AUGUST 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
LOS ANGELES DODGERS 98-64 · 1ST IN NL WEST
98-64 · 1ST IN NL WEST
Dodgers News: Freddie Freeman Compared to Padres Legend by Dave Roberts This comparison is next level!
Scratched from lineup Martinez was scratched from the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday against Arizona due to a hamstring injury, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact Martinez is reportedly dealing with the same issue in his hamstring that has caused him to miss a significant amount of time recently. The Dodgers will run some tests and should provide more information in the near future, but Martinez should be considered day-to-day for the time being. Enrique Hernandez will fill in as Los Angeles' designated hitter Tuesday in Martinez's place.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Former Dodgers GM Sounds Off on Padres Disrespect To Clayton Kershaw, Inability to Beat LA Ned Colletti only states the facts
AUGUST 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Meet the Dodgers' James Outman, MLB's unlikeliest breakout rookie
Inside former football standout James Outman's meteoric rise with the Dodgers and the swing changes that turned the raw prospect into one of...AUGUST 8, 2023
Optioned back to OKC The Dodgers optioned Hudson to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
Impact Hudson was recalled from Triple-A on Sunday and will head back to the minors after surrendering one run over two innings during Monday's win over the Padres. Hudson hasn't been particularly effective in the majors this year with a 7.94 ERA and 1.76 WHIP through 5.2 frames, but he could find himself back in Los Angeles if the Dodgers need a fresh bullpen arm.
AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Recalled from Triple-A The Dodgers recalled Gonzalez from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Tuesday.
Impact Gonzalez was sent down to Triple-A on July 3 and has since put up a 3.48 ERA and 1.55 WHIP through 10.1 innings with Oklahoma City. Despite Gonzalez's lack of production in the majors this season, he'll be called upon to replace Bryan Hudson, who was optioned to Triple-A in a corresponding move.
AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler finds a willing volunteer in PGA Tour star Jon Rahm for a live-fire pitching drill - The Boston Globe The chance encounter took place last Friday at the Titleist Performance Institute in Oceanside, Calif., where the two-time All-Star righthan...
AUGUST 8, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Sitting Tuesday Rojas isn't in the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday against Arizona, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports.
Impact After going 2-for-5 with an RBI and scoring twice Monday against San Diego, Rojas will take a seat for Tuesday's series opener with the D-backs. Amed Rosario will fill in at shortstop and bat ninth.
AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Hitting well since return to LA Hernandez went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, an additional run and a walk Monday in a 13-7 victory over San Diego.
Impact Hernandez went deep in the sixth inning, swatting a solo shot to left-center field. It was his first long ball since rejoining the Dodgers as a result of a July 25 trade with the Red Sox. Hernandez has played regularly since returning to the National League, and he's hit well, slashing .324/.350/.541 with five doubles, Monday's homer, seven RBI, five runs and a 2:3 BB:K over 40 plate appearances.
AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Feels Good About Midseason Break for Clayton Kershaw Clayton Kershaw works extremely hard for every start and needs a midseason break.
AUGUST 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Walker Buehler meets Jon Rahm - on the mound, not the golf course
Walker Buehler is on the mend from Tommy John surgery and he's schedule to throw to hitters Wednesday for the first time since last yearAUGUST 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Outman leads Dodgers against the Diamondbacks after 4-hit game
The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Arizona Diamondbacks after James Outman had four hits on Monday in a 13-7 win over the PadresAUGUST 8, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
D-backs look to turn season back around, host Dodgers The Arizona Diamondbacks were 16 games above.
AUGUST 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dodgers Highlights: MLB Network Shows What Makes Freddie Freeman So Good The MVP hype train is fully on track.
AUGUST 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Reaches base five times in win Outman went 4-for-4 with a double and two runs scored in Monday's 13-7 victory over San Diego.
Impact Outman was locked in at the plate Monday, as each of his four hits registered an exit velocity of 99.6 mph or higher. In 21 games since the All-Star break, the rookie outfielder is slashing an impressive .360/.420/.623 with two home runs, nine RBI, 13 runs scored and four steals across 81 plate appearances during that span.
AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Homers again in win Betts went 1-for-5 with a grand slam in Monday's 13-7 win over the Padres.
Impact Betts capped off an eight-run fourth inning with a grand slam, giving Los Angeles the lead and chasing Seth Lugo from the game. The 30-year-old superstar has now homered in back-to-back games for the second time in August, further complicating the NL MVP discussion. Betts now has 31 home runs, 75 RBI, 92 runs scored and eight steals through 106 games this season.
AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dodgers News: Tony Gonsolin Will Remain in the Starting Rotation for Now A rocky season for the righty got even rockier.
AUGUST 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Padres encapsulate up-and-down season in series loss to Dodgers After allowing eight runs in one inning, Padres starter Seth Lugo learned that the Dodgers were relaying his pitch grips from second base.
AUGUST 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 8
Preview the August 8 matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and m...AUGUST 8, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE
Dodger Details: A rousing comeback, star power, Clayton Kershaw's return and more Tony Gonsolin wobbled again, clouding his future in the rotation. But Mookie Betts and the mighty offense rode to the rescue.
AUGUST 8, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Dodgers News: Mookie Betts Makes MLB History Monday Against Padres Mookie Betts’ slam to cap off the Dodgers’ 8-run fifth made history.
AUGUST 8, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Dodgers News: Clayton Kershaw Official Return Date Set The future Hall of Famer is BACK folks!
AUGUST 8, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Betts' grand slam ties franchise record in blowout win SAN DIEGO -- When Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman became teammates before last season, both superstars knew they were going to be hitting a...
AUGUST 8, 2023 • MLB.COM
Tagged for six runs in win Gonsolin (7-4) earned the win Monday, allowing six runs on nine hits and one walk over six innings against San Diego. He struck out three.
Impact The Padres inflicted the majority of their damage against Gonsolin in the third inning, tallying five runs on four hits including a two-run bomb by Luis Campusano. Despite the rough inning, Gonsolin managed to stay in the game long enough to receive the run support needed to earn a victory. In five starts since the All-Star break, the 29-year-old right-hander has now posted a 5.19 ERA, 1.35 WHIP and 20:10 K:BB across 26 innings. He is projected for a home start against the Rockies over the weekend.
AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mookie Betts and Dodgers hitters rescue Tony Gonsolin in win over Padres SAN DIEGO — The Dodgers’ rotation has needed a lot of rescuing lately.
AUGUST 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
