Yimi Garcia: Possible Diamond in the Rough?

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The Dodgers seem to have a knack for finding effective, under-the-radar relievers. Last year it was Dylan Floro, the year before it was Brandon Morrow, and in 2016 it was a workhorse in Joe Blanton.  This year the Dodgers diamond in the rough reliever very well may be Yimi Garcia.

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Dodgers’ Bullpen Creating Serious Concerns

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When it took Rich Hill 104 pitches to get through six innings in Tuesday’s contest against the Mets, many onlookers cringed at the fact that the Dodgers‘ relief corps would need to be depended upon to complete three full innings of work.

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Dodgers Bullpen: 4 Under-the-Radar Relief Options for Second-Half of 2019

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Some nights, the bullpen of the Dodgers looks almost untouchable. Other nights, its performance is so ineffective that fans of the team imagine dozens of trade possibilities they hope might go down at the summer deadline.

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More Thoughts on an Otherwise Mediocre Bullpen

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When the most trusted relievers of the Dodgers are firing on all cylinders, they appear to be among the best in the National League. When numerous members of the relief crew are missing their spots, however, they seem to be among the worst.

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Dodgers Roster: Are Personnel Adjustments Coming in the Bullpen?

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The Dodgers saw their 10-game winning streak at Dodger Stadium ended last night, at the hands of Patrick Corbin and the Washington Nationals. They were held scoreless for the just the third time this season and for the first time at home.

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It’s Not Getting Any Better for Joe Kelly

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Fans of the Dodgers who thought Joe Kelly would work his way out of his early-season funk continue to wait.

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Dodgers Roster: The Intricacies of Evaluating a Big League Bullpen

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Arguably, their offense is among the very best in baseball. Their starting pitching is decent but, more importantly, deep. But, if there’s one, single downfall to the 2019 Dodgers, it’s been the performance of their bullpen.

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Dodgers Still Succeeding Despite Several Holes in Bullpen

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The Dodgers had quite the weekend in Milwaukee, taking three of four games against the Brewers, including Sunday’s finale which they won in dramatic fashion.

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Dodgers Keep Roster Intact Despite Potential Needs in Bullpen

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Heading into the middle game of the weekend series against the Rockies, the Dodgers decided to make no changes to their 25-man roster despite several areas of concern that have developed over the last few days.

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Dodgers Bullpen: Caleb Ferguson Emerging as Best 8th-Inning Option

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Needless to say, there have been a high number of discussions among fans regarding the bullpen of the Dodgers. Seven games into the season, there are probably more questions now about the relief corps than there were at the beginning of Cactus League play in February.

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