Over many decades, there were certain players coming through the Dodgers development pipeline who were considered ‘untouchable’ – those prospects that the team would not even consider trading because of their high potential to become MLB stars; names like Tommy Davis, Steve Garvey, Don Sutton, Fernando Valenzuela, Mike Piazza, Adrian Beltre, Clayton Kershaw, Corey Seager, Julio … [Read more...] about Untouchable Prospects
Another Baseball Off-Season Smile
If you are like me, and let’s face it, you probably wouldn’t be reading this if you were not, you are undoubtedly going through some serious MLB off-season withdrawals and craving any baseball news. And while there is very little of such at this time of year, there is some … if you follow MLB Trade Rumors and/or Baseball Hall on social media, that is. On Monday morning, … [Read more...] about Another Baseball Off-Season Smile
Ohtani Wins Outstanding DH Award
* * * (Article Courtesy of LA Dodgers) * * * * Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has won the 2024 Edgar Martinez Outstanding Designated Hitter Award. Shohei Ohtani(Fox Sports) Ohtani becomes the first Dodger player to win the award and the second player ever to win the award four consecutive years (2021-24), joining Hall of Famer … [Read more...] about Ohtani Wins Outstanding DH Award
Dodgers Trade Capital
The Dodgers have the economic clout to pursue and sign any free agent currently on the open market. Twenty-three-year-old right-handed Nippon Baseball pitching phenom Roki Sasaki is reportedly on their radar, as is 32-year-old outfielder Teoscar Hernández, who they hope to re-sign. There were even rumors that megastar outfielder Juan Soto might join the World Series champs, … [Read more...] about Dodgers Trade Capital
More Dodgers Hardware
On Tuesday afternoon, it was announced that managers and coaches from all 30 MLB teams had selected 30-year-old Dodgers international superstar and future Hall of Famer Shohei Ohtani, 32-year-old fellow future Hall of Famer Mookie Betts, and 32-year-old extremely popular Dodgers outfielder Teoscar Hernández to be awarded Silver Slugger Awards for the 2024 season, becoming the … [Read more...] about More Dodgers Hardware