(Via) Acquiring players to counter specific moves by other teams is like drafting for need. It’s always best to do what’s best for your team and, in the draft, it’s …
Read More »Dodgers going bullpen game was the right call in Game 2 of NLCS, it just didn’t work out
There was a lot of discourse about the Dodgers’ bullpen usage — specifically Landon Knack — during Monday’s the 7-3 Game 2 loss. Naturally, people blame Dave Roberts for punting …
Read More »2024 Dodgers Trade Deadline Targets: Relief Pitchers
The trade deadline is tomorrow and — if the last few weeks are any indication — the Dodgers need some bullpen help. Evan Phillips has regressed, Daniel Hudson has struggled, …
Read More »Dodgers bullpen has been good, and it could get even better very soon
The Dodgers bullpen is among the best in the game. It doesn’t feel like that should be the case with the number of injuries they’ve sustained and with the human …
Read More »Corey Knebel’s return couldn’t come at a better time for Dodgers’ bullpen
The trade deadline was an active time across MLB. The Dodgers even made some additions — if you call a future Hall of Famer and a Top 5 shortstop simply …
Read More »Dodgers’ interest in Kirby Yates makes sense, thanks to his elite splitter
(Via) We’re about five weeks from Spring Training (we think), and there is still a little work for Andrew Friedman and the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers to do. …
Read More »Finding Kenley Jansen’s place in the Dodgers bullpen
Kenley Jansen is struggling. That’s not really news as he’s been fighting it in some form or another since 2018. But it almost seems like he’s sorta hit rock bottom …
Read More »A far too early look at the potential Dodgers postseason bullpen
It’s Aug. 9 and it feels entirely too early to be thinking about any part of the postseason roster. But when you look at the standings and see they’re clear …
Read More »Dodgers need to focus on premium relievers at trade deadline
Felipe Vazquez (Via) We’ve long known bullpens are the most volatile part of a baseball team. It’s hard to have a top bullpen every year. Even teams that throw tons …
Read More »Dodgers’ bullpen has a strikeout problem
Photo: Stacie Wheeler The much-maligned Dodgers’ bullpen has had its struggles this season. But outside of Joe Kelly and Scott Alexander going out to the mound with literal cans of …
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