Dodgers Edge White Sox in Cactus League Opener

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Joc Pederson hit the Dodgers‘ first home run of the spring and Russell Martin delivered a two-run double in his return to the team as the Dodgers held off the White Sox at Glendale on Saturday, 7-6.

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Clayton Kershaw Experiencing Early Spring Setback

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Only one week of Dodgers‘ spring training is in the books, and already there is a sigh of “here we go” amongst the fans.

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Dodgers Announce Pitchers for Cactus League Opener

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The Dodgers on Thursday announced the pitchers who are scheduled to throw in Saturday’s Cactus League Opener against the White Sox at Glendale.

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Hyun-Jin Ryu Is Developing a Slider, Apparently

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Just imagine what it would be like to face Dodgers‘ southpaw Hyun-Jin Ryu if he added a slider to his already wicked arsenal of pitches.

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Dodgers Name Clayton Kershaw Opening Day Starter

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Halfway through winter, there wasn’t much debate as to which pitchers would make up the quintet of the Dodgers starting rotation, so long as everyone stayed healthy. Furthermore, there wasn’t any doubt at all who would take the hill on Opening Day against the Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium.

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Lessons Learned from the Past Two World Series Losses

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Today is the first day that all Dodgers players are to report to camp. All players have reported, with the exception of Andrew Toles. The team told reporters this morning that he was dealing with a personal issue, has been in contact with the team, and has the team’s full support. We’re hoping whatever it is, Tolesy will be back with the team soon, and that everything is all right.

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Despite Fan Pessimism, Andrew Friedman Says Dodgers Are ‘Elite’

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I came across a very well-written story a few days ago reflecting a somewhat pessimistic opinion about the Dodgers organization by some fans.

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Dodgers Spring Training Notes: Seager, Bellinger, Roberts & More

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We’re three days into Dodgers‘ spring training, and it’s so good to see the Boys in Blue (literally—I can’t get enough of those blue jerseys) and to hear the thump of the ball hitting the glove once again.

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Dodgers Roster: Does Russell Martin Have One More Productive Season Left?

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According to some of the media outlets reporting out of Camelback Ranch, the Opening Day catching duties for the Dodgers are up for grabs, as it “remains to be seen how the playing time will break down.”

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Let’s Talk About Platooning

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It’s funny how a few quotes from the first day of spring camp can stir up an abundance of reactions from the Dodgers‘ fan base.

And there’s nobody more guilty than me.

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