Betts hits tying homer, Dodgers beat Angels 6-5 in 10
The Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-5 in 10 innings for their season-high fourth consecutive victoryAUGUST 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AUSTIN BARNES #15 - CATCHER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
1 HR •
11 RBI •
.264 AVG
1 HR
11 RBI
.264 AVG
Goes deep Thursday Barnes went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in a victory over the Padres on Thursday.
Impact Barnes was part of a homer-happy Dodgers offense in the win, slugging the fourth of six Los Angeles homers in the game. His first long ball of the season was a two-run shot off reliever Luis Perdomo in the fourth inning. Barnes has shown signs of emerging from a season-long slump over his last three games, going 5-for-9 with four RBI over that span.
AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Betts ties MLB mark with 3 of Dodgers' 6 HRs in rout of Pads
Mookie Betts hit three home runs in a game for the sixth time in his career, matching a major league record, and the Los Angeles Dodgers launched a season-high six long balls in al...AUGUST 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pitching, Turner's 3-run blast help Dodgers beat Padres, 6-0
Tony Gonsolin and five relievers combined on a six-hit shutout, Justin Turner hit a three-run homer, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the San Diego Padres 6-0 to avoid losing three...AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Machado's grand slam sends Padres over Dodgers, 6-2
Manny Machado slugged a grand slam after two consecutive errors by the Dodgers in the third inning, Garrett Richards won for the first time in two years, and the San Diego Padres d...AUGUST 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
In timeshare with Will Smith Barnes is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Giants, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
Impact Barnes and Will Smith have been deployed in a fairly even timeshare behind the dish this season, with the latter having started seven games to the latter's nine. Though the Dodgers value Barnes for his defensive skills, he's been the inferior fantasy option of the two thus far, slashing .091/.167/.091 with two RBI and one run entering play Sunday.
AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Slater homers twice as Giants down Kershaw, Dodgers 5-4
Austin Slater had his first multi-homer game, Johnny Cueto took a no-hitter into the sixth inning and the San Francisco Giants beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-4AUGUST 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Day off Sunday Smith is not in the lineup Sunday against the Diamondbacks, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Impact Smith has alternated starts with Austin Barnes over the past five games, and that trend will continue Sunday after Smith went 1-for-4 with a strikeout during Saturday's contest.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Friday Smith is not in the lineup for Friday's game against the Diamondbacks, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.
Impact Smith and Austin Barnes have split time evenly behind the plate so far this season, with both catcher starting four times. Smith doesn't have a hit in any of his four starts, with his lone base knock coming off the bench in the third game of the season.
JULY 31, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
In line for Opening Day nod Manager Dave Roberts said in an appearance Thursday on the "Off Air with Joe and Orel" podcast that Barnes will be behind the plate in the Dodgers' Opening Day game against the Gia...
Impact Roberts indicated that he expects Will Smith to start three of the Dodgers' first five games, suggesting that he's still Option 1A in the team's timeshare at catcher. The more defensive-minded Barnes looks like he could settle in as a full-time battery mate for Clayton Kershaw, who will take the hill for his franchise-record ninth Opening Day start.
JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Catches bullpen session Barnes tested his injured left hand by catching Clayton Kershaw's bullpen session Monday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Impact Barnes appears to have avoided a significant injury after getting plunked on his left hand in an exhibition game Sunday. In addition to catching the bullpen -- it bears mentioning that the affected hand is Barnes' glove hand -- the backstop was also slated to take batting practice Monday. He is expected to take part in the team's exhibition game against the Angels on Tuesday and should be good to go for Opening Day.
JULY 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Treinen comfortable in new home with Dodgers
Blake Treinen recently moved to the Los Angeles area and now lives just minutes from Dodger StadiumJULY 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NL West Preview Capsules
Capsules of National League West teams, listed in order of finish last yearJULY 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aims to improve flexibility Pederson worked with a movement coach during the MLB shutdown in an effort to improve flexibility and prevent injury, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Impact Pederson was referred to the trainer by teammate Austin Barnes, who had previously taken a similar approach to combat back issues. Pederson missed most of spring training with injuries to his hip and side, but he reportedly feels lighter on his feet during summer camp and has already stolen two bases in intrasquad action. That matches the number of stolen bases he accumulated in regular-season action over the last two campaigns combined.
JULY 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Staying sharp during hiatus Barnes has been able to both hit and catch during the suspension of play, he stated in an interview with John Hartung of Spectrum SportsNet LA on Wednesday.
Impact "I'm able to play catch. I'm able to hit a little bit, find a cage here and there," Barnes explained. The 30-year-old indicated that he "feels good" and is ready to go should a second spring training take place in the weeks ahead. Barnes is slated to back up Will Smith behind the plate this season, though the two may approach something close to a split based on comments made by manager Dave Roberts before play was halted.
MAY 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Could split backstop duties Smith could find himself in a timeshare behind the plate when the regular season begins, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Impact Smith entered spring training with a firm grasp on primary catcher duties, but that may have changed after he went only 3-for-21 (.143) in Cactus League play. Meanwhile, his main competition for backstop duties, Austin Barnes, posted a 1.033 OPS during spring contests. While manager Dave Roberts stated that the pair is part of a "partnership" behind the plate, a general idea of how playing time will be divided remains unclear.
MARCH 17, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Barnes' two homers lifts Dodgers to 10-4 rout of Padres
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Everyone thought this pitch was strike three -- except for the umpire
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Los Angeles Dodgers fan uses absurdly large glove to get a foul ball
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The Dodgers made what appears to be a costly roster move Sunday morning.JUNE 5, 2016
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The second baseman was traded by the Los Angeles Dodgers to the Miami Marlins before the 2015 season.NOVEMBER 12, 2015
Kershaw livid after being taken out in Dodgers' comeback win
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