The Dodgers made Thursday’s reported roster moves official on Friday morning when they announced that they have recalled infielder Matt Beaty and selected the contract of outfielder Kyle Garlick. To make room on the 25-man roster, the Dodgers placed right-handed pitcher Kenta Maeda on the 10-day injured list with a left adductor contusion. Beaty, 26, […]
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Quakes back on track


After a rough series loss to the Visalia Rawhide (Diamondbacks) last week, the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes looked to bounce back against one of the toughest teams in the league at one of the toughest stadiums to play at, the Hangar, in Lancaster, CA. At the Hangar, home to the Lancaster JetHawks (Rockies), the score for […]
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Prospect Profile: Kyle Garlick


“Local Boy Makes Good” may be the sports headline this morning in Chino Hills and surrounding communities in Southern California with the announcement that 27-year-old Kyle Garlick will be added to the Dodgers 40-man and active rosters prior to play on Friday. Born in La Habra, California and a 2010 graduate from Chino Hills High School, […]
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Dodgers place Kenta Maeda on injured list


Less than 24 hours after his best pitching performance of the season, Dodgers right-hander Kenta Maeda has been placed on the 10-day injured list for what has unofficially been reported as an injury sustained when he fouled a ball off his thigh during his brilliant outing on Wednesday night against the San Diego Padres at […]
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Verdugo gets hit by pitch … and loved it


On Thursday night, 34-year-old Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner was hit by a pitch for the fourth time in four consecutive games, for the seventh time this season, and for the 80th time in his 11-year major league career in 3,454 total plate appearances. On Thursday night, 23-year-old (to the day) Dodgers outfielder Alex Verdugo […]
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Alex Verdugo has arrived


Is it possible to under-value a player who was the 62nd player chosen in the 2014 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft (in the second round by the Dodgers), who slashed .321 / .389 / .452 / .842 in almost 900 Triple-A plate appearances, and was considered by Major League Baseball Pipeline and Baseball America […]
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Dodgers recall JT Chargois


The Dodgers have recalled right-hander JT Chargois from Triple-A Oklahoma City and placed left-hander Julio Urias on administrative leave. Chargois, 28, pitched in two games during his first stint with the Dodgers from April 9-11, tossing 1.2 innings, allowing two runs and striking out one. The former Rice Owl has pitched in 11 games for […]
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Right-hander Mitchell White promoted to Triple-A OKC


Buried under all of the unpleasant news that flooded social media on Tuesday morning was a bit of good news … very good news. Early Tuesday afternoon longtime Dodgers beat writer Ken Gurnick reported that 24-year-old right-hander Mitchell White has been promoted from the Double-A Tulsa Drillers to the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers. Just this […]
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Minor Leagues – Major Fun


Anyone who has been to a Minor League (MiLB) game will tell just how much fun an afternoon or evening at a minor league ballpark can be. Major league fans can check out future MLB stars, get a closer look at optioned players from their favorite teams, and occasionally even catch a glimpse at rehabbing […]
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Ryu named NL Player of the Week


As a surprise to absolutely no one, Dodgers left-hander Hyun-Jin Ryu has been named as Major League Baseball’s Nation League Player of the Week for the week ending on Sunday, May 12, 2019. Here is what the 32-year-old Incheon, South Korea native did to win the prestigious honor: Earned the victory in each of his […]
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