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Dodgers to honor Valenzuela with No. 34 uniform patch during World Series and 2025 season

Dodgers to honor Valenzuela with No. 34 uniform patch during World Series and 2025 season

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers will honor Fernando Valenzuela with a No. 34 patch on team uniforms during the World Series and the 2025 season. The circular patch will be on jersey sleeves with the late pitcher's No.
Ohtanimania gets off to a chaotic start on eve of the World Series between Dodgers and Yankees

Ohtanimania gets off to a chaotic start on eve of the World Series between Dodgers and Yankees

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Shohei Ohtani sat behind a small table and waited. Across the center field plaza at Dodger Stadium, a horde of media listened for the signal. Once it came, the stampede was on.
The Dodgers and Yankees are ready for the starriest World Series in decades

The Dodgers and Yankees are ready for the starriest World Series in decades

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Even 8-year-old Charlie Freeman is excited about a Dodgers-Yankees World Series .

Braves hire Tim Hyers as hitting coach, replacing Kevin Seitzer

ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves hired Tim Hyers as hitting coach Thursday after a shake-up of manager Brian Snitker's staff.
Carlson is World Series umpire crew chief. Fletcher, Ripperger, Torres make Fall Classic debuts

Carlson is World Series umpire crew chief. Fletcher, Ripperger, Torres make Fall Classic debuts

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Mark Carlson will be the World Series umpire crew chief, and Andy Fletcher, Mark Ripperger and Carlos Torres will make their Fall Classic debuts.

New Reds manager Terry Francona hires hitting coach Chris Valaika away from Guardians

CINCINNATI (AP) — New Reds manager Terry Francona has hired hitting coach Chris Valaika away from the Cleveland Guardians, Cincinnati announced Friday.
`See Her Be Her' documentary shines light on the progress, challenges of women's baseball worldwide

`See Her Be Her' documentary shines light on the progress, challenges of women's baseball worldwide

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Gathered around the small screen captivated by a highlight reel from baseball World Cup qualifying last year, a Ugandan woman beams. Then one more smiles widely. And another.
At Aaron Judge's urging, the Yankees have minted a new vibe

At Aaron Judge's urging, the Yankees have minted a new vibe

NEW YORK (AP) — These Yankees have minted a new vibe going into their first World Series since 2009.
Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela served as a cultural ambassador for Mexican Americans, Mexicans

Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela served as a cultural ambassador for Mexican Americans, Mexicans

For baseball fans, “Fernandomania” marked a flash of pitching brilliance, the emergence of a unique talent in the history of one of the sport's most storied franchises.
Angelenos mourn Mexican-born pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, who starred for the Dodgers in the 1980s

Angelenos mourn Mexican-born pitcher Fernando Valenzuela, who starred for the Dodgers in the 1980s

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Julia Mendez carefully positioned three candles in a row under a sign welcoming fans to Dodger Stadium. Then she pulled out a foil-wrapped burrito and rested it against the post.
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