Dodgers Dugout: A look at the team’s top 10 prospects
1 year, 6 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: A look at the team’s top 10 prospects

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Martinez,.429 Freddie Freeman,.316 James Outman,.313 Will Smith,.308 David Peralta,.286 Miguel Vargas,.280 Trayce Thompson,.273 Miguel Rojas,.214 Chris Taylor,.177 Austin Barnes,.143 Max Muncy,.091 Jason Heyward,.000 Top prospects A look at the Dodgers’ top 10 prospects, as ranked by mlb.com: 1. Nick Frasso, RHP Age: 24 The Dodgers got Frasso in the Mitch White trade last season, and it appears they won that trade. He hit.350/.448/.522 in the Dominican Summer League last season and could be the best hitting prospect the Dodgers have. It’s a calling Despite circumstances, Dodgers believe ‘this is the right time’ for Bobby Miller’s debut Granderson: The Dodgers faltered by disinviting the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence but came to their senses Dodgers apologize and invite Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to Pride Night With Trayce Thompson mired in historic slump, how much leash can Dodgers give him?

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The Sports Report: Dodgers have work to do but say they’ve gotten stronger
1 week, 4 days ago

The Sports Report: Dodgers have work to do but say they’ve gotten stronger

LA Times  

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and the team’s executives left winter meetings content they had made some key moves and improved. On Thursday night, the Rams play the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium, the first of three games against NFC West opponents remaining on the Rams’ schedule. Continue reading here Rams vs. San Francisco 49ers: How to watch, prediction and …

The Role Players' Showdown: Yankees vs. Dodgers in the World Series
2 months ago

The Role Players' Showdown: Yankees vs. Dodgers in the World Series

Associated Press  

Despite star power, the Yankees-Dodgers World Series matchup could be decided by role players. The Yankees have a strong lineup with players like Judge, Soto, and Rizzo, but the Dodgers have a powerful and versatile bullpen led by Ohtani and Betts. The series will be a battle of pitching and defense, and the outcome could hinge on the performance of …

Dodgers Dugout: Why the Dodgers will beat the Mets in the NLCS
2 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers Dugout: Why the Dodgers will beat the Mets in the NLCS

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Edge: Even Second base Gavin Lux,.251/.320/.383, 10 homers, 50 RBIs, 101 OPS+, 2.1 WAR Postseason: 5 for 18, 1 homer, 3 RBIs, 1 walk, 2 K’s Jose Iglesias,.337/.381/.448, 4 homers, 26 RBIs, 137 OPS+, 3.1 WAR Postseason: 6 for 29, 3 RBIs, 1 walk, 7 K’s or Jeff McNeil,.238/.308/.384, 12 homers, …

Dodgers home run star Shohei Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 2nd straight season
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers home run star Shohei Ohtani tops MLB jersey sales for 2nd straight season

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani topped Major League Baseball jersey sales for the second straight season while becoming the first player to reach 50 homers and 50 stolen bases in the same year. The Los Angeles Dodgers star was followed by Philadelphia’s Bryce Harper, the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge and the Dodgers’ Mookie Betts, said Major League Baseball and …

Dodgers try to break 3-game road slide, play the Braves
3 months, 1 week ago

Dodgers try to break 3-game road slide, play the Braves

Associated Press  

Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Atlanta Braves Atlanta; Sunday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Walker Buehler ; Braves: Charlie Morton BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Braves -110, Dodgers -109; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers hit the road against the Atlanta Braves looking to break a three-game road skid. The Dodgers are third in the majors with 205 …

Dodgers’ growing offensive struggles have a familiar feel in loss to Cubs
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Dodgers’ growing offensive struggles have a familiar feel in loss to Cubs

LA Times  

Shohei Ohtani puts his hands up in front of Chicago Cubs shortstop Dansby Swanson after reaching second base on a fielding error during the Dodgers’ 10-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs on Monday night at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers, meanwhile, didn’t score their first run until the fifth and squandered multiple opportunities to get back in the game — despite …

