Assembling a Functioning Outfield for 2020

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If you’re one of those folks who follows every major rumor surrounding the Dodgers during the offseason, it wouldn’t be difficult to find yourself spinning in circles after just a few minutes of internet surfing.

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Dodgers Linked to Edwin Diaz, Again

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Just like they were around the peak of last summer’s trade deadline, the Dodgers have been linked to New York reliever Edwin Diaz ahead of this winter’s Hot Stove season.

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Russell Martin Already Preparing for 2020 Season

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While a return for catcher Russell Martin to the Dodgers in 2020 is still up in the air, his intentions for next season are certainly clear, as he already began his very strict workout routine preparing for the upcoming campaign.

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Dodgers Prospect Watch: Jeter Downs Still Gaining Ground

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Prior to the 2018 campaign, shortstop was a position that the Dodgers didn’t worry too much about, specifically in terms of stability at both the MLB level and on the farm.

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Cody Bellinger Snags First-Career Gold Glove Award

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As many fans expected, Los Angeles Dodgers’ outfielder Cody Bellinger has been named the 2019 Rawlings National League Gold Glove award winner for right field.

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A Glance at the Organization’s Catching Depth

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As the 2020 roster conjecture is just beginning to heat up, one of the early conversations stirring surrounds how the Dodgers might handle the future duties at catcher.

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Two More Players Dodgers Might Protect from Rule 5 Draft this Winter

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After the Dodgers added Victor Gonzalez to the team’s 40-man roster on Thursday, many questions arose about whether there would be subsequent moves ahead of  the Rule 5 draft at this year’s Winter Meetings.

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Dodgers News: Bob Geren, Mark Prior, Gerrit Cole & More

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In spite of the 2019 World Series continuing to take center stage for the next 24-48 hours, the Dodgers have still found a way to weasel themselves into the news, at least to a small degree.

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What Lies Ahead for Hyun-Jin Ryu?

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With the conclusion of the 2019 World Series this week comes the beginning of the winter hot stove season. Before long, free agents and trade rumors will soar to the top of the MLB headlines. And, based on all the chatter so far, the Dodgers will be one of those clubs at the forefront.

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Moving Kenta Maeda to Bullpen Would Prove Beneficial

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Like clockwork, when Dodgers‘ boss Andrew Friedman speaks to reporters during his end-of-season press conferences every year, he reiterates that righty swing man Kenta Maeda will be an integral part of the club’s starting rotation at the onset of the following season.

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