Here are the top 11 switch-hitting prospects in the Minors
In an era that places a premium on platoon advantages, switch-hitters can be the most versatile members of a lineup -- even if they've become increasingly hard to find. Over the past four seasons, the number of switch-hitting batters in the Majors has slowly ticked down from 10.7 percent in
Rookie sensation Pages delivers walk-off single on 4-hit night
LOS ANGELES -- In the movie “The Wolf of Wall Street,” there’s that famous scene when Jordan Belfort, played by Leonardo DiCaprio, begins to shout into the microphone, letting everyone know he’s not leaving his company behind. As DiCaprio’s voice gets louder, so do the cheers of his employees. Over
Gelof among standout prospects on Dodgers' farm
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Is Pages making his case for a long-term roster spot with LA?
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Pages showing he can be 'big part' of Dodgers' plans
PHOENIX -- This is what Dave Roberts was talking about. Nine days ago, the Dodgers’ MVP trio of Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman reached base a total of 12 times only for the Dodgers to fall to the Mets and secure their third straight losing series and their
Dodgers' bats fall silent in Knack's debut
LOS ANGELES -- As the outs kept piling up, there was almost a sense of disbelief around Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers’ potent offense has proven time and time again that getting 27 outs against them doesn’t usually come very easily. But for the first time in 2024, the Dodgers’ offense
Pages cracks first MLB hit on first pitch he sees
LOS ANGELES -- With the Dodgers looking for a spark in the lineup, they decided to give Andy Pages their No. 3 prospect per MLB Pipeline and the No. 94 overall prospect in MLB Pipeline’s Top 100, a chance in the Majors. Pages impressed everyone in big-league camp this spring,
What to expect from Andy Pages
Teams never can have too much power. The Dodgers entered Tuesday with more home runs (25 in 19 games) than any other big league team, then added more pop by calling up one of the most accomplished sluggers in the Minor Leagues. Though Los Angeles hasn't had any difficulty scoring
Fans' Guide to MiLB Opening Day
Triple-A Opening Day arrived across the country -- from Syracuse to Sacramento and many stops in between -- last Friday. Now the Double-A, High-A and Single-A levels will begin play. In other words, the season is in full swing. As is tradition around these parts, let’s get you ready for
Here's where the Dodgers' Top 30 prospects are starting the season
With the Minor League season opening this week, here's where the Dodgers' Top 30 prospects are projected to start: 1. Dalton Rushing (MLB No. 71), C/1B -- Tulsa (Double-A) 2. Nick Frasso (MLB No. 76), RHP -- Oklahoma City (Triple-A) -- injured list (shoulder surgery) 3. Andy Pages (MLB No.
Dodgers aim to continue Minor League success in '24
LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers are on a mission to win a World Series title at the Major League level. That will always be the main priority of the organization. But down on the farm, the Dodgers have also been able to put together some really good teams. Last season,
These young arms are getting the most out of Dodgers' developmental strengths
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- If you’re a pitcher with good stuff, or some projectability that needs help to be turned into performance, coming to the Dodgers might be a very good idea. And it doesn’t really matter how you get there. A late-round Draft pick, a minor acquisition in a trade?
Dodgers' future looks bright in Spring Breakout rout
TEMPE, Ariz. -- Even a mere glimpse into the Dodgers' future looked promising. Five pitchers combined to allow no earned runs with 14 strikeouts, and the batters did everything from booming extra-base hits to playing small ball as the Dodgers' prospects thumped the Angels', 8-1, on Saturday night at Tempe
LIVE: Dodgers-Angels Spring Breakout
TEMPE, Ariz. -- The rivalry between the Angels and Dodgers was taken up a notch this offseason when superstar Shohei Ohtani made the switch from red to blue and signed a 10-year deal worth $700 million to leave Anaheim for Los Angeles. But now there’s another wrinkle to the rivalry,
Best of Spring Breakout: Catchers, pitchers, infielders, outfielders
Spring Breakout is here, and if you can’t tell, we’re just a little excited. It all started on Thursday, when No. 7 Reds prospect Cam Collier hit the first homer in a 4-1 victory over the Rangers' prospects, and the showdown of the night saw MLB Pipeline's No. 3 overall
Dodgers prospects to watch in Spring Breakout
This story was excerpted from Juan Toribio’s Dodgers Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox. GLENDALE, Ariz. -- All the attention as the week goes on will, rightfully, be on the Dodgers’ Major League team as they head to
Here's the Dodgers' 2024 Spring Breakout roster
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Though the Dodgers will be getting ready to open one of the most anticipated seasons in franchise history with the two-game Seoul Series against the Padres in South Korea, the organization also will have a set of eyes on what will be happening back in Arizona. The
Here are the Dodgers' 2024 Top 30 prospects
The Dodgers have gotten to the point where any year that doesn't end with a World Series championship is a disappointment. So winning 100 games for the fourth consecutive full season and making the playoffs for the 11th straight time in 2023 qualified because the Diamondbacks swept them in the
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Karros vs. Karros, and it's all caught on dad's video
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- A Sunday afternoon full of photo ops and family moments was almost over when Rockies prospect Kyle Karros realized it was just another baseball game. And another opportunity for him to be surreptitiously videotaped by his father.
Dodgers' High-A affiliate unveils Pontooners identity
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Stone rolling early, looking to flip script after rocky ‘23
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