Dodgers and Orioles meet with series tied 1-1
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers and Orioles meet with series tied 1-1

Associated Press  

Baltimore Orioles vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles; Thursday, 10:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Cade Povich ; Dodgers: Bobby Miller BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Dodgers -162, Orioles +137; over/under is 9 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: Both the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Baltimore Orioles are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday. The Dodgers rank third in …

After sweep by Phillies, Dodgers fall to .500 over last 44 games
5 months, 1 week ago

After sweep by Phillies, Dodgers fall to .500 over last 44 games

LA Times  

For the better part of almost two months, the Dodgers have been a.500 team. “If you had told us in spring training that we would be where we’re at with the depth of our starting pitching, I would have doubted it,” manager Dave Roberts sighed before Thursday’s game. And while rookies Gavin Stone and Landon Knack — who gave up …

Dodgers befuddled by Colorado pitching as winning streak ends
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Dodgers befuddled by Colorado pitching as winning streak ends

LA Times  

What the Dodgers hoped was a drought-busting, six-run, eighth-inning rally in New York on Wednesday looked more like a mirage Friday night, their bats going back into sleep mode for most of a 4-1 loss to the last-place Colorado Rockies in front of a crowd of 47,542 in Dodger Stadium. We couldn’t really muster anything against him tonight.” The Dodgers, …

Even with reduced playing time, Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas has become more valuable than ever
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Even with reduced playing time, Dodgers’ Miguel Rojas has become more valuable than ever

LA Times  

The defensive contributions of Miguel Rojas have been notable considering how little he has played this season, the Dodgers utility man accumulating two defensive runs saved in just 62 innings at second base and one defensive run saved in just 118 innings at shortstop, according to Fangraphs. Much of Rojas’ early work is with Betts, the six-time Gold Glove Award-winning …

A familiar story this season: Padres defeat the Dodgers
7 months, 1 week ago

A familiar story this season: Padres defeat the Dodgers

LA Times  

Fernando Tatis Jr., center, celebrates with teammates Xander Bogaerts, left, and Jose Azocar after the Padres defeated the Dodgers on Sunday. “They’ve been really unpredictable,” manager Dave Roberts said after his team was shut out for only the second time this season. He was locked in.” In Buehler’s second outing since returning this season, the Dodgers’ right-hander was the opposite. …

The Dodgers bullpen was supposed to be a strength. Why has it struggled early on?
8 months ago

The Dodgers bullpen was supposed to be a strength. Why has it struggled early on?

LA Times  

Dodgers reliever J.P. Feyereisen gave up three runs and recorded only one out in his last outing Sunday. “There have been some games where we’ve given up runs late or given up some crooked numbers and not allowed our offense to come back, where if you had those two leverage guys, I think things could have been different,” Roberts said. …

Dodgers Dugout: The 25 greatest Dodgers of all time, No. 6: Don Drysdale
1 year, 2 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: The 25 greatest Dodgers of all time, No. 6: Don Drysdale

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. After he hit you he’d come around, look at the bruise on your arm and say, ‘Do you want me to sign it?’” Drysdale himself talked about his rule for knocking down batters: “My own little rule was two for one. If one of my teammates got knocked down, then I …

Dodgers Dugout: The 25 greatest Dodgers of all time, No. 20: Mike Piazza
1 year, 3 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: The 25 greatest Dodgers of all time, No. 20: Mike Piazza

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. 20: MIKE PIAZZA 2018 rank: 19th The Dodgers chose Mike Piazza in the 62nd round of the 1988 draft, the 1,390th player picked overall. No one picked that low has had a career like Piazza’s, but it’s a bittersweet one for Dodgers fans. Piazza’s final Dodgers numbers: a.331 average, 177 home …

