JUNE 30, 2022•SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Freddie Freeman agent drama: Possible reason for rift revealed, rep fires backIt sounds as if Freeman and Excel Sports' Casey Close were not on the same page.
Mark Bradley: It's clear Freddie Freeman isn't where he wants to beIt should be impossible to feel sorry for Freddie Freeman. But I do.
JUNE 30, 2022•CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Casey Close Denies He Withheld Braves' Offer From Freddie FreemanThe agent told SI that there is no truth to the report tweeted by Doug Gottlieb and that he is considering legal action.
JUNE 30, 2022•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Germán Márquez - Exits with apparent injuryMarquez was removed during the fourth inning of Wednesday's start versus the Dodgers with an apparent injury, Patrick Saunders of The Denver Post reports.
ImpactThe right-hander allowed five runs across 3.1 frames and left the field with the training staff during the fourth inning. The reason for Marquez's exit remains unclear, and he should be considered day-to-day until the team updates his status.
JUNE 30, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Freddie Freeman's emotions not yet a concern for the Dodgers
Even after an emotional weekend, if Freddie Freeman keeps hitting the way he has been, he and the Dodgers will be just fine, Pedro Moura wri...JUNE 30, 2022
Mookie Betts - Should return before All-Star breakManager Dave Roberts said Wednesday he's "very optimistic" Betts (ribs) will return before the start of the All-Star break July 16, though the outfielder could initially be limited...
ImpactBetts landed on the injured list with a cracked rib June 18 and resumed baseball activities Wednesday, and Roberts is confident the 2018 AL MVP will be cleared to play within the next few weeks. However, the injury remains an issue when he throws, so the 29-year-old may not immediately be able to play the field upon his return to the active roster. In the meantime, Eddy Alvarez and Trayce Thompson should continue to see action in right field.
JUNE 29, 2022•ROTOWIRE
Mitch White - Staying in rotationWhite is scheduled to start Thursday's game against the Padres in Los Angeles, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
ImpactHe'll be getting a second straight turn through the rotation while Andrew Heaney (shoulder) remains on the injured list. White hasn't covered more than five innings in any of his five starts with the Dodgers this season, and manager Dave Roberts' reluctance to let the right-hander work deep into outings could hurt his chances of picking up wins even though he'll be backed by one of baseball's top lineups.
JUNE 29, 2022•ROTOWIRE
