The Dodgers currently have four outfielders in the minor leagues who would likely be playing on several MLB teams if they were in another organization. Currently, they are not playing in the major leagues… or another organization for that matter! The BIG FOUR LIST includes:
- Josue DePaula – He is the Dodgers’ #1 Prospect and will likely benefit from playing a little more at AA and then moving to AAA later this year. His best position (DH) has him blocked at the MLB level, as I believe the Dodgers have that position covered. He is below average in the outfield, and LF is his best spot. While he does not have quick feet, he has improved his speed immensely and could steal 20-30 bases at the MLB level. It has been suggested that he could play 1B, but I don’t think his glove will play there – I think that sometimes, his glove feels like a foreign object to him. Closest Comparison: Yordan Alvarez. If he hits at that level, it would be great, but I think his ceiling is below that or Alvarez.
- Mike Sirota – Mike is the oldest of this group and profiles as a prolific center fielder. He is a 5-Tool Player: hit, throw, run, glove, power. I think that of these four prospects, he would make the most impact THIS YEAR! He is an “on-base machine.” He is a professional hitter with a great eye, and there are no holes in his game. DePaula has more pure power, but I think Sirota is a better hitter. He should end up at OKC this year. Closest Comparison: Brandon Nimmo. If I were writing a scouting report today, I’d say Mike Sirota’s most realistic MLB comparison is Brandon Nimmo with a little more speed and better hit tool. He’s a player who might hit .275 to .300 with a .370 to .400 OB%, 20+ HR and 25 SB, and quietly produce 4-5 WAR seasons while everyone talks about the bigger names. For the Dodgers system, I actually think Sirota’s floor is higher than many fans realize because the combination of plate discipline, center-field defense, and speed gives him multiple paths to becoming an everyday major leaguer. I have also said that he reminds me of Devon White,
- James Tibbs III – He is at AAA, which could be a blessing or a curse, depending upon your perspective. His progress has been steady. In 2024, he hit .241 with a .293 OB% and a .636 OPS. In 2025, that increased to .243/.373/.802. This year he is at .293/.409/1.002. His glove is below average in LF and 1B… but I think he could improve with repetition. James Tibbs III’s Strikeout Percentage is 25.9%. What does that mean? It’s a little higher than MLB average. But it’s not alarming for a power-hitting corner outfielder. Many successful MLB hitters have lived in the 24% to 28% range. Once a prospect gets above 30%, scouts start worrying more about whether advanced pitching will exploit the swing-and-miss.Closest Comparison: Kyle Schwarber. Lots of walks, Big power, Strikeouts accepted as part of the package, Not much speed, Offensive value driven by OBP and slugging. I don’t think Tibbs has Schwarber’s raw power ceiling, but the offensive approach is somewhat similar.
- Kendall George – Someday, he could be an ideal 4th or 5th outfielder, but he is currently injured. Maybe 2027 or for sure in 2028? Speed cannot be taught, and that is his superpower. Closest Comparison: Juan Pierre
You could/should also add in Eduardo Quinaro, Zyhir Hope, Charles Davalan, Brendan Tunink, Ching-Hsien Ko, Kellen Lindsey (some think he may end up in CF), Zach Ehrhard, Landyn Vidourek, Chase Harlen (if he can’t stay in the IF), and maybe Easton Shelton… if he can cut down his strikeouts.
Quintero has the highest ceiling of the group, but is very young. You never know how he might progress. He has superstar potential as a center fielder, but guys like this can fool you sometimes. I am taking a wait-and-see attitude with him. He is potentially another 5-Tool Centerfielder. Sirota is older, more mature, and easier to project. What a heist by Andrew Friedmangto get Sirota for Lux!
BTW: AI never gets the pictures of players right. James Tibbs III is not black. 😉
Dietary Information (in case you are interested)
I have had back surgery (I’m actually four inches shorter than I was eight years ago. Badger probably towers over me now), hip replacement, elbow surgery (twice), shoulder replacement, and a brain transplant, but my body rejected it. I have arthritis in every joint, and about a month ago, I got up one Sunday morning and hurt all over. I knew it was diet-related, so I made a big move to go on an anti-inflammatory diet. I won’t bore you with all the details, but the linchpin is: very little red meat and dairy, veggies and fruit, and low alcohol. It has been five weeks, and I feel better than I have in a long time.
The key, I believe, is breakfast. Every morning, I make a smoothie that is about 22-28 ounces and drink it all. Then, I typically eat only one more meal, usually some sort of fish (salmon, lobster, shrimp) and beets, spinach, or broccoli. Here’s my smoothie recipe, and I love it:
- One banana
- Pomegranete arials
- Blueberries
- Blackberries
- Strawberries
- Lots of fresh Spinach
- Non-fat, no Sugar Greek Yogurt
- Pumpkin Seeds
- Coconut milk
- Packet of Immunocal
I blend it in the blender, using some frozen berries to get a milkshake consistency. I love it, and my arthritis pain is way reduced! Just FYI, I have no horse in this race. It just works for me.
Sacramento River Cats (Giants) 6 – OKC Comets 5
LHSP Jackson Ferris continues to slide on the prospect ladder. He is still just 22 with a half a season to go, so there is no quitting on his potential. He is no longer a top 50 prospect, but he is not a bust.
