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Post by Blunashun on Apr 30, 2018 17:35:10 GMT
Los Angeles Dodgers @ Arizona Diamondbacks Monday, April 30, 6:40 PM PT, Chase Field TV: SportsNet LA, SNLA Spanish Radio: AM 570 LA Sports, KTNQ 1020 The Dodgers are 12-15 / .444 & in 4th place in the NL West, 7.0 games behind Arizona after dropping 3 of 4 to the Giants in Frisco. They're 1-5 after going 7-1. Dave Roberts is getting frustrated & lashing out at his players. The Diamondbacks are 19-8 / .704 & in 1st place in the NL West, 5.0 games ahead of the 2nd place Colorado Rockies. They lost their last game against the Nationals. Other than that, it's been all roses for them. Ross Stripling, RHP Stripling gets the spot start in place of Rich Hill after being the most effective Dodgers pitcher this year in 10 relief appearances. While accepting a long relief role, Stripling has always insisted he prefers starting. www.baseball-reference.com/players/s/stripro01.shtmlwww.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=stripro01&t=p&year=2018www.baseball-reference.com/play-index/batter_vs_pitcher.cgi?request=1&submitter=1&pitcher=stripro01&min_year_game=2016&max_year_game=2018&post=1&opp_id=ARI&bats=any&c1gtlt=gt&c2gtlt=gt&orderby=PA&orderby_dir=desc&orderby_second=Name&orderby_dir_second=ascZack Greinke, RHP Greinke has been inconsistent despite a 32:3 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He is 1-0 with a 1.27 ERA in two home starts compared to 1-2 with a 7.27 ERA on the road. Greinke is 5-4 in 12 career starts against the Dodgers, his team from 2013-15. www.baseball-reference.com/players/g/greinza01.shtmlwww.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=greinza01&t=p&year=2018www.baseball-reference.com/play-index/batter_vs_pitcher.cgi?request=1&submitter=1&pitcher=greinza01&min_year_game=2004&max_year_game=2018&post=1&opp_id=LAD&bats=any&c1gtlt=gt&c2gtlt=gt&orderby=PA&orderby_dir=desc&orderby_second=Name&orderby_dir_second=ascwww.brooksbaseball.net/pfxVB/pfx.php?month=4&day=25&year=2018&game=gid_2018_04_25_arimlb_phimlb_1%2F&pitchSel=425844&prevGame=gid_2018_04_25_arimlb_phimlb_1%2F&prevDate=425&league=mlbwww.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=1943&position=PLast year Greinke's fastball averaged 91.0 mph. This year he's averaged 88.8 mph. His last start (where he got raked) he averaged 89.6 mph. He's going at a pace of giving up more than 30 homers. He has been stellar at home though. losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/stats/sortable.jsp?c_id=la#elem=%5Bobject+Object%5D&tab_level=child&click_text=Sortable+Player+hitting&game_type='R'&season=2018&season_type=ANY&league_code='MLB'§ionType=sp&statType=hitting&page=1&ts=1525108953496 arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/stats/sortable.jsp?c_id=ari#elem=%5Bobject+Object%5D&tab_level=child&click_text=Sortable+Player+hitting&game_type='R'&season=2018&season_type=ANY&league_code='MLB'§ionType=sp&statType=hitting&page=1&ts=1525109021837 Gametime Forecast: 84°F • Mostly Cloudy • 2% PoP |
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Post by Blunashun on Apr 30, 2018 17:37:42 GMT
April 30, 2018 10:27 am
Dodgers' Rich Hill: Not expected back this week
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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that Hill (finger) will likely miss another start or two beyond his originally scheduled outing Monday against the Diamondbacks, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Though he missed two starts last week with a cracked nail on the middle finger of his throwing hand, Hill looked like he would be ready to return from the 10-day disabled list Monday after completing a four-inning simulated game April 24 without any reported complications. However, it was revealed Sunday that Hill developed an infection in the finger that would require treatment through antibiotics and keep him sidelined for a third consecutive turn. It looks like Hill will miss additional time beyond Monday while he waits for the treatment to take full effect, so Ross Stripling will make a spot start for the series opener in Arizona while Walker Buehler is in line to be recalled from High-A Rancho Cucamonga to start in Hill's place during the upcoming weekend series with the Padres in Monterrey, Mexico.
