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The Dodgers, according to mlb.com, have the ninth best projected lineup for the new season, plus more on Miguel Vargas and new food options coming to Dodger ...

[talked to Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times about his long rehab ahead](https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/liveblog/dodgers-spring-training-live-latest-news-mlb#gavin-lux-on-his-knee-injury-recovery-im-already-losing-my-mind-a-bit), and how to keep occupied: “I’m already losing my mind a bit. Maria Torres of The Athletic Of course you have the three headliners, who are all projected to have the All-Star caliber seasons this year, and you still have Max Muncy, a 30 home run threat when healthy. The recent depth the Dodgers have added between newly-signed veterans and their top prospects being called up has given the lineup a much needed facelift. After losing notable hitters including Trea Turner, Justin Turner, and Cody Bellinger, the Dodgers enter with a new band of batters looking to prove themselves once again as one of the game’s most feared lineups. The Dodgers, who parted way with the Turners, will now look to the two Miguels, both Rojas and Vargas, to carry the middle infield in what is looking to be the least inspiring part of their lineup.

MLB writer shows love to Dodgers' developmental system at the pitching mound.

Gavin Lux stopped by to visit his Dodgers teammates for the first time since knee surgury as they returned to Los Angeles.

The worst part for Lux in all of this… He plans on attending all home games over the first two months of the season before, according to the LA Times, heading out to Arizona as his workouts intensify. But it is the first that he’ll be missing the season because of one.

The Los Angeles Dodgers Opening Day roster is set but it won't be consistent all year. Three prospects will inevitably upend the roster.

A roster spot will eventually open due to injury and Busch will be the first minor league position player to benefit. That young talent will eventually have to get a chance at the big-league level and current members of the roster will suffer because of it. It goes without saying that the roster on Opening Day is not going to be the same as the eventual playoff roster the team rolls out.

We talk a lot about the departures of guys like Justin Turner and Cody Bellinger leaving LA this past offseason, and guys like Corey Seager, Joc Pederson, and ...

[if he could find the strike zone](https://dodgersnation.com/dodgers-news-dave-roberts-backtracks-and-defends-struggling-jimmy-nelson-after-another-rocky-outing/2023/03/20/), so he’ll start the season on the IL. All the best bullpen depth for the Dodgers will open the season on the injured list, some of whom may not even make it back this year. The Dodgers took a flier on him after he struck out 14 batters in only seven innings for the Giants last season. The Dodgers will enter the season without a designated closer for the first time in a very long time. Now with both gone, the Dodgers plan on relying on a closer by committee approach to start the season. But one of the bigger names that has left the Dodgers in recent years is Kenley Jansen.

The National League West belonged to the Los Angeles Dodgers the past several years. This juggernaut of analytic prowess and stacked payroll turned in four ...

Outfielders Mookie Betts and [Chris Taylor](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/tayloch03.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=lwosports.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-25_br) also have seen time the keystone position. [Dustin May](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/m/maydu01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=lwosports.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-25_br)’s full season return from surgery. [Trevor Bauer](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/b/bauertr01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=lwosports.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-25_br) registers as a bummer across the board. [Tyler Anderson](https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=anderty01,anders010tyl,anders005tyl&search=Tyler+Anderson&utm_medium=linker&utm_source=lwosports.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-25_br) signed a three-year deal across town in Anaheim to pitch for the Los Angeles Angels. [Julio Urias](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/u/uriasju01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=lwosports.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-25_br) bears some indicators in his metrics that suggest his spectacular 2.16 ERA in 2022 might take a hit, especially in a year of mystery defensive outcomes across baseball. [Tyler Anderson](https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=anderty01,anders010tyl,anders005tyl&search=Tyler+Anderson&utm_medium=linker&utm_source=lwosports.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-25_br) logged the most innings of any pitcher. [Max Muncy](https://www.baseball-reference.com/search/search.fcgi?pid=muncyma01,muncy-002max&search=Max+Muncy&utm_medium=linker&utm_source=lwosports.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-25_br) and [J.D. [Noah Syndergaard](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/syndeno01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=lwosports.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-25_br) could rally for 170 innings or so, as he seeks to regain lost form and velocity. [Justin Turner](https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/t/turneju01.shtml?utm_medium=linker&utm_source=lwosports.com&utm_campaign=2023-03-25_br) marks yet another major contributor named Turner whose departure will slow the roll of victories in East L.A. [Los Angeles Dodgers](https://lastwordonsports.com/baseball/category/dodgers/) have virtually owned the National League West for the past several years. In losing Buehler, the Dodgers lose a co-ace to Entering his age 30 season, Turner seems to be getting better with age, posting a wRC+ of 142 (a career high) and 128 over the past two years.

