Dodgers Prospects: Chase De Jong Continues to Shine

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When the average fan considers the wealth of talent in the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ farm system, Chase De Jong usually takes a backseat to the higher profile pitchers, but as the accolades continue to accumulate in 2016, the 22-year-old righty is distinguishing himself as one of the more promising starters in the organization.

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Dodgers Prospects: Yadier Alvarez Turning Heads

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It’s been quite awhile since we last checked in with pitching prospect Yadier Alvarez, and although the Dodgers have been very prudent with the advancement of the 20-year-old Cuban righty, he’s still turning heads with his raw talent on the lower levels of the farm.

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So Long Caleb Dirks, Hello Bud Norris

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In light of losing ace Clayton Kershaw to the disabled list with a herniated disc in his lower back, the Dodgers announced on Thursday the acquisition of pitcher Bud Norris, minor league outfielder Dian Toscano, a player to be named later and cash from the Braves in exchange for minor league pitchers Caleb Dirks and Phil Pfeifer.

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Cotton, Calhoun Selected to Futures Game Rosters

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Accolades continued to accumulate for the Dodgers‘ minor league system on Tuesday when pitcher Jharel Cotton and second baseman Willie Calhoun were selected to represent the organization in the 2016 Futures Game.

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Brock Stewart: A Few Random Notes and Expectations

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Although the Dodgers‘ public relations department hasn’t yet made it official, it’s pretty safe to assume that right-handed pitching prospect Brock Stewart has landed safely in Milwaukee and will make his major league debut against the Brewers Wednesday evening.

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Lars Anderson Helps Launch Baseball Bat Company

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When he’s not busy mashing upper-deck home runs on the Dodgers‘ farm, Tulsa Drillers‘ first baseman Lars Anderson has been very instrumental recently in promoting his one-of-a-kind baseball bat company — Birdman Bats, LLC.

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Trevor Oaks Leading Double-A Tulsa Pitching Attack

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After having begun his 2016 campaign at High-A Rancho Cucamonga, right-handed pitching prospect Trevor Oaks has settled nicely into the Double-A Tulsa starting rotation, and after Monday’s victory over Springfield, leads all Texas League pitchers with eight wins.

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Dodgers Bullpen: Ranking the Top Five Relievers on the Farm

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While the Los Angeles Dodgers‘ bullpen has already fallen upon frequent scrutiny over the course of the 2016 campaign, many fans can’t help but take a quick peek at the rosters of the minor league affiliates to see just what’s available on the farm.

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José De León Back in Oklahoma City Rotation Mix

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After a five week absence, Dodgers’ right-handed pitching prospect Jose De Leon returned to the hill for Oklahoma City on Tuesday night, dominating the Round Rock lineup in three full innings of work at Dell Diamond.

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Dodgers Prospects: Brock Stewart Rapidly Progressing

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As a player who wasn’t even on the radar of the Dodgers‘ prospects list at the beginning of 2016, pitcher Brock Stewart zipped through the Single-A scene and has now vaulted himself to the top of the Double-A Tulsa starting rotation.

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