Walker Buehler of the Los Angeles Dodgers has had a rocky season in his return from his second Tommy John surgery. His 5.38 ERA and 18.8% strikeout rate were both by far the worst marks of his career. The movement characteristics on his pitches noticeably regressed and contributed to the underwhelming season. However, there were some encouraging signs in his Game 3 start … [Read more...] about Encouraging Signs From Walker Buehler
A Thin Dodgers Rotation Could Still Prove Costly in October
The Los Angeles Dodgers have made it to the National League Championship Series with thin starting pitching. The question is, will three viable starters be enough to win six more games? Dodgers Starting Pitching Remains Thin Mid-NLCS Déjà Vu The Dodgers and their fans have seen this movie before. The 2023 playoff rotation consisted of Clayton Kershaw (injured shoulder), Bobby … [Read more...] about A Thin Dodgers Rotation Could Still Prove Costly in October
Dodgers Gold Glove Infielder is Dealing with More Than One Injury
Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Miguel Rojas is dealing with multiple injuries. In addition to the torn abductor muscle that kept him off the National League Championship Series roster, the Gold Glove-caliber infielder also has a hernia. Rojas told Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times that both injuries will require offseason surgery. The 35-year-old veteran is hopeful that … [Read more...] about Dodgers Gold Glove Infielder is Dealing with More Than One Injury
Future Hall-of-Fame Pitcher Returning to Dodgers Next Year
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw will be returning to the team next year. The future first-ballot Hall of Famer told MLB on Fox, “I want to make use of this [shoulder} surgery…I’m going to come back next year and give it a go.” The 36-year-old southpaw has a 10 million dollar player option for 2025. “I’m going to come back next year and give it a go.” Clayton … [Read more...] about Future Hall-of-Fame Pitcher Returning to Dodgers Next Year
Dodgers Slugger Deserves Extension
While the latest talks about slugger Teoscar Hernandez and 2025 with the Dodgers have been silent, they should target extending him. Their focus is on the postseason, but the 31-year-old is eager to remain with the team and doesn’t want to test free agency. While knocking the San Diego Padres out of the postseason, Hernandez and the Dodgers still have work to do in the … [Read more...] about Dodgers Slugger Deserves Extension