Kershaw, Dodgers to face Darvish, Padres
The San Diego Padres play the Los Angeles DodgersAPRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
GAVIN LUX #9 - SECOND BASEMAN - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
10 HR •
50 RBI •
.251 AVG
10 HR
50 RBI
.251 AVG
Still sidelined Friday Lux (wrist) isn't starting Friday's game against the Padres, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.
Impact Lux was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Rockies due to a sore right wrist. Zach McKinstry will start at second base for Friday's series opener against San Diego, batting seventh.
APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Buehler expected to start for Los Angeles at San Diego
The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the San Diego PadresAPRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Price earns 1st regular-season save, Dodgers top Rockies 7-5
Justin Turner and Max Muncy each hit a three-run homer, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 7-5 as David Price earned his first regular-season saveAPRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dealing with wrist soreness Lux was scratched from Thursday's lineup with right wrist soreness, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.
Impact There was originally no reason attached to Lux's removal from the lineup. It's unclear whether the injury will keep him out beyond Thursday's contest, but he will have the chance to immediately return to the field on Friday as the Dodgers begin a series in San Diego.
APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Scratched from Thursday's lineup Lux was scratched from Thursday's lineup against the Rockies, Juan Toribio of MLB.com reports.
Impact Lux was in the original lineup and it's not clear what caused the change. As a result of his absence, Max Muncy shifts to second base with Edwin Rios drawing the start at first base.
APRIL 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Turner powers Dodgers past Rockies 4-2 for 5th straight win
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat Colorado 4-2 for their fifth consecutive win and the Rockies' fifth straight lossAPRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Betts, Bauer star for new fans as Dodgers crush Rockies 7-0
Mookie Betts homered and Trevor Bauer pitched seven innings of one-hit ball in both veterans’ first home games in front of their new Dodgers fansAPRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Taylor's homer propels Dodgers to 9-5 win over Nationals
Chris Taylor hit a three-run homer and Zach McKinstry made big plays with his bat and arm as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Washington Nationals 9-5APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
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
Sits for first time Lux will sit for the first time this season Monday against Oakland.
Impact The Dodgers indicated that Lux would play a significant role this season, and that was true in the opening series against the Rockies. He started all four games, going 6-for-16 with a steal, three runs and three RBI. He won't start everyday, however, with Chris Taylor getting the start at second base Monday.
APRIL 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Swipes bag, scores twice Lux went 1-for-4 with a triple, a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's victory over Colorado.
Impact The 23-year-old led off the seventh inning with his second triple in as many games and subsequently crossed the plate on Corey Seager's single. Lux has started each of the Dodgers' first three contests this season, going 5-for-13 with a pair of RBI along with the two triples. He appears locked in as the team's everyday second baseman.
APRIL 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Collects two hits Friday Lux went 2-for-5 with a triple, an RBI and a run scored in Friday's win over Colorado.
Impact Lux's fifth-inning triple was the second of his career and accounted for his second RBI of the campaign. After a disappointing 2020 season that didn't end with a Rookie of the Year coronation as many expected, Lux appears to have secured a near-everyday role as Los Angeles' starting second baseman. The 23-year-old is off to a strong start, going 4-for-9 through his first two games.
APRIL 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Delivers first spring homer Lux went 2-for-3 with his first home run of the spring Sunday in the Dodgers' 6-5 Cactus League loss to the Angels.
Impact Lux's home run came off southpaw Andrew Heaney, a welcome sign for a player who has thus far recorded just one hit over 23 career regular-season plate appearances against left-handed pitchers. With an .894 OPS this spring, Lux appears on track to break camp with the big club this season after the Dodgers chose to leave him at the alternate training site coming out of summer camp in 2020. While Lux's well-rounded offensive skill set gives him a high fantasy ceiling, the presence of Chris Taylor may make it difficult for the youngster to begin the season as anything more than part-time player. The two have typically alternated starts at the keystone throughout the spring, with both typically batting in the bottom third of the Los Angeles lineup.
MARCH 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mad Bum gets opener for D-backs; Kluber is Yanks' No. 2
The Arizona Diamondbacks are ready to open the season in familiar fashion: with Mad Bum on the moundMARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
Gavin Lux, back 'in a really good place,' earns another runway at second base The 23-year-old is once again hitting line drives and making accurate throws in his personal spring revival.
MARCH 10, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Thriving in Cactus League play Lux is hitting .455 (5-for-11) with a pair of RBI in four spring contests.
Impact Four of Lux's five hits have been singles, but the 23-year-old is still looking good. After spending much of 2020 at the team's alternate training site, Lux has a legitimate shot at claiming the lead role at second base by Opening Day, especially if he can continue showing that his bat is ready for the big leagues throughout the spring.
MARCH 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Regular role on tap Manager Dave Roberts said Lux will play regularly this season, and the team isn't "too concerned" with him facing left-handed pitching, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times repo...
Impact The 23-year-old appeared to be in line for the starting spot at the keystone in 2020, but he didn't make the Opening Day roster and ended up with a .595 OPS in only 69 plate appearances. The offseason departures of Enrique Hernandez and Joc Pederson opened up significant playing time in Los Angeles, and if Roberts' comments are any indication, Lux will have the chance to earn the starting job at second base to open 2021. Early success against left-handers could keep him in an everyday role rather than being limited to the strong side of a platoon.
MARCH 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Los Angeles Dodgers: Gavin Lux ready for starting role The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off of a World Series Championship but they are not slowing down. Instead, they are going younger and che...
MARCH 2, 2021 • CALLTOTHEPEN.COM
Dodgers spring preview: The bullpen, Gavin Lux and the few questions left The 23-year-old Lux could still be an option at second base if he shows throwing improvement.
FEBRUARY 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
This Dodgers-Yankees trade involving Gleyber Torres and Gavin Lux could work Perhaps the Yankees and Dodgers can work out a blockbuster deal. This baby would get the MLB hot stove cranking, with the Winter Meetings be...
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • DODGERSWAY.COM
Dodgers add extra pitcher Wood for NLCS, Braves roster same
The Los Angeles Dodgers have added left-hander Alex Wood as an extra pitcher for the National League Championship SeriesOCTOBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Removed from NLCS roster The Dodgers optioned Lux to their taxi squad Monday ahead of Game 1 of the club's NLCS matchup with the Braves, Alanna Rizzo of Spectrum SportsNet LA reports.
Impact Lux will cede his spot on the 28-man roster to Alex Wood, as manager Dave Roberts prioritized another left-handed option out of the bullpen over an extra middle infielder on the bench. The 22-year-old saw action in one game of the Dodgers' NLDS sweep of the Padres last week, striking out in his lone plate appearance.
OCTOBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
