In a market that saw high value free agents go into Spring Training without a contract, Kenley Jansen is probably making the best decision for himself. According to Jon Heyman, Kenley Jansen will not opt out of his current contract with the Dodgers. Kenley Jansen has two years, $38 million remaining on his contract that […]
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Hello my name is Jack. I'm currently attending my local JC in order to transfer to a 4 year university and obtain my degree. I figured I would start this blog to talk about something I truly love and appreciate, Dodger baseball!
Dodgers expected to pursue a star player this offseason
Ken Blaze-USA Today Sports The Los Angeles Dodgers are expected to pursue Cleveland Indians shortstop, Francisco Lindor. RIVERSIDE — Coming off of an upsetting exit in the National League Division Series, the Dodgers may be looking for outside help to put them over the finish line next season. Francisco Lindor could potentially be the difference […]
Mighty Dodgers defeated by the underdog Nationals
Jae C. Hong/ Associated Press The Washington Nationals win their first playoff series and shock the Dodgers. RIVERSIDE – After sitting in shock for almost a week, it is still hard to realize that the Dodgers weren’t able to overcome the Washington Nationals. The Dodgers were the team built for the playoffs and the team […]
Dodgers announce NLDS roster
With just a few hours until the first pitch is thrown at game one of the 2019 NLDS, the Dodgers have announced their 25 man roster. The Dodgers will be carrying 12 pitchers and 13 position players on the NLDS roster and there are some obvious decisions and some shocking ones too. On the Dodgers […]
Dodgers secure home field throughout NLCS
The Los Angeles Dodgers will have home field advantage in the 2019 NLDS and NLCS. With only four games left in the 2019 regular season, the Dodgers will once again have home field advantage in the playoffs. At least for the first two rounds in the National League. Although the Dodgers have home field in […]
Timely hitting and terrific pitching help Dodgers win series over Mets
What a week it has been for the Los Angeles Dodgers. First they secure their seventh straight National League West title and then they secure home field advantage in the first round of the playoffs. After taking two of three games against the Baltimore Orioles, the Dodgers headed to New York to take on the […]
Dodgers win National League West for seventh consecutive season
For the seventh consecutive season, the Los Angeles Dodgers will represent the National League West in the MLB Postseason. Currently, the Dodgers have the longest active streak of division titles. Since 2013, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been a major powerhouse in the National League. Although they have yet to accomplish their final goal, they […]
Cody Bellinger, A Home Run Machine
Since bursting onto the scene in 2017, Cody Bellinger quickly became my favorite player. His ability to play a Gold Glove caliber first base and right field are just one of his many tools. However, what he is most known for is his ability to hit baseballs really far. I’ve been fortunate enough to witness […]
Dodgers To Call Up Top Prospect, Dustin May
Dustin May, the Dodgers top pitching prospect, will be called up to make his major league debut against the San Diego Padres on Friday night. The young fireballer, just 21 years of age, has quickly progressed through the Dodgers minor league system and is poised to be the next ace of the Dodgers staff. Many […]
Los Angeles Dodgers Swing And Miss At Trade Deadline
With all of the speculation that was looming about the Dodgers and their plans for the July 31st Trade Deadline, the Dodgers did not live up to the hype. Being tied to virtually everyone, the Dodgers lost out on everyone. Meanwhile, teams that plan on contending for a playoff spot strengthened their teams. The Atlanta […]
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