AUSTIN BARNES NEWS

Homers in season debut Barnes went 2-for-3 with a home run in Saturday's loss against the Rockies.

Impact The backstop made his season debut Saturday and didn't waste time to make an impact, as he took German Marquez deep in the top of the third inning. He was the only player who recorded multiple hits for the Dodgers in this game, but he's not expected to become the regular catcher for the Dodgers, and it wouldn't be shocking if he moves back to the bench in favor of Will Smith for Sunday's series finale.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Connor Joe homers in 8th, Rockies hold off Dodgers 3-2

Connor Joe drove in two runs, including a go-ahead solo homer in the eighth inning, and closer Daniel Bard struck out the side in the ninth to help the Colorado Rockies beat the Lo...

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back in spring lineup Barnes (head) will start at catcher and bat seventh in Thursday's Cactus League game against the Rockies, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.

Impact Just as manager Dave Roberts suggested Wednesday would be the case, Barnes is back in action following a two-day breather after he was struck in the catcher's mask by a foul tip in Monday's game against the White Sox. Barnes passed all concussion tests administered after exiting Monday's contest, and after experiencing no setbacks in the two days that followed, he'll be ready to handle his normal duties behind the plate. He'll likely form a battery with Clayton Kershaw on the days the veteran lefty pitches, but beyond that, Barnes may only get an additional start or two per week while No. 1 backstop Will Smith is at full health.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clears concussion testing Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Tuesday that Barnes passed all concussion testing and is considered day-to-day, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Impact Barnes was fortunate to avoid the concussion after he exited Monday's Cactus League game against the White Sox upon taking a foul tip to his catcher's mask. Roberts suggested that the veteran backstop would likely remain out of the lineup for a couple more days before checking back in behind the dish by the end of the week.

MARCH 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Exits after foul tip Barnes left Monday's exhibition against the White Sox early after taking a foul tip to his catcher's mask, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.

Impact Skipper Dave Roberts noted after the game that Barnes was feeling "a little foggy" after the foul tip, so the team decided to exercise caution by removing him. He'll be considered day-to-day moving forward and will be re-evaluated Tuesday, per Toribio.

MARCH 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Closer by committee? Roberts, Dodgers move on minus Jansen

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised Kenley Jansen, a day after the longtime closer signed a one-year, free agent deal with Atlanta

MARCH 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blowin' in the wind: Giants edge Dodgers 1-0 on Longoria HR

Evan Longoria homered off Max Scherzer in the fifth inning and the San Francisco Giants edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 on a blustery night to take a 2-1 lead in their NL Divisio...

OCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trea Turner slam, solo HR; Kershaw hurt, Dodgers beat Brews

Trea Turner hit a grand slam and solo home run as the Los Angeles Dodgers extended the NL West race for at least another day, rallying past the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 after starter...

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MLB ERA leader Scherzer dominates again, Dodgers beat Reds

Max Scherzer pitched seven shutout innings in another dominant performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers, who kept up their push in the NL West with a 5-1 victory over the Cincinnati...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kershaw strikes out 5 in return, Dodgers beat D-backs 5-1

Clayton Kershaw struck out five in his first start since July 3 and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-1 for their seventh straight home win

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Max Scherzer is epitome of efficiency in joining 3,000K club

The defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers were already loaded with talent when they picked up Max Scherzer at the July trade deadline

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scherzer strikes out 13, Dodgers beat Cardinals 5-1

Max Scherzer struck out 13 in his hometown and Chris Taylor hit a two-run homer, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 5-1 victory over the St. Louis Cardinals

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Swats sixth homer Barnes went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in a 4-3 win over Atlanta on Wednesday.

Impact Barnes gave primary catcher Will Smith a breather and contributed to the win with a third-inning solo shot to left field. The long ball was his second in his past three games and sixth overall this season. Though Barnes and Smith opened the campaign in a semi-timeshare, the latter's offensive performance -- Smith leads all NL catchers with 22 homers -- has propelled him to a clear-cut role as the team's top option behind the plate. Barnes has tallied 195 plate appearances this season to Smith's 414.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers rally past Braves for sweep, Scherzer leaves after 6

Justin Turner and AJ Pollock singled home the tying and go-ahead runs through the same infield hole in the eighth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied past the Atlanta Brave...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Senzatela earns 1st win since June, Rockies beat Dodgers 5-0

Antonio Senzatela pitched seven sparkling innings, C

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets offense started Thursday Barnes went 1-for-3 with a two-run homer in Thursday's 4-0 win over San Diego.

Impact Barnes opened the scoring in the third inning when he sent a Yu Darvish offering over the left-center field wall. The blast was the first since July 24 for the veteran catcher, who had entered the night hitless in nine at-bats over his previous nine games. Barnes is slashing .218/.314/.352 with five homers and 19 RBI in 189 plate appearances this season behind starter Will Smith.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scherzer shuts down Padres, Dodgers win 4-0 for 3-game sweep

Max Scherzer pitched 7 2/3 dominant innings to win his eighth straight decision, Austin Barnes hit a two-run home run off Yu Darvish and the surging Los Angeles Dodgers beat the pl...

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels rally for 4-3 victory over Dodgers in 10 innings

José Iglesias’ double in the 10th inning drove in the go-ahead run as the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday night

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

McCullers silences LA bats; Dodger Stadium fans jeer Astros

Lance McCullers Jr. threw 6 2/3 shutout innings and the Houston Astros withstood the raucous, heckling fans at Dodger Stadium to blank Los Angeles 3-0

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LA fans don't waste time jeering Astros at Dodger Stadium

Los Angeles Dodgers fans waited a long time to let José Altuve and the Houston Astros know just how they felt about possibly being cheated out of a 2017 World Series championship

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gray expected to start for the Rockies against Dodgers

The Rockies will start Jon Gray on Sunday while the Dodgers are expected to counter with Josiah Gray

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Launches decisive homer Barnes went 2-for-3 with a solo home run in a 1-0 triumph over Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Barnes went deep off Colorado starter Kyle Freeland in the second for the game's single run and provided two of only seven hits in the contest. It was the backstop's first home run since June 22 and he's now 5-for-9 over his last three games.

JULY 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Barnes HR, Jansen bounces back as Dodgers edge Rockies 1-0

Austin Barnes homered early, Kenley Jansen preserved the lead late and the Los Angeles Dodgers snapped a three-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory over the Colorado Rockies

JULY 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores twice in rout Barnes went 0-for-4 with a walk and two runs Saturday in the Dodgers' 22-1 win over the Diamondbacks.

Impact Barnes benefited from the rest of the Los Angeles lineup teeing off on the beleaguered Arizona pitching staff, as he came around to score on a pair of extra-base hits with the bases loaded. The veteran backstop's .208/.327/.328 is serviceable enough for a catcher, but he's unlikely to cut into Will Smith's playing time because of it.

JULY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers visit White House, rally past Nats, 7th win in row

Mookie Betts hit a go-ahead single during a nine-run in the seventh inning after Washington ace Max Scherzer departed, and the Los Angeles Dodgers surged past the Nationals 10-5 fo...

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS