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Dodgers avoid arbitration with Dustin May and Tony Gonsolin, non-tender Brent Honeywell

LA Times

Dodgers pitcher Dustin May throws during the first inning against the Minnesota Twins on May 17, 2023 — the last time May pitched before injuries sidetracked him. The Dodgers avoided arbitration with two pitchers Friday, agreeing to contracts for next season with right-handers Dustin May and Tony Gonsolin, both of whom will be returning to the mound after missing all …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

For MLB teams chasing October glory, building a bullpen is a vital — and confounding — exercise

Associated Press

SAN ANTONIO — For a World Series that was supposed to feature an epic battle between sluggers Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani, guys like Mark Leiter Jr., Luke Weaver, Alex Vesia and Anthony Banda sure got a lot of face time. “You need so many arms over the course of the season, and in the postseason, it’s even more magnified,” …

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1 month, 3 weeks ago

‘We’ve all been battle-tested.’ Dodgers’ relievers rely on one another to seal wins

LA Times

Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia reacts after earning the last out in the ninth inning of Game 2 of the World Series against the Yankees at Dodger Stadium on Friday. Saturday night was payback time, with left-hander Alex Vesia throwing Treinen a life preserver after Treinen yielded a run, gave up two more singles and hit a batter and pushed …

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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Dodgers Overcome Yankees in Thrilling Game 2 of World Series

CNN

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees 4-2 in Game 2 of the World Series on Saturday night, taking a 2-0 lead in the series. Despite being in control most of the game, the Yankees staged a late comeback attempt in the ninth inning but were unable to score the tying run. Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominated the pitching for …

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2 months ago

Dodgers hope to have Alex Vesia and Miguel Rojas back for World Series

LA Times

The Dodgers might be getting some reinforcements on the roster for the World Series. Left-hander Alex Vesia, who missed the National League Championship Series after suffering an intercostal injury in Game 5 of the NL Division Series, said he is “90% sure” he’ll be active for the Fall Classic, having completed bullpen sessions over the last week and a 15-pitch …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers’ starting pitching plan for NLCS vs. Mets remains a work in progress

LA Times

The players’ voices were still hoarse. Dodgers Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas expects to play in NLCS vs. Mets Although he missed two games in the NLDS after he sustained a left-adductor strain, Miguel Rojas said he will ‘be ready to go’ in Game 1 on Sunday. Top left-handed reliever Alex Vesia is “highly unlikely” to be on the NLCS roster, …

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2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas expects to play in NLCS vs. Mets

LA Times

Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas said he will “be ready to go” for Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday after missing the final two games of the division series against the San Diego Padres because of a left-thigh strain that he aggravated in Game 3. “I didn’t take another injection because I …

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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Hernández: Don't overthink it, Dodgers. Game 5 should be a bullpen game

LA Times

This worked, and nothing else has. For the Dodgers, the deciding game of their National League Division Series against the San Diego Padres on Friday should be a bullpen game. Bullpen games aren’t a sustainable remedy for their starting-pitching problems, as the relievers would be quickly spent if eight of them pitched in every game. “We’ve said it all year: …

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6 months ago

Another Miguel Rojas hit means another Dodgers win in shutout versus White Sox

LA Times

Dodgers batter Miguel Rojas is tagged out by Chicago White Sox catcher Korey Lee during the eighth inning of the Dodgers’ 3-0 victory Monday. I’m just gonna enjoy it and ride it out until we’re like 40-0.” Dodgers closing pitcher Alex Vesia celebrates after the final out of a 3-0 win over the Chicago White Sox on Monday. “As soon …

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7 months ago

How the Dodgers’ Alex Vesia found his way back into a high-leverage role in the bullpen

LA Times

Dodgers relief pitcher Alex Vesia has a 1.92 ERA over 53 appearances dating to last July, the ninth-best mark in MLB during that span. “We’ve certainly leaned on him.” Last year, the Dodgers were doing the opposite, quickly ushering Vesia out of a leverage role, then off the MLB roster entirely, during a vexing start to his 2023 campaign. “My …

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7 months, 2 weeks ago

Two years (and broken ribs) later, Blake Treinen returns at key time for Dodgers bullpen

LA Times

Dodgers pitcher Blake Treinen returned to action this week with a pair of scoreless innings over two appearances, including Monday’s game against the Marlins. “Blake could close the game out today,” Roberts quipped ahead of Treinen’s season debut last Sunday. I think we all did.” “It’s really hard for my personality,” he added, “trying not to live that roller-coaster.” Indeed, …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers use bullpen game to beat Giants. Why more are expected this season

LA Times

Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia shouts as the Giants’ Austin Slater flies out to in the sixth inning at Dodger Stadium Tuesday. “Ultimately,” Roberts said of giving his rotation extra rest, “we feel that their recovery is better and they perform better over the long haul.” Thanks to the Dodgers’ widely envied ability to replenish pitching depth — through prospect development, …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Freddie Freeman and J.D. Martinez bail out Alex Vesia in Dodgers’ win

LA Times

The Dodgers’ Max Muncy celebrates with J.D. Keibert Ruiz lined Vesia’s first pitch, an elevated 94-mph fastball, into the left-field seats for a homer that cut the Dodgers’ lead to 4-2, the ball leaving his bat at 103 mph. Today, once they scored a couple runs, we came back and hit them back.” Dodgers pitcher Alex Vesia throws during the …

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1 year, 9 months ago

Brusdar Graterol has the ‘best stuff on the planet.’ So why isn’t he a closer yet?

LA Times

The combination of nitro-fueled fastball and nickname doesn’t merely suggest that Dodgers reliever Brusdar Graterol has the makings of a big league closer. But until Graterol can get left-handed hitters out with more consistency, develop a more effective slider to keep hitters off his fastball and avoid the nagging injuries that derailed him the last two seasons, he will not …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers have decisions to make, issues to resolve before playoffs

LA Times

Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías throws a pitch against the Colorado Rockies in the third inning at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday. Game 161 of 162 took place at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night and Julio Urías clinched the National League ERA title by giving up two runs in five innings to finish at 2.16 in the Dodgers’ 5-2 loss to the …

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2 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: Will the next Dodgers closer please stand up?

LA Times

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Here’s the Dodgers’ bullpen right now: Evan Phillips, 6-3, 1.22 ERA, 59 IP, 29 hits, 15 walks, 69 K’s, 2 saves, 22.7% IRS% Chris Martin, 3-1, 1.64 ERA, 22 IP, 10 hits, 1 walks, 28 K’s, 2 saves, 0% IRS% Caleb Ferguson, 1-0, 1.97 ERA, 32 IP, 19 hits, 12 walks, …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Dodgers relievers playing games in the bullpen, saving games on the mound

LA Times

Evan Phillips, celebrating a Dodgers victory against the Miami Marlins with catcher Will Smith on Aug. 19, has become one of the team’s most valuable relievers. Instead, it’s been the solidification of such projects as Phillips and Vesia; the growth of younger relievers such as Brusdar Graterol and Caleb Ferguson; the quiet additions of Yency Almonte and Chris Martin; and …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Dodgers’ pitching might be even better than their hitting: Takeaways from Padres series

LA Times

Reliever Alex Vesia is part of a Dodgers pitching staff that is off to a strong start to the season. With former MVPs and perennial All-Stars dotting the batting order, that group has seemingly received the most attention during the team’s 11-4 start to the season, which now includes four consecutive series victories after the Dodgers took two of three …

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2 years, 9 months ago

‘More than ready’: How players stayed sharp during the MLB lockout

LA Times

Catcher Will Smith is one of several Dodgers who worked out in Arizona with other major leaguers during the lockout. “They’re going to be the best product of themselves going into spring.” Dodgers Breaking down the biggest Dodgers and Angels questions ahead of the season Here are the biggest issues the Dodgers and Angels need to address as they get …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Dodgers rookie Alex Vesia looking forward to personal homestand vs. Padres

LA Times

Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia delivers during a game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on May 18. “We don’t call anybody to fix problems around the house,” Alex said. “Either my mom or my dad will one-hundred percent fix it, without a doubt.” When the Dodgers need a relief pitcher — and that could happen Tuesday night, when they will face the …

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3 years, 4 months ago

Alex Vesia provides much-needed relief from the left side for the Dodgers

LA Times

Alex Vesia pitches for the Dodgers during the fifth inning of a game against the Phillies on Aug. 12 in Philadelphia. That’s the jersey number worn by Alex Vesia, the 25-year-old who was shaky in a first-half stint with the Dodgers but has been dominant since being recalled from triple-A Oklahoma City in early July. It was just kind of …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Dustin May exits with arm injury, then Dodgers fall to Brewers in 11 innings

LA Times

Dodgers pitcher Dustin May leaves the game after suffering an arm injury in the second inning Saturday night in Milwaukee. Any time a pitcher comes out of a game and starts talking about the elbow, you’re concerned.” × Highlights from the Dodgers’ 6-5, 11-inning loss to the host Milwaukee Brewers on Saturday night. Mookie Betts was walked intentionally and thrown …

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Dodgers avoid arbitration with Dustin May and Tony Gonsolin, non-tender Brent Honeywell

For MLB teams chasing October glory, building a bullpen is a vital — and confounding — exercise

‘We’ve all been battle-tested.’ Dodgers’ relievers rely on one another to seal wins

Dodgers Overcome Yankees in Thrilling Game 2 of World Series

Dodgers hope to have Alex Vesia and Miguel Rojas back for World Series

Dodgers’ starting pitching plan for NLCS vs. Mets remains a work in progress

Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas expects to play in NLCS vs. Mets

Hernández: Don't overthink it, Dodgers. Game 5 should be a bullpen game

Another Miguel Rojas hit means another Dodgers win in shutout versus White Sox

How the Dodgers’ Alex Vesia found his way back into a high-leverage role in the bullpen

Two years (and broken ribs) later, Blake Treinen returns at key time for Dodgers bullpen

Dodgers use bullpen game to beat Giants. Why more are expected this season

Freddie Freeman and J.D. Martinez bail out Alex Vesia in Dodgers’ win

Brusdar Graterol has the ‘best stuff on the planet.’ So why isn’t he a closer yet?

Dodgers have decisions to make, issues to resolve before playoffs

Dodgers Dugout: Will the next Dodgers closer please stand up?

Dodgers relievers playing games in the bullpen, saving games on the mound

Dodgers’ pitching might be even better than their hitting: Takeaways from Padres series

‘More than ready’: How players stayed sharp during the MLB lockout

Dodgers rookie Alex Vesia looking forward to personal homestand vs. Padres

Alex Vesia provides much-needed relief from the left side for the Dodgers

Dustin May exits with arm injury, then Dodgers fall to Brewers in 11 innings