Manager Dave Roberts revealed Miguel Vargas asked if he was going to make the LosS Angeles Dodgers Opening Day roster for the 2023 season.

“It was assumed he was going to be on the team, so I didn’t feel the need to call him. Be sure to ring the notification bell to watch player interviews, participate in shows and giveaways, and stay up to date on all Dodgers news and rumors! So he was asking what his status is going to the Freeway Series. Along with Jackson, Outman and Ryan Pepiot, Miguel Vargas is making an Opening Day roster for the first time in his career. I think Vargas, I sort of maybe dropped the ball a little bit,” Roberts said with a laugh. Roberts also confirmed Jason Heyward had earned a spot as well, which he previously alluded to as being likely.

San Diego Padres Erases 30-Game Deficit to the Los Angeles Dodgers Padres Lucky to Finish Only 22 Games Back Without a single regular-season game played, ...

Thus, in effect, there was a 30-game chasm between these teams when the 2022 season ended. The wild thing is, San Diego was lucky to finish only 22 games back. The Dodgers outscored opponents by a whopping 334 runs.

Chris Taylor is becoming more confident his swing is close to where it needs to be as the Los Angeles Dodgers prepare for Opening Day.

Tonight, I felt like I was finally starting to turn the corner and starting to look closer in the game like at-bats from batting practice.” I know if I play the way I’m capable of, I’ll play against lefties and righties.” It was just kind of happening rather than me trying to force it to happen.” But Taylor feels he is close to putting any of those thoughts behind him and just doing rather than thinking. Tonight was the first time I felt like I could get in the box and not focus so much on my mechanics. “I had some good swings, I just missed a couple pitches and obviously hit that homer.

The “Bizarro” Dodger Stadium ... The Guide has the following to say about going to a game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim: Imagine up is down and black is white — isn ...

You might think that going to a Dodger game at The Big A would be like going to Petco Park in that if the floor for lower-end tickets is much higher, then presumably wouldn’t the ceiling for higher-end tickets be more attainable? I have been to three games at The Big A in 2021 and 2022. I have been to three games over two seasons at this ballpark and honestly, I have lost track of the number of fights I have seen break out. While there is an unlimited buffet you can access when entering the Diamond Club at The Big A, you have to pay an additional $50 to use it. If you follow the Guide’s recommendations, you can technically walk to and from the Big A with relative ease. Therefore, I cannot recommend any seat at The Big A as the cost concerns frankly price out anyone wanting to see the Dodgers play in Anaheim. However, the standard view of Google Maps hides arguably a fatal flaw of picking this hotel: if you decide to walk to and from you will be going underneath a freeway overpass. For the first-timer to The Big A, you get ... Here is the underlying paradox of The Big A — the Dodgers' presence brings out the worst of the stadium. I am all for a team embracing its history but the Angels glom onto their wisps of success to a degree that is honestly embarrassing. If you need to refer back to what the Guide actually is or who I actually am, please refer to the included links. - Do you like being forced to schedule a stadium tour on an off-day, wasting your time and adding to the expense of travel?

Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw was dominant in his final exhibition tuneup, blanking the Angels on three hits, striking out seven and walking none in a 3-0 ...

