There isn’t a baseball fan worth their weight in Dodger Dogs who isn’t absolutely ecstatic that there will soon be fans in the stands again – both at Spring Training games and Major League ballparks across our great country. But with people still dying from COVID-19 every day by the hundreds in the US (994 […]
(Read More)Archive for February, 2021
Dodgers Roster Still a WIP
WIP (Work-In-Progress) is usually associated with construction, production, and supply-chain management to describe partially finished goods awaiting completion. Nonetheless, WIP seems like a perfect description for the work remaining for Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman, et.al. The team has added six new players to their 40-man roster: pitchers Trevor Bauer, Garrett Cleavinger, Tommy […]
(Read More)Dodgers, Barnes Avoid Arbitration with Two-Year Deal
Lost in the hype and hoopla of the Trevor Bauer signing and the Justin Turner re-signing (phew!), Dodgers president of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman still had one rather significant piece of unfinished business – what to do with 30-year-old catcher/infielder Austin Barnes, who was entering his second season of arbitration eligibility. On Sunday evening, Valentine’s […]
(Read More)Reunited, and It Feels So Good
It is the seventh inning of Game-6 in the 2020 World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Tampa Bay Rays, and the championship is just in reach for the Boys in Blue. With the elation of the win almost at hand, and Dodger fans everywhere holding their collective breaths, third baseman Justin Turner […]
(Read More)Justin Turner’s Back!
* * * * * * * After nearly three months of unbearable anxiety, 36-year-old free-agent third baseman Justin Turner announced on Twitter (through his agent VaynerSports) early Saturday evening that he has re-signed with the Dodgers. Although there has been no official confirmation from the Dodgers yet, The Athletic‘s Ken Rosenthal reported […]
(Read More)LADF, RWQuarantunes Raises Funds to Provide 3.3 Million Meals For Those Impacted by COVID-19
* * * DJ Cassidy, El DeBarge, Robin Thicke, Dan + Shay, En Vogue, Lisa Lisa, Charlie Puth, And More Performed During Special Event That Raised Funds for Los Angeles Regional Food Bank * * * * On Friday night, the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation (LADF) partnered with RWQuarantunes to raise funds to provide 3.3 […]
(Read More)‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’
* * * “You can’t always get what you want…But if you try sometimes, you might findyou get what you need.” * * * * Those old enough to remember immediately recognize those famous lyrics from The Rolling Stones smash hit “You can’t always get what you want,” written and performed by Mick […]
(Read More)Dodgers, Camelback Ranch – Glendale Announce Updates to Spring Training Schedule, Ticket Policy and Procedures
* * * Camelback Ranch – Glendale tickets on sale February 20 at 9 am PT * * * * The Dodgers have announced updates to their Spring Training ticketing policy, schedule, and procedures for games at Camelback Ranch – Glendale. Spring Training Schedule: The Dodgers and MLB teams’ Spring Training schedules have […]
(Read More)Dodgers Acquire Additional Pitching Help from Marlins
The Dodgers have acquired left-handed pitcher Alex Vesia and minor league right-hander Kyle Hurt from the Miami Marlins in exchange for right-handed pitcher Dylan Floro. Vesia, 24, made five appearance in 2020, allowing nine runs in 4.1 innings while striking out five. He made his Major League debut on July 25, 2020, tossing 0.2 innings at […]
(Read More)Kirsten Watson Joins Dodgers Broadcast Team
The Dodgers have announced the addition of Kirsten Watson to their broadcast team. In her role as a reporter and host, Watson will contribute to the Dodgers’ SportsNet LA game broadcasts and studio programming as well as pre and postgame coverage on both television and radio. Watson joins the Dodgers following two years as a […]
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