Alex Vesia (Image courtesy of Ross D. Franklin) * * * * The Dodgers didn’t win the 2025 World Series because they had the best pitchers, they won because they had the best people. And on Friday, that advantage just got measurably stronger.Soon-to-be (on April 11) 30-year-old Dodgers left-hander Alex Vesia‘s return to Spring Training isn’t a feel-good story, it’s … [Read more...] about The Dodgers Decision That Matters Most
Dodgers Sign Catcher and Reliever to MiLB Deals
This from MLB Trade Rumors’ Anthony Franco on Monday: “The Dodgers announced their full slate of 32 non-roster invitees to Spring Training. The majority of the group are from the farm system or playing on minor league contracts that had already been reported, but the team revealed a couple unknown names who evidently signed minor league deals. Catcher Seby Zavala and … [Read more...] about Dodgers Sign Catcher and Reliever to MiLB Deals
Mookie Betts Just Made the Dodgers Infield Problem Disappear – For Seven Years
Spring Training is six days away, and Mookie Betts just dropped the best news Dodger fans could hope for. He’s playing shortstop for the rest of his career. Not just this year, not “we’ll see how it goes,” but the entire seven years remaining on his contract. “Yeah, I mean, I’m 100 percent sure I’ll be able to,” Betts answered when asked about finishing his career at short. … [Read more...] about Mookie Betts Just Made the Dodgers Infield Problem Disappear – For Seven Years
Ohtani Arrives Early: Why Nine Days Matters More Than You Think
While most players are enjoying the last week of their offseason, 31-year-old Dodgers designated hitter/pitcher Shohei Ohtani showed up at Camelback Ranch nine days before the official start of Spring Training. It’s not just about getting extra reps or beating traffic to Arizona, it’s a signal that the Dodgers’ championship window isn’t just open, it’s being kicked wide open by … [Read more...] about Ohtani Arrives Early: Why Nine Days Matters More Than You Think
Random Dodgers Roster Thoughts
On a cold, winter morning, thoughts turn to the Dodgers and the current roster – in no particular order: Pitching MLB rules restrict teams to a maximum of 13 pitchers on the active roster (two-way players do not count as pitchers). Currently, the team has 10 veteran pitchers who cannot be optioned to the minors (alpha order): Anthony Banda, Edwin Diaz, Tyler Glasnow, … [Read more...] about Random Dodgers Roster Thoughts