AUGUST 5, 2020 • JAYSJOURNAL.COM
MOOKIE BETTS #50 - SHORTSTOP - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
19 HR •
75 RBI •
.289 AVG
19 HR
75 RBI
.289 AVG
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Richards expected to start as Padres host the Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers play the San Diego PadresAUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Enters as defensive replacement Betts (finger) entered Tuesday's 5-2 win over the Padres as a defensive replacement in the eighth inning.
Impact Betts replaced Joc Pederson in right field, but he wasn't tested defensively. The 27-year-old's finger injury isn't considered particularly serious -- his appearance Tuesday suggests he could be ready to return to the lineup later in the week.
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Retooled Marlins triumphant in return, beat Orioles 4-0
AUGUST 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Seager, Betts inch closer to full go for LA Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager and right fielder Mookie Betts continued to nurse minor injuries but moved closer to full-go status on Tuesda...
AUGUST 4, 2020 • MLB.COM
Still feeling discomfort Betts (finger) swung in the cage Monday but is still experiencing a lot of discomfort, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Betts left Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks with a sore finger on his left hand and did not appear in Monday's contest. He remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Padres. While his injury still doesn't appear to be too serious, it's not clear when he'll return to the field.
AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sits again Tuesday Betts (finger) remains sidelined Tuesday against the Padres, Eric Stephen of TrueBlueLA.com reports.
Impact Betts left Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks with a sore left middle finger and has now sat for two straight games. He was available as a pinch runner Monday but didn't end up making an appearance. Joc Pederson again slides over to right field, with Matt Beaty starting in left.
AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Monday Sports in Brief
AUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Marlins back in action, Ohtani on the shelf
The Miami Marlins are set to resume play in Baltimore following an outbreak that left 21 members of their traveling party infected with the coronavirus, including 18 playersAUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Available to pinch run Betts (finger) was available to pinch run late in Monday's game, Jorge Castillo of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact He didn't actually make an appearance, but it sounds like the only thing Betts can't do with his injured middle finger on his left hand is hit. According to manager Dave Roberts, Betts did a hitting drill using only his right arm Monday. Betts said that he would rather take advantage of the Dodgers' excellent depth than be in the lineup when he is only 60 percent effective. The hope is that the swelling goes down overnight.
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
Betts out of Dodgers' lineup at San Diego with finger injury
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts was out of the lineup for a series opener at San Diego because of a finger injury on his left hand sustained during at at-bat the day be...AUGUST 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Monday Betts (finger) isn't in the lineup Monday against the Padres.
Impact Betts was removed from Sunday's win against the Diamondbacks in the seventh inning with a swollen left finger. Although X-rays came back negative, the Dodgers will keep him out of the lineup Monday as Joc Pederson shifts to right field with A.J. Pollock taking over as the left fielder. Manager Dave Roberts said that Betts will likely be unavailable off the bench since he's still dealing with significant swelling in his finger.
AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mookie's unreal throw nets top play honors Mookie Betts' unbelievable throw in Arizona on Friday has earned the Dodgers' newest star Play of the Week honors. Betts nabbed Ketel Marte...
AUGUST 3, 2020 • MLB.COM
Paddack scheduled to start for Padres against Dodgers
The Los Angeles Dodgers visit the San Diego PadresAUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rotation reports: Cleveland rolling, Houston in flux
Cleveland’s starting rotation is rolling through the early stages of the seasonAUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Leading Off: Phillies end layoff, visit Judge, Cole, Yankees
The Philadelphia Phillies face a difficult assignment in their long-awaited return to actionAUGUST 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kershaw sharp in return, Bellinger HR, Dodgers blank D-backs
Clayton Kershaw threw 5 2/3 sharp innings in his season debut, Cody Bellinger homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 3-0 on SundayAUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
After HR to pool, Betts exits with finger injury Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts was lifted for a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning on Sunday with a sore left middle finger sustained durin...
AUGUST 2, 2020 • MLB.COM
X-rays negative Betts' X-ray was negative and he is day-to-day with a swollen finger, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Impact Betts exited Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks in the seventh inning, but manager Dave Roberts revealed after the contest that an X-ray didn't show anything concerning. After Sunday's two-hit performance, the 27-year-old has recorded five extra-base hits in the past three games.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Diagnosed with finger soreness Betts exited Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks with a sore left middle finger.
Impact Betts was replaced by a pinch hitter in the seventh inning of Sunday's game after recording a solo home run and a double in three at-bats earlier in the game. Whether the 27-year-old will miss any additional time as a result of the injury remains to be seen.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Exits game with apparent injury Betts was removed from Sunday's game against the Diamondbacks due to an apparent left wrist issue, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Betts was producing solid results in Sunday's contest as he went 2-for-3 with a solo home run and a double. However, he appeared to be experiencing left wrist discomfort after several swings during the game, and Edwin Rios pinch hit for him in the seventh inning. The nature and severity of the issue are unclear.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Removed late in rout Betts was replaced in the seventh inning of the Dodgers' victory over Arizona on Saturday to rest his legs, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Los Angeles was up 8-2 at the time of Betts' removal, which likely played a part in manager Dave Roberts' decision to give him a rest. Betts claimed to be fine following the game, so there doesn't appear to be an injury to worry about. He is playing right field and batting leadoff for the team Sunday in the series finale.
AUGUST 2, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Absurd angle of Mookie Betts’ rocket throw to third makes it even more impressive (Video) Mookie Betts proved he's 100% worth his contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The MLB season has barely begun, but last night, Mookie Betts...
AUGUST 1, 2020 • FANSIDED.COM