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April 30, 2018 10:20 am
Dodgers' Walker Buehler: Lined up for weekend start in Mexico
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Buehler, who was optioned to High-A Rancho Cucamonga on Sunday, is expected to be recalled over the weekend and start one game of the Dodgers' three-game series with the Padres in Monterrey, Mexico, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Though MLB rules dictate that a player must remain in the minors for 10 days after being optioned barring the placement of another player on the disabled list, Buehler will be eligible to rejoin the big club a little early with both the Dodgers and Padres afforded a 26th man for the Mexico series. As such, Buehler's assignment to Rancho Cucamonga looks to be just a procedural transaction to afford the Dodgers some temporary roster flexibility since the 23-year-old wasn't going to be available until Thursday anyway after tossing 94 pitches in his second career MLB start Saturday against the Giants. Buehler could be in line for additional starts beyond his expected outing against the Padres in the event Rich Hill (finger) remains sidelined with an infection through the following week.
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April 30, 2018 10:07 am
Dodgers' Brock Stewart: Won't get spot start Monday
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Stewart won't start Monday's game against the Diamondbacks and will instead be available out of the bullpen, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.
Shortly after recalling Stewart from Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, the Dodgers listed the right-hander as the starter for Monday's series opener in Arizona, but manager Dave Roberts later reversed course and appointed long reliever Ross Stripling for the spot start. Since Stripling worked an inning in relief Saturday and has yet to cover from than two frames in any of his appearances this season, it's likely he'll face a restricted pitch count Monday, so Stewart could be called upon to cover multiple innings in relief as part of a bullpen game. With Rich Hill (finger) also in line to miss a fourth consecutive turn during the upcoming weekend series with the Padres in Monterrey, Mexico, both Stripling and Stewart could be in the mix for an additional spot start, though it's more likely that Walker Buehler will be recalled from High-A Rancho Cucamonga to serve as the Dodgers' 26th man and pick up a start.
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April 30, 2018 8:55 am
Dodgers' Joc Pederson: Could see uptick in playing time
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Pederson came off the bench and went 1-for-1 with an RBI and a stolen base in Sunday's loss to the Giants.
Pederson entered the contest once the left-handed Ty Blach was removed from the game. Yasiel Puig (ankle) was placed on the 10-day disabled list Sunday, so Pederson could see an increase in playing time against right-handed starters. Alex Verdugo was called up this weekend, which could provide a roadblock to regular starts for the slugging outfielder. Monday's starting lineup should shed light on which of the two left-handed bats will receive the short boost in value, with the Diamondbacks slated to start three righties in the first three games of their upcoming four-game set with the Dodgers.
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April 30, 2018 8:48 am
Dodgers' Enrique Hernandez: Drives in run Sunday
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Hernandez batted third and went 1-for-3 with an RBI in Sunday's 4-2 loss to the Giants.
The lefty-killer got the start in right field in place of Yasiel Puig (ankle) with the left-handed Ty Blach taking the mound for the Giants. Alex Verdugo and Joc Pederson figure to get the lion's share of starts in right against righties, with Hernandez filling in against southpaws. The 26-year-old had started four of the Dodgers' six contests prior to Puig's placement on the DL on Sunday, so he should be able to see enough starts around the diamond to provide value in deeper formats. Hernandez is slashing .254/.347/.476 with three homers in 75 plate appearances.
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April 29, 2018 8:24 pm
Dodgers' Ross Stripling: Named as Monday's starter
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Stripling will start Monday's game against the Diamonbacks, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Rich Hill (finger) was expected to return from the disabled list and start Monday's game, but he recently suffered a setback that will ultimately delay his return to the active roster. Stripling, who has allowed just one run over 14.1 innings of relief this season, will face a tough test pitching in Chase Field against the Diamondbacks.
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April 29, 2018 8:02 pm
Dodgers' Cody Bellinger: Benched for lack of hustle Sunday
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Bellinger was removed from Sunday's game against the Giants for disciplinary reasons, Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Manager Dave Roberts wasn't please with Bellinger's effort on his fifth-inning double, thus leading to his early removal from the contest. The young first baseman was not in the skipper's good graces Sunday, but fantasy owners will be relieved to know that his exit was not injury-related. The Dodgers open up a four-game set against the Diamondbacks on Monday, but whether or not Bellinger will be in the starting lineup is currently unclear.
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Post by Blunashun on Apr 30, 2018 17:40:05 GMT
April 30, 2018 12:27 pm
Diamondbacks' Jasrado Chisholm: Returns from DL
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Chisholm (hamstring) returned from the 7-day disabled list and has appeared in three of Low-A Kane County's last four games, going 5-for-12 with three runs and two walks in those contests.
Chisholm missed the minimum amount of time due to the injury and immediately picked up where he left off from his hot start to the season. The shortstop, who was sidelined for most of the 2017 campaign due to a torn meniscus, is now hitting .326/.431/.605 with seven extra-base hits and two stolen bases across 51 appearances with Kane County. The 20-year-old seems likely to earn a promotion to the California League later this season.
