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Dodgers outfielder Brett Eibner came into yesterday’s game against the Marlins as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning. Eibner has thrown several bullpen sessions at Dodger Stadium and at Oklahoma City, working on building arm strength and developing secondary pitches to accompany a fastball he said hit 95 mph in college. The idea, still in its theoretical stages, would be for Eibner to remain, primarily, a backup outfielder, but to possibly serve as an extra arm during periods when the Dodgers pen gets worked hard. Continue to Article

May 22, 2017 5:57:pm EST

Who’s the best pitcher in baseball that not enough people are discussing? I nominate Alex Wood: Alex Wood MLB ranks (minimum 40 IP): ERA: 1.88 (2nd) FIP: 1.90 (2nd) Park-Adjusted ERA (2nd) Park-Adjusted FIP (2nd) K%: 29.9% (5th) HR/9 IP: Continue to Article

May 22, 2017 1:23:am EST

Dodgers’ left-hander Julio Urias was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, per a team announcement. The move follows a rough stretch for the 20-year-old southpaw, who shoulders a 5.40 ERA after giving up 13 combined runs across his last two starts with the Dodgers. A corresponding move was made to recall right-handed reliever Josh Ravin from Triple-A, who should give the club some bullpen depth in Urias’ absence. Continue to Article

May 21, 2017 5:02:pm EST

LOS ANGELES -- The Dodgers say Hall of Fame manager Tom Lasorda has been hospitalized. The 89-year-old Lasorda is resting comfortably, according to a team official. The club didn't provide any additional details Saturday on his condition. The Orange County Register reported Lasorda has been in the hospital for several days. Lasorda has spent almost seven decades in the Dodgers' organization, starting as a minor league pitcher in the Brooklyn system in 1949. He has been a pitcher, coach and manager for the Dodgers, and guided them to their last World Series championship in 1988. "He means a lot, not only to me personally but to the coaches, players and obviously the players and the city," Dodgers Continue to Article

May 20, 2017 8:15:pm EST

The Los Angeles Dodgers say Hall of Fame manager Tom Lasorda has been hospitalized. The 89-year-old Lasorda is resting comfortably, according to a team official. Lasorda has spent almost seven decades in the Dodgers' organization, starting as a minor league pitcher in the Brooklyn system in 1949. Continue to Article

May 20, 2017 7:56:pm EST