Dodgers News: Will Smith To Receive ‘Lion’s Share’ Of Starts At Catcher
Of the Los Angeles Dodgers who have made their MLB debut during the 2019 season, arguably the two most impressive have been Will Smith and Alex Verdugo. They began the season in vastly different positions: Verdugo was essentially a lock…
Dodgers News: Dave Roberts Prepared For Any MLB Trade Deadline Outcome, But Confident In Andrew Friedman’s Ability To Make Impact Move
While the Los Angeles Dodgers made a small move to acquire Tyler White from the Houston Astros on Wednesday, the expectation remains that they will trade for a top relief pitcher to strengthen their struggling bullpen. They have until the…
Dodgers At Nationals 07/26/19: Odds And MLB Betting Trends
Article courtesy OddsShark (@OddsShark) Heading into Friday’s MLB action, the Washington Nationals (55-47) find themselves tied for a Wild Card spot in the National League despite losing 8-7 in the return of ace Max Scherzer as -320 home favorites (bet…
Dodgers Recall Will Smith, Option Austin Barnes To Triple-A Oklahoma City
The Los Angeles Dodgers officially recalled Will Smith and optioned Austin Barnes to Triple-A Oklahoma City ahead of Friday’s series opener against the Washington Nationals. Indication a change was on the horizon surfaced the day prior when Barnes’ option appeared…
Dodgers News: Hyun-Jin Ryu Deems Recovery From Torn Shoulder Labrum Was ‘Lowest Point Of My Life’
Hyun-Jin Ryu is not the only member of the 2019 Los Angeles Dodgers to outperform expectations, but his career year is perhaps the most unexpected. It was already remarkable that Ryu already overcome a possibly career-ending torn labrum in his…
Dodgers Prospects Jeter Downs & Josiah Gray Making Strong Impressions After Being Acquired In Yasiel Puig Trade With Reds
Josiah Gray was getting ready to celebrate his 21st birthday in New York City when his phone rang. When he recognized the voice on the other end, Gray assumed Cincinnati Reds vice president of player development Shawn Pender was calling…
Tyler White ‘Excited’ For Opportunity With Dodgers
Well on their way to a seventh consecutive National League West division title, the Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to be one of the more active buyers at the July 31 trade deadline. With pitching being the main focus, the…
Former Dodgers Reliever Tom Koehler Receives 2018 National League Championship Ring
Tom Koehler’s Los Angeles Dodgers career effectively began and ended during 2018 Spring Training. It was then that he suffered an anterior capsule strain in his right shoulder. He had been signed to a one-year contract that offseason and was…
Farhan Zaidi: Giants Potential Trade With Dodgers ‘More Complicated’ Than Initially Believed
As it became increasingly evident the Los Angeles Dodgers would likely look to address their bullpen before the July 31 trade deadline, the San Francisco Giants emerged as a potential partner to line up on a deal with. However, much…
Dodgers News: Cody Bellinger Doesn’t Fault Dave Roberts For Not Preventing Ejection, Felt Need To ‘Do Something’
After the Los Angeles Dodgers put the tying run on to lead off the bottom of the eighth inning, they were stopped in their tracks by more egregious strike calling by home-plate umpire Dan Iassogna. Cody Bellinger protested two calls…
Stan Kasten, Janet Marie Smith Prioritized Preserving Nostalgic Feel And Viewpoints When Dodgers Planned Dodger Stadium Renovation
In arguably the most ambitious project under Guggenheim Baseball Management, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced a significant Dodger Stadium renovation that will bring several modern amenities to MLB’s third-oldest ballpark behind a plan more than one year in the making.…
Dodgers News: Austin Barnes Demoted To Triple-A Oklahoma City
The Los Angeles Dodgers optioned Austin Barnes to Triple-A Oklahoma City, per the MLB.com transactions page. The club has not yet announced the demotion or a corresponding roster move. Though, it’s believed Will Smith will be recalled. Barnes heads to…
