Buehler expected to start for Dodgers at Rockies
The Colorado Rockies host the Los Angeles DodgersAPRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AUSTIN BARNES #15 - CATCHER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
1 HR •
11 RBI •
.264 AVG
1 HR
11 RBI
.264 AVG
Purr-fect night: Bauer wins LA debut, cat on field at Coors
Trevor Bauer took a no-hit bid into the seventh inning in his Los Angeles debut before allowing a pair of two-run homers, and the Dodgers held on after building a big lead to beat...APRIL 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suffers cuts to hand Barnes got cuts on his hand during a play at the plate Thursday against the Rockies, but is expected to start Saturday, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
Impact Barnes exited Thursday's contest in the seventh inning, but avoided serious injury. Will Smith appears to be slated to work behind the plate Friday, though that likely would have been the case regardless of Barnes' injury.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Outta here? Bellinger has homer negated, Rox win 8-5 win
On an afternoon Cody Bellinger had a homer negated due to a baserunning mistake, the Colorado Rockies played plenty of small ball to beat the defending World Series champion Los An...APRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits with apparent hand injury Barnes exited Thursday's game against the Rockies after looking at his right hand, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Barnes was attempting to field a throw at home plate when C.J. Cron slid into him, which appeared to be the cause of the injury. Will Smith replaced Barnes and would likely gain playing time should Barnes be forced to miss any further game action.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Draws Opening Day start Barnes is starting Thursday's game against the Rockies, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Barnes was recently described by manager Dave Roberts as a "1A option" behind the plate and is expected to serve in a timeshare with Will Smith this season. While Smith should see slightly more playing time this year, Barnes will start at catcher for Thursday's Opening Day matchup, batting eighth.
APRIL 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers eager to defend World Series title in full season
The Los Angeles Dodgers are eager to defend their first World Series championship in 32 years when they open the season in AprilMARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bogaerts spring debut after shoulder woe, Tatis HR in return
Star shortstop Xander Bogaerts of the Boston Red Sox has made his spring training debut after being slowed by a sore right shoulderMARCH 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Austin Barnes, Max Muncy hit home runs as Dodgers beat Indians Held without a hit in the first four innings, the Dodgers score nine times in the next three innings before the game is called due to rain f...
MARCH 12, 2021 • DAILYNEWS.COM
Viewed as option 1A behind plate Barnes' role with the Dodgers this season is expected to lean more toward a timeshare than a traditional backup situation, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Manager Dave Roberts suggested that both Barnes and Will Smith will play important roles behind the plate for the club this season, though he wasn't precise about how their playing time will shake out. "If you look at timeshare, I guess [Barnes is] a backup, but I don't see it as such," Roberts said. "I think it's a 1 and 1A. They're both very valuable, and I think that we've done a good job of using both of them and exploiting strengths and things to help us win baseball games." While Smith is clearly the more talented offensive performer, Barnes' ability to handle the pitching staff has allowed him to carve out a fair amount of playing time. The Dodgers often deployed Barnes behind the dish while slotting Smith at DH during the playoffs last season, but with the designated hitter out of the National League for 2021, that scenario is no longer an option. Smith is still expected to get the majority of the starts for Los Angeles, but he may not handle as large of a workload behind the plate as most everyday catchers.
MARCH 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Barnes, Dodgers agree to $4.3M, 2-year deal, avoid hearing
Catcher Austin Barnes and the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a salary arbitration hearing when they agreed to a $4.3 million, two-year contractFEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Barnes, Dodgers agree to 2-yr. deal (source) The Dodgers and catcher Austin Barnes have agreed on a two-year, $4.3 million deal to avoid arbitration, a source told MLB.com's Mark Feinsa...
FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • MLB.COM
Dodgers reach agreement on two-year contract with Austin Barnes By reaching agreement on a deal with Barnes, the Dodgers avoid going to a hearing with any of their arbitration-eligible players this offsea...
FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • DAILYNEWS.COM
Avoids arbitration Barnes agreed to a two-year, $4.3 million contract with the Dodgers on Sunday, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Impact Barnes will avoid arbitration with the Dodgers by reaching a two-year deal with the team ahead of spring training. The 31-year-old should serve in a reserve role behind the plate once again in 2021 after slashing .244/.353/.314 with one home run and nine RBI over 86 at-bats last season.
FEBRUARY 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Flaherty, Soroka win in salary arbitration, Yarbrough loses
St. Louis pitcher Jack Flaherty and Atlanta pitcher Mike Soroka won their salary arbitration cases, and Tampa Bay reliever Ryan Yarbrough lostFEBRUARY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pitcher Mike Soroka and Braves argue salary arbitration case
Mike Soroka argued his salary arbitration case with the Atlanta Braves, arguing for a raise from $583,500 to $2.8 million while the team maintained the right-hander should be paid...FEBRUARY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Pitcher Ryan Yarbrough, Rays go to salary arbitration
Ryan Yarbrough and the AL champion Tampa Bay Rays went to a salary arbitration hearing, with the pitcher asking for a raise from $578,500 to $3.1 million and the team arguing for $...FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers all set at catcher with Smith, Barnes With Spring Training scheduled to begin this month, MLB.com will take an in-depth, position-by-position look at the Dodgers heading into the...
FEBRUARY 9, 2021 • MLB.COM
Mets' Davis, O's Santander lose arbitration, Rays' Choi wins
The New York Mets defeated third baseman and outfielder JFEBRUARY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
JD Davis, Mets argue 1st salary arbitration case of year
JFEBRUARY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lindor, Bryant, Bellinger, Seager get big-money deals
Francisco Lindor, Kris Bryant, Cody Bellinger and Corey Seager were among 112 players who agreed to one-year contracts ahead of the deadline to exchange proposed arbitration salari...JANUARY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bellinger agrees to $16.1M, 1-year contract with Dodgers
Dodgers star Cody Bellinger agreed to a $16.1 million, one-year contract with the World Series champions that avoided salary arbitrationJANUARY 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Knebel ($5.25M), Floro ($975,000) agree with Dodgers
New Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Corey Knebel agreed to a $5.25 million, one-year contract that avoided salary arbitration, and pitcher Dylan Floro agreed to $975,000JANUARY 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers ace Kershaw finally wins elusive World Series title
Clayton Kershaw cut through the critics, just like one of his curveballs through the strike zoneOCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fitting finale: Dodgers win title, Turner tests positive
Justin Turner was removed from Los Angeles’ 3-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 6 of the World Series after registering Major League Baseball’s first positive coronavirus t...OCTOBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
