The 2018 Dodgers season has been an unmitigated disaster. The trainwreck never left the station, derailing during spring training. All of the passengers departed and the train will not be back until next season. The Dodgers have already lost Corey Seager for the entire season due to Tommy John surgery.
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We all knew that shortstop Corey Seager had elbow problems, but none of us knew how severe it was. Well now we know, and my god it was so much worse than expected. The Dodgers announced that Seager has a torn right UCL and will undergo Tommy John surgery. He
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The Dodgers had gotten through spring training with minimal injuries. With the exception of the wrist fracture to Justin Turner, and Tom Koehler’s right shoulder capsule strain, the rest of the club went into opening day with good health. Now the injuries are starting to hit again and I fully
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The battle for the left field job just got a little clearer. The Dodgers have announced that they have designated outfielder Trayce Thompson for assignment. His 40-man roster spot will be given to triple-A right hander Cory Mazzoni who was claimed off of waiver from the Chicago Cubs. The move
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The Dodgers held their annual open house for the media today, and your intrepid blogging duo, Scott and myself, were invited to partake. This was Scott's fifth open house and my second. I'm starting to get the feeling that no matter how many of these you attend, the excitement doesn't
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We can witness miracles every day within our day-to-day lives, but they are often rare. I thought I had seen an honest to goodness holy act of god. The Dodgers had nearly gone through the entire spring without any major injuries. Other than Tom Koehler’s sore shoulder, nobody else had
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The Dodgers cable television standoff certainly sucks for those that don’t have Spectrum. It’s been over 4 years now and the Dodgers are only available exclusively on the cable network station sportsnetla, which is only carried by Spectrum. However in order to make a few games nationally available to everyone
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It's the first Youtube video for Spring Training 2018. Inside are notes on Alex Wood and Corey Seager's tweaked appendages, and a beer review of a brand new concoction from Firestone Walker Brewing: Leo vs Ursus. Enjoy, and please "Like" our videos. https://youtu.be/INbtOhO4VJ8
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There have been two baseball players at the University of Georgia who have suffered career ending spinal cord injuries. The two brave players Chance Veazey and Jonathan Taylor played together with Alex Wood and Kyle Farmer at Georgia. The two Dodgers are taking up a wonderful cause to help these
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The Dodgers have called up a slew of players as rosters expand today. Every team in MLB has the option to expand their rosters up to 40 players. The Dodgers are calling up five players and activating Clayton Kershaw for tonight’s game in San Diego. They’ll also activate long time
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You’ve probably heard the news by now. The Dodgers placed all-star rookie slugger Cody Bellinger on the disabled list with a swollen ankle. They also placed southpaw starting pitcher Alex Wood on the disabled list as well. Right hander Josh Ravin and Brock Stewart were recalled from Oklahoma City. Stewart
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Not like the Dodgers need him, but according to reports the Dodgers have acquired left handed hitting outfielder Curtis Granderson from the Mets. The Mets will send the Dodgers cash or a player to be named later to complete the swap. The deal was announced by Anthony DiComo of MLB.com https://twitter.com/AnthonyDiComo/status/898760190107033601 The
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Reports are indicating that the Dodgers have acquired Yu Darvish from the Rangers in a stunning move that makes me wet myself. The Dodgers will be sending three minor leaguers to the Rangers in the deal. One of those players is Willie Calhoun, according to Jon Morosi. I’m floored at
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According to reports, the Dodgers have acquired left handed reliever Tony Watson from the Pirates. The deal is still pending a medical review. It is not known yet what’s going back to the Pirates in the deal, but reports are confirming two minor leaguers are headed to Steel town in
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The Dodgers have recalled catcher Kyle Farmer from triple-A Oklahoma City. Don’t worry my lovely little Reportians Yasmani Grandal, and Austin Barnes are just fine. It’s actually lefty Grant Dayton that is going back on the disabled list with neck stiffness again. Dayton has been battling neck problems throughout the
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