When I wrote about the bullpen last week, the overwhelming question I got wasn’t about those in the bullpen (and, conversely, in the rotation), it was, in effect: “What about …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 186 – Trevor Oaks, Utley & Gutierrez back, Romo
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodger Blue) and I are back and joined by Dodgers’ right-handed pitching prospect Trevor Oaks. Oaks is a good kid and was very generous …
Read More »Dodgers to sign Franklin Gutierrez, finally make me happy
I’ll admit, when former Dodgers — especially good prospects — become available, I have an unusual desire for the team to bring them back. Tonight, that happened in the form …
Read More »2017 Dodgers Top 100 Prospects: No. 40-31
While these guys didn’t crack the Top 30, there are a couple I’m really high on and hope they can perform well in 2017. If they do, they will, easily, …
Read More »An early look at the Dodgers’ possible opening day bullpen
With Sergio Romo in the fold, the Dodgers’ bullpen is, suddenly, looking a little packed. Even after “losing” Jesse Chavez to Anaheim and J.P. Howell to Toronto and probably choosing not …
Read More »2017 Dodgers Top 100 Prospects: No. 50-41
Now, the prospects are getting a little more recognizable. This list of 10 prospects has some low-level guys who could take off, some guys destined for Quad-A duty and some …
Read More »A look at the 21 non-roster invitees to Dodgers’ Spring Training
The Dodgers announced last week they’ll be inviting 21 non-roster players to Spring Training. Inevitably, one or two of these guys find a way to make the Opening Day roster …
Read More »2016 Dodgers in Review: RP J.P. Howell
IP K% BB% HR/9 ERA FIP xFIP WAR MLB 50.2 20.0 6.8 0.71 4.09 3.50 3.59 0.2 What happened in 2016: Statistically had a decent season, but the numbers were deceiving …
Read More »2017 Dodgers Top 100 Prospects: No. 75-51
Here is the next set of rankings in my Top 100 series. Some of these names should be more familiar, especially if you’ve followed any of the rankings in previous …
Read More »Dodgers acquire athletic Brett Eibner from A’s to improve outfield depth
The Dodgers made their second trade in three days on Wednesday, acquiring outfielder Brett Eibner from the A’s for minor-league infielder Jordan Tarsovich. Eibner, 28, was a Royals’ farmhand before …
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