Before Spring Training games started, I wrote that there were actual competitions worth watching this year for the Dodgers, and so far it’s been an intriguing start to them. Unfortunately, …
Read More »Roundup: Betts’ bulk, weighted bats, the Dodger fastball, prospects to watch, a baseball caper, and Dick Mountain
While I’m not having a ton of fun right now due to Gavin Lux‘s potential injury, there are a bunch of other stories about the Dodgers right now that could …
Read More »[Update] Gavin Lux carted off due to ACL tear in right knee after stumbling while running the bases
The Dodgers suffered their first blow of Spring Training today, and it’s a major one as starting shortstop Gavin Lux was carted off with what looked like a serious knee …
Read More »A look back at the Dodgers need for starting pitching depth since 2015
As Chad mentioned in his Spring Training preview, the Dodgers may have a pretty clear five-man rotation planned for 2023 but who follows Clayton Kershaw, Julio Urias, Tony Gonsolin, Dustin …
Read More »There’s actually a bunch of reasons to watch the Dodgers in Spring Training for 2023
Baseball felt back after pitchers and catchers reported, but now games are due to start this weekend, and it’s probably the most interested I’ve been in the Spring Training contests …
Read More »Heyward, Syndergaard, Lux providing fans with hope + a trio of injuries and a couple new faces
(Via) The 2023 season now truly seems like it’s underway as we’ve getting updates from Camelback Ranch, whether it’s good or bad. There’s obviously a ton of hope for certain …
Read More »Jimmy Nelson returns for a 4th season with the Dodgers on a 1-year, $1.2 million deal
(Photo: AP/Ross D. Franklin) Right-handed relief pitcher Jimmy Nelson will be back with the Dodgers for his fourth season after he and the team agreed to a one-year, $1.2 million …
Read More »Roundup: Dodgers still near top of projections, a Will Smith extension, new defensive metric, rule changes, Joe West vs. Wikipedia
Please clap. Pitchers and catchers have reported to Spring Training, but nothing much has gone on yet. However, there’s a bunch of news and projections to dig through. ====== The …
Read More »Let’s Remember Some Dodgers: Elian Herrera & Darwin Barney
Elian Herrera When the Dodgers announced their 2023 minor league coaching staffs, one of those names stood out and prompted this edition of the series, while the second player popped …
Read More »Dodgers sign former closer Alex Reyes to incentive-laden 1-year, $1.1 million deal with a club option
Alex Reyes The Dodgers have added to their bullpen by signing former Cardinals All-Star closer Alex Reyes to a one-year, $1.1 million deal that has bonuses up to $2 million …
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