Dodgers News and Notes: Pitchers Looking ‘Really, Really Good,’ Spring Training TV Schedule, and More

Happy Full Squad Report Day! All members of the 2021 Los Angeles Dodgers have now reported to camp, aside from those facing visa issues, such as Keibert Ruiz.

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Dodgers Prospect Watch: A Closer Look at Alex Vesia

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On Saturday, we discussed the possibility of how a 36-year-old veteran could conceivably impact the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen in righty Brandon Morrow. In today’s column, we’ll take the opposite approach, examining the potential of 24-year-old southpaw Alex Vesia.

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Can Brandon Morrow Re-Emerge as a Viable Bullpen Option for Dodgers?

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If Brandon Morrow can return to even a slight semblance of his 2017 self this season, the Dodgers’ minimal investment in the 36-year-old veteran might pay huge dividends as the club prepares for yet another championship run.

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Dodgers Officially Announce Justin Turner Signing, Other Spring Training Notes

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The Los Angeles Dodgers officially announced the re-signing of Justin Turner on Friday morning via a Zoom press conference. The Dodgers and Turner agreed to a $34 million contract for two years plus an option. The contract includes a club option for 2023 for $16 million or a $2 million buyout. The deal also includes an $8 million signing bonus.

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Dodger Pitchers Have First Throws of Spring Training; Thoughts on Tatis Jr’s Contract

We’ve finally reached the first harbinger of Spring—pitchers and catchers have reported to Spring Training for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

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Ron Roenicke Returns to Dodgers, Pitchers and Catchers Report to Camelback Ranch

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For as celebrated as the first day of spring training is among fans, it’s actually quite an anticlimactic event around the clubhouse, often being compared to the first day of school. Players arrive, fill out a bunch of paperwork, take their respective physicals, and start throwing around the baseball to some degree.

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Dodgers Announce Spring Training Non- Roster Invitees, Trade Josh Sborz to Rangers

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We are just a day away from pitchers and reporting for the first team functions of the spring. This offseason was quite like none other in many ways, but baseball is finally returning.

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Dodgers News and Notes: Austin Barnes Avoids Arbitration, Justin Turner Returns, and More

This is the week, baseball fans! Spring Training is set to start this week, and the Los Angeles Dodgers pitching and catching staff will be starting their workouts on February 18th, this coming Thursday.

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Let’s Start Building a Preliminary Player Roster

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The moment the news broke about Justin Turner coming back to the Los Angeles Dodgers, many of the lingering questions pertaining to the player roster were quickly answered.

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Justin Turner, Dodgers Reportedly Reach Two-Year Deal

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Moments after we published a story on Saturday surrounding the Dodgers’ payroll for the upcoming season and the prospects of Justin Turner re-signing, news broke that the veteran third baseman has finally reached a deal to return to Los Angeles on a two-year contract.

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