Author: Jose G. Quevedo

Will Dodgers Be Busy at 2022 MLB Trade Deadline?

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The trade deadline has been a game-changer for the Los Angeles Dodgers in recent years. Last year, the team traded for Max Scherzer and Trea Turner. The club also traded for Yu Darvish in 2017, and you can even go back to the start of the decade-long success with the Adrian Gonzalez trade in 2013.

But, will the Dodgers make any trades close to that magnitude this year? Similar to other seasons, the team is nursing injuries to key players such as Mookie Betts, Walker Buehler, Dustin May, and Blake Treinen, to name a few.

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Looking at Trea Turner’s Contract Situation

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The MLB season is nearing the All-Star Break, with fans voting daily for their favorite players. For National League shortstops, the leading vote-getter is Trea Turner.

For the Dodgers, Turner has been the most consistent hitter all season long. The shortstop leads the Dodgers in batting average, RBI, stolen bases, and hits. Since getting traded to the Dodgers in the middle of last season, Turner won the batting title in 2021, and he has posted a WAR of 2.7 this season.

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Freddie Freeman Returns to Atlanta as Dodgers Visit Braves

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One of the biggest anticipated series of the season begins Friday. The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Atlanta Braves in a rematch of the last two NLCS. But all eyes will be on Freddie Freeman, as the Dodger first baseman returns to Atlanta, where he spent 12 seasons.

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Dodgers Begin Nine-Game Road Trip in Cincinnati

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It’s been a whirlwind for the Los Angeles Dodgers these past few days, as the team put Mookie Betts on the injured list with cracked ribs while losing two out of three to the Cleveland Guardians at home without their best player Jose Ramirez. In addition, Los Angeles acquired outfielder Trayce Thompson from the Detroit Tigers for his second stint with the team.

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Dodgers Conclude Homestand Against Guardians

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Going into Friday, the Dodgers stand in second place in the National League West. The San Diego Padres are currently in first place by half a game. With the Dodgers having an off day yesterday, the Padres defeated the Cubs to take over the division lead.

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More Thoughts About the Dodgers Offense

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As of Tuesday, the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are tied for first place in the National League West. The San Francisco Giants are not behind, only three games out.

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Should Fans Be Concerned About Walker Buehler?

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Coming into the season, Walker Buehler was one of the favorites to win the National League Cy Young Award. But, in his recent starts, he has not been his normal self. Yes, it hasn’t been entirely catastrophic, but we fans know the young righty can be much better.

Buehler has one complete game shutout this season. Outside of that start, he has posted a 4.50 ERA, which is uncommon. In his last outing, he only lasted 2 ⅓ innings against the New York Mets — the shortest outing of his career.

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Dodgers Begin Six-Game Road Trip Against White Sox

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After splitting a four-game series with the top-contending New York Mets at home, a road trip now awaits the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Dodgers begin a six-game road trip Tuesday night against the Chicago White Sox. After finishing a three-game series in Chicago, the Dodgers will head to San Francisco for the first time this season.

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Dodgers Hope to Build on Win Against Mets, Latest Injury Notes

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After surprisingly being swept by the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Los Angeles Dodgers are back in the win column after a 2-0 win against the New York Mets in the series opener on Thursday.

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Can Craig Kimbrel Hold Down Closer Role for Remainder of Season?

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When the Los Angeles Dodgers traded outfielder AJ Pollock to the Chicago White Sox for eight-time All-Star Craig Kimbrel, it appeared the Dodgers closer situation had been resolved.

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