Dodgers Dugout: Random thoughts and stats for the season so far

Dodgers Dugout: Random thoughts and stats for the season so far

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and maybe the Dodgers can acquire Billy Chapel. The announcer for his team sounds awfully familiar. Are you a true-blue fan? Get our Dodgers Dugout newsletter for insights, news and much more. By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, … Read more

Dodgers Dugout: Justin Turner will answer your questions

Dodgers Dugout: Justin Turner will answer your questions

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and I’m wondering why no one ever talks about Roy Hobbs as one of the all-time greats. It’s like he didn’t even exist. Are you a true-blue fan? Get our Dodgers Dugout newsletter for insights, news and much more. By continuing, … Read more

Prep softball roundup: Venice wins City Section Division I title

Prep softball roundup: Venice wins City Section Division I title

Pitcher Violet Ascencio struck out 13 to lead Venice High to a 7-2 win over Eagle Rock in the City Section Division I softball championship game on Saturday. Abilgail Ascencio had two doubles and finished with three hits. Players held up a photo of the late Angelo Gasca, Venice’s football coach who also helped coach … Read more

Dodgers Dugout: Looking back at Chris Taylor’s career

Dodgers Dugout: Looking back at Chris Taylor’s career

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and I sort of wished Chris Taylor had signed a one-day contract to retire as a Dodgers. Are you a true-blue fan? Get our Dodgers Dugout newsletter for insights, news and much more. By continuing, you agree to our Terms of … Read more

Dodgers Dugout: Bullpen closes in on an amazing record

Dodgers Dugout: Bullpen closes in on an amazing record

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and my doctor told me to walk a mile every day. Now I’m 30 miles from home and don’t know what to do. Are you a true-blue fan? Get our Dodgers Dugout newsletter for insights, news and much more. By continuing, … Read more

Dos Pueblos’ Mattias Di Maggio enjoys one of the best freshman years

Dos Pueblos’ Mattias Di Maggio enjoys one of the best freshman years

Good as advertised. That’s all you can say about Dos Pueblos freshman outfielder Mattias Di Maggio, whose first year of high school baseball came to an end with a 13-6 playoff loss to Mira Costa. But what a season he had. He struck out once in 84 at-bats (it came against a Santa Barbara left-handed … Read more

Dodgers Dugout: Shohei Ohtani has an 0.73 ERA after eight starts. Is that a record?

Dodgers Dugout: Shohei Ohtani has an 0.73 ERA after eight starts. Is that a record?

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and I’m wondering what babies think about. They don’t know any words! Are you a true-blue fan? Get our Dodgers Dugout newsletter for insights, news and much more. By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, which include arbitration and … Read more

Dodgers Dugout: Examining the teamwide slump

Dodgers Dugout: Examining the teamwide slump

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and I’m back. The wedding was beautiful. Thanks to all of you who wrote in with well wishes. Are you a true-blue fan? Get our Dodgers Dugout newsletter for insights, news and much more. By continuing, you agree to our Terms … Read more

Dodgers Dugout: It must be May, because Blake Snell is injured

Dodgers Dugout: It must be May, because Blake Snell is injured

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. My name is Houston Mitchell and I’m wondering whatever happened to good old rotator cuff injuries? Are you a true-blue fan? Get our Dodgers Dugout newsletter for insights, news and much more. By continuing, you agree to our Terms of Service, which include arbitration and a … Read more