Ferris retired 6 of the 7 batters he faced in the first two innings. This includes striking out 3 after allowing an inning opening single in the 2nd. In the third, a single and 2 walks loaded the bases with no outs. A ground ball recorded a 5-2 out at home. A ground ball to 2B Hyeseong Kim recorded an out at 1st, with a run scoring. A 2nd run scored on an error.
In the 4th, Ferris got two outs with a runner on 1B after a BB before he was pulled after 71 pitches. Why on June 21 are they limiting the number of pitches? He couldn’t try for the last out? Instead they brought in RHRP Keynan Middleton to try to get last out of the inning. However, he issued a BB and allowed a 2-run double and a 4-0 lead.
In the bottom of the 4th, OKC cut the lead in half. Kim singled and 3B Taylor Young and LF Ryan Fitzpatrick each drew BB to load the bases. A GIDP brought Kim home and Young to 3rd. DH Austin Gauthier had an RBI single to score Young.
In what is increasingly becoming a factor against LAD and LAD affiliates is the number of SB that directly lead to runs. With Middleton still pitching in the 5th, he allowed a single, SB, and RBI single.
In the OKC 6th inning, Young doubled (2) and scored on a pair of ground outs.
RHRP Carlos Duran pitched a clean 7th. He allowed a single in the 8th, got a pop out, and RHRP Evan Phillips was summoned to finish the inning. He has been coming in at the beginning of an inning. On this day, he inherited a runner, and allowed a single before getting the final two outs.
In the 9th, LHRP Jake Eder was brought in. He walked the first batter he faced and struck out the next batter. The runner stole 2nd, and Eder struck out the next batter. Eder then allowed a RBI single, giving Sacramento a 6-3 lead.
In the OKC 9th, Miller led off with a triple (6), and Gauthier singled Miller home. The next two OKC batters struck out, bur C Eliézer Alfonzo doubled (12) home Gauthier. However Alfonzo was stranded, and OKC came up short by a run.
- Austin Gauthier – 3-5, 1 run, 2 RBI
- Noah Miller – 2-4, 1 run, 1 RBI, triple (6)
- Doubles – Zach Ehrhard (17), Taylor Young (2), Eliézer Alfonzo (12)
Tulsa Drillers 5 – NW Arkansas Naturals (KC) 4
RHSP Payton Martin had another good start, but after 4.0 IP and 63 pitches was pulled. He allowed one run on 4 hits, 1 BB, and 4 K. The run came in the first. A single, SB, and RBI single put the Naturals on top 1-0.
Tulsa tied the score in the 2nd on CF Chris Newell’s HR (12).
In the top of the 5th, Tulsa took a short-lived lead on Newell’s 2nd HR (13).
LHRP Christian Suarez relieved Martin in the 5th. He was not all that effective, but he also did not get help with his defense. He gave up a leadoff double, and the next batter reached on E5. Suarez struck out the next two batters and should have been out of the inning. But on the 2nd strike out, Suarez unleashed a WP putting runners on 2nd and 3rd. A single brought home 2 unearned runs.
Another SB gave the Naturals another run in the 7th. A single, SB, and RBI single gave NWA the insurance run.
The Drillers were down 4-2 in the 9th, and their offense was 2 solo HR by Chris Newell. Newell was first batter up in the 9th and he singled to open the inning. DH Kole Myers singled to move Newell to 2nd. After a K, 1B Joe Vetrano singled to load the bases. C Hayden Gilliland grounded into a force out with Newell scoring and Myers getting forced at 3rd. Back to back singles by RF Josue De Paula and SS Elijah Hainline put Tulsa up 5-4.
RHRP Nick Robertson came in for the save opportunity. First two batters singled. The next batter attempted a sac bunt, but popped it up to 1B. The next batter hit into a 5-4-3 game ending DP. Nice comeback win by Tulsa.
- Chris Newell – 3-3, 1 BB, 3 runs, 2 RBI, 2 HR (13)
- Double – Jake Gelof (8)
NWA had 10 successful SB and 0 CS on the day. A few of them facilitated runs.
Great Lakes Loons 5 – Lake County Captains (Cleveland) 4
RHSP Brooks Auger continues to impress most of the time. In 9 starts, only once has he ever allowed more than 2 runs, and once he allowed 2. He allowed runs in only 4. The biggest concern for him is getting past 5 innings. He has reached 5 innings twice in his 9 starts. He undoubtedly has a lot of relief risk in his future.
In 31.1 IP, Auger has walked 15, but struck out 51. Limited number of innings, but high K. Seems like a future reliever.
In today’s game he pitched 4.0 innings allowing 1 run on 2 hits, 2 BB, and 9 K. 9 of the 12 outs were strikeouts.
The run came in the 4th. Auger did strike out the side, but in between he gave up a BB and triple.
The Loons tied up the score in the bottom of the frame. 3B Logan Wagner walked and was forced at 2nd by SS Emil Morales. After an out, back to back singles by DH Eduardo Guerrero and C Victor Rodrigues scored Morales.
RHRP Nicolas Cruz relieved Auger in the 5th. He hit the first batter he faced. The next batter singled sending the runner from 1st to 3rd. A SF put the Quakes on top.
In the bottom of the 6th, the Loons tied it up on Morales 5th HR.
In the 7th, GL opened up the lead a bit. With one out, 2B Jose Izarra reached 2B on a fielding error by the LF. After a 2nd out, CF Chuck Davalan had a RBI single scoring Izarra. Wagner followed with a 2-run HR (8) giving GL a 5-2 lead.
