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06-06-2025
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Dodgers to Sign Veteran Reliever Jose Urena
Dodgers to Sign Veteran Reliever Jose Urena originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers have a lot of pitchers on their roster out due to injuries. With the near-constant turnover on the roster, the Dodgers have made a move by acquiring a former Toronto Blue Jays reliever in free agency. Advertisement According to a post on Twitter/X from MLB insider Jon Heyman of The New York Post, the Dodgers have signed Jose Urena, and he'll make the trip to Los Angeles and be ready for the Dodgers' game against the New York Mets. Urena is a 33-year-old journeyman reliever who's pitched for 8 different teams before signing with the Dodgers. His most recent stint came with the Blue Jays in 2025, where he had a 3.65 ERA in 12.1 innings of work with 5 strikeouts and 3 walks. Throughout his career, Urena has bounced between being a starter and a reliever. Across his 239 games in his career, Urena has started 154 of them. While in recent years he's mainly been a reliever, he can have long outings if needed. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jose Urena (48) pitches to the Athletics during the eighth inning at Rogers E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images With the Dodgers staff suffering from 15 pitchers on the injured list, Urena can be an innings-eater for the Dodgers as their typically bullpen and rotation work their way back from injury. Advertisement Since 2019, Urena has a 5.12 ERA and a 16-44 record. In that time, he's played for 8 different teams, and has an ERA+ of 84, 16 points below league average. Adding someone like Urena isn't a cure-all for the Dodgers' pitching woes, but it does provide a veteran option out of the bullpen who can start games in a pinch if needed. With the Dodgers' pitching injuries, Urena will get decent work on his third team during the 2025 season. He'll be with the Dodgers in Los Angeles for their game against the Mets. Related: Dodgers' Dave Roberts Criticizes Tanner Scott Amid Poor Start Related: Dave Roberts in Disbelief Over Aaron Judge After Dodgers-Yankees Series This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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03-06-2025
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Dodgers Announce Positive News on Mookie Betts After Loss Against Mets
Dodgers Announce Positive News on Mookie Betts After Loss Against Mets originally appeared on Athlon Sports. In a pitching duel between the Mets' Paul Blackburn, making his 2025 debut, and the Dodgers' Dustin May, Monday night turned into a thrilling matchup. Advertisement Shohei Ohtani and Francisco Lindor were the names of the game, with both hitting home runs, but the Mets were able to hold off the Dodgers' late-inning rally and win the game in extra innings with a final score of 4-3. Dodgers' closer Tanner Scott had another rough outing, coming out of the bullpen in the 10th inning and giving up two hits from Francisco Alvarez and Francisco Lindor that resulted in two runs for the Mets. Los Angeles Dodgers relief pitcher Tanner Scott (66).Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Los Angeles had to depend on two rookies in Hyeseong Kim and Dalton Rushing as Will Smith and Mookie Betts served as subs on the bench. Mookie Betts has been dealing with a fractured toe he suffered after stubbing it late last Wednesday in an off-the-field accident. Advertisement He hasn't played for the Dodgers since May 28, and has been rehabbing his toe – he was seen going through a workout before the game on Monday, while he eyes a return. Dave Roberts confirms Mookie Betts' return to lineup on Tuesday After he was able to show that he's able to run and take ground balls at his shortstop position, manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Mookie Betts will return to the lineup, according to Kirsten Watson on X. Los Angeles has gone an even 2-2 since Betts' departure, and his return will be crucial for the Dodgers as they attempt to battle back in the four-game series between the New York Mets. Advertisement Mookie Betts has played a key role while batting second in the lineup after Shohei Ohtani. In 53 games played, he has a .254 batting average, .338 OBP, .405 SLG, and a .742 OPS while hitting eight home runs and 31 RBI for the Dodgers. Related: MLB Analysts Highlight Amazing Shohei Ohtani Stat Before Dodgers-Yankees Series Related: Dodgers Get Worrying Update on Blake Snell's Future Availability from General Manager This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 3, 2025, where it first appeared.