Dodgers Dugout: The 25 greatest Dodgers, No. 25: Eric Gagné
1 year, 4 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: The 25 greatest Dodgers, No. 25: Eric Gagné

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. As soon as Guns ‘N Roses’ “Welcome to the Jungle” started playing, the stadium would erupt in cheers and whistles. It’s something that wasn’t going to last forever, but it seemed like it would with the way he pitches.” Tracy said he didn’t know how to react when the streak ended. …

Meet the Dodgers double-A rotation, the epitome of their ‘ridiculous’ pitching pipeline
1 year, 4 months ago

Meet the Dodgers double-A rotation, the epitome of their ‘ridiculous’ pitching pipeline

LA Times  

As stadium workers readied the Friday night fireworks beyond center field, and the rest of his Tulsa Drillers teammates victoriously returned to their clubhouse at ONEOK Field, Dodgers prospect Nick Nastrini took a deep breath. “It’s pretty ridiculous how they’re the high team on so many good pitching prospects,” one rival scout said. “I’m excited to look back in a …

Dodgers’ bullpen is a statistical mess. Here’s what’s working and what isn’t
1 year, 6 months ago

Dodgers’ bullpen is a statistical mess. Here’s what’s working and what isn’t

LA Times  

Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips, pitching in the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves on May 23, has been used as early as the fifth inning this season. A shaky Sunday night game in which the Dodgers’ top three relievers gave up all four runs did not totally obscure the recent good deeds of their beleaguered bullpen, but it was hard …

More than batting average: How the Dodgers’ new-look offense formed a juggernaut identity
1 year, 6 months ago

More than batting average: How the Dodgers’ new-look offense formed a juggernaut identity

LA Times  

It hasn’t been a typical recipe for success. Beyond their top three bats — Freddie Freeman, Will Smith and Mookie Betts — almost every other hitter in their lineup has slumped through at least some stretch of the season’s first two months, leading to a long list of potentially troubling indicators: A team batting average of.242, ranking 21st in the …

With Dustin May injured, Dodgers' starting rotation looks thin
1 year, 7 months ago

With Dustin May injured, Dodgers' starting rotation looks thin

LA Times  

With Dustin May out because of an arm injury, rookie Gavin Stone probably will take over his place in the Dodgers’ starting rotation. Dodgers Recap: Dodgers give up seven home runs in Cardinals rout Every pitcher the Dodgers use gives up at least three runs as St. Louis hits seven homers en route to a 16-8 victory. When combined with …

‘It’s hard to hit.’ How Dodgers rookie James Outman is dealing with an inevitable slump
1 year, 7 months ago

‘It’s hard to hit.’ How Dodgers rookie James Outman is dealing with an inevitable slump

LA Times  

The Dodgers’ James Outman was named rookie of the month in April, but has cooled off since. James Outman is hardly the first, and he certainly won’t be the last player to rise and fall with baseball’s kiddie coaster, the Dodgers outfielder cooling off in May after winning National League rookie of the month honors in April, when he hit.292 …

Dodgers display talented promise, but also potential volatility, in opening series
1 year, 8 months ago

Dodgers display talented promise, but also potential volatility, in opening series

LA Times  

As his team was coming together at the end of the offseason, a new-look mosaic of veteran acquisitions, rookie prospects and carryover star power from last year’s 111-win team, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts could see what was coming. “I think, even, it’s fair to say volatility.” That much was clear in the Dodgers’ season-opening series against the Arizona Diamondbacks this …

Dodgers Dugout: Finally, baseball is around the corner
1 year, 10 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: Finally, baseball is around the corner

LA Times  

It’ll soon be time for Clayton Kershaw and the Dodgers to take the field. He spent the last two seasons in Taiwan’s Chinese Professional Baseball League, where he had a 3.63 ERA in 198 1/3 innings. Meet and greet Freddie Freeman: $250 Meet and greet Julio Urías: $250 Meet and greet Fernando Valenzuela: $250 Selfie with Gavin Lux, Brusdar Graterol, …

