Today was the deadline for MLB free agent qualifying offer decisions. Players who received qualifying offers had to decide between taking a one-year contract worth $17.9 million to return to …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 249 – Kershaw, Freese, Grandal, Ryu, Zaidi
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared and I get you prepared for what we hope is an eventful offseason. First up, the Dodgers retained the best pitcher in their …
Read More »Dodgers have many interesting Rule 5 Draft protection decisions to make
Unlike previous years, the Dodgers are heading toward a roster crunch, and that includes adding players to the 40-man roster to protect them from the Rule 5 Draft. The deadline …
Read More »Who’s going to catch for the Dodgers in 2019 (and beyond)?
The Dodgers could be in a short-term bind at catcher this coming season. Yasmani Grandal is a free agent and unlikely to accept the qualifying offer. So, unless you believe …
Read More »Dodgers reportedly aim to remain below luxury tax for a while, but projections not binding
The Dodgers are planning to keep their payroll below the competitive balance tax threshold for at least four years, according to a report by Bill Shaikin of The Los Angeles …
Read More »[Update] Dodgers exercise option on Dave Roberts, but Farhan Zaidi heads to Giants
Manager Dave Roberts will be returning to the Dodgers thanks to a four-year contract extension, according to Jon Heyman. Roberts and Dodgers will have deal. Believed to be completed by …
Read More »Clayton Kershaw is a step closer to remaining a Dodger for life, so buy this shirt to motivate us to continue as well
Clayton Kershaw is back for at least another three years with the Dodgers, the only team he has ever known. After years of speculation that he might one day end …
Read More »Scouting Report: Yusei Kikuchi
The first thing that strikes you when watching Yusei Kikuchi pitch are the similarities to Clayton Kershaw. Not in the quality of their pitches, but the way in which they …
Read More »Bryce Harper and the Dodgers are a perfect match
Now that the Clayton Kershaw situation is handled, it’s time focus on the biggest free agent available this offseason … and he’s the biggest free agent available in most offseasons. …
Read More »Grandal & Ryu correctly receive $17.9MM qualifying offers, Woodward to helm Rangers
The Dodgers made two players qualifying offers before yesterday’s deadline, giving left-handed pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu and catcher Yasmani Grandal an option to accept a 1-year, $17.9 million contract within the …
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