LOS ANGELES — In another day of tangible progress for several injured Dodgers pitchers, a key reliever joined the group that is moving closer to a return. Right-hander Blake Treinen threw sinkers and four-seam fastballs in a bullpen session that marked a promising step after his original ominous diagnosis of right forearm tightness on April 20. “There’s still some hurdles to … [Read more...] about Encouraging news for Dodgers’ injury-plagued pitching staff
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‘He’s 1 of 5.’ How Ben Casparius worked his way into the Dodgers’ starting rotation
After exhausting virtually all their other starting pitching alternatives to this point, the Dodgers are finally entrusting Ben Casparius with a starting role. … [Read more...] about ‘He’s 1 of 5.’ How Ben Casparius worked his way into the Dodgers’ starting rotation
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Dodgers Recall Matt Sauer, DFA José Ureña
3:50pm: It’s now official, with the Dodgers announcing they have recalled Sauer and designated Ureña for assignment. 8:03am: Speaking to reporters (including The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya) after last night’s extra-innings victory over the Padres, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed that the team is planning to recall right-hander Matt Sauer from Triple-A. Sauer is already with … [Read more...] about Dodgers Recall Matt Sauer, DFA José Ureña
Kiké Hernández Not Surprised By Jackson Merrill Praising Cutter
The Los Angeles Dodgers found themselves on the wrong end of a lopsided game for the third time this season, and it resulted in Kiké Hernández making his third pitching appearance of the year. But whereas Hernández’s first two instances of pitching this season were the ninth inning of blowout wins, Tuesday night presented a different scenario as he entered in the sixth with … [Read more...] about Kiké Hernández Not Surprised By Jackson Merrill Praising Cutter