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When the Dodgers traded Dee Gordon along with others to Miami, fans had no idea what was coming back. Most fans thought that the main piece in that deal was Andrew Heaney, which he was for a very short period of time. Little did we know that we would be getting one of the most […] More
Gavin Lux has done nothing but hit since the Dodgers drafted him back in 2016. The 22-year-old phenom is ranked as Los Angeles’ number one prospect, and rightfully so. In his short time at the big league level last year, Lux made his presence known. And now, s starting job to kick off the year […] More
Slowly but surely, the names of all the Dodgers that visited Driveline Baseball this winter are getting out there. Alex Wood was the first name, but that was before he returned to LA. Then came Kenley Jansen speaking more openly about it by the day. Followed by Clayton Kershaw, who explained his realization that Driveline […] More
The Dodgers pitching staff will likely be getting a better look at two of their options next week. Manager Dave Roberts announced after Thursday’s game that David Price and Julio Urias would both be making their Cactus League debuts on Monday. #Dodgers MGR Dave Roberts said LHPs David Price and Julio Urias will make spring […] More
It’s been a long and winding road for the Dodgers’ Yadier Alvarez. Once signed for $16 million, Alvarez took a leave from the team due to a number of issues. One of those was lack of attendance which got him placed on the restricted list back in 2019. Yadier Alvarez will make his spring debut […] More
The Georgia-born Matt Beaty played an unexpected part for the 2019 record-setting Dodgers. After making his MLB debut on April 30th (and getting a base hit), the 26-year-old posted an on-base-plus-slugging of .834 through August. In that time he saw a lot of action in left field, filling in for the injured AJ Pollock. By […] More
Like we have said many times this month, Spring Training is all about ironing out details and getting the body right. The Dodgers’ most recent acquisition Jimmy Nelson will have to work on both of those things. After pitching a bullpen session on Wednesday, Nelson came out with lower-body discomfort. Jimmy Nelson came out of […] More
Spring Training is all about working out the details and getting into game shape, and that’s what the Dodgers are doing. Sorenesses and small injuries have popped up all around camp but none so serious that it calls for major concern. The last ache is Chris Taylor‘s bicep, keeping him out for another game Wednesday. […] More
Leave it to the Dodgers to keep it light early in spring training. On Wednesday at Camelback Ranch, the club split into 3 groups for a spelling bee during the morning team meeting. Yes, a spelling bee. Today's morning meeting in #Dodgers camp featured a spelling bee — guys drafted out of high school vs. […] More
Those of you who have been Dodgers fans for more than a few years will recognize the familiar number 16 walking around camp this week. Andre Ethier was one of Los Angeles’ most clutch performers through the years, and retiring hasn’t stopped him from sticking around. Andre Ethier has made himself at home again inside […] More
Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen is heading into a new season full of optimism and a potentially rejuvenated arsenal, but the question marks surrounding him will likely be following him for months into the season. Still, manager Dave Roberts had some high praise for his veteran righty. First, Doc talked about what he’s looking for out […] More
The Dodgers bullpen will always be something that makes fans nervous. It’s been that way for many years, but management hopes this is the year they can put that all behind them. Guys like Joe Kelly and Blake Treinen will be integral to the bullpen solution, and they appear to be ready to get going. […] More
