Reddit AMA: Trade Deadline, Dreyer and outfield prospects
With Thursday's 3 p.m. PT Trade Deadline approaching, MLB.com Dodgers beat reporter Sonja Chen took questions from fans in an r/Dodgers AMA on Wednesday. The full conversation can be viewed here, but below is a sampling of the best questions and answers. Questions and responses have been lightly edited for
Smith's clutch knock helps Dodgers erase miscues with late rally
CINCINNATI -- In some ways, the Dodgers had no business coming out on top of Tuesday night's 5-4 win over the Reds at Great American Ball Park. But then again, they had no business losing either. Tyler Glasnow had his shakiest outing since returning from the 60-day IL, allowing four
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Dodgers call up No. 3 prospect Freeland; Kim (shoulder) hits IL
CINCINNATI -- The Dodgers promoted infielder Alex Freeland, their No. 3 prospect and MLB Pipeline's No. 35 overall prospect, ahead of Tuesday night's game against the Reds. In a corresponding move, fellow infielder Hyeseong Kim was placed on the 10-day injured list with left shoulder bursitis. Freeland is expected to
What to expect from Dodgers No. 3 prospect Freeland in the bigs
Alex Freeland flies under the radar more than most prospects on MLB Pipeline's Top 100 list, even though he's ranked No. 35. He doesn't have a single spectacular tool, but he has all-around ability and leaves no doubt that he's capable of playing shortstop in the Majors. With Max Muncy
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No. 2 prospect Hope goes deep in second consecutive High-A contest
The final days of July baseball kicked off with plenty of action around the Minor League landscape. Walker Jenkins (NYY), JJ Wetherholt (STL) and Jhostynxon Garcia (BOS) came through with big-time performances to power a deep Top 100 prospect contingent. On the mound, Hurston Waldrep (ATL) wrapped up a sterling
Who gets 6th spot? Who's the odd man out? And more Dodgers staff questions
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Everything clicks for Dodgers in complete team win over Reds
CINCINNATI -- Throughout the Dodgers' midsummer skid, they haven't quite been in sync. A badly slumping offense seemed the culprit for the team's struggles midway through July, while a rotation trending in the right direction was offset by a leaky bullpen.
Muncy set for rehab assignment, could rejoin Dodgers within the week
CINCINNATI -- A little less than four weeks after Max Muncy sustained a left knee bone bruise following a scary on-field collision, the Dodgers' third baseman will join Triple-A Oklahoma City to begin a rehab assignment on Tuesday. Manager Dave Roberts said the plan is for Muncy to get three
Latest MVP poll: AL race tightens; Ohtani continues to lap NL field
The Yankees' Aaron Judge and the Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani continue to lead their respective league in MLB.com's latest Most Valuable Player poll. Each superstar was at the top of the past two polls as well. But is change afoot?
May's rotation status murky after loss to Red Sox
BOSTON -- If this was indeed a showcase for Dustin May to make a play to remain a part of the Dodgers’ starting rotation, then the right-hander may be in trouble in the wake of a 4-3 loss to the Red Sox on Sunday afternoon at Fenway Park.
Dodgers activate Treinen, recall Wrobleski to bolster bullpen
BOSTON -- The Dodgers made a pair of roster moves to bolster their pitching staff prior to their series finale at Fenway Park on Sunday, activating right-hander Blake Treinen and recalling left-hander Justin Wrobleski from Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Watch top prospect De Paula at High-A for FREE on Thursday
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Dodgers remain in top 5 in Power Rankings
Thanks to some hot streaks (Blue Jays, Brewers, Mets) and some not-so-hot streaks (Tigers, Dodgers, Astros), the MLB standings have, right on the cusp of the Trade Deadline, gotten almost absurdly tight. The Jays have the best record in baseball. The Cubs and Brewers are a half-game back of them;
Kershaw bested by Sox, Crochet in first regular-season start at Fenway
BOSTON -- Prior to Saturday night, the only other time that 18-year-veteran Clayton Kershaw pitched at historic Fenway Park was in Game 1 of the 2018 World Series, an 8-4 loss.
Sheehan, Casparius fulfill Fenway dreams, bookend Dodgers' win
BOSTON -- Able to overcome a pair of rocky innings early, Emmet Sheehan locked in and helped the Dodgers pick off a 5-2 win over the Red Sox in the series opener at Fenway Park on Friday night. Pitching down the road from where he played collegiately at Boston College,
Dodgers expect Betts to return from personal leave on Saturday
BOSTON -- Mookie Betts' return trip to Boston was delayed for at least one day as the Dodgers’ outfielder tends to a personal matter back home in Nashville, Tenn.
What will the Dodgers do at the Trade Deadline?
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No. 3 prospect Freeland homers in second consecutive game at Triple-A
Samuel Basallo kicked off the weekend in style in a game full of achievements. The slugging backstop reached the 20-homer plateau for a second time, collected a career-high five hits and fell a triple shy of the cycle. Basallo wasn't alone, as fellow Top 100 prospects Bryce Eldridge, Alex Freeland
Ohtani ties Dodgers record with HR in 5th straight game before L.A. walks it off
LOS ANGELES -- Coming out of the All-Star break, all Shohei Ohtani has done is hit dingers. Ohtani tied the Dodgers' franchise record by homering in his fifth straight game on Wednesday afternoon, taking Twins starter Chris Paddack deep for a solo shot in the first inning. The last Major