But [Sunday night] I felt like I was finally starting to turn the corner and starting to look closer to what I’ve done in the past.” “I think we just went with the 13 best players, and we’ll figure out how we’re going to divide up playing time,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. With three outfielders who hit from the right side and three from the left side, there will be plenty of platooning. I’m just trying to get myself right, and I know if I play the way I’m capable of, I’ll play against lefties and righties.” Kershaw retired the first 11 batters, five by strikeout, before Ohtani singled to right field with two outs in the fourth. The Dodgers have been a virtual lock to make the postseason the last 10 years. “I think I’m finally starting to turn a corner where it’s trending upwards. Taylor, who will also play some shortstop and third base, has never been a strict platoon player with the Dodgers. “Even the other at-bats, I thought he took some good swings and was looking over the baseball much better.” “We’ve got 15 seconds to make a decision, so the mechanics of it … He will follow Julio Urías, Dustin May, Clayton Kershaw and Noah Syndergaard in the rotation. we’ve got to make a decision sooner,” manager Dave Roberts said.

After a quick victory over the Angels, Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw talks all about the pitch clock in an MLB ballpark.

Fans are paying more than ever for tickets to a game but now are sort of having some of the game taken away from them. Maybe almost too fast for a game? The Dodgers beat the Angels 3-0 on Sunday night.

Los Angeles Dodgers Spring Training highlights of Clayton Kershaw, Max Muncy, Chris Taylor, Miguel Rojas and James Outman against Angels.

Be sure to ring the notification bell to watch player interviews, participate in shows and giveaways, and stay up to date on all Dodgers news and rumors! The exhibition Freeway Series now shifts to Angel Stadium for two consecutive nights. “The slider was definitely better. — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) Fastball command was better too. Kershaw threw 74 pitches over six innings, both of which were his highest totals of the spring.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts never informed rookie Miguel Vargas that he was going to be on the Opening Day roster.

Well, it did more than that, as Vargas is going to be the team’s starting second baseman, and play a majority of the team’s games there. I think everyone around the team knew he was going to be the team’s starting second baseman, but Vargas didn’t want to take anything for granted. He’s going to be that good. I didn’t feel the need to call him in, so he was asking about what his status is going into the Freeway Series. “It was assumed he was going to be on the team. Instead, he had to ask Roberts his status, which kind of surprised the Dodgers manager (per

Noah Syndergaard makes his final tune-up as the Los Angeles Dodgers faced the Los Angeles Angels in the Freeway Series.

Be sure to ring the notification bell to watch player interviews, participate in shows and giveaways, and stay up to date on all Dodgers news and rumors! Syndergaard enters at 1-2 with a 4.61 ERA and 0.81 WHIP in 13.2 innings pitched this spring (four games, three starts). However, he is not expected to miss any time and will be included on the Dodgers Opening Day roster. He’s looking to bounce back from his worst Cactus League outing against the San Francisco Giants that saw him allow six runs on six hits across 4.1 innings pitched. The left-hander is coming off an All-Star 2022 season with the Dodgers in which he went 15-5 with a 2.57 ERA, 3.31 FIP and 1.00 WHIP across 178.2 innings pitched (30 games, 28 starts). He went 10-10 with a 3.94 ERA, 3.83 FIP and 1.26 WHIP in 25 games (24 starts) between the Angels and Philadelphia Phillies last season.

Lots of Dodgers minor leaguers are part of the Freeway Series to get experience in major league stadiums, and James Outman is switching uniform numbers.

James Outman wore number 77 during his major league debut in 2022, and continued wearing the number this spring. This was still a spring training game after all, and none of the Dodgers starters played the entire game. Covey was reassigned to minor league camp on March 6. Dave Roberts said this having so many minor leaguers around for the series was driven by the player development department. There was even a temporary setup with two extra lockers in one section of the room. For many of the players, this was their first time in a major league game at a major league stadium, even if they didn’t play.

Injured Dodgers shortstop Gavin Lux was forced to watch the play the cost him his season in 2023.

Baseball is back and the Dodgers are set to return with a new form of post game entertainment for fans to enjoy after games on Friday nights at Dodger ...

22 is the final drone show after the game against the Giants. Starting this Friday against the Arizona Diamondbacks, the Dodgers will have a live drone show after the game. After this Friday’s show, the drone show is slated to return to Dodger Stadium three more times.

The exhibition shifts to Angel Stadium for the final two games before the Dodgers return home for an Opening Day matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Noah ...