After LHRP Sterling Patick pitched 2.0 scoreless innings, not without traffic but scoreless nonetheless, LHRP Matt Lanzendorfer followed him to the mound. The first three batters he faced all walked. A SF and lineout brought RHRP Dilan Figueredo to replace him. The first batter he faced singled to score one. Figueredo got the final out.
Figueredo came back out for the 9th trying to preserve the 1 run lead. He retired the side but not without a single and HBP. But no runs and a GL win.
No Loon had more than one hit, and the Morales and Wagner HR were the only XBH.
Ontario Tower Buzzers 3 – Rancho Cucamonga Quakes 1
Pitching was good today for Ontario, allowing 1 run on 4 singles.
Ontario put up 2 in the 2nd. The first was a HR (10) from LF Ching-Hsien Ko. The 2nd run started with a double (17) from 1B Mairo Martinus, who scored from 2nd on a sac fly by SS Joendry Vargas.
RHSP Tyler Gough and fired 3.0 scoreless innings. In the 4th, he gave up a single, sac bunt, and 2-out single.
Gough got 2 quick outs in the 5th and walked the next batter. He was lifted for RHRP Will Gagnon. Apparently Gough’s pitch limit was 75 as he was lifted after 73 pitches.
Over 3.0 innings, Gagnon allowed 1 single and 2 BB, and no runs. He got two outs in the 8th and a runner on 2nd from a BB and SB. RHRP Jholbran Herder struck out the only batter faced.
Ontario got an insurance run in the 9th. 2B Kellon Lindsey singled and moved to 3rd on CF Jaron Elkins’ double (12). 3B Chase Harlan reached on a fielder’s choice where no out was recorded. Ko hit a SF for the run.
RHRP Jecsua Liborius entered in the 9th and struck out the side for the save.
Kellon Lindsey was the only Ontario batter with more than 1 hit, going 2-4 with a run.
Doubles – Mairo Martinus (17), Landyn Vidourek (7), and Jaron Elkins (12)
HR – Ching-Hsien Ko (10)
In 23.1 IP, Tyler Gough (22 years old) has struck out 28 batters, and walked only 5. When you find a > 5:1 K/BB that is impressive. His ERA is 1.33, in the California League. He has to warrant a promotion to Great Lakes, right?
Discussion (81)
Disagree, not disagreeable
After a week in Manhattan, taking a train from Penn Station to Boston. Have reservation at Lolita Back Bay tonight and will be at Yanks/Sox Thursday before heading to Maine. East coast time baseball following is tough.
Just catching up.
I live in Central London where there’s a Pub on every corner, and I love beer.
Have said it since before the season started that we would be trading for a Top of the Rotation Starter, and I haven’t changed my mind. Although Freddie Peralta’s stats don’t make great reading, he would be a good addition.
We are missing Will Smith badly. Let’s hope there’s nothing more to his injury than a stiff neck.
Might not be a bad time for Tuck to have a rest. He’s not batting like he has in other years. He needs a reset.
Yamamoto and Ohtani’s workload needs to be managed. I can see another Lauer type signing. He’s been excellent.
A proper pint is a thing of beauty.
Why do the Dodgers need Joe Ryan again? I keep on reading this. Am I missing something?
He’s a solid pitcher. Not spectacular. Not Skubal territory – nor Ohtani, Snell, Glasnow, Yamamoto territory, but a solid #2-3 on a mediocre or fairly decent team. He doesn’t start in the playoffs if he’s on the Dodgers, so what’s the point? Regular season innings eater? Sure, I guess, but the Dodgers seem to have a bunch of those already, and they’re already 9 games in first place.
I don’t think the Dodgers really need Skubal, either, but it at least makes some sense if they would sign him. The Dodgers don’t need him, but he does move the needle because he’s a stud. Ryan doesn’t really move the needle all that much, especially on a playoff roster.
I think it makes more sense to pack the bullpen with a bunch of live arms with closer experience. To be able to throw in a lock down reliever in any high leverage situation – which in the playoffs is pretty much all the time – would be a huge advantage, not trying to find spots in an overcrowded starting rotation.
Per MiLB Central (admittedly a dubious source)
3B Chase Harlan is getting promoted to High-A Loons following a breakout year in Low-A!
Ryan is scratched from tomorrow’s start. Kudos to Lauer. I’m far from a fan but he’s certainly done what the Dodgers have asked of him.
And Ryan has a weak immune system!
Even more weight to this silly argument!
I’m a fan
Lot of DFA and release action today. Rengifo placed on release waivers by the Brewers. Orioles called up Chadwick Tromp and DFAd Michael Siani. Braves resigned Sandy Leon to a minor league deal. Rangers signed Marco Gonzalez to a minor league deal. Angels DFAd Nick Madrigal. Austin Slater declared free agency after being DFAd by Toronto. Jays called up Luis Urias who they just got in trade. Reds DFAd Chris Paddack. Phillies DFAd RHP Bryse Wilson. Angels outrighted Trey Mancini to AAA.
Buncha nobodies
Nice pitching by Lauer. Once again, no clutch hitting. Pages and Chuckie two of the worst today. Rushing left because of concussion protocol and Tucker to back spasms. Nice win though.
