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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.

Teoscar Hernandez makes Dodgers history with Home Run Derby win

Teoscar Hernández always wanted to compete in the Home Run Derby, and on Monday night he lived that dream out to the fullest by being the first Dodger to win the competition.

Dodgers pitcher optioned to minor leagues after disastrous start

He gave up nine earned runs in only four innings.

Watch: Dodgers manager announces team's six All-Stars

Before Sunday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers, manager Dave Roberts held a team meeting where he announced who would be representing the Dodgers in the All-Star Game this year.

Shohei Ohtani is scorching hot in leadoff spot

In the nine games since moving to the leadoff spot, Ohtani is slashing an absurd .424/.546/1.061 with six home runs. 

Dodgers score seven unanswered runs in win of the year

In arguably the best win of the season so far, the Dodgers scored seven unanswered runs in the ninth inning and came back from a 9-4 deficit against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday night.

Dodgers ace leaves game against Royals due to triceps tightness

The Los Angeles Dodgers are crossing their fingers that ace starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto isn't dealing with a significant injury.

Watch: Dodgers rookie makes costly mistake to end the game

The Dodgers looked to be brewing a ninth-inning comeback against the Texas Rangers on Wednesday night.

Watch: Dodgers blast four home runs in an inning

In what was already a blowout of a game, the Los Angeles Dodgers homered four times and scored seven runs in the sixth inning against the reigning World Series Champion Texas Rangers.

Dodgers rookie ace dominates vs. Yankees in New York

In the first game of a series that is a potential preview of this year’s Fall Classic, Yoshinobu Yamamoto arguably had his best start of the season against the New York Yankees.

Dodgers standout becomes first pitcher to 100 strikeouts in 2024

He has been the Dodgers' best pitcher since being traded over and signing an extension this offseason. His WHIP and batting average against him are the third-best among qualified pitchers in MLB this season.

Has Shohei Ohtani's swing been affected by hamstring injury?

It was revealed recently that Ohtani has been playing through a hamstring contusion for the past few weeks. It happened on a pickoff attempt against the Cincinnati Reds on May 16. 

Dodgers' struggling offense to blame for losing streak

After being swept by the Cincinnati Reds over the weekend, the Los Angeles Dodgers extended their losing streak to five games. 

Former Dodger punishes old team with clutch home run

In his seven years as a Los Angeles Dodger, Joc Pederson blasted 73 home runs at Chavez Ravine. On Tuesday night he delivered a back-breaking home run, this time as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Dodgers make series of moves involving notable players

The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting back one key injury return even as they lose another slugger to the IL.

Dodgers rookie outfielder going through his first slump in the majors

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie outfielder Andy Pages was a spark plug for the team when first called up, but pitchers have started to figure him out and he must now adjust.

Dodgers starter undergoes season-ending UCL surgery

The 24-year-old was a major contributor to the starting rotation last year. In his rookie year, He appeared in 13 games and started 11. He had a 4.92 ERA and 64 strikeouts in 60.1 innings.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto shaky in first game against Giants

Yamamoto got his first taste of the Dodgers-Giants rivalry Monday night in the hostile Oracle Park. 

Dodgers' Tyler Glasnow continues dominance in loss to Padres

In his second start against the San Diego Padres Friday night, Tyler Glasnow put on a pitching clinic. 

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.