Trea Turner Explains Dodgers Wearing Austin Barnes 'Captain' T-Shirts (2024)

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Trea Turner Explains Dodgers Wearing Austin Barnes 'Captain' T-Shirts? ›

“So he'll answer those questions.” During an interview this week with David Vassegh on AM 570 L.A. Sports Radio, Turner explained the Austin Barnes 'captain' t-shirt design was in response to his early-season production and served as good-natured ribbing: “He's our captain.

Dodgers News: Austin Barnes Dealing With Contusion on Side of Head The veteran backstop is dealing with a head injury after getting hit by a backswing. Dodgers News: Austin Barnes Dealing With Contusion on Side of Head The veteran backstop is dealing with a head injury after getting hit by a backswing.

He made his MLB debut with the Dodgers in 2015 and helped the team win the 2020 World Series. In addition to catching, Barnes has also played as an infielder. He has played for the Mexico national baseball team. Riverside, California, U.S.

As every Dodgers fan knows – at least every 'Old School' Dodgers fan – it has been a very long time since their beloved team has had an 'official' team captain. In fact, the last 'official' team captain was beloved Hall of Fame shortstop Pee Wee Reese back in the 40's and 50's.

In 2020, Andrew Toles was homeless and diagnosed with schizophrenia. The former outfielder hasn't played baseball since 2018 and may never play again. But the LA Dodgers, once again, have just re-signed Toles to a $0 contract—allowing him to maintain access to mental health services and insurance.

Pitch-framing has been a skill valued by the Dodgers' current front office, and Barnes has been one of the best MLB catchers at framing since being acquired by the Dodgers from the Marlins in 2014. Old friend Yasmani Grandal was top in catcher framing runs from 2015-2023.

A heavy smoker, Hodges died suddenly from a heart attack at age 47, during spring training in 1972. The Mets retired his number 14 the following season; 49 years later, during the 2022 season, the Dodgers, Hodges' long-time team, followed suit after his election to the Hall of Fame.

He is nowhere near the youngest player on the Dodgers; that distinction currently belongs to catcher Diego Cartaya, a 22-year-old who spent 2023 with Double-A Tulsa.

Mark Walter, Chairman

He is the chairman and controlling owner of the Los Angeles Dodgers. A business leader who continues to set new standards, Walter is engaged in areas that include financial services, insurance, sports, media, fashion, energy, infrastructure and real estate.

Originally intended for the 1951 World Series for which the ballclub failed to qualify, red numbers under the "Dodgers" script were added to the home uniform in 1952. The road jersey also has a red uniform number under the script.

What were the Dodgers originally called? ›

The club, however, lists its beginning in 1884 as the Grays (for the color of their uniform), the city name of Brooklyn or the Church City Nine (Brooklyn was known as the Church City). According to the club, the name originated in 1896 as the Brooklyn Trolley Dodgers.

After signing with the Boston Red Sox in December (right after the Dodgers signed J.D. Martinez to a one-year deal), Turner indicated “business decisions” had prompted the parting of ways and that he was under the impression the Dodgers were making decisions aimed at re-setting their payroll under the Competitive ...

Shelby Miller, who signed a one-year, $1.5-million deal in December, wore his number 18 jersey on Saturday. New 40-man additions Diego Cartaya (number 76) and Michael Busch (84) were at FanFest, too.

Upon the dissolution of the firm in June 2020, the two attorneys formed separate agencies: Cellino Law and the Barnes Firm. On October 2, 2020, Barnes, along with his niece Elizabeth, was killed in the crash of a TBM 700 single-engine private airplane in Pembroke, Genesee County, New York. He was 61 years old.

11:03am: The two teams have announced the trade. 9:48am: The Yankees are acquiring left-handed reliever Victor Gonzalez and minor league infield prospect Jorbit Vivas from the Dodgers in exchange for minor league infielder Trey Sweeney, reports Alden Gonzalez of ESPN.

Hudson spent a full year rehabilitating from surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left knee, an injury that ended his promising 2022 season with the Dodgers in late June, only to sprain a ligament in his right knee just three appearances into his return, ending his 2023 season in July.

Los Angeles Dodgers sent RHP Bobby Miller on a rehab assignment to Oklahoma City Baseball Club. Los Angeles Dodgers sent RHP Elieser Hernández outright to Oklahoma City Baseball Club. Los Angeles Dodgers traded SS Elio Campos to Atlanta Braves for cash.