Then what do you do with 8+ outfield prospects. They can’t all play at Dodger Stadium
Two get injured
Two get traded
Two crash and burn
One becomes an All-Star
One gets a roster spot eventually
Crowd sourcing:
How valuable of a trade-chip will Eric Lauer be at the deadline?
Joe Ryan level? Well Ryan is and has been better. 1.10 WHIP, 169IP.
That outstrips Lauer who is now at 1.24 WHIP, but at um, a third of the IPs….
BUT!
Ryan is more expensive! And you are “stuck” with him.
Lauer is a pure rental baby! No worried about future cost, or future losses.
I’m putting more fictional money on the Dodgers trading an MLB pitcher (like Lauer) for a minor leaguer prospect(s) than trading a minor leaguer(s) for a MLB pitcher.
Is it too late to trade for Buxton and not sign Tucker?
1. Buxton wants to stay in Minnesota.
2. Soon… he will be in the IL for three months.
So other teams are intentionally walking a player to put another player in scoring position to face an “all star” and then striking him out!
Ouch!
And I tried to tell AF that signing Lauer was a waste of money. He never listens!
All those smoothie recipes above sound fantastic!
Switching to Klein as opener. Lauer giving up too many homers.—-OOOPs
Yesterday in my MiLB report I said: “In 23.1 IP, Tyler Gough (22 years old) has struck out 28 batters, and walked only 5. When you find a > 5:1 K/BB that is impressive. His ERA is 1.33, in the California League. He has to warrant a promotion to Great Lakes, right?”
Well today, Gough was promoted to Great Lakes.
Well done
If this team is playing like they are now, in October, we will be lucky to make it through the first round we play. We all know yesterday’s game was a pathetic display of hitting and pitching. Sheehan has so much talent but can’t seem to harness it in a game and other than Edman, no one is showing a spark.
The thing is, they will play like this for a while yet. When you are this good (and you know it), you can’t (mentally) bring your A-Game every day. The season is too long. What you are seeing now will not be what you see in October.
100%.
I am an unapologetic fan of Emmet Sheehan, and I too grimace at his June numbers:
16.0 IP
7.31 ERA
.273 BAA
1.50 WHIP
But the solution for many is River Ryan. His AAA June numbers are worse.
14.1 IP
8.16 ERA
.344 BAA
1.88 WHIP
So for Sheehan, his June starts are meaningful, but Ryan’s are not?
Last year in 73.1 IP, Sheehan’s ERA was 2.82, his BAA .185, his WHIP 0.968, and he allowed only 7 HR (vs 14 this year). So at 26, he’s lost it? I do not think so. Yesterday Orel was discussing his lower elbow on his delivery. He mentioned that it is much more difficult to get his fingers on top of the ball before releasing. Is that a mechanical flaw that can be corrected? Philjones understands pitching mechanics far better than me. Perhaps he has an observation about the lower elbow.
I think he’s moved too far away from his fastball and become a breaking ball-centric pitcher.
Let Detroit fix him when we send him in the Skubal deal.
Let it happen
–Tame Impala
He is not getting traded for Skubal. Skubal is not coming to the Dodgers.
Ryan had one bad start. Sheehan has had quite a few duds now. Something has seemed off with Sheehan since spring training. I think we all had high hopes for him this year, but something is off.
Kendall George is rehabbing in AZ at the complex. Expected back after the All-Star break.
Yeah, instead of George the article could’ve listed Ehrhard, who might be making a case for some ABs sooner than later. Hope too is ahead of George most likely. Certainly has a higher ceiling.
So his 4 runs in 6.0 innings on June 3 was a good start for you? Only 4 innings and 6 hits with 83 pitches in June 10 start. Does that sond like Ryan is ready for MLB? Sheehan has had 4 quality starts this year. Ryan has 1. I like Ryan, but I would prefer he put together 3-4 good starts with at least 5.0 IP. I would say 6.0 IP but that does not seem plausible for LAD MiLB pitchers (not by the pitcher’s choice). The Dodgers are 9 games ahead of San Diego, so there really is no reason to rush Ryan. I am not convinced that Ryan can match what Sheehan did last year. I am also not convinced that Sheehan will get it back this year, but no reason to make changes. It also looks like Snell will be back before trade deadline.
In the PCL, I’m okay with it. It wasn’t great by any means. Sheehan looks broken to me. I would love to be wrong. Maybe the All-Star break is what he needs but right now he looks like a guy with no confidence and certainly not one of Mark’s junkyard dogs.
06/22/26 Los Angeles Dodgers activated RHP Brock Stewart from the 15-day injured list.
06/22/26 Los Angeles Dodgers optioned RHP Chayce McDermott to Oklahoma City Comets.
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Dodgers (49-29)
Twins (38-41)
SP Eric Lauer L
2-5 5.37 ERA PRIM
SP Zebby Matthews R
3-4 4.78 ERA
Confirmed Lineup
DH S. Ohtani L
CF Andy Pages R
1B F. Freeman L
SS Mookie Betts R
3B Max Muncy L
RF Kyle Tucker L
2B Tommy Edman S
C D. Rushing L
LF Ryan Ward L
78° Wind 7 mph In
Reality: (maybe);
1. the Dodgers are going to the playoffs
2. In the playoffs the Dodgers need four starters
3. Barring injury or not coming off injury well the starters well be Yamamoto, Othani, Snell and Glaslow. If one of those pitchers aren’t available as of right now Wrobleski would probably get the nod.
