More Thoughts on Dodgers Pitching

The Los Angeles Dodgers are about one-third of the way through their Spring Training schedule, and those starting pitchers who were good to go from the beginning of camp are about to begin their third cycle of ramping up for the regular season.

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Dodgers Prospect Watch: Three Pitchers Who Might See MLB Action in 2021

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Lately, there has been a ton of chatter about how the rigors of a regular 160-game season might affect many clubs across the majors, particularly those without much quality depth. Already, the Dodgers appear to be taking these challenges in stride, as made evident by their slate of more than a half-dozen proven starting pitchers, in addition to multiple layers of pro experience at almost every other spot on the field.

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Jimmy Nelson Starting vs. Reds, Other Spring Training Notes

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As 2021 Spring Training continues, many eyes will be on the pitchers, all of whom might be considered as the present or the future of the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Dodger Pitching Updates on David Price, Julio Urías, Joe Kelly, and More

The Los Angeles Dodgers are continuing to travel down their Spring Training road, as they enter the third week of games preparing them for the 2021 season.

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Better 26-Man Roster Option: Matt Davidson, Matt Beaty, or DJ Peters?

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With the number of days leading to Opening Day dwindling, many of the conversations around the baseball blogosphere will shift to the battles for roster spots among many teams across the league. For the Los Angeles Dodgers, most of these questions have already been answered, although there still could be two or three spots that are completely up for grabs.

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Kenley Jansen, Brusdar Graterol Progressing Slowly in Early Stages of Spring Training

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While there was an overwhelming amount of emphasis put on the bullpen of the Los Angeles Dodgers for much of the winter, there has not been much chatter about the relief crew so far during 2021 Cactus League play.

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Kershaw Makes First Spring Start, Fans Allowed at Dodger Stadium for Regular Season

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In his 2021 Cactus League debut, Clayton Kershaw made his first start since the 2020 World Series, as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Kansas City Royals by a score of 7-5 on Friday afternoon in Surprsie, AZ. No. 22 pitched two innings, allowing two hits and striking out two batters on 22 pitches—seemingly, the true definition of “deuces wild.”

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Dodgers Spring Training Notes: Gavin Lux, Clayton Kershaw, Zach McKinstry, and More

We are now four weeks away from Opening Day, which this year will be Thursday, April 1. The Los Angeles Dodgers will start their quest to repeat as Champions against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field.

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Dodgers Prospect Watch: Keeping an Eye on Edwin Uceta

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As a follower of the Los Angeles Dodgers, one of the most exciting aspects of Cactus League play has always been watching the system’s top prospects compete, particularly the pitchers. The 2021 opener was especially interesting because we saw three of the organization’s most talented young arms in Michael Grove, Andre Jackson, and Edwin Uceta.

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Walker Buehler Set for First Spring Start; Trevor Bauer and Kenley Jansen Impress

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have seemingly started 2021 Cactus League play where they left off last October, although it is only just the beginning of Spring Training. Dodger pitching has only allowed one run, and quite frankly, the farm system promises an exciting future for fans, as a handful of prospects are already starting to shine.

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