Since the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired reliever Michael Kopech, he’s looked like a different pitcher. The 28-year-old is thriving in his new environment. Through his first eight appearances and 27 batters faced with the Dodgers, he recorded 8 1/3 scoreless innings, a save, a walk, and 13 strikeouts. He’s pitched well enough to earn the closer role. His transformation from … [Read more...] about Hard-Throwing Dodgers Reliever Already Looking Like Closer
Recent Acquisitions Failing To Stop Troubling Red Sox Trend
The MLB trade deadline is used by contending organizations to bolster their rosters. Teams like the Seattle Mariners went big this season, bringing in the likes of Randy Arozarena (TB), Yimi Garcí (TOR), and Justin Turner (TOR). Although the Boston Red Sox didn’t necessarily go all out like Seattle, they brought in multiple pieces to try and help a struggling group. The Red … [Read more...] about Recent Acquisitions Failing To Stop Troubling Red Sox Trend
Dodgers Call Up Rookie Starter as Rotation and Roster Shuffle Continues
The Los Angeles Dodgers have called up Justin Wrobleski from Triple-A Oklahoma City to start against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium tonight, according to manager Dave Roberts. In an interview with MLB Network Radio, Roberts revealed that some starters “aren’t feeling too great,” and need extra rest. Dave Roberts gives the latest on the #Dodgers injuries: Justin … [Read more...] about Dodgers Call Up Rookie Starter as Rotation and Roster Shuffle Continues
Dodgers Reliever Set to Reinforce Bullpen This Weekend
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will push back Tyler Glasnow‘s next start to Saturday against the St. Louis Cardinals. Glasnow was originally in line to start Friday’s series opener, but the Dodgers will give him an extra day of rest after he started seven innings in his last start. According to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic, that lines up with Ryan Brasier to return … [Read more...] about Dodgers Reliever Set to Reinforce Bullpen This Weekend
What an All-Star’s Return Means for the Dodgers Roster
Mookie Betts‘ return to right field for the Los Angeles Dodgers will almost certainly impact the rest of the roster. Betts, who has been out with a broken hand since June 16, returned with a bang on Tuesday. The perennial All-Star went 2-for-4 with a home run and three runs batted in. Furthermore, it didn’t go unnoticed that the six-time-Gold Glove right fielder played the … [Read more...] about What an All-Star’s Return Means for the Dodgers Roster