4. Sasaki will be coming out of the pen like he did last season. Last season he was sent to OKC to get accustomed to coming out of the pen. Perhaps this season he can go to the pen in the majors.
5. What we need from Sasaki, Sheehan, Wrobleski and Lauer is to take the ball every sixth day to eat innings and to earn a spot on the playoffs roster.
6. If the four starters for the playoffs are healthy we should go deep into the playoffs and with a little luck (always have to have luck) win a third World Championship.
7. If the Dodgers feel a need to trade my prediction is a piece for the bullpen, especially a left handed relief pitcher, Wrobleski could fill that role.
8. As the saying goes, “if it ain’t broken, leave it alone.” The Dodgers have the second best record in baseball right now with two main players Smith, and Hernandez out and Kike could be added to that list.
I would like to hear what the gurus think how the Dodgers trade line will play out.
Minor deals if anything John. Maybe a trade for a BP arm like Chapman and if he approved, someone like Sonny Gray. I don’t think there is a chance in hell they deal for Skubal.
Don’t know if they actually need Skubal, but they sure don’t need Emmit pitching like his last few starts. AF probably shocks everyone in the world come trade deadline. Personally, I would prefer A Ryan! Either Joe or River! A question. Is it possible AF goes after a good bat? Now I’m not suggesting anybody in particular, but someone with some power? Hopefully Will gets back soon! It could be a blessing for him to get this break. Also a big help for Dalton getting this playing time . He’s doing a great job both ways. A fresh Will Smith would be fantastic down the stretch. Just hit me! Kike should be back before the end of the season. Power ? Yes. Versatility? Yes. Healthy? Who knows. Alex Call has been pretty solid. His only drawback? No power whatsoever. Let’s hope Teo doesn’t take too long to get back in the groove!
Lots of cy young talk concerning Miseroski. But don’t forget about C. Sanchez in Philadelphia. And if either one of those guys fall off, Chase Burns in Cincinnati is dynamite! Chris Sale is also a candidate. As of right now the Dodgers don’t appear to have any pitcher who is a threat to win it. That blister is probably ruining Ohtani’s chances of being a finalist. Yamamoto has had 2-3 early inning problems that have kept him from being in contention. Plus the overall run support his teammates have given him have probably cost him at least 3 wins.
MVP? Right now? It’s Ohtani’s to lose. Pitching and hitting! Unless the writers have Ohtani fatigue and Kyle Schwarber hits 60 homers and the Phillies are playoff bound, he will win his 3rd consecutive MVP.
Bear! You might be old, but you’re still a young man at heart! Keep doing what you’re doing and let us all enjoy you and your knowledge of the game! Timmons is older than dirt! lol. But you my friend are a national dodger treasure! Just kidding Mark! You’re not quite as old as dirt. Maybe gravel
Thanks DD. Mark is younger than I. Smoothies? Who needs them. I mix yogurt with real strawberries and that works just fine. I also love cottage cheese. Sonny Gray is open to discussing his no-trade with the Red Sox. Sonny Gray is exactly the kind of starter AF would target in trade talks. Package deal, Gray and Chapman.
Love that trade Bear.
So do I and I could see them doing that, it would be a prospects type of deal.
Interesting trade idea.
Perhaps the Dodgers could send back Tibbs and Ehrhard in the package.
Sheehan needs to go down to AAA. Bring up Ryan .
The general consensus has been the Dodgers don’t need Skubal but will get him if they want him. Let’s examine. They have Yamamoto who has thrown a lot of innings They have Ohtani who seems super-human but is a two-way player with two arm surgeries. And BTW, whose bat is the catalyst to the offense. Next up is Snell. Will we see the Snell who is slow to ramp up every year or the guy who usually excels post All-Star break? Will we see him at all? Then comes Glasnow. I think we all know we can’t count on him. We can hope he just being babied but I’m not counting on him. Wrobo? He’s been awesome. We all love him. The Brewers lit him up. Maybe just a bad day. Maybe it’s a bad match up.
As for the rest, Sheehan has been awful. I think we would all feel better about Roki helping the pen come post-season at least for this season. We haven’t seen River Ryan yet.
So, there is at least some debate on whether the Dodgers need Skubal to win a World Series. They will win the division without him. The Dodgers will be in on Skubal. Friedman won’t get fleeced, but some of these prospects are flawed.
The problem with this is that the Dodgers ARE counting on Snell and Glasnow. Despite the fact that some people here are not.
My smoothie recipe has been fined tuned and perfected over many years. It’s current iteration is:
1. about 3/4 cup nonfat plain Kefir
2. 2-3 florets of raw broccoli
3. a big handful of fresh spinach
4. a julienned carrot – or just chop it up so it blends better
5. 2-4 strawberries. I usually keep a bag of ones I froze
6. a couple of sprigs of fresh parsley
7. 3 small scoops of frozen wild blueberries. The wild variety are better. More anthocyanins (antioxidants)
8. juice of half a lime
9. couple teaspoons freshly ground ginger, usually more. I just break off a chunk and grate it, skins and all
10. 2 scoops, about 10 grams of ground turmeric. Circumin is anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant
11. about 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (the circumin needs the piperine in the pepper to make it bioavailable)
12. about 10 grams of beet powder
13. plenty of water to make it a liquid in the blender
14. half of a pink lady or other type of tart apple, chopped up with the seeds and all
15. one whole orange, the top and bottom of the peel sliced off, and chopped up and tossed in the blender, peels and all
Blend on medium on a really good blender (vitamix or blentec) for 15-25 seconds
16. add one scoop each of whey protein powder and Orgain pea protein powder. Provides around 40-50 grams of protein
Blend on low for a few seconds so everything is mixed together
One batch of this fills two 24 oz smooth cups with lids. I put them in the fridge and drink them over a couple of days.
