Dodger baseball is back. After a winter that saw a (stupid) lockout and the Dodgers replacing a homegrown left-handed hitter with a hometown left-handed hitter, we back. And the expectations …
Read More »Brusdar Graterol’s off-speed progression sets him up for 2022 breakout
Brusdar Graterol is known for the heat he brings, pumping fastballs that regularly hit triple digits and exciting with the emotion he displays on the mound. However, it could be …
Read More »Evan Phillips’ slider could make him a valuable contributor in 2022 + a humble suggestion
Back when he was acquired, Evan Phillips was essentially an afterthought. A throw-in note on a Game Thread for the day on August 16, 2021, when the Dodgers claimed him …
Read More »Around The Web: Kimbrel trade reax, Bellinger’s swing & Victor’s return to form, 2022 rankings & predictions
While everybody seems to be melting down about a bad Spring Training, I think people should relax a bit. Thank you. —— ESPN: Bradford Doolittle gives both teams a B …
Read More »Spring Notes: Opening Day roster down to 1 decision, Urias (and Gonsolin?) velocity concerns, prospect updates
Dave Roberts (Photo : Cody Bashore) The Dodgers have nearly finalized their Opening Day roster today, as they made another round of cuts. Last time we left off there were …
Read More »Dodgers acquire Craig Kimbrel from White Sox for A.J. Pollock, which makes both sides happy
It’s April Fools’ Day, so there would naturally be some skepticism about this headline. But, it’s legit. The Dodgers have traded AJ Pollock to the White Sox for Craig Kimbrel, …
Read More »Around The Web: Toles re-signed, Beaty traded, Alvarez’s journey, bunch of promising prospect stuff
Updates on the journeys of current and former players, and a ton of prospect stuff that will make you feel just as good about the future as you do the …
Read More »Spring Notes: 6 more cut, Bellinger & Heaney struggle, Rios & Alvarez continue to impress
While I didn’t plan on having new cuts to announce every time I did these, I guess the accelerated schedule is making that a reality. In fact, the Dodgers had …
Read More »Dodgers, Dave Roberts agree to 3-year contract extension
It was only a matter of time, but the Dodgers and Dave Roberts have agreed to a 3-year contract extension through the 2025 season. Roberts was entering the final year …
Read More »Around The Web: CT3’s surgery, Lux’s new role, Freeman signing reax, prospect stuff
A bunch of stuff to catch up on in this edition. —— OC Register: Chris Taylor had off-season surgery on his elbow. Dave Roberts says it’s minor, which means he …
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