Sam Garcia

Sam Garcia

Samantha Garcia is a student at the University of California, Los Angeles. She is majoring in Psychology and minoring in Professional Writing. She is also a sports writer for the Daily Bruin at UCLA.

Oct 25, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman speaks in a press conference before game one against the New York Yankees in the 2024 MLB World Series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Dodgers Predicted to Sign All-Star Shortstop in Blockbuster Free Agent Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers are predicted to sign an All-Star shortstop in a blockbuster free agent deal.

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Former Dodgers Pitcher Signs With 2024 Playoff Rival

The New York Mets signed right-handed relief pitcher Dylan Covey to a one-year major league contract. Covey is a Los Angeles native and appeared in one MLB game with the Dodgers in 2023. He spent the majority of the season with Triple-A Oklahoma City.

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Dodgers Linked to Cy Young Pitcher as Potential Free Agent Fit

The Dodgers are linked to four-time MLB All-Star pitcher and Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes this offseason. The Athletic's Jim Bowden thinks the Dodgers have a good chance of acquiring the top pitching free agent.

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Dodgers Could Get Major Bullpen Reinforcements Back for World Series

Dodgers relievers Alex Vesia and Brusdar Graterol may be included in the Dodgers World Series bullpen. MLB Network's David Vassegh reported that Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has not counted the pair out of the World Series yet.

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Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Knows Job Isn't Finished Yet After Beating Padres

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gave a post-game speech to the team after winning the NLDS. Even though they won, Roberts wants more. Roberts said he believes in his team and encourages them to win eight more games of the postseason.

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Dodgers Make Wild Postseason History After Game 4 Win Over Padres

After the eight-run shutout in Game 4, the Dodgers became the first team in MLB postseason history to throw 15 or more scoreless innings immediately after allowing six or more runs in a single inning.

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Dodgers' Game 5 Pitching Plan Revealed for Win-Or-Go-Home vs Padres

The Dodgers announced right-handed rookie Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start in Game 5 of the NLDS on Friday at Dodgers Stadium. The Padres designated five-time MLB All-Star Yu Darvish as their starting pitcher.

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Mike Shildt Uses Interesting Wording to Take Shot at Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts

Padres manager Mike Shildt comments on the drama-filled Game 2 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium. Shildt said his team would not back down from the big, hostile crowd. He made a reference to Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts comment about throwing the first punch.

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Dodgers' Mookie Betts on Postseason Struggles: 'I'm Giving My Best, Doing My Best'

The Dodgers need eight-time MLB All-Star Mookie Betts to break out his three-year postseason batting slump. After Sunday's loss, Betts is 0-for-22 for postseason at-bats. He expressed his frustration to the Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett.

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Padres Will Be Down One Key Starter For NLDS Matchup With Dodgers

The Padres will be missing starting pitcher Joe Musgrove in the NLDS against the Dodgers. Musgrove, who was sidelined with an elbow injury for more than two months this season, is dealing with tightness in his elbow again.

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Dodgers Fan Bryan Cranston Reveals Longstanding Heartbreak

Dodgers fan Bryan Cranston was interviewed by MLB writer Michael Clair. Cranston shared his opinions on potentially the first Dodgers and Yankees matchup in the World Series since 1981. Cranston is still heartbroken over the Dodgers losses in the 1970s.

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Struggling Ex-Dodgers Pitcher Released By Struggling American League Team

Former Dodgers pitcher Corey Knebel was released from the Angels Triple-A affiliate on Sunday. He logged a 25.09 ERA across six appearances. Knebel is a free agent, meaning he is eligible to sign with any team now that he is released.

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