Oh come on guys, that does not sound good or tassty.
As Freddy would say /sing; Who wants to live forever!?(lol)
Yeah, where’s the sugar?
These smoothies drinkers probably floss too.
I limit my recipes to 15 steps.
I’m a dental floss connoisseur. Dr Tung’s Smart Floss is my favorite. A bit expensive, though. Very thick, and expands well to fill the interstitial tooth cavity. It tends to break, which leaves a bit of floss stuck in your teeth, so I keep some regular thin floss to dig it out.
I ran out of Tung’s, and I tried Davids expanding floss. Not bad.
Just came back from one of our favorite bar-restaurants. Flannigans- Have great ‘meal deal’— salad-3 rolls, 10 wings + side (OK I had broccoli tonite) and a draft for $19. My wife had bbq half chicken. Now home for dessert –1/2 slice of cheesecake that my wife brought home from casino. I’ll top it with whipped cream and some dark chocolate bits
You are a professional – I am an amateur.
You probably ride a TARMAC – I ride a Segway.
Plus… I’m old. You know what they say about old dogs?
John is in jail again Mark
Dodger FO said their biggest need at the deadline is HEALTH.
This is also from Mitchell:
Andy Pages has a burden
Last week, colleague Liana Handler wrote a nice story on Andy Pages and the struggle he has as his family lives in Cuba. He is unable to see them and sometimes he can’t get reach them on the phone, which is when the fears really loom large.
A few key passages from Handler’s story:
Unlike his teammates — both American and those on visas — Pages is distinctly cut off in the United States, where he lives with his wife, Alondra, but is separated from his parents and sister in Mantua. The third-year Dodgers center fielder is making $800,000 this year but can’t spend his money on flights home or on bringing his family to the country where he plays baseball. The tense relations between the U.S. and Cuba — the Trump administration has imposed economic sanctions and made diplomatic threats — don’t allow for that.
“I haven’t found any way that gives me that tranquility and peace,” he told The Times in Spanish two weeks ago. “Because the way things are there, what’s always on your mind is that it could happen. Anything, any time. And I have all my family in Cuba. So, you have to live with that worry all the time.”
Most of Pages’ family can only listen to his baseball games on the radio or through fuzzy images on the television.
No one understands that more than Dodgers infielder Miguel Rojas. A Venezuelan immigrant, Rojas said he felt a personal responsibility for Pages, who is caught between wanting to speak more about the situation and being guarded because of his budding career and the fact that he’s not yet eligible to be a free agent.
“We need to preserve our job, because this is our only way to make an income, and a lot of us are the head of the family, so we got to continue to think about it that way,” Rojas said. “I would like to be more vocal and be a little bit more present for my community, but it’s really hard because I’m performing my job, and if I stop doing this, I don’t know how to do anything else.”
As Rojas describes, it is not easy to focus on your job when you see people you know at home suffering.
“We are here to perform and actually provide entertainment to people, and sometimes we are seen like that,” he said. “The problem is when the lights are off at night, when you have to go home, when you become a regular human being that is on the streets.”
The story is well worth your time and can be read here: https://www.latimes.com/sports/dodgers/story/2026-06-14/dodgers-andy-pages-navigates-rising-us-cuba-tensions?sfmc_id=652825d924b2ea18e6b025c2&utm_id=46250330&skey_id=7bbdfd9cbe1301503072197e6c9c692b971ed37b162989ebedb59108f4b7046f&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NLTR-Email-List-Dodgers%20Dugout-20260622&utm_term=Newsletter%20-%20Dodgers%20Dugout
From Houston Mitchell:
We received more than 500 questions for Justin Turner after putting out the plea a couple of weeks ago, which is a record. (Some were the same question asked by multiple people.) I selected a few, and Turner answered them via email between games with the Tijuana Toros.
Mark Haendel in Santa Monica asks: Any ideas of staying in baseball after you actually retire? Coaching, managing, college or pro level, etc.?
Turner: I will definitely stay in the game in some capacity. I love it too much and my son loves being around it too much to step away.
Kristen Lazalier in Norman, Okla., asks: Please share three favorite memories of your years with the Dodgers. Thank you for always bringing such passion and joy to your play — both on and off the field!
Turner: It would have to be winning the World Series in 2020. Winning the Roberto Clemente Award in 2022. The walk-off homer in the NLCS and winning the fan vote for my first All-Star Game in 2017.
Chris Nayve asks: What is your go-to mindset or thought that helps you when things get challenging in baseball or just in life?
Turner: The best thing is just to simplify things and not try to do too much. Take the results out and trust the process. Live in the moment and control what is in front of me.
Robert Scott Wallace asks: First and foremost, I wanted to thank JT and his wife for all the good they do for the city of Los Angeles. A basic question: Who is the toughest pitcher you had to ever face in the big leagues and why?
