Dodgers utility infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor (affectionately known as “CT3”) began a rehab assignment with the Dodgers Advanced Single-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on Thursday, August 15, as he works his way back from a fractured left forearm suffered on July 14 when he was hit by a pitch – an injury that landed him on the […]
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Quakes Sweep Nuts with Offensive Outburst
After winning their last two series against the Lancaster JetHawks (Rockies) and Stockton Ports (Athletics), the Quakes were looking for more as they took on the Modesto Nuts (Mariners) this past Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at LoanMart Field Game-1 Gerardo Carrillo got the start for Rancho, giving up a run on a groundout by Mariners […]
(Read More)Taylor Impressive in First Rehab Appearance
Dodgers utility infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor made the first of what is expected to be several rehabilitation appearances with the team’s Advanced Single-A affiliate Rancho Cucamonga Quakes on Thursday night. And while such rehab appearances are more about returning to game-ready condition than about game results, the soon-to-be 29-year-old (on August 29) Virginia Beach, VA native and […]
(Read More)Dodgers Make MLB History Despite Blowout Loss
Under the category of ‘Well … at least there’s that,’ the Dodgers made MLB history on Thursday afternoon despite their ugly 13-7 loss to the NL East last-place Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. This from ESPN Stats & Info on Twitter: Those four home runs came courtesy of left fielder Kyle Garlick (3), second baseman […]
(Read More)Kershaw Ties Koufax with 165 Career Wins
Only 13 days after future Dodgers Hall of Fame left-hander Clayton Kershaw surpassed current Dodgers Hall of Fame left-hander Sandy Koufax in career strikeouts, he has tied the man affectionately known as ‘The Left Arm of God’ in career wins. On Thursday night, August 1, Kershaw struck out San Diego Padres catcher Austin Hedges in […]
(Read More)Dodgers Use Excessive Force to Win 80th Game of Season
The Miami Marlins are not a good baseball team. In fact, heading into Tuesday nights game against the National League West first-place Dodgers at Marlins Park, they were 44-73 on the season and in last place in the National League East division a full 24.5 games behind the division-leading Atlanta Braves. They are now 44-74 […]
(Read More)Dodgers Announce Verdugo as Mystery Bobblehead
When the Dodgers release their final promotional schedule for the new season, they usually include at least one unannounced bobblehead giveaway date, thereby allowing them to add a special one at a later time. On Tuesday morning, that previously unannounced bobblehead for the interleague game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, […]
(Read More)Quakes Down Ports with Offensive Outpouring
For the final time in the 2019 regular season, the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes played the Stockton Ports (Athletics), this time on the road at Banner Island Ballpark. The Quakes took the season series winning 10 of the 16 games they played against Oakland’s Advanced Single-A affiliate. Game-1 With two outs in the top of the […]
(Read More)Dodgers Announce 2020 Preliminary Schedule
Major League Baseball has announced its preliminary schedule for the 2020 season, including the All-Star Game presented by Mastercard, which takes place Tuesday, July 14 at Dodger Stadium. The 2020 season promises to be a special one at Dodger Stadium, with the team hosting All-Star Week festivities, unveiling the latest round of renovations highlighted by […]
(Read More)Quakes Manager Mark Kertenian Knows How to Win
Mark Kertenian, Southern California native and manager of the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, the Class A Advanced minor league affiliate of the Dodgers, has a long history with the sport of baseball and the state of California as he looks to win his third championship in as many years. Kertenian began his managerial career in 2017 […]
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