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Dodgers promote ex-pitcher Gomes to asst. GM
Former Rays pitcher Brandon Gomes has been promoted to vice president and assistant general manager of the Dodgers. Gomes had been serving as the club's director of player development since 2016.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Clayton Kershaw said he "felt good" during his bullpen session, which lasted around 40 pitches at what appeared to be full intensity. He hopes to face hitters in "a few days."
Seager 'absolutely' set for opener, Roberts says
Although he has yet to appear in an official spring training game, Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager will be ready for Opening Day, manager Dave Roberts said.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Important bullpen for Clayton Kershaw, who is expected to throw all of his pitches and should progress to facing hitters this coming week.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Dodgers SS Corey Seager, coming off Tommy John surgery and a procedure on his hip, will be ready for Opening Day, Dave Roberts said. Seager will go back to LA to play in the Freeway Series exhibition games that spill into the regular season.‬ He is scheduled to play seven innings in a minor league game on Monday.
Kershaw unlikely to be ready for Opening Day
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day as he continues to deal with shoulder inflammation. Kershaw has made a Dodgers-record eight consecutive Opening Day starts.
Ultimate 2019 MLB betting guide
World Series, season win totals and player props -- there are more ways than ever to bet baseball. Here are our nine best futures bets for this season.
BBTN: Adjustments, Breakout Players, Dodgers' Roberts
Before a conversation with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30:43), Buster talks to Karl Ravech about adjusting to changes in the game and much more (5:06). Plus, Jessica Mendoza on her breakout candidates for 2019 (37:35).
Dodgers' Seager plays SS for 1st time since April
Corey Seager played shortstop in a game for the first time since April 29, logging three innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers in a minor league exhibition.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
New Reds RF Yasiel Puig had this to say about Dodgers fans in LA ...
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Yasiel Puig heard Dodgers fans cheer for him and yell his name as he returned to his old spring training site in Glendale. It made him feel good.
Predicting the next top-100 player for all 30 teams
From top prospects and rising young stars to bounce-back candidates, which players who missed the MLB Rank cut could soon find a place on the list?
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Yasiel Puig, who will face the Dodgers for the first time this afternoon, is wearing a jersey that says "Wild Horse" on the back and is taking BP off a left-handed coach long after all of his teammates have left the field. In his bag today.
MLB Rank 50-1: Trout stays No. 1; Bryce bounced from top 10
A major shake-up brings a new crew of All-Stars to the forefront, with some of the game's biggest names on the outside looking in.
How can Walker Buehler top his debut season in Year 2?
The Dodgers' phenom talks about his ever-expanding arsenal, what he's learning and his goals for 2019.
MLB Rank: Biggest surprises, other reaction to our top 100
You picked who? Where? We break down some of the questions to come out of the rankings -- and ask you to weigh in as well.
MLB Rank 51-100: Rising phenoms vie with veteran stars
Leading off our countdown of the game's best, youngsters duel with historic greats. Which players landed on the back half of our list?
BBTN: Front Office Strategy, Angels' Harvey, Keown On Harper
Before hearing from new Angels P Matt Harvey (26:32), Buster & Keith Law discuss front office strategy when it comes to valuable players and much more (3:09). Plus, Sarah Langs' "Numbers Game" (34:29) and Tim Keown on his recent ESPN the Magazine cover story on Bryce Harper (39:48).
Let's find homes for Craig Kimbrel and Dallas Keuchel
Just over two weeks before Opening Day, two prominent free agents remain available. We find realistic landing spots and outside-the-box fits for both pitchers.
Kershaw pain-free after 20-pitch bullpen session
Clayton Kershaw threw 20 fastballs during the Dodgers ace left-hander's first bullpen session in nearly three weeks Monday afternoon and described it as "a good step forward."
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Does making the start on Opening Day matter to Clayton Kershaw? "Yes and no."
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw, after his first bullpen session in nearly three weeks: "It was another good day, and I'll take that right now."
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Clayton Kershaw, throwing off a mound for the first time in three weeks.
Alden Gonzalez ESPN Staff Writer
Clayton Kershaw will throw all fastballs in a bullpen session today and Walker Buehler will pitch to hitters two days later. They no longer have time to get fully stretched out by the start of the season, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts isn't ruling out the possibility of them basically serving as "openers" for their first start or two.
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Cactus League Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Diego | 13 | 8 | .619 | - | L3 |
| Chicago | 14 | 10 | .583 | 0.5 | W3 |
| Oakland | 11 | 8 | .579 | 1 | W3 |
| Cleveland | 12 | 9 | .571 | 1 | W4 |
| Los Angeles | 12 | 9 | .571 | 1 | W1 |
| Milwaukee | 13 | 11 | .542 | 1.5 | W1 |
| Kansas City | 13 | 12 | .520 | 2 | W1 |
| Los Angeles | 11 | 11 | .500 | 2.5 | L2 |
| Seattle | 8 | 8 | .500 | 2.5 | L1 |
| Colorado | 10 | 12 | .455 | 3.5 | W2 |
| Arizona | 10 | 12 | .455 | 3.5 | W1 |
| San Francisco | 9 | 12 | .429 | 4 | W1 |
| Texas | 9 | 12 | .429 | 4 | L1 |
| Cincinnati | 6 | 11 | .353 | 5 | W3 |
| Chicago | 7 | 13 | .350 | 5.5 | L6 |
Team Leaders
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Batting Average
Home Runs
Runs Batted In
Earned Run Average
Wins
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Team Stats
- Pitching
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Earned Run Average3.842nd
Quality Starts0Tied-1st
WHIP1.242nd
BAA.2221st
Runs129Tied-13th
Batting Average.24528th
On Base Percentage.32124th
Slugging Percentage.42320th