Turner: Felix Hernández was the nastiest. Cliff Lee and Tyler Glasnow, after the 2020 World Series, own me. (Editor’s note: Turner was 0 for 3 with two strikeouts against Hernández, one for 20 against Lee with four strikeouts and 0 for 11 against Glasnow with 10 strikeouts.)
Paul Mihalow asks: Did anybody on your MLB teams ever complain about the “pine tar” on the back of your jersey — like clubhouse managers or laundry guys?
Turner: No. I asked the clubhouse guys and they said it was actually very easy to get out every night.
Jeff Plotkin asks: Who were some of your favorite teammates?
Turner: That’s a tough one. I get along great with just about everyone. But my favorite baseball guy of all time is, hands down, Chase Utley.
Gabriel Ortega asks: What is one lesson you’ve learned from fatherhood that has surprised you the most, and how has it changed the person you are both on and off the field?
Turner: Being a dad definitely taught me patience and understanding. That just because i know what I’m saying or asking doesn’t mean Bo or anyone else does. Sometimes you have to get creative to get your message across.
Robert Shannon asks: Where does the 2004 College World Series championship with Cal State Fullerton rank on your career highlights?
Turner: That has to be way up near the top. That’s one of the hardest tournaments to win and that was always a special group of guys.
Marshall Fong asks: What adjustments did you make as you aged to remain a competitive player?
Turner: The biggest thing is time management and learning how to get my work in that needs to be done without killing myself and my energy for the game.
Thanks again to Turner for taking the time to answer reader questions.
Nutrition has never been my forte. I was overweight as a child. Call it upbringing. My mom cooked with lard; I despised green veggies and hated spinach no matter what Popeye said. I loved bacon, hash browns, eggs and toast. My go to meat was hamburger, I have never liked steak. I do love fish and chicken. Taco Tuesday was always celebrated. I got up to 400 pounds plus when I was 32. I had stomach stapling surgery when I weighed 387 pounds. I remember it well because it was the day the Dodgers lost to the Astros and lost the 1980 NL West title. I lost about 67 pounds and then the staples stretched out when I started eating solid foods. I got back up to about 360. In December of 1992 I had what was called a Fobi Pouch surgery. Designed by Dr. Fobi. He would cut the stomach in half and cauterize it so it would not grow back together. By June, I was down to 250 pounds. I eventually got down to 217. I lost 20 inches in the waist dropping from 56=36. I could not digest things like pasta because they would cause me to throw up. When I got healthy, and went back to work in 1994, I went back to driving a truck. Not exactly the best occupation if you want to stay healthy. You are too sedentary. Not enough exercise. But I managed to stay pretty stable at 240 until I retired. Now, I am at 265. Yep, too heavy for my age, but losing weight when you are diabetic is not easy, especially when you cannot walk long distances because of arthritis and such. Anyway, I managed to make it to 78 which is about 35 years longer than I would have lived had I stayed extremely obese. I applaud those of you who can do things like that with your diet. I am pretty restricted to soft foods now and not that much of it. But I am not complaining. I quit drinking in 1991. Can’t stand the taste of alcohol anymore.
I drink very little compared to what I did in the past.
I am a social drinker; I like a Makers 46 on occasion and an occasional Coors Lite, but during Dodgers games, I may have 2 or 3 NA Beers. A glass of Napa Valley wine is something I do a couple of times a week. After all, my wife owns two bars and a restaurant. BTW, I passed the Bartender’s License Test…. just in case!
Bear,
I was 260 at 5’9″ and ate everything 8 years ago . Coming back from Barcelona on a cruise ship, I got a heart attack. They kept me alive on a nitro drip until we got to as vl to Port
Canaveral
I was told I had had a “widow maker” and the cardiologist was wondering how I survived. I received a triple bypass,can aorta replacement and a valve repair and since then I have had 7:stints. Last year VA put me on Ozempic and now I’m under 200 pounds for the first time in 25 years, had a hip replacement and doing great. At 77, I fell bless ed to be alive, still have a good mind set despite my Dodger rants and political opinions.
All I’m saying Bear, is God Bless you, get on a GLP-1 product, lose some weight and keep us informed with your wonderful stories.
there’s a lot going out on around the GLP – 1 medicine that is unfounded and boisterous, but added it’s core it is truly an amazing drug.
We are living in the time of miracles
I think the biggest plus of the GLP-1’s for me is that my appetite is reduced in half, especially the alcohol consumption desire which is normally quite frequent on cruises which we do a lot. It was prescribed for my diabetes and it worked well for that too.
Thanks. VA is helping me. I have actually lost 15 pounds since April. Surprisingly, my heart is strong. My BP is normally about 123-57. My A1C is what I really have to watch. It has dropped to 6.6 which is good. My arthritis is mainly a problem when I try to walk long distances and unfortunately when I try to play the guitar. We did a short gig for the people in my building today for a welcome to summer BBQ. After about an hour, my left hand was screaming at me. Easier to play my electric than my acoustic 12-string. At least my voice hasn’t been affected.
I’m on the michelob ultra zero. Decided to give up alcohol after finding a tumor on my bladder. The zero ultra isn’t bad, but it’s not the same as the real thing! Drinking a lot more water these days. But I refuse to drink water with my food! A good burger shouldn’t be degraded with water!
If your looking to reduce your alcoholic intake, I highly recommend Guinness non alcohol beer. Offers about 90% of the classic Guinness experience, as there is a slightly thinner body and a milder finish. It’s nitrogen infused just like their draft beer.
