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Matthew Brown

Matthew Brown lives in the Los Angeles area and has grown up a Dodger fan his whole life. Matthew graduated from CSU Long Beach with his bachelor's degree in journalism in 2022. Whenever Matthew is not watching baseball, you can find him playing through the Halo video game series as well as collecting bobbleheads and Funko Pops.

Dodgers steal series from Padres thanks to late-inning heroes

The Los Angeles Dodgers received contributions from both expected and unexpected sources during Sunday night's win over the San Diego Padres.

Dodgers to call up pitching prospect Gavin Stone

The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly calling up Gavin Stone, one of the team’s top pitching prospects, later this week.

Dodgers' James Outman is making an early push for Rookie of the Year

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie James Outman has been vital to the team’s success and has made a strong early case for National League Rookie of the Year.

Max Muncy breaks out of slump, powers Dodgers to victory

Max Muncy came into this season looking to prove something.

Will Smith continues hot start to season in Dodgers win

Dodgers catcher Will Smith has gotten off to a blistering hot start to the season, hitting a home run in a third consecutive game Tuesday night in a victory of the Colorado Rockies. 

Trayce Thompson blasts three home runs in Dodgers victory

Thompson didn’t have a great spring training, only collecting three hits in 31 at-bats. One thing Thompson was looking to improve on this year was hitting left-handed pitching better. He got a chance against Madison Bumgarner in the first inning with the bases loaded. 

Dodgers catcher Will Smith shines in Opening Day win

Catcher Will Smith led the Los Angles Dodgers offense on Opening Day, driving in half of the runs during the team’s 8-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Three Dodgers who might want to forget their spring training

With Opening Day here, a few players on the Los Angeles Dodgers may want to forget their spring training performance.

Dodgers make Opening Day roster decisions in outfield

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced a pair of Opening Day outfielder decisions

Dodgers might be without All-Star pitcher to start the year

Gonsolin hurt his ankle on Monday while walking off the field after practice. He went down immediately, grabbing his left ankle, and had to be carted to the Dodgers clubhouse.

Watch: Dodgers rookie Miguel Vargas keeps getting on base despite not swinging the bat

Los Angeles Dodgers top prospect Miguel Vargas has been dealing with a hairline fracture in his pinky which prohibits him from swinging the bat, however, that hasn’t stopped the 23-year-old from boasting a .400 on-base percentage in spring training.

Jason Heyward impresses early in Dodgers camp

The Dodgers have garnered a reputation over the last few years for signing players coming off down years and revitalizing their careers. After some intense scouting and persuading by Freddie Freeman, Los Angeles is looking to repeat their success with long-time Chicago Cubs outfielder Jason Heyward.

Pair of Dodgers pitchers shine in spring training debut

Julio Urías and Noah Syndergaard made their first official appearances of the spring on Tuesday against the Cincinnati Reds. Both pitchers already looked to be in mid-season form.

Dodgers dealt major blow with loss of SS Gavin Lux

Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux suffered a torn ACL during a spring training game Monday, likely ending his season and leaving the team scrambling a bit with the season approaching.

Injury to Gavin Lux complicates Dodgers' situation at shortstop

The Los Angeles Dodgers face several issues heading into the season, perhaps none bigger than at shortstop after Gavin Lux went down with an injury.

Report: Dodgers could become 'serious players' to sign Aaron Judge

According to MLB writer Mark Feinsand, Los Angeles could become "serious players" in the Aaron Judge free agency market and would move Betts.

Former Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen comments on possible reunion

With Craig Kimbrel becoming a free agent and unlikely to resign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, the team has a vacancy in the closer role and will look to fill it this winter.

After embarrassing NLDS ouster, Dodgers face many roster decisions

After their embarrassing NLDS loss, the Dodgers face many questions in the offseason, notably: What do we do with our free agents? 

Dodgers disappointing NLDS exit is a historic collapse

After setting the franchise record in regular-season wins, the Dodgers offense was dismantled by the San Diego Padres, who they bullied this season winning every series against them.

Dodgers' lack of production with RISP has them facing elimination

The Dodgers, who led the major leagues in batting average and on-base percentage with runners in scoring position during the regular season, have now gone 0-for-19 with RISP in the NLDS leaving them one loss away from elimination.

Defense decides Game 2 of NLDS between Dodgers and Padres

In what turned out to be a memorable back-and-forth game two of the NLDS, the Padres bested the Dodgers 5-3 to even the series 1-1.

If regular season is a guide, Dodgers should KO Padres

Over the weekend, No. 5 seed San Diego shocked baseball by taking two of three games from the Mets to win the Wild Card Series.

Trea Turner looking to shake off late-season slump, October struggles

Turner has struggled in the postseason and a September slump this season has amplified concerns heading into the NLDS.

If ex-MVP Cody Bellinger remains in groove, Dodgers are even more formidable

Over the past three seasons, the Dodgers' Cody Bellinger has been unable to replicate his 2019 MVP campaign, when he slashed .305/.406/.629. Last season was especially tough for Bellinger, who went on the injured list April 6 with a hairline fracture in his left leg and missed seven weeks.

Clayton Kershaw is still his Hall-of-Fame self

When Clayton Kershaw entered free agency for the first time in his career last year, there was a bit of uncertainty about his career.