Category: Players
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Dodgers Prospect Darien Nunez named Triple A Pitcher of the Week
The Dodgers’ very own Darien Núñez, a left-handed pitching prospect for the Oklahoma City Dodgers, has been named Triple-A West Player of the Week award for the week of May 10th-16th after a stretch of two appearances that saw the young pitcher strike out 11 across 6 innings of work. The 28-year-old prospect was signed…
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Dodgers Prospect Gavin Stone a Star in the Making
There is seemingly no end in sight to the talent the Dodgers bring into their system year after year. Whether they’re shoring up the MLB roster with big-league trades and signings or whether it’s through shrewd draft picks, the stream of talent is almost endless. In terms of player acquisitions, 2020 was a good year…
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Undrafted Free Agent Cameron Gibbens Stands Tall Among Roster of Star-Studded Dodgers Prospects
The Dodgers, as usual, have no shortage of fascinating prospects making their way through their Minor League system. Year after year we see dynamic young stars breaking into the big league club and establish their value without much hesitation. Now that the Minor League season has finally returned after a full season hiatus we’ll once…
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Edwin Uceta on Taxi Squad Per J.P. Hoornstra Along With Keibert Ruiz, Mitchell White, Alex Vesia
UPDATE: Edwin Uceta was called up on April 29th. J.P. Hoorstra is reporting that right-handed pitcher Edwin Uceta is on the taxi squad to Milwaukee. Along with Uceta, Keibert Ruiz, Mitchell White, and Alex Vesia. J.P. did not mention the fifth member of the taxi squad but I’m guessing it is DJ Peters. This is…
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Dodgers Prospects: Evaluating DJ Peters Future Value
The Dodgers prospective 25-year-old right fielder DJ Peters is the type of player that everyone wants on their team. He consistently draws rave reviews from teammates and coaches regarding his work ethic and ability to contribute to both the on-field success of a team as well as the behind-the-scenes consistency of a club. His raw…
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DJ Peters Gets Called Up, Zach McKinstry To The IL
Glendora, California native and life-long Dodger fan, outfielder DJ Peters, has been called up to the big league team. The bad news is that fellow rookie utility man Zach McKinstry was put on the injured list (IL). The Dodgers recalled OF DJ Peters from the alternate site and placed IF/OF Zach McKinstry on the 10-day…
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Dodgers Prospects: Sheldon Neuse Hits His First MLB Home Run
Sheldon Neuse tied the game up tonight, April 21st against the Padres with a home run off of Emilio Pagan. It was his first home run in the Major Leagues and his first hit as a member of the Dodgers. NEW GAME, MAKE SOME NEUSE. pic.twitter.com/qp3IynwkQY — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 23, 2021 Neuse…
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Dodgers Prospects: Sheldon Neuse Up, Alex Vesia Down
The Dodgers have made a couple of moves today. Infielder Sheldon Neuse was called up today, April 18th, to start at second base against the Padres and Blake Snell. The corresponding move was to put infielder Gavin Lux on the Injured List (IL). At the same time, they have also activated right-handed reliever Brusdar Graterol…
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J.P. Hoornstra: Alex Vesia To Get Called Up Today
J.P. Hoornstra is reporting that Alex Vesia is being called up today. As you know the Dodgers’ (and Padres’) bullpens were heavily taxed last night in the big 11-6 12-inning win. Source: Alex Vesia is getting called up by the Dodgers and will be active today. They used six relievers in a 12-inning, 11-6 win…
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Dodgers Prospects: Luke Raley Hits First Career Home Run
In the first game of the series against the Padres, Luke Raley hit his first career home run in the top of the 5th inning. It occurred in San Diego at Petco Park in the Dodgers’ first trip of the season there. Raley was only playing today because AJ Pollock was hurt the night before…