The truth is that every drop of alcohol that goes into your mouth, your body treats and processes as a poison.
You’re right. No matter what might be going on in the body that would require attention, the body puts it on hold until the alcohol is cleared.
Agree AVF! Only difference, I had to listen to it. Blackout again. Sheehan has digressed. Pages needs to be moved way down the lineup. Listless. Boring. Regressing. Embarrassing. Pick any that apply. 3 runs in 2 games against the orioles? Sorry, shouldn’t complain, but am I the only one who thinks that it’s embarrassing? Well I got that out of my system, now on to the Twins. The Dodgers offense better wake up! No use complaining about RVS. I’m not sure he can fix some of these guys. Teo on the way back soon. Will? A couple more weeks. Will either one of them lite a fire under the lineup? Must be hard for Doc, putting Tucker’s name in that lineup every day with absolutely no results. Has no choice but to do it. They’re not going to give a 60 million dollar guy a seat on the end of the bench! Really disappointing signing! Maybe he turns things around soon. Maybe not. Someone said a little bit ago, it’s awful quiet here when things are going well. True. This weekend was all it took to stir the pot. They’re better than that!
They are 49-29, its going to be ok.
They were due for a clunker….happens.
DePaula and Tibbs seem similar to Ward in that they both have power and good contact but lack Defense skills. Siorta looks like the best bet to stay in the show. Erdhard, with his new found power, good contact and excellent defense skills may be the dark horse. Article shed some light on the farm. Good writing.
What a Totally SHIT game to watch on Father’s Day. Embarrassing to say the least.Sheehan should be sent to Oklahoma City and work on his changeup because his other three pitches are NOT working. Time to bring up River Ryan and give him a chance in Sheehan’s spot in the rotation.
I could not agree more. I posted late yesterday about how inept Tucker is at Dodger Stadium. Now yesterday’s fiasco is on the pitching pure and simple, but another ofer day at the park for Tucker after his pitiful at bat in the 9th on Saturday just makes the problem more glaring. Tucker is now 26-136 at Dodger Stadium, meaning he is hitting below the Uecker line. I say Uecker because he hit exactly .200 in his career. Mendoza hit .215. Tucker was 5-22 on the homestand. He hits .280 on the road.
But Uecker gets 16 points for being the funniest guy in baseball not named Yogi. His “I should have gone in as a player” line at his HOF induction speech has to be the funniest ever.
Bear,
But Uecker gets 16 points for being the funniest guy in baseball not named Yogi. His “I should have gone in as a player” line at his HOF induction speech has to be the funniest ever.
Uecker when asked said he would love it to be called the Uecker line. He felt it would be an honor. Just a bit outside!
Luckily, the team we put on the field yesterday will not be the team we go into the playoffs with. Otherwise we’re in trouble.
Exactly
Badger only towers over Frodo, but then, badgers are built low to the ground and with them, size doesn’t matter.
Interesting topic this morning. Nootropics. What does science say on the subject? Well, here’s an example:
https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9415189/#sec7-nutrients-14-03367
I too have an interest in treating mild cognitive disorders. Having had multiple concussions, cerebral malaria and a broken neck from diving off a rock cliff into a sandbar (not my finest hour) I started noticing some early cognitive dysfunction signs a few years ago . As you may know I’ve been a vegetarian since 1971 and as a PE major did some nutrition for athletes papers in college. I believe the diet has worked well for me, though, like Mark, old age has brought on marked changes in multiple abilities. I too have added some supplements recommended in that paper.
I think you’re on the right track Mark. Far be it from me to make recommendations, but I will anyway. Lose the red meat and quit alcohol altogether. You will notice the difference immediately.
Outfield logjam. I still believe multiple someones will be used in trade for pitching. I haven’t changed my opinion on the need for another starter. We’ll see if I’m right about that. Honestly I hope I’m wrong.
I was recruited to run marketing company who were bringing Nootropics to market.
I didn’t buy the science they, I’m still skeptical now.
From Google AI called Gemini:
“The perception that MLB players are more fragile today boils down to several distinct factors:
The Velocity Crisis (Chasing “Stuff”): Pitchers are constantly pushing their bodies to throw harder and utilize “designer pitches” (like sweepers) with high spin rates. This extreme forearm rotation and grip pressure put unnatural stress on the UCL and flexor tendons.
Early Specialization: Many players focus exclusively on baseball year-round from a young age, leading to a narrower set of overworked muscles and early wear-and-tear before they even reach the majors.
Advanced Diagnostics: Today’s medical staff relies on detailed, high-resolution MRIs and biomechanical tracking. Players are frequently shut down for minor inflammation or micro-tears that would have gone completely unnoticed or been played through in earlier eras.
Financial Protection: With multi-million and multi-billion dollar contracts, teams now view their players as massive financial investments. Instead of risking a catastrophic, career-ending tear, organizations err on the side of caution by placing players on the Injured List (IL) early in the season to ensure longevity.
Max-Effort Culture: The rise of analytics has shifted the game into a “max-effort” environment. Hitters swing for the fences with every at-bat and pitchers throw as hard as possible for shorter stints rather than pacing themselves to pitch deep into games, placing intense, sudden spikes on their biomechanical systems”.
No matter what your issues are (or are not) a healthy diet ( and losing some weight)is a good idea. When I see your picture I think you look pretty good for someone who is 92 years old.
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I was trying to be generous