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Dodgers News and Notes: Kershaw’s Dominant Outing, ‘Joseph’ Kelly, Seager’s Timetable, More

Published on by Andy Lane Chapman20 Comments
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The Los Angeles Dodgers did something Sunday night on national television rarely seen—they absolutely dominated their competition.

Of course I mean that mostly tongue in cheek, but it does seem that the Dodgers rarely do well on the national stage. But over the weekend, they won both nationally televised games. Saturday they beat the Chicago Cubs 3-2, but on Sunday it was all Dodgers, led by a magnificent performance by Clayton Kershaw.

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Dodgers Prospect Watch: Diego Cartaya Making Noise at Low-A Rancho Cucamonga

Published on by Dennis Schlossman3 Comments

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While the Dodgers might be slacking in several areas of prospect development, the catching department is certainly not one of them.

Will Smith and Austin Barnes have a stronghold on both the MLB catching spots, causing 21-year-old Keibert Ruiz to take a backseat at Triple-A Oklahoma City. Even though he’s had two tours of duty with the big league squad so far this season, Ruiz has settled in nicely at OKC, already collecting eight homers, 10 doubles, and 21 RBI through his first 29 games.

However, one name that’s often forgotten among the organization’s young catchers is 19-year-old Diego Cartaya. The Venezuela native is frequently overlooked by fans in the shadows of Ruiz. Nevertheless, the fact that Cartaya was selected to the organization’s 60-man player pool last year suggests that he could be a bit more advanced than many think.

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Should Dodgers Seek Offensive Help at 2021 Trade Deadline?

Published on by Dennis Schlossman4 Comments

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Just when you think the Los Angeles Dodgers are putting things together offensively, they’ll go on a streak when they’re barely able to plate any runners. Yet, right when it seems like they’re one of the worst offensive clubs in the league, they’ll roll out double-digit offensive bursts that suggest their immense might with the lumber.

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Thoughts on Dodgers’ Latest Dry Spell

Published on by Jose G. Quevedo8 Comments

This week for the Dodgers has been one of the worst in recent memory. Not only have they not won a game (I’m writing this on a Friday), but they were swept by division rival San Diego Padres, and on Thursday, no-hit by the Chicago Cubs at home.

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Thoughts on Dodgers/Padres Series, Looking Ahead to Cubs Matchup

Published on by Andy Lane Chapman13 Comments

“We got outplayed.”

These words uttered by Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts after being swept by the Padres succinctly described what happened to his team while they were in San Diego. They got outplayed, in all facets of the game.

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A Few Random Thoughts About 2021 NL West Offenses So Far

Published on by Dennis Schlossman10 Comments
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With a run differential of +98, the Dodgers still find themselves leading the pack among all National League clubs. However, will inconsistent production end up hurting the team come playoff time in the fall?

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What Will Dodgers Do at 2021 Trade Deadline?

Published on by Jose G. Quevedo13 Comments

We are just a little over a month away from the 2021 summer trade deadline when some teams look to trade players as they gear up for potential playoff runs. The Dodgers obviously will be one of the contenders, but will they add anyone or stay pat?

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Dodgers and Padres Set to Start Another Important Series

Published on by Andy Lane Chapman30 Comments

Despite continued bullpen issues, the Los Angeles Dodgers are back to their consistent winning ways.

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Dodgers Prospect Watch: Keeping an Eye on Andre Jackson

Published on by Dennis Schlossman39 Comments

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One common conversation lately among fans of the Dodgers has revolved around which players in the minor leagues are closest to being ready for the majors. So far, we’ve been able to see a lot of this speculation tested out, as the Los Angeles roster has been changing almost weekly with new faces.

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Can Steven Souza Jr. Stick with Dodgers Long Term?

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Because of the overwhelming number of injuries, the Los Angeles Dodgers have sent a whopping 21 different position players to the plate this season to face opposing pitching. From prospects to journeymen to career minor leaguers, there has been no limit on who the club might select to fill a specific role.

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