 3.04 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 63:25 K:BB over 80 innings.
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 21, 2024 21:38:03 GMT
Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani set for reunion with Angels
Shohei Ohtani faces his former team in a regular-season game for the first time when the Los Angeles Dodgers play host to the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
By FLM 14 hrs ago • 2 min read
Shohei Ohtani faces his former team in a regular-season game for the first time when the Los Angeles Dodgers play host to the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
Ohtani, the two-way Japanese superstar, won two unanimous American League MVP awards during six seasons with the Angels before departing as a free agent last offseason and landing a record 10-year, $700 million contract from the Dodgers.
Ohtani said he's looking forward to the matchup but also allowed the bigger occasion will be Sept. 3-4 when the Dodgers visit Angel Stadium for a two-game series in Anaheim.
Being in his former home ballpark is when Ohtani expects the emotions to kick in, he said Thursday through an interpreter.
"I believe more so when I go to Anaheim," Ohtani said. "But since we're playing at Dodger Stadium, I'm just going to be focused on playing the game."
Ohtani said he has paid attention to the Angels "here and there" this season.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said of Ohtani, "I think that he is grateful for his time in Anaheim, grateful for the fans. And I think he just wants to help the Dodgers win, but I think he wants to get it over with."
Ohtani warmed up for this two-game set against the Angels by slugging his National League-leading 21st homer of the season Thursday afternoon during the Dodgers' 5-3 victory over the Colorado Rockies in Denver.
Ohtani has hit four homers in his past five games. He is 8-for-18 (.444) with two homers and seven RBIs in four games since moving into the leadoff spot to replace Mookie Betts (broken left hand).
"He's great everywhere, he's going to hit," Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman said of Ohtani. "It doesn't matter where that guy hits, he's going to hit."
Freeman and Will Smith also homered on Thursday as the Dodgers completed the series with three victories in four games.
The Angels were off Thursday after losing two of three to the visiting Milwaukee Brewers earlier this week.
It has been a tough season for the Angels, who are 16 games below .500 after losing Ohtani's bat and pitching arm and having the services of Mike Trout (left knee surgery) for just 29 games.
The bats were silent Wednesday when the Angels managed just four hits while falling 2-0 to the Brewers. None of the hits were for extra bases and the Angels were hitless in seven at-bats with runners in scoring position.
"We just came out on the wrong end," Angels manager Ron Washington said of the pitching duel. "We had opportunities."
Left-hander Patrick Sandoval (2-8, 5.24 ERA) starts for the Angels on Friday, looking for his first victory since May 7.
Sandoval, 27, is 0-3 with a 5.63 ERA over his last seven starts despite allowing one run twice and two runs on another occasion.
He received a no-decision against the San Francisco Giants on Saturday when he gave up three runs and eight hits over five innings.
Sandoval is 0-3 with a 5.40 ERA in five appearances (four starts) against the Dodgers. Will Smith is 2-for-3 with a walk against Sandoval.
The Dodgers will recall right-hander Landon Knack (1-1, 2.61) from Triple-A Oklahoma City to start Friday's game.
Knack, 26, made three starts in April and another in May for the Dodgers, allowing just 14 hits in 20 2/3 innings. In 10 games (nine starts) for Oklahoma City, he is 3-2 with a 3.54 ERA. He has yet to face the Angels.
--Field Level Media
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 21, 2024 21:39:10 GMT
It was Moreno who ratted your contract out to the state, Shohei. Make him pay.
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 22, 2024 3:29:27 GMT
Did they just say Knack is being taken out? 5.0 shutout innings. 73 pitches.
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 22, 2024 3:31:08 GMT
Wow! Did Ohtani get ahold of that one!!
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 22, 2024 3:31:55 GMT
2-0 Dodgers on that blast.
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 22, 2024 3:45:47 GMT
Yardbird making the hit parade.
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Post by jrgreene6 on Jun 22, 2024 3:54:32 GMT
Yardbird making the hit parade. 1 - 2 count hits a guy to load the bases; hits next batter on first pitch to gift the Angles a run. Tied up on a FC. My Sharona pitches a gem only to see Scarborough Fair give it away. What pisses me off more than anything is if LA takes the lead this inning, SF is eligible for the W. That’s a completely shitty rule that needs to be eliminated / amended. GO DODGERS!!!
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 22, 2024 4:32:10 GMT
Yardbird making the hit parade. 1 - 2 count hits a guy to load the bases; hits next batter on first pitch to gift the Angles a run. Tied up on a FC. My Sharona pitches a gem only to see Scarborough Fair give it away. What pisses me off more than anything is if LA takes the lead this inning, SF is eligible for the W. That’s a completely shitty rule that needs to be eliminated / amended. GO DODGERS!!! I was a bit embarrassed for a minute. That looked bad. You keep missing inside?
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 22, 2024 4:42:56 GMT
Angels score a softball run in the 10th. 3-2 Halos.
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Post by Blunashun on Jun 22, 2024 4:51:13 GMT
And that's how she ends.
Sad...
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