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The Dodgers had a questionable bullpen for much of the 2019 season, despite leading the National League in reliever ERA (3.85; tied with San Francisco). Kenta Maeda, normally a starter, was the best reliever they had in the postseason but he goes back to the rotation in 2020. With the very possible loss of Hyun-Jin […] More
One of the big off-season tasks that the Dodgers need to work through is arbitration. Players with at least 3 years of experience but have not reached 6 years for free agency are eligible for arbitration. Also, some with more than 2 years of experience are also eligible based on some parameters set by the […] More
Here is a name you probably have not heard in months: Scott Alexander. The 30-year-old lefty specialist underwent surgery to repair some nerve issues in his left hand. Scott Alexander had surgery to address nerve issue in his left hand #Dodgers — Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) September 12, 2019 Alexander last pitched for the Dodgers on […] More
According to Bill Plunkett of the Southern California News Group, lefty specialist Scott Alexander and first baseman Tyler White will not be returning to the Dodgers this season. #Dodgers Dave Roberts said Tyler White and Scott Alexander will not play again this year — Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) September 1, 2019 This simply means that both […] More
Last season I wrote about how to build a playoff bullpen. I believe the front office absolutely failed in that mission in 2018. Ryan Madson and John Axford did not overwhelm any of us when they were acquired. Madson did well at the end of September and was good in both the NLDS and the […] More
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided some updates on injured left-handed pitchers Rich Hill and Scott Alexander on Saturday. First up, Hill. Rich Hill has begun a throwing program and a return is early to-mid September, if all goes as planned. — Alanna Rizzo (@alannarizzo) July 20, 2019 D. Mountain apparently rebounded well from his throwing […] More
Scott Alexander (forearm) is reportedly not progressing well on his way back from injury. According to a column by Ken Gurnick of MLB.com, Alexander remains in extended spring training at Camelback Ranch and has tossed numerous bullpen sessions there with an expectation that he returns in late-July. Alexander has been out with a forearm injury […] More
The Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen is bad. I realize that Pedro Baez has been much better and that Kenley Jansen has seen a little resurgence, but they are just a flickering candle in an other wise dark room. Not too long ago, I wrote about how the Dodgers’ middle relievers were “unsung heroes”, well, the […] More
The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed left-handed reliever Scott Alexander on the 10-day injured list with left forearm inflammation. Left-hander Caleb Ferguson was recalled to take Alexander’s place on the active roster. Alexander’s trip to the injured list is retroactive to June 8 so he is eligible to be activated on Tuesday, June 18. It […] More
This is the fourth part of my look at possible trade targets. The focus is on teams that should be deadline sellers. My first three articles cover the American League East, Central and West. Nothing that I’ve seen since those last three articles has changed my mind; the bullpen needs real help.The left-handed side of the bullpen […] More
The Dodgers’ left-handed reliever Tony Cingrani suffered some more pain in his left shoulder and received an MRI yesterday. As of today, he is officially shut down from baseball activities LHP Tony Cingrani is stillin shutdown mode. No baseball activities for him. — Alanna Rizzo (@alannarizzo) May 30, 2019 Another Dodgers’ Bullpen Blow The Dodgers […] More
It was reported just two days ago that Tony Cingrani felt pain in his most recent outing. Today, he was seen in the Dodgers clubhouse. Turns out there’s a reason for that. Dave Roberts said reliever Tony Cingrani is having his shoulder re-evaluated. Cingrani is at Dodger Stadium today after his rehab assignment was cut […] More
