Student Athlete of the Week: Kody Gaines
January 11, 2024
Serra freshman Kody Gaines will start his high school career in baseball this spring. He also played on the football team this past season.
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Baseball
Youth Baseball Coach Andre Green Retires
December 14, 2023
Baldwin Hills Champions baseball program head coach Andre Green recently celebrated over 50 years of coaching in the Southern California area. A ceremony was held at Baldwin Hills Park where fellow coaches, parents and former players gathered to honor his career.
Home Run for Diversity: Ron Washington’s Return to the Helm of MLB
November 23, 2023
Increasing the number of Black managers in MLB is crucial for promoting diversity and equal opportunities in leadership roles.
Dodgers Batting, Pitching Struggled in Game Two of NLDS
October 10, 2023
The Arizona Diamondbacks push the Dodgers to the brink of elimination securing a 2-0 lead in the National League Division Series (NLDS). Their strong start on offense helped the D-Backs secure a 4-2 win.
Dodgers Fall to Diamondbacks 11-2 in Game One of NLDS
October 8, 2023
The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a 11-2 loss to the sixth-seeded Arizona Diamondbacks. Designated hitter Tommy Pham led the effort, making four hits, three runs and one homerun. The Dodgers made four hits and left six batters on base.
Padres Stun Dodgers, Take Final Season Series
September 15, 2023
San Diego Padres starting pitcher Blake Snell thwarted the Los Angeles Dodgers batting, leading the Padres to a 6-1 victory.
Negro League Baseball Gets The Spotlight in “The League”
September 14, 2023
The documentary “The League” explains the history of Negro League Baseball. While it explains the big-name players and the cultural aspect of the league, it also displays the entrepreneurial and economic impact of the Negro Leagues.
Student Athlete of the Week: Aaron Brown
September 7, 2023
Dorsey senior Aaron Brown competes and studies with his family in mind. He works to make them proud and aspires to take care of them.
Usher Headlines Dodgers’ Blue Diamond Gala
August 31, 2023
The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation celebrated “10 Years Reimagined” during this year’s Blue Diamond Gala.
Glenn Gray Serves as Little League Coach For Over 40 Years
August 24, 2023
Glenn Gray became a Little League coach when his then eight-year-old son’s coach left midseason. By the next season, Gray became coach of his own Little League team and 43 years later, he and his team are still going strong.
Mookie Betts Leads Dodgers to Defeat Marlins 3-1
August 20, 2023
Mookie Betts slugged two homeruns to help the Los Angeles Dodgers secure a 3-1 victory over the Miami Marlins. This game marked the 28th multi-homer game in Betts’ career, the fifth this season.
Dodgers Defeat Rockies 2-1 in Kershaw’s Return
August 11, 2023
Designated hitter Max Muncy came to the rescue for the Los Angeles Dodgers, helping them secure a 2-1 victory over the Colorado Rockies.
Freeman Tallies 3 Hits; Dodgers Earn 3-Game Sweep over Athletics with 8-2 Win
August 7, 2023
Julio Urias pitched five innings of three-hit ball while not allowing a run, Freddie Freeman homered to right in the eighth and Amed Rosario and Miguel Rojas added two RBI apiece as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Oakland Athletics 8-2 on Thursday evening at Dodgers stadium.
Reds Shutout Dodgers 9-0; Winning Home and Road Series
August 1, 2023
Rookie phenom infielder Elly De La Cruz crushed a solo homer to right in the second inning, Matt McLain led off the third with a homer to left, and Joey Votto hit a two-run homer to right as the Cincinnati Reds routed the Los Angeles Dodgers 9-0 on Sunday afternoon at Dodgers stadium.