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Photo by Joe Puetz/Getty Images The midseason acquisition of the defensive specialist paid dividends for all parties as he heads off into retirement as a champion. Twelve-year veteran Kevin Kiermaier started this self-declared final campaign in his second season in Toronto. He got off to a slow start, hitting .193/.246/.228 with three RBI in 22 games before going down … [Read more...] about 2024 review: Kevin Kiermaier

Photo by Daniel Shirey/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Dodgers found Banda at a time of need, and the gamble on the journeyman left-hander paid off The Dodgers seem to make a habit out of developing relievers for prominent roles, often finding one specific tool that’s somewhat overlooked and building a solid option out of that. Anthony Banda is just another name on that … [Read more...] about 2024 review: Anthony Banda

Photo by Rob Leiter/MLB Photos via Getty Images News and notes from the first full day of the winter meetings We already knew the Dodgers planned to have Mookie Betts move back to the infield in 2025, which general manager Brandon Gomes said was the plan back in November at the GM meetings. Gomes and manager Dave Roberts clarified things a bit on Monday at the winter … [Read more...] about Mookie Betts back at shortstop, Tyler Glasnow throwing

Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images A look at the Dodgers roster and bullpen as currently constructed, and the reports of pursuing other reliever additions The Dodgers have already agreed to bring back Blake Treinen, one of the key pieces in their bullpen for their last two championships, but are still in the market for adding relievers, per multiple … [Read more...] about A look at Dodgers bullpen amid Williams & Scott rumors

Photo by Harry How/Getty Images Davis talked about coming up through the minors, calling Shohei Ohtani’s 50-50 game, and more. Plus John on his HOF chances. While we wait for the winter meetings to start, for Roki Sasaki to be posted, and for the Dodgers to sign an outfielder, here are some stories for your Sunday morning. Dodgers announcer Joe Davis was a guest on the … [Read more...] about Notes: Joe Davis, Tommy John, Gail Henley