Evaluating the Dodgers’ shortstop options: From Trea Turner to Carlos Correa to Gavin Lux
2 years, 1 month ago

Evaluating the Dodgers’ shortstop options: From Trea Turner to Carlos Correa to Gavin Lux

LA Times  

Dodgers’ Trea Turner rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the third inning in Game 2 of the NLDS against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on Oct. 12. “There are a lot of options externally and we have good options internally,” president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said during this week’s MLB general manager meetings. …

Dodgers Dugout: Dustin May provides a big boost
2 years, 4 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: Dustin May provides a big boost

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. So, here is the NL postseason schedule: Wild-card round Friday, Oct. 7 NL Wild Card A, Game 1, ESPN NL Wild Card B, Game 1, ESPN Saturday, Oct. 8 NL Wild Card A, Game 2, ESPN NL Wild Card B, Game 2, ESPN Sunday, Oct. 9 NL Wild Card A, Game …

Dodgers’ bats go cold as 12-game winning streak ends in loss to Royals
2 years, 4 months ago

Dodgers’ bats go cold as 12-game winning streak ends in loss to Royals

LA Times  

Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts fields a run-scoring single by Kansas City’s Vinnie Pasquantino during the third inning of the Dodgers’ 4-0 loss Sunday. The Dodgers’ 12-game winning streak — one short of their longest since moving to Los Angeles in 1958 — died on the vine, the Royals salvaging the finale of the three-game series, 4-0, Sunday in front …

Dodgers Dugout: The season is over. Also, the sky is falling
2 years, 7 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: The season is over. Also, the sky is falling

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Which brings us to my favorite part of every year when the Dodgers have a bad stretch of games: the inundation of emails and the posts on social media telling the world that this Dodgers team is no good and won’t make the playoffs. However, as the weather warms up, and …

Outdrawn by Angels, outbid by Pirates, Dodgers found salvation 10 years ago Sunday
2 years, 7 months ago

Outdrawn by Angels, outbid by Pirates, Dodgers found salvation 10 years ago Sunday

LA Times  

New owners of the Dodgers, from left, Robert Patton, Stan Kasten, Mark Walter, Magic Johnson, Peter Guber, and Todd Boehly at Dodger Stadium on May 2, 2012. After that season, in a court filing one week before Frank McCourt agreed to sell the team, Major League Baseball accused McCourt of “looting” $189 million of team revenue for personal purposes and …

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

With Max Scherzer, L.A. Dodgers’ margin for error is slim
3 years, 2 months ago

With Max Scherzer, L.A. Dodgers’ margin for error is slim

LA Times  

Max Scherzer pitches against the San Diego Padres in the first inning at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday. If it gets to that point, I know we’ll be prepared for that night.” Dodgers pitcher Max Scherzer exhales before his windup in the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday. Scherzer posted a 0.78 ERA in his …

Dodgers Dugout: Walker Buehler and Julio Urías suddenly become an issue
3 years, 2 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: Walker Buehler and Julio Urías suddenly become an issue

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. At the end of the game, I don’t feel tired or anything and I think that’s a good sign.” But his last two starts have been mediocre, with Urías giving up six earned runs and 10 hits in 11 innings. Now, let’s look at the top 10 highest JAWS totals for …

Dodgers Dugout: The Dodgers have used 33 pitchers this season. Can you name them?
3 years, 4 months ago

Dodgers Dugout: The Dodgers have used 33 pitchers this season. Can you name them?

LA Times  

Hi, and welcome to another edition of Dodgers Dugout. Walker Buehler Julio Urías Trevor Bauer Clayton Kershaw David Price Blake Treinen Kenley Jansen Tony Gonsolin Phil Bickford Victor Gonzalez Joe Kelly Jimmy Nelson Mitch White Alex Vesia Dustin May Edwin Uceta Garrett Cleavinger Scott Alexander Dennis Santana Brusdar Graterol Max Scherzer Nate Jones Josiah Gray Darien Nunez Corey Knebel Jake …

The rationale behind the Dodgers spending 17 of 19 draft picks on pitchers
3 years, 5 months ago

The rationale behind the Dodgers spending 17 of 19 draft picks on pitchers

LA Times  

Arkansas pitcher Lael Lockhart reacts after throwing a strikeout against Southeast Missouri State during a game on Feb. 28 in Fayetteville, Ark. The Dodgers had already signed a number of international position players and planned to sign free agents that weren’t selected in the draft, which was only five rounds in 2020 but normally is 40 rounds. The Dodgers stayed …

Dodgers look to stop 3-game losing streak against Cardinals
3 years, 6 months ago

Dodgers look to stop 3-game losing streak against Cardinals

Associated Press  

St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers Los Angeles; Monday, 9:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Jack Flaherty Dodgers: Trevor Bauer BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles enters the game as losers of their last three games. Max Muncy leads the club with a.563 slugging percentage, including 20 extra-base hits and 13 home runs. TOP PERFORMERS: Muncy leads the Dodgers with 13 …

Dodgers have very real issues with their bullpen and defense
3 years, 7 months ago

Dodgers have very real issues with their bullpen and defense

LA Times  

Dodgers reliever Garrett Cleavinger reacts after giving up a home run to Milwaukee’s Travis Shaw during the third inning of a 6-5 loss in 11 innings to the Brewers on Saturday. Asked whether Seager’s range has diminished or the Dodgers aren’t stationing him in the right places, Roberts replied: “I know that the numbers, as far as runs saved and …

Dodgers pitchers are expected to hit-or-miss at the plate (mostly miss)
3 years, 9 months ago

Dodgers pitchers are expected to hit-or-miss at the plate (mostly miss)

LA Times  

Clayton Kershaw takes part in batting practice before a game against the Seattle Mariners in August. “I’ll talk the coaches about it, but no.” The Dodgers made Bauer the highest-paid player in Major League Baseball this season because they project he will remain one of the top pitchers in the sport. “It’s fun when a blind squirrel finds a nut,” …

Dodgers invite 5 top prospects and 2 familiar veterans to spring training
3 years, 10 months ago

Dodgers invite 5 top prospects and 2 familiar veterans to spring training

LA Times  

Brandon Morrow pitches for the Dodgers in Game 7 of the 2017 World Series against the Houston Astros. Josiah Gray, a 23-year-old right-hander who is the organization’s top prospect according to MLB Pipeline, and Kody Hoese, a 23-year-old third baseman who is ranked third, will join second baseman Michael Busch, right-hander Bobby Miller and middle infielder Jacob Amaya in big …

Dodgers spring preview: Signing Trevor Bauer an answer to the Padres’ flurry of moves
3 years, 10 months ago

Dodgers spring preview: Signing Trevor Bauer an answer to the Padres’ flurry of moves

LA Times  

For the offseason’s first three months, the Dodgers, the reigning World Series champions for the first time since the George H.W. “Obviously, we’ve noticed,” Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman said of the Padres’ busy offseason during Bauer’s introductory press conference Thursday. Turner wanted a longer contract and at least one other team — the Milwaukee Brewers — had …

Dodgers acquire Corey Knebel, offer contracts to all arbitration-eligible players
4 years ago

Dodgers acquire Corey Knebel, offer contracts to all arbitration-eligible players

LA Times  

Major League Baseball’s non-tender deadline, usually an overlooked date on the industry’s offseason calendar, was met with heightened anticipation Wednesday. The 30 teams were expected to decline to offer contracts to an unprecedented number of arbitration-eligible players after sustaining significant economic losses as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Approximately 60 players were non-tendered, barely eclipsing last year’s mark of …

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