On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodgers Nation) and I catch up while I’m in Arizona (by the time you read this, I’ll already be home). Spring training is …
Read More »Don’t fret about Yasmani Grandal from the right side
GLENDALE, Ariz. — If you just look at the stat line, you’d think Yasmani Grandal was a poor right-handed hitter. For his career, he owns a .225/.335/.379 line, and just five …
Read More »Alex Guerrero more important now with Hector Olivera injury
“The best laid plans,” as Vin Scully would say. The Dodgers’ new front office has already done a great job balancing the team out while remaining a top-tier team (this …
Read More »Dodgers eye Starling Heredia as potential big July 2 signing
The rumors of the Dodgers going all-out on international prospects gained a little more validity on Monday when Kiley McDaniel of FanGraphs named a prospect he heard the Dodgers are …
Read More »2015 Dodgers prospects: 2018 Pitching Staff
This is the penultimate piece in my 2015 Dodgers prospects series. I look at how I think the 2018 pitching staff could shape up. There are a few Dodger pitching …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 111 – Spring training, Olivera, Urias
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodgers Nation) and I talk about the first week of spring training and our pending trips to Arizona. First off, we want …
Read More »Joel Peralta’s sore shoulder could open Dodgers’ closer spot for others
Shoulder injuries for pitchers are about the worst possible scenario. Shoulder injuries for 39-year-old pitchers are just downright terrifying. From Ken Gurnick: “Dodgers reliever Joel Peralta, sidelined by shoulder stiffness, …
Read More »A look at Dodgers’ pitchers and ‘pace of play’
Pace of game is all the rage, or something. While the average pace between which pitchers has increased over the last six years, it’s really not that big a deal in …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 110 – Jansen, prospects, Moncada, Olivera
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodgers Nation) and I rejoice as spring training has finally arrived. Baseball will be happening soon. Kenley Jansen had foot surgery, and …
Read More »Dodgers miss out on Yoan Moncada, possibly to spend big on July 2
Well, this was quite the bummer for most Dodger (and Yankee) fans to wake up to this morning. BREAKING – Source: Cuban INF prospect Yoan Moncada agrees with Red Sox …
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