Archive for April, 2019

Prospect Profile: Josh Sborz

Circle the date on your Dodgers calendar, April 14, 2019, and add the note:  25-year-old Josh Sborz was added to the active roster. No doubt this is a memorable date for Sborz and his family. Hopefully, it will become a red letter date for the Dodgers this season, as well as future seasons. The year 2015 […]

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Welcome Back, Connor!

Utility infielder / outfielder Connor Joe has officially rejoined the Dodgers organization and will be assigned to either the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers or the Double-A Tulsa Drillers.  The 26-year-old San Diego native and 2014 first-round draft pick by the Pittsburgh Pirates out of UC San Diego was snatched away from the Dodgers (who had […]

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Is it ‘Mystery Injury’ time for Joe Kelly?

There is no kind or gentle way to put it, right-hander Joe Kelly needs a break from the Dodgers. …and vice versa. In the 7.1 innings that the Anaheim, California native and eight-year MLB veteran has logged with the Dodgers through their first 15 games, Kelly has been nothing short of horrible. He has allowed […]

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Hill nearing return to action

Those in or around Dodger Stadium early Friday afternoon heard an unusual but immediately recognizable sound; at least for those who have heard it before. It was the unmistakable grunt that 39-year-old Dodgers left-hander Rich Hill makes when he is pitching at maximum effort. But for as unusual and animalistic as it may sound, it […]

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The best prospect not in Dodgers Top-30

Middle infielder Daniel Castro does not fit the typical definition of “Dodgers prospect.” In fact, he is no longer classifies as a rookie, having exceeded the 130 major league at-bat threshold in 2016. The Guaymas, Mexico native was originally signed by the Atlanta Braves in August 2009 at the tender age of 16. Castro worked his […]

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Dodgers welcome back Drew Jackson

At the conclusion of the 2018 Winter Meetings, Dodgers minor leaguer Drew Jackson was selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the annual Rule 5 draft. Jackson wasn’t with the Phillies long, as he was traded that same day to the Baltimore Orioles for international bonus slot money. Although Jackson was not considered a “top” prospect in […]

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Quakes head home with 5-2 record

The Dodgers Advanced Single-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes may have lost their first game of the season, almost being shutout in fact, but they have since bounced back in superb fashion.  After an Opening Night loss to the Stockton Ports (Oakland Athletics), they recovered by taking the remaining three games in the series before heading down […]

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Prospect Profile: Michael Grove

His pitching line from the Dodgers Advanced Single-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes box score for April 8, 2019 reads: Three innings pitched One hit One walk Four strike outs No runs 46 pitches 27 strikes A good start to the 2019 season for Dodgers 2018 second-round draft pick Michael Grove. Actually, a good start for his – […]

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Kershaw’s next start will be at Dodger Stadium

It wasn’t without its blemishes, but Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw‘s second minor league rehab start on Tuesday evening will undoubtedly be his last. After going 4.1 innings with the team’s Triple-A affiliate Oklahoma City Dodgers in their season opener on April 4, during which the 31-year-old Dallas, Texas native and future Hall of Famer allowed […]

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Dodgers to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day and his centennial birthday this week

Team to host community events, Centennial Birthday Celebration and special pregame ceremonies to mark 72nd anniversary of Robinson breaking MLB’s color barrier The Dodgers will join Major League Baseball in celebrating Jackie Robinson Day and his centennial birthday over the next week at Dodger Stadium and in the community, with a youth clinic, a “Breaking Barriers: […]

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