Be sure to ring the notification bell to watch player interviews, participate in shows and giveaways, and stay up to date on all Dodgers news and rumors! Noah Syndergaard is making his final tuneup of the spring on Monday and will be followed by Ryan Pepiot in the series finale. Ebel also served as the third base coach on manager Mark DeRosa’s Team USA coaching staff.

The Los Angeles Dodgers won 111 games last year and have averaged 103.8 wins in the last five full baseball seasons. But bettors are down on the Dodgers.

“He’s a great player and going to Philadelphia should lead to more power numbers. “The only reason Ohtani’s odds are above 2-1 to start the season is we believe there’s a chance he could be traded,” Blum said. Bettors also have pounded Trea Turner to win NL MVP. Detroit and Kansas City are very weak in that (AL Central) division.” “In that (American League East) division, the Yankees and Toronto are in the 90s and Tampa is 89,” he said. Judge is the 7-1 second choice. “His numbers would have to be extra good because Ohtani also pitches.” “It’s very difficult to go over numbers in the 90s even when you are healthy,” Whitelaw said. “They may have played a little over their heads. They’re tied for the highest season win total at 95 with the Astros and Atlanta Braves. But bettors are down on the Dodgers. “They’re betting their win total under.

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- The vibe was slightly different this spring at Dodgers camp. After being the overwhelming favorites to win the World Series in each of ...

On the pitching side, the Dodgers still have [Julio Urías](https://www.mlb.com/player/628711) and [Clayton Kershaw](https://www.mlb.com/player/477132) leading a starting rotation that is expected to be one of the best in the NL. Freeman, Betts and [Will Smith](https://www.mlb.com/player/669257) will be tasked with carrying this offense, and the Dodgers can’t afford to have any of them miss extended time. This was a close call between Betts, Smith and Freeman, but it’s hard to argue against the Dodgers’ first baseman given the season he had in 2022. [James Outman](https://www.mlb.com/player/681546) will get plenty of at-bats and play center field, replacing Cody Bellinger, who struggled offensively but was a good defender. Vargas wins NL Rookie of the Year. But as is always the case with prospects, there are still some questions regarding how they’ll adjust to the Majors during their respective rookie seasons. Another tough one between Kershaw and Urías. Los Angeles has maintained its stance that they it need to add much to a team that will look a lot younger than the one that won a franchise-record 111 games last year. [Miguel Vargas](https://www.mlb.com/player/678246), who will be the team’s everyday second baseman. After being the overwhelming favorites to win the World Series in each of the last two Spring Trainings, the outside expectation hasn’t been the same for the 2023 Dodgers. They do have more question marks than in previous seasons. “I still think we’re going to win a lot of games.

Our very own Doug McKain and Clint Pasillas are live on YouTube right now previewing the Dodgers 2023 season. Come join the stream!

So, that should make for a pretty exciting season. On the agenda for today is a quick Dodgers news dump, previews for the National League West, predictions for the 2023 season and discussions around the speed of games. We’ll discuss it all, and want your takes on all the topics, too.

The worry about the Dodgers revolves around all the players they lost: Trea Turner, Tyler Anderson, Justin Turner, Cody Bellinger, Andrew Heaney, Chris Martin, ...

I feel like the constant theme around the Dodgers this season is the fact that they’re, you know, still the Dodgers. [wake of Gavin Lux’s injury], but the Dodgers have a tendency to always come up with somebody. [MLB.com](https://www.mlb.com/news/opening-day-power-rankings-2023), the Dodgers came in at a pretty fair No. “The Dodgers would like to remind you that they are, in fact, still here. In an offseason where everything went wrong, they have dropped to … Here’s what MLB.com writer Will Leitch had to say about putting the Dodgers in his top five in the rankings.

Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw had a nice conversation with home plate umpire Alfonso Marquez.

Además de su tradicional promoción de fuegos artificiales de los viernes, los Dodgers presentarán espectáculos de drones por primera vez después de juegos.

El calendario de espectáculos de esta temporada se puede encontrar aquí. - El 22 de Septiembre es el último espectáculo de drones después del partido contra los Giants. A partir de este viernes contra los Diamondbacks de Arizona, los Dodgers tendrán un show de drones después del partido.

