Since the Dodgers were sold to the Guggenheim group, after wasting away for many years under Frank McCourt, Andrew Friedman and company have made a habit of finding diamonds in the rough.
Dodgers Have Strength in Their Backups
Category: Dodgers Spring Training
Dodgers Pitching Showing Early Indications of Good Health and Form
It’s extremely early to get excited about things that could inherently go wrong down the line for the Dodgers pitching staff, but two things stand out so far. They are happy, and more importantly, healthy.
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Dodgers News and Notes from Early Days of Spring Training
It’s the first full day of all position players reporting to camp at Camelback Ranch. It’s also day 12,472 of the Houston Astros cheating scandal.
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The Curious Case of Alex Verdugo
Besides the Dodgers pitching staff, anther place on their roster the Dodgers have a plethora of players is the outfield.
Dodgers Spring Training News: Kershaw, Hill, Urias & More
Things seem to moving in the right direction, as far as the Dodgers‘ pitching staff is concerned. On Sunday, Dennis highlighted how Clayton Kershaw and Walker Buehler are progressing towards Opening Day. On Monday, Kershaw threw an official bullpen for the first time since he was sidelined with a shoulder issue.
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Dodgers Spring Training Notes: Kershaw, Bellinger Making Positive Strides
On the heels of the second Cactus League contest against the Angels on Sunday, there was a bit of good news coming out of the Dodgers camp, most specifically the health of two key players in Clayton Kershaw and Cody Bellinger.
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Dodgers Announce Non-Roster Invitees as Players Filter into Camelback Ranch
It’s less than a week now before pitchers and catchers are required to report to spring training. A few players have already been seen around Camelback Ranch—Justin Turner, Cody Bellinger and Hyun-Jin Ryu were seen in the Dodgers’ Instagram stories walking by the team trucks unloading supplies for the upcoming season.
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Dodgers 2018 Spring Training: Camelback Ranch from a Fan’s Perspective
Nine years ago my grown son dragged me to Phoenix for a weekend spring training visit. I’m a lifelong fan of the Dodgers, but had never done the “spring thing.” However, after one visit, I was hooked. I’ve gone every year since and feel fortunate that my son and his friends seem happy to include me at their annual gathering. The following may include details that you couldn’t care less about, but I’m including them for the benefit of those who have never been and who might be thinking of making the trip one day.
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Dodgers Cactus League Notes: Buehler, Seager, Kemp, Toles & More
The end of spring training is rapidly approaching. Some things are becoming a little more clear, either through cuts or the performances of the players themselves. There is still much to be determined, namely the outfield.
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Dodgers Spring Training Notes: Kershaw, Muncy, Kemp, Seager & More
So, apparently my previous declaration of the Dodgers never losing again after the first Cactus League game of the season was a little off base, as the team hasn’t won again since. I know, it’s only been three games, but still, guys, way to make me look bad.
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Think Blue Planning Committee 