I was listening to a recent episode of Effectively Wild, (Baseball Prospectus podcast), and one topic being discussed was the “After 0-2” split. Sam Miller brought it up and focused …
Read More »Mailbag #23: Olivera TJ, July 2, Guerrero/Uribe, Rollins
Hey, it’s a mailbag! We love the mailbag … even the questionable questions. Send us more questions using the form to the right, directly ([email protected]) and/or on Twitter. ===== Ron Gotcher: Wouldn’t …
Read More »Zach Lee shows glimpse of the pitcher he can be
Not much has been written about Zach Lee by, well, anyone this spring — or since the beginning of last season. But his performance in relief of Clayton Kershaw showed …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 114 – Olivera signing, injuries, roster decisions
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodgers Nation) and I get excited as Opening Day is just six days away. The Dodgers signed two Cuban players since our last …
Read More »Who is David Huff and why is he going to break camp with the Dodgers?
When the Dodgers signed David Huff to a minor-league deal, not a lot was expected. He was a journeyman relief pitcher with some success in the majors, but not a lot …
Read More »Dodgers bet heavily on Hector Olivera’s elbow holding up
The Dodgers agreed to terms with Cuban infielder Hector Olivera on Tuesday. This took a lot longer than some expected, but it’s finally over. That is, until Olivera goes for …
Read More »Mailbag #22: Fifth starter concerns, Guerrero, Ethier, forgotten prospects
We love the mailbag, mostly. Send us more questions using the form to the right, directly ([email protected]) and/or on Twitter. ===== The Bearded One: I think there’s room for a lot …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 113 – Ryu hurt, Guerrero doing well, injuries
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodgers Nation) and I talk about his recently concluded trip to Dodgers’ spring training. He got a lot of great content. He got …
Read More »Dodgers’ prospects, as ranked by others
Spring training is well underway and that means prospect season — for the most part — is over. Here’s now Dodger prospects fared on the Top 100+ lists of the …
Read More »Hyun-Jin Ryu’s sore shoulder, past and present, cause for concern
This is potentially unsettling news that Bill Shakin tweeted on Friday. #Dodgers P Hyun-jin Ryu shut down with inflammation in left shoulder. Had an injection, next step TBD in 3 …
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