Rockies @ Dodgers – April 15, 2025: A rather awkward Jackie Robinson Day

Today is Jackie Robinson Day, which the Dodgers never hesitate to celebrate, though it doesn’t mean they’ll actually do anything to stand up to those trying to denigrate his legacy either, apparently.

Tonight's #Dodgers lineup vs. Rockies: pic.twitter.com/mALfNNj0e7

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 15, 2025

Our Jackie Robinson Day lineup! pic.twitter.com/KBlC9C49bS

— Colorado Rockies (@Rockies) April 16, 2025

During the pre-game festivities, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar sorta spoke on it at least.

42 forever. #Jackie42 pic.twitter.com/1kGkH1Mju9

— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 16, 2025

Alright.

Nothing against Kareem, obviously, and it is indeed important to remember Jackie himself, but the Dodgers basically promoting off this while saying/doing nothing is … rather shameless?

Mentions of the words color barrier, race and racism are all erased.

— Tom Moore (@tfmoore) April 15, 2025

Jackie Robinson Day is pure celebration — and that’s the problem.

Wrote about how MLB's unwillingness to connect the larger lessons of Jackie's life to the current moment is a disappointing missed opportunity.https://t.co/wIV3OAD5AL

— Jake Mintz (@Jake_Mintz) April 15, 2025

At least you can get parlay boosts, I guess.

Everything is stupid and bad and I hate it here https://t.co/ZMelnSkquW pic.twitter.com/Nyg1bv7ZfB

— Rachel Scarlett (@rachelscarlett9) April 15, 2025

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Anyway, Teoscar Hernandez will be ready by tomorrow after his stomach bug.

Teoscar Hernandez has rejoined #Dodgers and is going thru full workout today. Dave Roberts said he expects Hernandez to play Wednesday

— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) April 15, 2025

Tony Gonsolin is making his way back in AAA.

Third rehab start for Tony Gonsolin:

4.0 IP | 6 H | 3 R | 3 ER | 1 BB | 5 K

66 pitches/43 strikes

Retired his first 6, then ran into trouble in the 3rd inning (3 R). All 6 hits were singles, with 4 on ground balls, including a bunt. BABIP (6×12) not on his side.#Dodgers

— Alex Freedman (@azfreedman) April 16, 2025

Further away, Brusdar Graterol provided an update himself.

I'm doing well, I feel great , let’s go 💣 pic.twitter.com/BL3ErFB4oS

— brusdar graterol (@BrusdarGraterol) April 15, 2025

And Michael Kopech and Blake Snell are slowly making their way back, while Bobby Miller starts tomorrow.

Some pitching updates from Dave Roberts:
– Bobby Miller will start on Wednesday
– Michael Kopech threw a bullpen today
– Blake Snell played catch again today

— Dodger Insider (@DodgerInsider) April 15, 2025

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Game starts … now on SNLA against the Rockies.