Camelback Ranch Now Open
The doors are getting oiled so that they can swing open. I have tickets for games on February 24th and 26th. I will be in Glendale that whole week. They have a strict list of what you can take and what you can’t take inside, and these guys are trained ICE agents (I am only…
The doors are getting oiled so that they can swing open.
I have tickets for games on February 24th and 26th. I will be in Glendale that whole week. They have a strict list of what you can take and what you can’t take inside, and these guys are trained ICE agents (I am only slightly kidding), who have no sense of humor and are strictly by the book. Here’s the list of what you can and can’t take in:
If you haven’t been there, here are a few pics for your perusal:
Here I am getting ready to strike the late Roger Dodger with my 36 MPH fastball. It was easy since he had a “phantom” bat. Maybe these photos will get you in the mood. I have lots more.
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Disagree, not disagreeable
Its the new trendy injury
The Dodgers announced Wednesday that they’ve re-signed reliever Evan Phillips to a one-year deal worth $6.5MM. Catcher Ben Rortvedt was designated for assignment to open a spot on the 40-man roster. Phillips, a client of Apex Baseball, was non-tendered by the Dodgers in November after undergoing Tommy John surgery late last May but will return on a new one-year deal.
Alanna is a DODGER at heart and will always be. Every listen to Dodger Territory, she is on that Podcast. She loves the Dodgers.
Geezus do we want Rortvedt or not?????
They want to be able to slide him to AAA. He’s perfect to work with the young pitchers in the minors and be an emergency call up for the Dodgers.
No but there will probably be a limit on how much you can defer.
Dodgers, literally: It’s only money
Paul V said he would be at Camelback Ranch the week of the 24th, when I will also be there. He suggested that we might meet up if possible. OK, on the 24th, we will be in Section 118, Row 10, Seats 15-18. On the 26th, we will be in Section 122, Row 20, Seats 1-4. Feel free to e-mail me, and I will give you my cell #.
Valuable insurance which we used as recently as last year, when those games actually mattered too.
The Reds were idiots for taking him, but that was just to give the middle finger to AF for swindling them into trading Sirota for Lux. AF’s response:
Sasaki working on the much needed third pitch. He’s trying both a 2-seamer and a cutter.
Kurtz is a beast and will hit free agency at about the time Freddie decides to retire.
Phillies expected to trade or release Castellanos in the next few days. They told him not to report to spring training. He has been with the Phillies for 4 years.
What to know about every hitter in Dodgers spring camp: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7036051/2026/02/11/dodgers-roster-hitters-review/?source=dailyemail&campaign=601983&userId=147501&source=dailyemail
Evidently Nick Cas.made some comments that really upset the front office and Rob Thompson. Guess you don’t Really know what kind of person the player is. Not saying he’s a bad guy, but if you’re told not to show up to camp? Pittsburgh would be a good choice. Oh, they just signed Ozuna. Don’t need another DH! Colorado? Cleveland? He can still hit a little so someone will take a chance on him. Nice move by the Dodgers bringing back Evan Phillips! Love the loyalty! Besides, dude can pitch. He will fall in line behind Diaz and Scott when he gets back. Sasaki needs a third pitch? Everything Doc is saying means he can’t be all he can be as a starter in this rotation. He seems to be just a bit stubborn at times. Really excited for him though. Electric at times! Guys on mlb (Minkowski and spiibourg) believe Kyle Tucker is going to have a great season! So do I! It’s going to seem strange not seeing Conforto running out to let field this season . I think he can still play at the level he once did. But I haven’t heard anything about anyone signing him yet. Poor ole Ben! Hope he slides through waivers and gets to come back to the Dodgers! He seems to be a perfect fit in AAA. Hey, if Barnes is still making money, why not Ben? The Mets keep getting bitten by bad luck! Lindor is a great player. They can’t afford to lose him for a long period of time. Soto can’t carry the team by himself., and I’m not convinced Robert will be any better in New York than he was in Chicago!
Did somebody say Conforto? It’s not nice to speak ill of the dead.
I only say good things about people who are gone: He’s gone – Good!
Why isint Buehler signed yet? Lets bring him back for the Pen…..and maybe spot starts….
He’s NOT signed because he’s all done! He couldn’t even make our stacked bullpen right now.
Muncy gets a very team friendly extension that buys them time until Morales is ready to be the man at 3rd. Kike coming back too
Dodgers To Re-Sign Kiké Hernández It’s a one-year, $4.5MM deal, reports Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic.
The Dodgers announced Thursday that they’ve agreed to a one-year contract extension with third baseman Max Muncy. He’s now guaranteed an additional $10MM in the form of a $7MM salary in 2027 and a $3MM buyout on a $10MM club option for the 2028 campaign. Muncy is repped by Hub Sports Management.
Dodgers’ pitchers and catchers OFFICIALLY report tomorrow. Players on the 40 man roster can be placed on the 60 Day IL which opens up rosters spots. If a player is placed on the 60 Day IL ,the earliest that player can play in a game is May 24th.
The Twins have acquired veteran left-hander Anthony Banda from the Dodgers, reports Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Minnesota is sending international bonus space back to L.A. in return. Banda had been designated for assignment by the Dodgers last week. Righty Jackson Kowar has been designated for assignment to open a 40-man spot for Banda, Hayes adds.
Excited to see the outfielders performance and see who might get a roster spot. Performance probably won’t matter as much as who can be sent down and who can’t.