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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 – […]

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 […]

Some fast starts by Dodgers prospects, some struggles, and many middling performances marked the start to the 2019 Minor League Baseball season this past week – pretty much to be expected after only five days. Not to place any emphasis, either pro or con, on stats at this time, but for fans, there were some […]

After suffering an opening night loss on Thursday, April 4, 2019, the Dodgers Advanced Single-A affiliate Rancho Cucamonga Quakes battled back to earn the opening series win over the Stockton Ports, the Advanced Single-A affiliate of the Oakland A’s. Game one of the four game series got off to a rough start for the Quakes. […]

Could it be the nerves of starting a new season in a new place? New coaches with new players? Are the opposing teams just THAT good?  Honestly, it could be any combination of these things. For the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes and Great Lakes Loons, it could also be that they started the season away from […]

The Dodgers top prospects are well known to most knowledgeable Dodger fans:  Keibert Ruiz, Dustin May, Gavin Lux, Tony Gonsolin, Dennis Santana, Will Smith, and DJ Peters. All have the potential to be regulars sooner than later – perhaps as soon as this season – and possibly become future stars for the Dodgers. Not far […]

Every now and then you watch an athlete and instinctively know that he, or she, is special. The way they play their sport, how they move on the court, or field, or diamond; a quickness that is effortless, and a rhythm to their movements as if their actions have been choreographed so they arrive precisely at […]