Undrafted out of The Citadel, Pilarski spent two years in the independent Frontier League then added 3 mph to his fastball during the offseason, landing a minor ...

It’s just a great experience for them to feel what it’s like to be in a major league stadium, to feel that environment.” “It’s a nod to their hard work and to the springs they’ve had. Probably one of the biggest surprises in camp.” Gonsolin is on track for a late-April return. “He’s had an excellent camp,” Rhymes said. With a new role, Pilarski said, came a new mentality that brought him one step closer to the big leagues. By the time he left Tread, he had “We’ll let his performance dictate it.” “It really helped,” he said. Exactly what they were getting wasn’t clear, particularly given Pilarski’s short track record as a pro. Exactly how much velocity wasn’t clear at the outset. Last season with the

Noah Syndergaard was knocked around by the top half of the Los Angeles Angels lineup and the Los Angeles Dodgers were unable to overcome an early deficit.

Be sure to ring the notification bell to watch player interviews, participate in shows and giveaways, and stay up to date on all Dodgers news and rumors! Luke Williams then hit a leadoff home run in the eighth, but the Dodgers never drew any closer. Syndergaard pitched into the sixth inning but was removed after allowing a leadoff single to Drury.

The trek down I-5 to Angel Stadium of Anaheim did not stop the Dodgers from continuing to mash at the plate. LA hit three solo home runs on Sunday night at ...

“But mixing, sequencing and having command — which he does have — is the best course of action for betting on the velocity to tick up. “The last one, I heard, was better. “I do think that the velocity is going to continue to tick up,” Roberts said. “It was really nice to hit a ball out of the ballpark with two strikes,” Rojas said. “I feel good,” Syndergaard said after the outing. “If I never throw 100 again, that’s fine,” Syndergaard said.

Hold on tight Dodgers fans, we're almost there. With just one Spring Training game left, your Boys in Blue have been impressing analysts (especially the ...

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He’s kind of the leader of that pack.” I finally feel like I’m in a better spot with my delivery and kind of ready to go compete.” Right-hander Cesar Valdez closed the door with a perfect ninth inning. The Dodgers signed Syndergaard, 30, to a one-year, $13 million contract in December to effectively take Anderson’s spot in their starting rotation. Anderson finished spring training with a 1.35 ERA in three starts, not including The right-hander allowed 11 runs across his final two spring training starts to finish with a 5.79 ERA. “I’m not going out there trying to throw 100. I’m going out there trying to get outs. At that point, I’ll have a lot of confidence and conviction.” Syndergaard only threw 10 four-seam fastballs among his 85 pitches against the Angels, touching 95 mph. I watch a lot of video from 2019 and previous years, just trying to get to that comfort and those positions. Coincidentally, each pitcher’s new team was the other’s old team.

Undrafted out of The Citadel, Pilarski spent two years in the independent Frontier League then added 3 mph to his fastball during the offseason, landing a minor ...

It’s just a great experience for them to feel what it’s like to be in a major league stadium, to feel that environment.” “It’s a nod to their hard work and to the springs they’ve had. Probably one of the biggest surprises in camp.” Gonsolin is on track for a late-April return. “He’s had an excellent camp,” Rhymes said. With a new role, Pilarski said, came a new mentality that brought him one step closer to the big leagues. By the time he left Tread, he had “We’ll let his performance dictate it.” “It really helped,” he said. Exactly what they were getting wasn’t clear, particularly given Pilarski’s short track record as a pro. Exactly how much velocity wasn’t clear at the outset. Last season with the

Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin and Daniel Hudson will both start the season on the injured list with ankle injuries. A look at the rehab timeline for both, ...

“Once you get off the mound, it starts to become more real,” Roberts said. - Jimmy Nelson is with the Dodgers for the Freeway Series and will remain with the team through opening day before returning to Camelback Ranch. “Right now, he’s doing a lot of plyo work and strengthening.” Hudson won’t be with the Dodgers on opening day, as the right-hander continues to rehab at Camelback Ranch. “Given the amount of time away from the mound,” Roberts said. So if things go well, both Gonsolin and Hudson could potentially return at roughly the same time.