The 2019 MLB season has officially been put to bed, thanks to a 6-2 win by the Washington Nationals over the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the World Series.
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Dodgers News: Bob Geren, Mark Prior, Gerrit Cole & More
In spite of the 2019 World Series continuing to take center stage for the next 24-48 hours, the Dodgers have still found a way to weasel themselves into the news, at least to a small degree.
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What Lies Ahead for Hyun-Jin Ryu?
With the conclusion of the 2019 World Series this week comes the beginning of the winter hot stove season. Before long, free agents and trade rumors will soar to the top of the MLB headlines. And, based on all the chatter so far, the Dodgers will be one of those clubs at the forefront.
Dodgers Reportedly Pursuing Trade for Francisco Lindor
As he continues his dominance in the 2019 postseason, Geritt Cole has fans everywhere wondering if the Dodgers front office might consider going against their set-imposed rule of not giving out a long term, high-priced salary.
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Moving Kenta Maeda to Bullpen Would Prove Beneficial
Like clockwork, when Dodgers‘ boss Andrew Friedman speaks to reporters during his end-of-season press conferences every year, he reiterates that righty swing man Kenta Maeda will be an integral part of the club’s starting rotation at the onset of the following season.
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Dodgers Prospects Produce Mixed Results in 2019 Arizona Fall League
With Saturday’s championship game between the Salt River Rafters and Surprise Saguaros marking the end to the Arizona Fall League’s 28th season, we thought it would be a good idea to take a look at how the Dodgers prospects fared during the campaign.
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Pirates Considering George Lombard for Manager Spot
Bench coach Bob Geren isn’t the only member of the Dodgers‘ coaching staff being considered for a manager spot.
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Cody Bellinger Nominated for Gold Glove Award
While the majority of the regular season awards won’t be announced until after the World Series is over, Rawlings Sports today announced the finalists for their Gold Glove Award. Only one Dodger made the cut – Cody Bellinger was nominated for his superb play in right field.
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Dodgers Prospect Watch: Kody Hoese Gaining Ground
Among the many speculative conversations among Dodgers fans so far this offseason has been the potential shifting around of several infielders heading into next year. Some feel the team should make a strong push for Anthony Rendon, pointing out Justin Turner‘s declining defensive ability at third base. Others believe that Max Muncy will settle in at first base, as Gavin Lux has cemented the starting spot at the keystone. There are even some folks who believe that a transition to the hot corner is in the cards for Corey Seager.
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Better Backup Catcher Option for 2020: Austin Barnes or Russell Martin?
Seemingly, there’s at least a little bit of controversy at the catcher spot for the Dodgers with each passing winter.
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Think Blue Planning Committee 