Will Dodgers Make Move in Final Moments of Trade Deadline?

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Most years, the final 24 hours leading up to the MLB trade deadline would be filled with many fans sitting on the edges of their seats, wondering if their favorite squad would make a move to improve their roster.

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How Exactly Does Gavin Lux Fit into Dodgers’ Roster Picture?

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After the Dodgers optioned righty pitcher Mitch White back to camp on Saturday morning, the team recalled Gavin Lux back to the big league club, leaving many fans wondering how the rookie infielder might fit into the roster picture moving forward.

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Early Thoughts About a Prospective Playoff Bullpen

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While it’s probably entirely too early to start projecting how the exact 2020 postseason roster might look for the Dodgers, it’s not too soon to think about how the team might go about building it.

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Should Dodgers Look to Upgrade at 2020 Trade Deadline?

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In a normal season, the baseball world is beaming with anticipation and excitement in the final week leading up to the trade deadline. This year, it’s tough to gauge if there will even be any significant activity at all.

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Dodgers Injury Notes: Will Smith, Alex Wood, Joe Kelly and More

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While there hasn’t been an overwhelming number of injuries so far for the Dodgers during this shortened season, the few that we have seen have definitely had significant impacts on the landscape of the roster.

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For Now, Austin Barnes Has Stronghold on Catcher’s Spot

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It’s hard to believe the difference a few weeks can make on the baseball field.

Over his first 25 plate appearances of the shortened 2020 season, Austin Barnes went a paltry 2-for-22 at the plate, leading many fans of the Dodgers to debate both the short term and long term solutions for the organization at catcher.

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Dodgers Roster: More Thoughts on the Options at Catcher

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The major league arrival of Keibert Ruiz on Saturday spurred many insightful discussions among fans of the Dodgers, specifically how the team might view its situation at catcher for the next several years.

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Dodgers Recall Keibert Ruiz, Place Will Smith on Injured List

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In a move about 90 minutes before the first pitch of Saturday’s game against the Angels, the Dodgers announced that they have recalled catcher Keibert Ruiz after placing catcher Will Smith on the injured list with neck inflammation.

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Exactly How Good Is the Dodgers’ Starting Rotation?

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For as much time as we spent discussing the seemingly anemic offense of the Dodgers, we probably spent an equal amount of time—especially during Summer Camp—talking about the club’s starting rotation.

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Dodgers Hope Tony Gonsolin Slows Padres’ Momentum

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After originally slating Julio Urias to start Game 3 in the current series against the Padres, news came out of the Los Angeles camp late Tuesday evening that the Dodgers will instead turn to Tony Gonsolin in an attempt to give the remainder of the rotation an extra day of rest.

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