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Oct 1, 2024 | 
dodgersnation.com | JP Hoornstra |J.P. Hoornstra writes |J.P. Hoornstra
Dodgers Nation is buzzing as the postseason approaches. Here are the pivotal stories from the last 24 hours, including a (slight) narrowing of the field of potential first-round playoff opponents, turmoil in the San Francisco Giants’ front office, and an analysis of a possible reunion with Justin Turner, who intends to keep playing in 2025.
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Sep 27, 2024 | 
dodgersnation.com | JP Hoornstra |J.P. Hoornstra writes |J.P. Hoornstra
If there was any better evidence that Shohei Ohtani had been waiting all his life to reach the MLB postseason, it was on full display after the Dodgers’ 7-2 victory over the San Diego Padres clinched the team’s 11th National League West title in the last 12 years. Of course, it was the first postseason berth for Ohtani, who spent the first six years of his major league career in Anaheim before signing a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers last December.
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Sep 27, 2024 | 
dodgersnation.com | JP Hoornstra |J.P. Hoornstra writes |J.P. Hoornstra
The Los Angeles Dodgers have secured their 11th NL West title in the last 12 years. Here are all the headlines you might have missed prior to the Dodgers’ 7-2 win over the San Diego Padres:In a dramatic showdown at Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers topped San Diego Padres 7-2, clinching the National League West title. Unfortunately, the victory was bittersweet as star first baseman Freddie Freeman sustained an ankle injury.
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Sep 27, 2024 | 
dodgersnation.com | JP Hoornstra |J.P. Hoornstra writes |J.P. Hoornstra
The Dodgers clinched their 11th National League West title in the last 12 years Thursday at Dodger Stadium, beating the San Diego Padres 7-2. The Dodgers (95-64) can’t be caught by the Padres (91-68) as each team embarks on its final three games of the 2024 regular season. For the 11th time in the last 12 years, the Los Angeles Dodgers are National League West Champions. They have secured the title behind a 7-2 win over the San Diego Padres. The Shohei Ohtani era is off to an amazing start.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
dodgersnation.com | JP Hoornstra |J.P. Hoornstra writes |J.P. Hoornstra
Future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw won’t be available to the Dodgers in the first round of the postseason — and maybe not until 2025. Manager Dave Roberts told reporters Thursday at Dodger Stadium that Kershaw will not be a “viable” option to pitch in the next couple weeks because of a bone spur in his left big toe.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
dodgersnation.com | JP Hoornstra |J.P. Hoornstra writes |J.P. Hoornstra
the Dodgers activated catcher Austin Barnes from the injured list, and optioned catcher Hunter Feduccia to the minors. They also placed right-handed reliever Brusdar Graterol on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation and recalled right-handed pitcher Ben Casparius. Graterol, 26, had been counted on as a key cog in the Dodgers’ bullpen since returning from a hamstring injury on Sept. 10.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
dodgersnation.com | JP Hoornstra |J.P. Hoornstra writes |J.P. Hoornstra
Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas said an MRI on his injured left adductor muscle Thursday revealed a tear that will require offseason surgery, according to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times. Rojas, 35, said he will attempt to play through the injury for the remainder of the Dodgers’ season after receiving a cortisone injection. #Dodgers SS Miguel Rojas said an MRI test revealed a tear in his left adductor muscle that will have to be surgically repaired in the offseason.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
dodgersnation.com | JP Hoornstra |J.P. Hoornstra writes |J.P. Hoornstra
What would fans give to own a piece of the ground that Shohei Ohtani walked on? At least $99, the Dodgers hope. Dirt from the batter’s box taken from the Dodgers’ first home game of 2024, and their April 21 game against the New York Mets, are now being sold at Dodger Stadium. The dirt has been authenticated by Major League Baseball, a common procedure for Major League Baseball memorabilia sales.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
dodgersnation.com | JP Hoornstra |J.P. Hoornstra writes |J.P. Hoornstra
The Dodgers avenged Tuesday’s loss to the San Diego Padres and moved closer to clinching the National League West. Their 4-3 win on Wednesday night reduced the Dodgers’ magic number to 2, setting the stage for a possible division title-clinching celebration at home Thursday. Here are all the headlines you might have missed Wednesday:In a concerning turn of events, shortstop Miguel Rojas exited Wednesday night’s game against the Padres due to a groin injury he aggravated running the bases.
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Sep 26, 2024 | 
dodgersnation.com | JP Hoornstra |J.P. Hoornstra writes |J.P. Hoornstra
Miguel Rojas was removed in the fifth inning of the Dodgers’ game against the San Diego Padres on Wednesday night with an apparent injury he suffered running the bases. #Dodgers Miguel Rojas leaves the game with an apparent injury – no details just yet. At bottom of 4th, Dave Roberts and training staff went to check in on him after running to 3rd, he stayed in for the next out. Andy Pages now in CF, Tommy Edman at SS.
