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As many consider bullpen reinforcements a top need for the Dodgers, they are among the teams showing interest in free agent reliever Blake Treinen, according to Jorge Castillo. The Dodgers have expressed interest in Blake Treinen, per source. Treinen was arguably the best reliever in baseball in 2018 before struggling in 2019. The A’s non-tendered […] More
The Dodgers avoided arbitration with left-handed reliever Scott Alexander after agreeing to terms on a 1 year, $875,000 deal, according to Bob Nightengale. The #Dodgers bringing back reliever Scott Alexander on one- year, $875,000 deal — Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) December 2, 2019 This is the first season that Alexander, 30, was arbitration-eligible—meaning the Dodgers have […] More
The Dodgers are in need of a new bullpen coach after the likely promotion of Mark Prior to pitching coach and are considering bringing back an old friend. Josh Bard, who held the job from 2016-17, is being considered to re-claim the job in 2020, according to Joel Sherman of MLB Network. Josh Bard, who […] More
It’s no secret the Dodgers need bullpen help and because of that, they’re going to be linked to nearly every available reliever. In an article for MLB.com, Mark Feinsand called relief pitcher Will Smith an ideal fit for the Dodgers. Here is what Feinsand said of Smith and the Dodgers: The Dodgers’ bullpen ranked fourth […] More
The Dodgers head into the 2020 off-season after being eliminated by the eventual World Series winner for the fourth straight season—at least you can say the championship runs through Los Angeles… As it’s currently constructed, the Dodgers roster would likely compete for a playoff spot, which is a good start for any team heading into […] More
Dodgers relief pitcher Casey Sadler received a pretty cool, if not unexpected video message from Brad Paisley on Monday as the team prepares for the upcoming postseason run. I grew up in a one stop light town. Never did I ever imagine having someone like @BradPaisley wanting to send me an encouraging message. This season […] More
Dodgers’ relief ace Joe Kelly is dealing with a lower body injury but there is nothing specifically wrong, according to manager Dave Roberts. His body just doesn’t feel great and it is affecting his ability to repeat his delivery consistently. Roberts said there is no specific injury."I think it's just overall body. I really do. […] More
Dodgers’ pitcher Rich Hill is continuing to inch closer on his return to the mound after being shut down due to pain in his knee. Today, the southpaw faced hitters in a simulated inning while wearing a knee brace. He threw 17 pitches and felt no pain, according to Alden Gonzalez. #Dodgers Rich Hill about […] More
Dodgers rookie Tony Gonsolin was scheduled to make his seventh start of the season Wednesday against the Tampa Bay Rays but was later scratched in favor of bullpen pitcher Casey Sadler. Manager Dave Roberts did have a reason for the sudden change as the team gets closer to the postseason, however. Dave Roberts said he […] More
As the Dodgers ended up on the losing end of a pitcher’s duel in New York on Saturday night, questions once again surfaced about the up and down LA bullpen. After 7 shutout innings from Hyun-Jin Ryu in his first start in 10 days, the bullpen came on in the 8th inning and was wobbly […] More
With Rich Hill suffering another injury, his chances of make the postseason roster as the fourth starter could be in jeopardy. Who will step up in Rich Hill’s absence?https://t.co/iNRTCsTQX5 — Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) September 13, 2019 Although he hasn’t been ruled out, the Dodgers would be wise to prepare for the worst. With that in […] More
Even as the Dodgers won their seventh consecutive National League West division title with relative ease, the bullpen continues to be an area of concern heading into the final few weeks of the season. Before the season, left-hander Caleb Ferguson was expected to be a key member of the Dodgers’ bullpen. He had a strong […] More
