Tag: Cody Bellinger

What Lies Ahead for Cody Bellinger?

Published on by Jose G. Quevedo15 Comments

While we’ve seen moments of a possible resurgence of a 2019 Bellinger this year, it hasn’t come close to full circle, and fans are starting to become restless about the former MVP’s future.

If you’re ingrained in any Dodger social media space, you’ve probably seen the Jerry Hairston Jr. rant on Bellinger in the Sportsnet LA postgame. Hairston made some excellent points, and with the postseason coming soon, it raises the question of how Bellinger will be used.

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Dodgers News and Notes – Bellinger Player of the Week, Dodgers Pitching Dominance and More

Published on by Andy Lane Chapman7 Comments

Through the Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training and into the start of the season, fans wondered about Cody Bellinger and if he would ever regain his 2019 NL MVP status.

Bellinger looked lost at the plate in Spring Training, striking out a lot and barely getting the bat on the ball. He was tinkering much with his swing, trying to find his form. He quipped that he was just getting his “punchies” (his word for strikeouts) out of the way in Spring Training.

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Dodgers, Cody Bellinger Reach Deal to Avoid Arbitration

Published on by Jose G. Quevedo16 Comments

Happy Holidays everyone! We are in the middle of winter, and baseball has essentially taken a pause.

Out of the blue yesterday, Jeff Passan from ESPN reported that the Dodgers and Cody Bellinger had agreed to a one year $17 million contract to avoid arbitration before the original Dec. 1 lockout date.

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Dodgers Holiday Wishlist

Published on by Jose G. Quevedo27 Comments

Since we are in the holiday season, and the MLB lock out has deprived us of much baseball content, we are going to take a look at a Dodgers wishlist.

Of course, this is all hypothetical since the lockout impedes any big league roster moves, but in a perfect world there is no lockout.

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Gavin Lux Is Changing Dynamics of Dodgers Outfield

Published on by Dennis Schlossman13 Comments

While some of the main foundations of the Dodgers’ roster have stayed the same over the course of the 2021 season, there are many that have taken on a new look, including an outfield crew that now features Gavin Lux.

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How Should Dodgers Handle Struggling Cody Bellinger?

Published on by Jose G. Quevedo3 Comments
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As the Dodgers continue to get healthier and rosters will expand soon, that means fewer AB for some players. 2019 National League MVP Cody Bellinger could be one of them.

Bellinger hasn’t been anywhere close to his former self this season and seems to be the odd man out of the lineup right now.

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Dodgers Injury Notes: Max Muncy, Cody Bellinger, Corey Seager, More

Published on by Dennis Schlossman20 Comments

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Right when things seem to be looking up for the Los Angeles Dodgers on the injury front, something else happens that pushes the team a few steps backwards.

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Dodgers Activate Cody Bellinger, Zach McKinstry

Published on by Dennis Schlossman8 Comments

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The Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday morning activated outfielder Cody Bellinger and utilityman Zach McKinstry from the injured list after optioning outfielder DJ Peters and utilityman Sheldon Neuse back to Triple-A Oklahoma City, according to a team announcement.

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How Will Cody Bellinger and Zach McKinstry Fit Back into Dodgers’ Lineup?

Published on by Dennis Schlossman8 Comments

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The idea that the Los Angeles Dodgers could benefit from several offensive reinforcements after winning 12 of their last 13 contests might seem a bit unthinkable. However, their skid of losing 15 of 20 games not long ago may suggest otherwise.

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Zach McKinstry, Cody Bellinger Nearing Prospective Returns

Published on by Dennis Schlossman3 Comments

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The last time Zach McKinstry made an MLB appearance before his oblique strain on April 20, the Dodgers were in control of the National League West with a 14-4 record. The Giants were in second place at 11-6, and the Padres were in third, hovering right around the .500 mark at 10-9.

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