After not being available to close out last night’s game in Colorado, it was reported that Kenley Jansen was out because of an irregular heartbeat — something that has been …
Read More »Luxury tax concerns could limit Dodgers’ trade options in August
It’s waiver trade season, and we’ve already seen some players change teams. But don’t expect the Dodgers to be involved too much this month. Jordan Lyles went from San Diego …
Read More »Dodgers shouldn’t rely on Julio Urias for significant bullpen innings this season
The Dodgers’ bullpen is still a question mark, and with the non-waiver trade deadline having come and gone, it’s going to be hard for them to upgrade this month. They …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 242 – Trade deadline, Puig/Kemp hurt, Ethier
On this episode of Dugout Blues, Jared and I look back at the trade deadline and the up-and-down week for the Dodgers. The Dodgers acquired Brian Dozier and John Axford …
Read More »Max Muncy’s plate discipline has gone from a strength to a liability
It’s been a rough go of it for Max Muncy since the All-Star break. One of the Dodgers’ unsung heroes is hitting just .189/.279/.415 with an eye-popping 37.7 strikeout rate. …
Read More »Dodgers’ short-term and long-term plans are coming to fruition
MLB Pipeline this morning released its midseason farm system rankings, and to some surprise, the Dodgers checked in at No. 8. It’s notable because this comes after a trade season …
Read More »Following the trade deadline, what’s next for the Dodgers’ bullpen?
The trade deadline came and went on Tuesday, and the Dodgers added Brian Dozier and John Axford to the club. One is a pitcher, one is not. That raises the …
Read More »Dodgers acquire Brian Dozier from Twins for Logan Forsythe, 2 prospects
Yes, you read that headline correctly. The Dodgers have acquired Brian Dozier from the Twins for Logan Forsythe and prospects Luke Raley (OF/1B) and Devin Smeltzer (LHP). Dozier, this regime’s …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 241 – Puig, Buehler, trade deadline, Ethier
On this episode of Dugout Blues, Jared and I recap the week and are so looking for the trade deadline to come and go. The Dodgers dropped 2-of-3 games in …
Read More »Ross Stripling’s workload could lead to a temporary return to the bullpen
With the trade deadline quickly approaching, the Dodgers are in the market for a pitcher (or two). That’s no secret. One thing that hasn’t been talked about a lot, though, …
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