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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Kike and Evan Phillips. Remember that Evan and Tanner Scott are best friends.
Several Los Angeles Dodgers players and top prospects are already at Camelback Ranch for early 2026 Spring Training workouts, including superstars Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Other players spotted at the Arizona facility include pitchers Brusdar Graterol, Blake Snell, Emmet Sheehan, Alex Vesia, and Andy Pages. Players participating in the World Baseball Classic, such as Ohtani, Yamamoto, and Will Smith, are required to report early. Other players like Seby Zavala and Nick Senzel are also on-site for camp. More will trickle in daily!
He will have to pass through waivers first. That will tell us what other teams think of him.
The Dodgers announced their NRIs. 32 total invites: 17 Ps 5 Cs 4 IFs 6 OFs Pitchers and catchers report on Feb. 13. First full squad workout is Feb. 16. Names below: https://x.com/katiejwoo/status/2021028577962230129?s=61&t=oTmTozxsqpdG0x2NImNUgA
I wonder if we’ll play Ward at 1b in AAA.
U going?
Tibbs III, Ehrhard, Siani, and maybe Ward could all end up at OKC. Sirota is a long shot… but expect to see him at OKC before the season is over. Senzel also plays OF.
Got my Prospect Handbook today. Life is good.
The Dodgers show no outfielders at all on the OKC roster, but there are 9 on the AA Tulsa roster. Two on the 40-man will most likely be sent down. Ward would have to clear waivers first.
Ill see em at The White House in DC…..
Man, if I had freedom of time & responsibility, I’d ve drivibg there right now.
Thank you. This is perfect content for a Monday morning. Moving mountains again!
Earlier this year, Baseball America presented the Top 30 Dodgers Prospects for 2026. Now, we’re digging even deeper to highlight prospects who just missed making the cut but still have the potential for breakout seasons or future MLB careers. Here are the next 10 players to know in the Dodgers system beyond their Top 30. You can find the complete index of players who just missed their teams’ respective lists here. 31. Ryan Ward, OF/1B After three seasons in Triple-A, Ward was added to the 40-man roster in the winter. He hits the ball very hard, has cut down on his misses and could serve as depth for the outfield or first base if one of the team’s starters gets dinged up. 32. Adriano Marrero, RHP Acquired from the Marlins for Esteury Ruiz, Marrero was part of a cache of high-upside pitchers swimming in the lowest levels of Miami’s system. Like they did when they acquired Christian Zazueta from the Yankees, the Dodgers are betting that they can bring the best out of Marrero in the coming years. 33. Brady Smith, RHP In a return from Tommy John surgery, Smith showed intriguing upside. The righthander blended four- and two-seam fastballs along with a slider, curveball and changeup into a package that could take a jump in 2026. 34. Justin Chambers, LHP Chambers has been a member of both the Dodgers’ and Brewers’ organizations, which is generally a good sign for a pitcher. The lefty has a projectable frame, a low-90s fastball, a decent feel for spin and a developing changeup. 35. Paul Gervase, RHP Gervase came over from Tampa Bay via trade. He was coveted by the Dodgers for his excellent fastball, which jumps on hitters thanks to a deceptive delivery. He complements the fastball with a cutter and slider which he’ll need to separate better as he moves forward. 36. Jakob Wright, LHP Wright was one of the Dodgers’ standouts in spring training but missed most of the regular season with injuries before returning to action in the Arizona Fall League. When healthy, he blends a mid-90s fastball with a sharp slider and a burgeoning changeup. 37. Rubel Arias, OF The headliner of the Dodgers’ 2026 international class, Arias blends hittability and power into a player who could profile nicely in a corner. He has average speed and average arm strength, which should help him settle in nicely in either right or left field. 38. Ezequiel Melbourne, SS The Dodgers signed Melbourne out of the Dominican Republic on the strength of smooth, athletic actions at shortstop and enough arm strength to stick at the position. A switch-hitter, Melbourne makes more contact from the left side and hits the ball harder when swinging from the right side. 39. Reyli Mariano, 2B Mariano was a low-dollar signee in 2024 who blossomed in his second season in the Dominican Summer League. He doesn’t hit the ball particularly hard, but he rarely misses and does a good job pulling his best-struck balls in the air. Mariano has the hands and actions to be fair at second base. 40. Jaron Elkins, OF Elkins has lots of likable traits. He hits the ball hard, can pull it in the air and runs like a gazelle (or maybe an elk?). Problem is, he doesn’t make nearly enough contact to take advantage of his gifts. Elkins’ profile is extremely boom or bust, and right now there’s too much of the latter.