‘Joctober’ continues for Dodgers’ Pederson in Game 5 of World Series
In the first postseason plate appearance of Joc Pederson’s career, in Game 1 of the 2015 National League Division Series, he was intentionally walked by New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom. It’s been...
View ArticleOn free agency, and what the offseason holds for the Dodgers
Editor’s note: This is the Monday, Nov. 9 edition of the Inside the Dodgers newsletter from reporter J.P. Hoornstra. To receive the newsletter in your inbox, sign up here. As always happens around...
View ArticleTen players the Angels could use, besides Trevor Bauer
The offseason is rolling on while the Angels are still searching for a general manager. Because of the pandemic, the GM meetings aren’t happening this week. Also, the uncertain financial state of the...
View ArticleJoc Pederson leaves Dodgers for Chicago Cubs
The Dodgers lost another key member of their 2020 championship roster on Friday. Outfielder Joc Pederson is in agreement with the Chicago Cubs on a one-year, $7 million contract with a mutual option...
View ArticleInside the Dodgers: A farewell to Joc Pederson and Kiké Hernandez
Editor’s note: This is the Friday, Jan. 29 edition of the Inside the Dodgers newsletter from reporter J.P. Hoornstra. To receive the newsletter in your inbox, sign up here. As I mentioned in today’s...
View ArticleJoc Pederson’s 3-run homer helps Braves top Brewers for 2-1 series lead
The Braves' Joc Pederson connects for a pinch-hit, three-run home run during the fifth inning of Game 3 of their National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Monday in Atlanta....
View ArticleBraves’ July roster adds help them reach World Series
By RONALD BLUM AP Baseball Writer HOUSTON — Atlanta had just stumbled again, losing its seventh consecutive attempt to reach .500. “This isn’t going to define our season, this series,” Braves manager...
View ArticleThe 2020 Dodger diaspora: Where are they now?
It’s been less than two years since the Dodgers won the World Series. Of the 38 men who appeared in a game for them in 2020, almost half have moved on to another organization. While some are just...
View ArticleFormer Dodgers Joc Pederson, Corey Seager enjoying return as All-Stars
LOS ANGELES — Joc Pederson is back in Dodger Stadium playing for the home team. He is not expecting a warm welcome, though. The longtime Dodgers outfielder was selected for the National League All-Star...
View ArticleHoornstra: MLB’s anti-shift rules are already taking effect
Longtime fans of “The Simpsons” can close their eyes and hear the mid-south accent of Ned Flanders, the church-going, dad joke-cracking neighbor who gets under Homer Simpson’s skin by exuding...
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