Dodgers reliever JP Feyereisen stares out of the dugout after giving up a three-run double to San Diego’s Jurickson Profar in the seventh inning of the Dodgers’ 6-3 loss Sunday at Dodger Stadium. (Gina Ferazzi/Los Angeles Times) For so-called superteams like the Dodgers, there is a universal kryptonite that even a $300 million payroll isn’t… Read More »
Dodgers pitcher Gavin Stone delivers during the first inning against the San Diego Padres at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. Stone pitched five perfect innings in the Dodgers’ 5-2 victory. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) The Dodgers and San Diego Padres endured a 2-hour, 15-minute rain delay before starting Saturday night’s game at Chavez Ravine under drizzly skies,… Read More »
Dodgers third baseman Miguel Rojas argues with umpire Laz Diaz after officials suspended Sunday’s game against the Cubs due to rain. After a nearly three-hour delay, the game resumed and the Dodgers lost 8-1. (Michael Reaves/Getty Images) Even under normal circumstances, the Dodgers’ defense was a concern for the club. On a wet, muddy infield… Read More »
Right now, all over the sun-drenched diamonds of Florida and Arizona, there are very wealthy and talented men who wish they were somewhere else. For many in the sport, spring training is too long: four weeks of goal-oriented work, stretched into seven weeks of trudging, a marathon before the marathon. Although the regular season is… Read More »
The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts plays a flyball during a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch on Feb. 27. The Dodgers moved Betts to shortstop because of Gavin Lux’s pitching issues. (David Durochik/Diamond Images/Getty Images) Don’t mess with Mookie! Why are the Dodgers messing with Mookie? Moving Mookie Betts to shortstop… Read More »
Yoshinobu Yamamoto looked uncomfortable throwing out of bounds on Wednesday, which was unfortunate as the new right-handed Dodgers spent most of his rough three-inning stretch against the Chicago White Sox with runners on base. Yamamoto, who signed a 12-year, $325 million contract with the Dodgers in December, was tagged for five earned runs and six… Read More »
State Bobby Witt Jr. ready to have a career fantasy year? (Photo by Keith Gillett/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) The Shuffle Up series continues and tackles the center field position today. Everyone below is eligible to play second base or shortstop (or both) in the Yahoo game. For each position I create personal salaries, essentially… Read More »
Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s debut is one of the top spring training storylines for fantasy managers to keep an eye on. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images) The time has finally come, spring training 2024 is here. Pitchers and catchers will report this week, while position players will trickle in a few days later. [Join or create a… Read More »
Prepare to root for Ronald Acuña Jr. payable in fantasy games. (Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images) The outfield is a fun place to be. You can find all kinds of statistics here, including a few stars from five categories. You probably want to have at least one signature outfielder on your roster. [Join… Read More »