Dodgers' Dave Roberts has ‘heavy heart’ after death of mentor Maury Wills
“He was a friend, a father, a mentor, all of the above for me,” Dave Roberts said of the seven-time All-Star who died Monday.SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
ROWAN KAVNER
MLB WRITER
MLB WRITER
Clayton Kershaw is healthy and dealing, adding optimism to Dodgers' October
Clayton Kershaw couldn't pitch for the Dodgers last postseason. He's amped to pitch in this one, Rowan Kavner writes.SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Dodgers' Trayce Thompson has come full circle after hitting 'rock bottom'
Trayce Thompson spent years struggling to find his footing in MLB. But this season, he's cementing his place with the Dodgers, Rowan Kavner...SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
After Dodgers' record clinch, here’s where they turn their attention next
The Dodgers have clinched a division title faster than any other team in Los Angeles history. Rowan Kavner looks at what they'll focus on ne...SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
MLB Playoff Watch: Dodgers clinch NL West as Mets and Braves battle
Can the Brewers make a wild-card run? Will the Mets or Braves win the NL East? Rowan Kavner looks at the latest in the NL race.SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Dodgers, Cardinals lead list of MLB's top position player trios
Can any team in MLB rival the Dodgers' three-headed offensive monster? Rowan Kavner uses WAR to rank the best position player trios in baseb...SEPTEMBER 12, 2022
MLB Playoff Watch: What Dodgers, Astros, Braves must fix before October
No MLB team is perfect — not even the Dodgers or Astros. Rowan Kavner looks at what each contender needs to figure out before the playoffs.SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Gunnar Henderson, Miguel Vargas lead top 10 MLB prospects to watch in September
With rosters expanding Sept. 1, Rowan Kavner names the top 10 prospects baseball fans will want to look for in the season's final month.AUGUST 31, 2022
MLB Playoff Watch: Cardinals start to separate in NL Central
The National League's six playoff spots are in play for seven teams. Rowan Kavner runs down how they're doing.AUGUST 31, 2022
Midseason MLB manager firings: Do they make a difference in the second half?
With four MLB teams having fired their managers this season, Rowan Kavner looks back at the past 20 years to see if such moves make teams be...AUGUST 30, 2022
Tony Gonsolin to injured list: What latest hit to Dodgers’ rotation means
With the Dodgers sustaining another injury in their rotation, Rowan Kavner looks at the state of things for Tony Gonsolin and the team going...AUGUST 30, 2022
Luis Castillo's quiet confidence providing a spark for Seattle Mariners
One of the biggest pickups of the trade deadline, Luis Castillo is elevating the Mariners with his competitiveness and his pitch mix, Rowan...AUGUST 24, 2022
Max Muncy contract extension is Dodgers' latest show of faith
In good times and bad, the Dodgers have demonstrated their unyielding belief in Max Muncy. His contract is the latest gesture, Rowan Kavner...AUGUST 23, 2022
What loss of Walker Buehler means for Dodgers’ rotation come October
With Walker Buehler undergoing season-ending surgery, the Dodgers will have to reimagine their postseason pitching, Rowan Kavner writes.AUGUST 18, 2022
MLB Playoff Watch: After Dodgers, Mets, Braves, National League gets interesting
With playoff races heating up and a few teams surging ahead of the pack, Rowan Kavner sizes up the eight contenders in the National League.AUGUST 17, 2022
Dodgers' Max Muncy took step back to move past struggles
Mired in the worst slump of his career, Max Muncy took a step back — literally — to move forward, Rowan Kavner writes.AUGUST 14, 2022
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s suspension breaks Padres' trust, puts onus on newcomers
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s suspension knocks the wind out of the Padres' sails, Rowan Kavner writes. But will it keep them from advancing in Octob...AUGUST 13, 2022
Despite injuries, Dodgers have MLB's best pitching — and could get even better
The Dodgers have dealt with a litany of injuries but still have the best pitching staff in MLB. Rowan Kavner looks at the arms keeping them...AUGUST 11, 2022
L.A. Dodgers showing they're still the team to beat in NL West
The Padres might've won the trade deadline, but with a recent sweep, the Dodgers showed they're still a force in the NL West, Rowan Kavner w...AUGUST 9, 2022
Vin Scully was Dodger baseball
Vin Scully's impact and legacy remain imprinted on the Dodgers and throughout baseball, Rowan Kavner writes.AUGUST 3, 2022
