Although it’s been right around two weeks since the beginning of the season for most MLB teams, more time has passed for the Los Angeles Dodgers due to the South Korea trip to open up the year. The Dodgers already have 16 games on the books and are already on their second go-around with division foe San Diego.
Overall, the infamous Dodger offense has lived up to its name for the most part, despite a select few bottom-of-the-order regulars struggling mightily.
Well that Spring Training went by quickly, didn’t it? Granted, the Los Angeles Dodgers started early than all teams other than the San Diego Padres, their Korean series opponents, but the Arizona part of Spring Training flew by.
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Each year during spring training there seems to be an obligatory conversation surrounding whether veteran righty Blake Treinen could make a potential contribution to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The 35-year-old reliever hasn’t pitched a full season since 2021 when he logged 72.1 innings of work with 85 punchouts and an impressive 0.982 WHIP. However, 2024 could be the year when he at least starts the season relatively healthy with a full head of steam.
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Although the Los Angeles Dodgers don’t have many holes in their active roster, there has been one demon that has already reared its ugly head during 2024 Cactus League play.
The big news coming out of camp this week is skipper Dave Roberts announcing that Mookie Betts has moved to shortstop with Gavin Lux shifting back to second base. While Roberts deemed the move permanent, it’s just too early in the season to guess how the infield will eventually pan out.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers announced several key moves on Monday afternoon, essentially trading away center fielder Manuel Margot to make room for super-utilityman Enrique Hernandez.
The Margot deal also involved sending minor league infielder Rayne Doncon and cash considerations to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league infielder Noah Miller.
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Lefty Clayton Kershaw and the Los Angeles Dodgers have reportedly reached a deal for the upcoming 2024 season. The 35-year-old veteran is expected to complete a physical by week’s end, at which time the club will announce the signing. Thursday is the first day that MLB teams can assign players to the 60-day injured list, meaning the Dodgers can make the move official without needing a 40-man roster spot.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday afternoon announced the signing of left-handed pitcher James Paxton to a one-year contract for the 2024 season. Early reports indicate that Paxton will receive an $8 million base salary and a $3 million signing bonus with several other potential incentives.
Although 28-year-old Will Smith has a stronghold on the catching spot for at least several more seasons, 2024 could be the year we finally see a few other names emerge as a potential backup for the Los Angeles Dodgers other than Austin Barnes.
The Dodgers will feature three young catchers on the big-league side of spring training this year in Hunter Feduccia, Diego Cartaya and Dalton Rushing, all of whom could emerge as a potential replacement for Barnes.
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As October approaches, many fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers typically begin contemplating the best choices for the upcoming playoff roster. The bullpen is often the biggest question mark, as it represents the largest portion of the roster with eight or nine players. However, there could be a different approach this year with the bullpen due to the potential requirement of several relievers needing the ability to go multiple innings.
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At the beginning of the season, I, and I would venture many other fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers, didn’t think this team would amount to what we have been previously accustomed.
So many fan favorites moved on over the past two seasons, like Cody Bellinger and Justin Turner. Sure Cody had a down season last year, but look what’s he’s accomplishing in Chicago. JT also is producing in his new home to Boston.
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