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03-06-2025
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Dodgers' Dave Roberts Reveals Hyeseong Kim Plan Amid Questions Mounting About Demotion
Dodgers' Dave Roberts Reveals Hyeseong Kim Plan Amid Questions Mounting About Demotion originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers suddenly have a Hyeseong Kim problem. However, it seems to be a good one. Advertisement Kim, whom the Dodgers signed during the offseason, was expected to be a big league player from day one, but struggled in spring training. The Dodgers sent him to Triple-A, hoping that the 26-year-old would figure things out offensively. After impressing in the KBO throughout his professional career, which started when he was 18, Kim eventually got the opportunity to play in the big leagues for the Dodgers when injuries occurred. The Dodgers knew they had something with him, but there were questions about how he'd perform offensively. Fast forward to June 1, and the Dodgers love him, including Dave Roberts. Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Hyeseong Kim (6) looks on against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fifth inning at Chase Camporeale-Imagn Images Roberts said that there's something about him that brings excitement to the team, which can't be forgotten when decisions must be made in the next few weeks. Advertisement "Hyeseong, there's just something about him, that youthful enthusiasm, that joy," Roberts said, per a video on Dodgers Blue YouTube. "He's just happy to be out there, happy to be helping the team, and guys feed off that energy." When asked if there would be any opportunities for Kim to play in June, Robert admitted there would be, but added that he would have the day off against the New York Yankees on Sunday. "Yeah," Roberts responded. "He won't play tomorrow, but he'll be back in there on Monday." Tommy Edman is one of the best second basemen in Major League Baseball, perhaps the best. The Dodgers not playing at Edman daily would be a disservice, but perhaps there's a scenario where Kim could move over to third base. Advertisement That's ultimately a decision the Dodgers will have to make sometime in the next few months. They need Him in the lineup, as he's certainly earned it. Related: Dave Roberts in Disbelief Over Aaron Judge After Dodgers-Yankees Series This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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03-06-2025
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Dodgers reviewing stadium safety after hunk of concrete reportedly falls on Yankees fan
Dodger Stadium was built in 1962 but underwent a major renovation project before the 2020 season. (Harry How / Getty Images) Yankees supporters are accustomed to Dodger Stadium being hostile ground, but being hit by a chunk of concrete falling from the stadium ceiling is beyond what fans steel themselves to encounter. That is indeed what one Yankees fan says happened to him at Friday's Dodgers-Yankees game. Advertisement Ricardo Aquino of Mexico City told the Athletic via a translator that a piece of the ceiling hit him in the back while he was seated in the top deck of the stadium during the third inning of the game. A photo showed the piece to be roughly the size of a baseball. Aquino said he was in pain but applied an ice pack and soldiered on through the rest of the game, which the Dodgers ultimately won, 8-5, the news outlet reported. A day later, a piece of concrete netting was installed in the area of the ceiling in the Section 10 reserve where the incident was reported, The Times confirmed. "We had professionals and experts at Dodger Stadium this past weekend to examine the facility and ensure its safety," Dodgers spokesperson Ally Salvage told The Times. "We will also be undertaking a longer-term review." Advertisement Dodger Stadium, which opened in 1962, is the oldest Major League Baseball stadium west of the Mississippi and the third oldest in the nation, after Fenway Park in Boston and Wrigley Field in Chicago — both of which have also experienced issues with aging concrete. Read more: Dodger Stadium timeline: Key moments in the stadium's 60-year history In July 2004, there were three reports of chunks of concrete tumbling from the upper deck at Wrigley Field, prompting the Chicago Cubs to install protective netting and review stadium infrastructure, according to the Associated Press. A major $100-million renovation project was completed at Dodger Stadium before the 2020 season. It included a new center field plaza with food and entertainment areas, more elevators and new bridges allowing fans to walk the entire perimeter of the stadium from any level inside the venue. Advertisement More renovations were completed in advance of this year's season, this time focused on upgrading the clubhouse. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times.
Los Angeles Times
03-06-2025
- Sport
- Los Angeles Times
Dodgers reviewing stadium safety after hunk of concrete reportedly falls on Yankees fan
Yankees supporters are accustomed to Dodger Stadium being hostile ground, but being hit by a chunk of concrete falling from the stadium ceiling is beyond what fans steel themselves to encounter. That is indeed what one Yankees fan says happened to him at Friday's Dodgers-Yankees game. Ricardo Aquino of Mexico City told the Athletic via a translator that a piece of the ceiling hit him in the back while he was seated in the top deck of the stadium during the third inning of the game. A photo showed the piece to be roughly the size of a baseball. Aquino said he was in pain but applied an ice pack and soldiered on through the rest of the game, which the Dodgers ultimately won, 8-5, the news outlet reported. A day later, a piece of concrete netting was installed in the area of the ceiling in the Section 10 reserve where the incident was reported, The Times confirmed. 'We had professionals and experts at Dodger Stadium this past weekend to examine the facility and ensure its safety,' Dodgers spokesperson Ally Salvage told The Times. 'We will also be undertaking a longer-term review.' Dodger Stadium, which opened in 1962, is the oldest Major League Baseball stadium west of the Mississippi and the third oldest in the nation, after Fenway Park in Boston and Wrigley Field in Chicago — both of which have also experienced issues with aging concrete. In July 2004, there were three reports of chunks of concrete tumbling from the upper deck at Wrigley Field, prompting the Chicago Cubs to install protective netting and review stadium infrastructure, according to the Associated Press. A major $100-million renovation project was completed at Dodger Stadium before the 2020 season. It included a new center field plaza with food and entertainment areas, more elevators and new bridges allowing fans to walk the entire perimeter of the stadium from any level inside the venue. More renovations were completed in advance of this year's season, this time focused on upgrading the clubhouse.
