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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.

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.

It's the music, man: Can Dodgers closer Craig Kimbrel trace turnaround to a song?

The Los Angeles Dodgers became Major League Baseball's first team to win 100 games and are on pace to break the franchise record for wins (106). If the team has a weakness, it's closer Craig Kimbrel.

Comparing Dodgers' impressive playoff streak to dominant Yankees, Braves

While the Dodgers have kept a core group of players intact for most of the team’s playoff streak, they haven’t approached the success of the Yankees.

Justin Turner's timely turnaround is boosting Dodgers into postseason

When Turner signed a minor league deal with the Dodgers in 2014, he was looking for any playing time he could get.

How 2022 Dodgers compare to three of the franchise's other great teams

Although the season hasn't played out, it's clear this team could become the best in Dodgers history. Here's how it compares to three of the best Dodgers teams of all time.

Why the Mets are the Dodgers' biggest threat in the postseason

The Mets' starting pitching could be the great equalizer in the playoffs, even against the likes of the mighty Dodgers.