Happy Monday once again Dodger fans – the second to last Monday of the regular season. Next weekend the Wild Card round begins, and then the Los Angeles Dodgers will know who they will face in the Wild Card race. In the different format that MLB has this year, the Wild Card round will be the best out of three instead of a one and done like previous seasons. If the … [Read more...] about Dodgers News and Notes – Pitching Updates and More
Dodgers Roster: Let’s Talk Prospects
One of the most impressive things about the Dodgers is how management finds a way to give at least a handful of prospects a decent amount of playing time each season, despite the team’s depth. Sometimes there are no other options than to use prospects, but the Dodgers typically have a lot of choices on the minor league fringes, from veterans trying to restructure their careers … [Read more...] about Dodgers Roster: Let’s Talk Prospects
Dodgers Roster: More Bullpen Thoughts as 2022 Postseason Approaches
About the only two good things happening lately in the Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen are the continued dominance of righty reliever Evan Phillips and the progression of right-hander Yency Almonte in his recovery from elbow issues. Over 59 appearances this year, Phillips has logged a 1.24 ERA, but if you’re a non-believer in ERA for relievers like me, the 28-year-old Maryland … [Read more...] about Dodgers Roster: More Bullpen Thoughts as 2022 Postseason Approaches
Dodgers, Cardinals Look to Tune-Up Before Postseason
Mookie magic propelled the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 walk-off win Thursday. It was the Dodgers 104th victory this season, which puts them three wins away from their franchise record with 12 games left to play. Can Mookie win it? You Betts! pic.twitter.com/WA8fhN3vJO— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 23, 2022 Sure, breaking the franchise record will be nice, … [Read more...] about Dodgers, Cardinals Look to Tune-Up Before Postseason
Dodgers Activate Brusdar Graterol, Other Team Notes
According to a team announcement on Thursday, the Dodgers activated righty reliever Brusdar Graterol from the injured list after optioning lefty reliever Justin Bruihl back to Triple-A Oklahoma City. The move comes hours before the team’s series finale against the Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium. Graterol returns from the injured list for the second time this season after being … [Read more...] about Dodgers Activate Brusdar Graterol, Other Team Notes