Oakland takes 6-game losing streak into matchup with Los Angeles
Oakland heads into the matchup against Los Angeles in a rut, losers of six straightAPRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CODY BELLINGER #24 - CENTER FIELDER - CHICAGO CUBS
18 HR •
78 RBI •
.266 AVG
18 HR
78 RBI
.266 AVG
No structural damage, IL possible Manager Dave Roberts said Bellinger (calf) has no structural damage or stress fractures after undergoing testing Tuesday, but the skipper is uncertain when the outfielder will reta...
Impact The 25-year-old is dealing with some residual soreness after taking a cleat to the left calf Monday, and it's unclear whether he'll require a trip to the injured list. According to Eric Stephen of SBNation.com, Bellinger won't be available for Wednesday's series finale at Oakland, and he'll have Thursday's scheduled off day to recover before potentially missing any additional contests.
APRIL 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kershaw bounces back, Dodgers beat winless A's 5-1
Clayton Kershaw struck out eight in seven smooth innings to send the Athletics to their worst start in more than a century, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat winless Oakland 5-1 for...APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out Tuesday, undergoing tests Bellinger (calf) is unavailable Tuesday against the Athletics and is undergoing tests to determine the severity of his injury, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
Impact The 25-year-old was already absent from the starting nine, but manager Dave Roberts has now confirmed the outfielder won't be available off the bench. Bellinger was spiked in the left calf Monday, and the Dodgers could update his status after Tuesday's contest.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not in Tuesday's lineup Bellinger (calf) will not start Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Bellinger left late in Monday's game after taking a cleat to the calf. He doesn't appear to have suffered any long-term injury, but the Dodgers have the depth to allow him to rest for a day or two. Mookie Betts slides to center field in his absence, with Zach McKinstry starting in right.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Day-to-day with calf issue Manager Dave Roberts said after Monday's 10-3 win over the Athletics that Bellinger is day-to-day following his removal in the ninth inning due to a sore left calf, Mike DiGiovanna...
Impact Bellinger recorded his lone hit of the contest in his sixth and final at-bat of the night, but it came at the price of taking a cleat to the calf while he raced Athletics pitcher Reymin Guduan to first base for an infield single. The 25-year-old was visibly limping to the dugout after the play, but he appears fortunate to have avoided any damage to his ankle, which would likely result in a longer absence. Instead, the Dodgers will see how he responds to treatment before determining his status for Tuesday's game.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Homers by Smith, Turner help Dodgers rout winless A's 10-3
Will Smith homered off the left-field foul pole, Corey Seager and Zach McKinstry each drove in three runs, and the Los Angeles Dodgers pounded the winless Oakland Athletics 10-3APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Exits with foot injury Bellinger was removed from Monday's game against the Athletics with an apparent foot injury, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Bellinger's foot was stepped on during a close play at first base, and he was removed from the contest shortly after. He'll be considered day-to-day until the extent of the injury is revealed.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Urías starts strong, Dodgers beat Rox 4-2 for 3rd win in row
Julio Urías got off to a strong start after a fine finish in last year’s World Series, pitching into the eighth inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 4-2APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out Sunday, as expected Bellinger is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Impact This was planned, with manager Dave Roberts previously stating his desire to get all of the lineup regulars a day off early in the season. Chris Taylor will take over in center field while Will Smith bats cleanup against lefty Austin Gomber.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
McKinstry hits inside-the-park homer, Dodgers beat Rox 6-5
Zach McKinstry hustled for a go-ahead, inside-the-park homer in the eighth inning when outfielder Raimel Tapia reached over the fence to bring the ball back only to have it bound o...APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Saturday, day off Sunday Bellinger is starting in center field Saturday against the Rockies but will receive the day off for Sunday's series finale, Eric Stephen of SBNation.com reports.
Impact Manager Dave Roberts wants to give all the lineup regulars a day off early in the season, and Bellinger will take his turn Sunday. The 25-year-old is 3-for-9 with one triple, one double, two runs and two RBI through two games.
APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
Cody Bellinger discusses chances of a World Series repeat Mackenzie Salmon chats with Cody Bellinger about all things Dodgers as the 2021 season gets underway.
APRIL 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Cody Bellinger sees 'exciting … fun season' as Dodgers, Padres battle for NL West crown If the Dodgers are going to make it two titles in a row in 2021, their toughest competition is the team two hours south, down Interstate 5 a...
APRIL 2, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
LEADING OFF: Nats have 3 positives, no opener Friday
The Nationals and Mets are waiting until at least Saturday to start their season as Washington deals with a COVID-19 outbreakAPRIL 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Robbed of home run Bellinger went 2-for-4 with a double, a walk, a run scored and an RBI on Thursday against the Rockies.
Impact Bellinger cleared the fence with a fly ball in the third inning, but a baserunning error by Justin Turner turned the official scoring into a single. Despite that setback, it was an encouraging start to the season for Bellinger, who should be a stalwart in the cleanup spot for the Dodgers this season.
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
LEADING OFF: Nats have 3 positives, no opener Friday
The Nationals and Mets are waiting until at least Saturday to start their season as Washington deals with a COVID-19 outbreakAPRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dodgers' Cody Bellinger loses a home run because of Justin Turner's baserunning Bellinger
APRIL 1, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
LA's Bellinger homers, ruled out for passing Turner on bases
Cody Bellinger hit a homer and was called out before he could finish his trotAPRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cody Bellinger reflects on shocking call to remove Blake Snell, costing Rays the World Series Cody Bellinger reflects on the shocking call to remove Blake Snell, costing Rays the World Series. When Tampa Bay Rays coach Kevin Cash made...
APRIL 1, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Cody Bellinger Talks Joe Buck Hate, Defending the Dodgers' Title, and Vin Scully 2020 was not the best year for Cody Bellinger. The 2019 NL MVP posted career-lows in batting average, OPS, slugging percentage, on-base perc...
APRIL 1, 2021 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Diego Padres: A rivalry filled with delicious anticipation
There is a lot to love about this MLB season, but the tastiest treat is the Dodgers vs. Padres rivalry, Martin Rogers writes.APRIL 1, 2021
Dodgers' Mookie Betts, Cody Bellinger top MLB jersey sales; Mike Trout 10th Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielders Mookie Betts and Cody Bellinger were at the top of MLB's list of best-selling jerseys entering the 2021...
APRIL 1, 2021 • UPI.COM
