Author: Ian Smith

Sports enthusiast. Writer for ThinkBluePC, Last Word on Pro Football, and Black N Gold Hockey. Former editor of Warriors World. Former editor of SenShot. Former editor of Rink Royalty. Former co-editor of Air Alamo. Former staff writer for Dodgers Nation. Former staff writer for Hashtag Basketball. Former staff writer for Last Word on Hockey. BA in Political Science with a minor in Humanities from San Jose State University. MA in Government with an emphasis in California State Politics from California State University, Sacramento.

Sad Departures and a High-Profile Arrival Begin New Chapter for Dodgers

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Baseball is a business, and the reality is that the band can’t stay together forever. Forces will inevitably pull people apart.

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What the Nolan Arenado Trade Means for Dodgers and NL West

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It’s a day of celebration for the Los Angeles Dodgers anytime a division rival trades away a premier player, and the Nolan Arenado deal is going to have repercussions within the NL West for years to come.

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Larry King Passing, Enrique Hernandez Leaving, and the Upcoming Hall of Fame Announcement

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There are multiple topics I wanted to cover today, the first of which is the sad news about the passing of Los Angeles Dodgers fan and broadcasting icon Larry King.

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Updates on Kirby Yates and the MLB Relief Pitching Market

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have spent this offseason fortifying their bullpen, acquiring guys like Corey Knebel, Tommy Kahnle, and Garrett Cleavinger, while also re-signing Blake Treinen and Scott Alexander.

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Examining Reliever Market During Time of Sadness for Dodgers Family

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It has been a profoundly sad week for the Los Angeles Dodgers family and the entire baseball world. The passings of Tommy Lasorda and Sandra Scully have left everyone with heavy hearts and prompted solemn reflection.

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Thoughts Surrounding Dodgers and DJ LeMahieu

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While the baseball world is sitting back and waiting for the first big dominoes to fall this offseason, the Los Angeles Dodgers are positioned as one of the biggest threats to nab a marquee free agent.

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Dodgers Agree to Flurry of Minor-League Deals

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The Los Angeles Dodgers have made some intriguing minor league signings as the free agency period is underway, and the deals feature some familiar faces.

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What Went Wrong for Corey Knebel in 2020

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The recent Corey Knebel acquisition made by the Dodgers is fitting with a reoccurring theme this front office has implemented in recent years.

They tend to seek out reclamation projects in the bullpen, hoping that the player comes close to recapturing the glory of years past.

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