The New York Times – Sports:
The team has had many great players since World War II, but it was Mr. Scully, a gifted storyteller and a master of the graceful phrase, who became the enduring face of the franchise.
Category: Los Angeles Dodgers
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Yankees Trade Joey Gallo to Los Angeles Dodgers
The New York Times – Sports:
The slugging outfielder known for walks, home runs and strikeouts lived up to his advance billing — in a sense. A trade to Los Angeles may set him free.
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Giancarlo Stanton of Yankees Wins All-Star MVP Award in Hometown
The New York Times – Sports:
It was a homecoming at Dodger Stadium for Giancarlo Stanton. The Yankees slugger, and Los Angeles native, hopes his team can return to Chavez Ravine in October.
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Dodger Stadium Shadows Could Aid All-Star Pitchers
The New York Times – Sports:
Dodger Stadium at dusk can be one of the hardest places to hit in baseball. As if Clayton Kershaw and Shane McClanahan, the All-Star starters, needed any help.
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At All-Star Game, Joe Davis Will Become the Voice of Baseball
The New York Times – Sports:
Joe Davis inherited Vin Scully’s job with the Dodgers. Now, he will replace Joe Buck at the All-Star Game and the World Series. He has done his homework, and he’s ready to shine.
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Mike Brito, Influential Dodger Scout in Mexico, Dies at 87
The New York Times – Sports:
He signed many players who reached the major leagues, most notably Fernando Valenzuela, who won the 1981 Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Awards.
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Dansby Swanson Has Atlanta Braves Surging in NL East
The New York Times – Sports:
Dansby Swanson is leading the way for a team that started slowly but is now hot on the Mets’ heels. If it feels familiar, it should.
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How the Dodgers Found Tony Gonsolin and Tyler Anderson
The New York Times – Sports:
Tony Gonsolin and Tyler Anderson — combined record: 17-0 — are the latest gambles to pay off for an organization that knows how to find what works.
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Mets Open West Coast Trip by Splitting Series With Dodgers
The New York Times – Sports:
Splitting a series with the high-spending Dodgers was a good start to the Mets’ West Coast trip. Dodging a few potential injuries was even better.