JOC PEDERSON NEWS

Sitting against lefty Pederson is not in Friday's lineup against the Rangers.

Impact As is typical, Pederson retreats to the bench with a lefty (Mike Minor) on the hill for the opposition. Even against righties, Pederson appears to be losing ground. He started off as the team's leadoff hitter against righties and has hit fifth or lower in each of his last four starts.

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Marmolejos' slam gives Mariners a twinbill split with Padres

AUGUST 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kershaw wins third straight, Dodgers sweep Giants in DH

Clayton Kershaw struck out four over six scoreless innings, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers past the San Francisco Giants 7-0 in Game 1 of a doubleheader shutout sweep a day after...

AUGUST 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers reach halfway point with baseball's best record

The Los Angeles Dodgers are the best team in baseball

AUGUST 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Dodgers pound 7 homers, beat Rockies 11-3 to finish sweep

Kiké Hernández hit a three-run drive and Mookie Betts went deep twice in the Dodgers’ seven-homer attack, powering Los Angeles past the Colorado Rockies 11-3 for a three-game sweep

AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench against lefty Pederson isn't in the lineup Saturday against the Rockies.

Impact With a left-hander (Kyle Freeland) on the mound for the Rockies, Pederson will sit for the second time in the past three games. Chris Taylor will start in left field with Enrique Hernandez starting at second base.

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Buehler strikes out 11, Dodgers beat Rox 5-1 for 20th win

Walker Buehler struck out 11 over six sharp innings in his best outing of the shortened season, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers past the slumping Colorado Rockies 5-1 on Friday nig...

AUGUST 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting vs. southpaw Pederson is not starting Thursday against the Mariners.

Impact Pederson will head to the bench for Thursday's series finale with left-hander Yusei Kikuchi on the mound for Seattle. AJ Pollock is covering left field in his absence, with Matt Beatty serving as DH.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in loss Pederson went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Wednesday's loss to Seattle.

Impact Pederson provided the Dodgers with their first lead of the game by launching a solo homer off Taijuan Walker in the second inning. Unfortunately, Los Angeles fell short this time. Across 67 at-bats this season, the 28-year-old is batting a mere .164/.263/.343 with four home runs.

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Nola drives in 4, Mariners snap Dodgers streak with 6-4 win

Austin Nola hit a three-run home run and had four RBIs, Taijuan Walker overcame early long-ball issues to throw seven strong inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat Los Angeles 6-4,...

AUGUST 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting against left-hander Pederson isn't in the lineup Tuesday against the Mariners.

Impact With southpaw Marco Gonzales on the mound for Seattle, Pederson will get a day off. Chris Taylor will take over in left field, batting sixth.

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Seager brothers go deep, Dodgers rally past Mariners 11-9

Corey and Kyle Seager became the first pair of brothers in 19 years to homer as opponents in the same game, and Corey’s Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for an 11-9 victory over older b...

AUGUST 18, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sitting once again Pederson will retreat to the bench for the second consecutive game Saturday as the Angels are starting another lefty in Andrew Heaney, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times repor...

Impact Not a major surprise that Pederson will be available off the bench again Saturday as the 28-year-old has made just one start against a left-handed pitcher this season. Chris Taylor will pick up the start in left field as a result.

AUGUST 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against southpaw Pederson will sit against lefty Patrick Sandoval and the Angels on Friday.

Impact Pederson has started just once against a lefty this season. A.J. Pollock will start in left field in his absence.

AUGUST 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Padres take opener from light-hitting Dodgers, 2-1

AUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres edge light-hitting Dodgers 2-1 on Hosmer's RBI single

Eric Hosmer singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the sixth inning, and the San Diego Padres beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 in the series opener

AUGUST 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joc Pederson curses up a storm on hot mic during Dodgers-Giants (Video) A hot mic caught Joc Pederson firing off multiple expletives in Friday's Dodgers win over the Giants With no baseball fans in the stands fo...

AUGUST 8, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM

Homers twice against San Diego Pederson went 2-for-3 with two home runs, five RBI, three runs scored and a walk in Wednesday's win over the Padres.

Impact Pederson delivered a complete performance Wednesday, launching a two-run shot in the second and later adding a three-run shot in the sixth -- he also chipped with another run scored in the fifth following an RBI single from Will Smith. Pederson has hit safely in four of his last five appearances and accounts for three homers in his last three games.

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Pederson homers twice to lead Dodgers over Padres, 7-6 Joc Pederson's second home run of the game sailed an estimated 435 feet through two palm trees just beyond the center field fence at Petco P...

AUGUST 6, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Pederson homers twice to lead Dodgers over Padres, 7-6

Joc Pederson’s second home run of the game sailed an estimated 435 feet through two palm trees just beyond the center field fence at Petco Park, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat th...

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First-place Marlins sweep O's, move to 5-1 despite outbreak

AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Could slide into leadoff spot The Dodgers are considering having Pederson bat leadoff against right-handed starters, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Los Angeles has been employing a matchup-based lineup strategy throughout the season, with Max Muncy batting first against right-handed starters and Mookie Betts leading off against southpaws. However, Muncy has been struggling of late, going 2-for-16 over his last four games. Pederson took over the leadoff spot against right-hander Chris Paddack on Monday and promptly went deep on the first pitch of the contest for his first home run of the season. Pederson has had plenty of success as a leadoff hitter in the past -- he hit 17 leadoff homers between 2018 and 2019, including a franchise-record nine last season.

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Cronenworth, Paddack help Padres beat Dodgers 5-4

San Diego rookie Jake Cronenworth singled home the go-ahead run in the sixth inning for the Padres, who hit three solo home runs off Walker Buehler and beat the Los Angeles Dodgers...

AUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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AUGUST 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walker's double in 8th lifts Diamondbacks over Dodgers 5-3

Christian Walker hit a three-run double in the eighth inning and the Arizona Diamondbacks broke out of their offensive funk to rally for a 5-3 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers

AUGUST 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS