Author: Dennis Schlossman

Shohei Ohtani Reportedly Signs with Dodgers

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One of MLB’s biggest questions of the winter has finally been answered. Shohei Ohtani is heading back to Los Angeles, this time as a member of the Dodgers.

Although the past few days have been ridden with rumors galore, the two-way superstar announced on Saturday afternoon that he has agreed to a whopping 10-year, $700 million contract with the Dodgers. Speculation was running rampant on Friday, as some bloggers continued to track flight manifests while others claimed the 29-year-old slugger finalized a deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, according to their own special sources.

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Is Shohei Ohtani a Good Fit for Dodgers?

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The 2023-24 MLB free-agent class could be one of the most memorable in recent winters, thanks primarily to a pair of Japanese superstars in Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Ohtani is on top of almost every headline in the baseball blogosphere right now and already has a prolific career as a 29-year-old two-way player. Despite having his 2023 season cut short by an oblique injury and impending elbow surgery, the 2023 American League MVP put up career highs in batting average, on-base percentage, slugging and OPS.

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Dodgers Add Frasso, Knack and Feduccia to 40-Man Roster

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The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Tuesday the additions of right-handed pitcher Nick Frasso, righty pitcher Landon Knack and catcher Hunter Feduccia to the organizational 40-man roster. The move prevents each player from being chosen by rival teams during this winter’s Rule 5 draft.

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Exactly How Disappointing Were the 2023 Los Angeles Dodgers?

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While some fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers held onto a shred of hope that their beloved team would advance deeply into the 2023 postseason, others knew that an exit without bringing home a championship was inevitable.

They just didn’t think it would happen so soon.

A lot of us hoped that an offense that was so impressive most of the year could balance out a pitching staff that was hammered by injuries and one disgraceful leave of absence. Unfortunately, those hopes never became a reality. The bats never really showed up, almost replicating the same performance against the San Diego Padres in the National League Division Series nearly a year ago.

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Miller, Dodgers Look to Rebound Against Diamondbacks in NLDS Game 2

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The Los Angeles Dodgers hope to put Saturday’s brutal loss behind them and even the National League Divisional Series in Monday’s Game 2 before travelling to Arizona for Game 3.

Los Angeles never had a chance to recover in the opener after veteran Clayton Kershaw only managed to induce one out while surrendering six earned runs. It’s tough to say if it was a Kershaw collapse, a case of the Diamondbacks making all the right decisions, or a combination of the two. Regardless, the start was the shortest of Kershaw’s illustrious 16-year MLB career.

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Kershaw, Dodgers Prepare for Brewers or Diamondbacks in First Round of 2023 NLDS

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The Los Angeles Dodgers benefited from a five-run sixth inning on Sunday to defeat the San Francisco Giants and notch their 100th win of the year, resulting in the third consecutive season the club hit the century mark for victories.

More importantly, the team found out it would face either the Brewers or Diamondbacks in the first round of the 2023 NLDS beginning next weekend in Los Angeles.

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Dodgers Roster: Early Thoughts on 2023 Playoff Bullpen

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As October approaches, many fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers typically begin contemplating the best choices for the upcoming playoff roster. The bullpen is often the biggest question mark, as it represents the largest portion of the roster with eight or nine players. However, there could be a different approach this year with the bullpen due to the potential requirement of several relievers needing the ability to go multiple innings.

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Dodgers Sweep Mariners, Head Home to Face Tigers

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Outfielder Jason Heyward and infielder Amed Rosario both had three hits on Sunday, leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 6-1 victory and a three-game weekend sweep over the Seattle Mariners.

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Dodgers Head Home to Face Padres

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Aside from injuries, rain delays are among the worst enemies for a major league pitching staff. Constant warmups, early bullpen usage and the unpredictability of makeup games can certainly take their toll. However, the Los Angeles Dodgers weathered the storm of two delays this weekend with a depleted pitching staff, taking two out of three from the Washington Nationals to maintain a healthy lead in the National League West.

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Miller, Dodgers Salvage Finale in 4-Game Set Against Braves

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Righty Bobby Miller threw seven strong innings, and Mookie Betts continued his offensive tear as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-1, salvaging a win in an otherwise disappointing series against the National League’s best club.

Initially, it looked like it would be an exciting series after the Dodgers mounted an amazing comeback when starter Lance Lynn got throttled in the opener, but Los Angeles lost its momentum on an ugly strikeout from Enrique Hernandez to end the game.

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