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April 30, 2018 12:17 pm
Diamondbacks' Daulton Varsho: Delivers three hits Sunday
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Varsho recorded a season-high three hits -- including his third home run of the campaign -- for High-A Visalia in the club's 9-1 win over Inland Empire on Sunday.
Varsho fell a triple shy of the cycle in the contest, elevating his season line to .294/.407/.500 in the process. Along with his achievements at the plate, Varsho has been active on the bases, nabbing five steals in seven attempts. If the athletic backstop is able to maintain his current level of play for the next couple of months, he could earn a promotion to Double-A Jackson before season's end.
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April 30, 2018 12:12 pm
Diamondbacks' Patrick Corbin: Overcomes injury scare
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Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said that Corbin is "feeling fine" after he took a groundball off the ring finger on his left (throwing) hand during the sixth inning of his outing Saturday against the Nationals, Matt Kelly of MLB.com reports.
Corbin said his hand went numb for a moment after the play, but after consulting with team trainers and tossing a few warmup pitches, the lefty was allowed to remain in the game. He ended up taking a no-decision in the contest, giving up three runs on seven hits and a walk while striking out seven over 6.2 innings. Unless the finger provides some unexpected complications over the next few days, Corbin will make his next start in Thursday's series finale against the Dodgers, opposing Alex Wood in that game.
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April 30, 2018 12:08 pm
Diamondbacks' Steven Souza: Extends throwing distance to 110 feet
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Souza (pectoral) received four at-bats in an extended spring training game over the weekend and is set to extend his throwing distance to 110-to-120 feet Monday, Matt Kelly of MLB.com reports.
While the increased throwing distance amounts to another step forward for Souza in the recovery process, he's not quite far along enough for the Diamondbacks to offer a projected return date for the outfielder with much confidence. More clarity on Souza's timetable should come once he kicks of a minor-league rehab assignment, which probably won't happen for at least another week.
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April 30, 2018 12:04 pm
Diamondbacks' Jake Lamb: Beginning throwing program Monday
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Lamb (elbow/shoulder) is scheduled to begin a throwing program Monday, Matt Kelly of MLB.com reports.
Lamb has completed multiple on-field workouts the last few days without incident, so he'll take another step forward by beginning a throwing progression Monday. The 27-year-old is still in the process of rebuilding strength in the AC joint of his sprained left throwing shoulder in addition to recovering from a bout of elbow inflammation that he experienced while participating in extended spring training games earlier this month. The Diamondbacks don't have a clear projected return date for Lamb, but the general expectation is that he'll come off the 10-day disabled list at some point in May.
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April 30, 2018 11:59 am
Diamondbacks' Shelby Miller: Bullpen session on tap Tuesday
by RotoWire Staff | RotoWire
Miller (elbow) will throw a bullpen session Tuesday after enduring no complications while tossing 25 pitches of live batting practice Friday, Matt Kelly of MLB.com reports.
Miller seems to be chugging along nicely in his recovery from May 2017 Tommy John surgery, but he's still likely around two months away from coming off the 60-day disabled list. Though the Diamondbacks entered the regular season with five quality rotation options, Miller's eventual return will take on added importance after Taijuan Walker (elbow) underwent a season-ending Tommy John procedure of his own last week.
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April 30, 2018 11:46 am
Diamondbacks' Robbie Ray: Likely bound for DL
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Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo admitted after Ray departed early in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Nationals with a right oblique strain that the southpaw would likely require a trip to the 10-day disabled list, Ben Standig of MLB.com reports.
Ray immediately asked out of the contest in the second inning after tossing a first-pitch ball to Matt Wieters, noting that the oblique injury prevented him from getting any extension on his pitch. The lefty suggested that he was "a little sore, but not too bad" after the outing, but he'll nonetheless undergo an MRI on Monday as the Diamondbacks look to determine the severity of his setback. Timetables for oblique injuries can often be fickle, but based on Lovullo's comments, it appears safe to conclude that even a minor strain would result in Ray missing at least one turn through the rotation. Triple-A Reno rotation members Braden Shipley, Kris Medlen, Taylor Clarke and Troy Scribner are likely among the top candidates to join the active roster when the Diamondbacks first require a fifth starter Friday against the Astros.
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April 30, 2018 11:37 am
Diamondbacks' T.J. McFarland: Languishes in long relief
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McFarland covered 4.2 innings of long relief in Sunday's 3-1 loss to the Nationals, giving up three runs (two earned) on five hits and three walks. He struck out one of the 22 batters he faced.
With starter Robbie Ray departing midway through the second inning with a right oblique strain, McFarland was called upon from the bullpen on short notice to offer relief. The lack of prep time prior to entering the contest likely hurt McFarland, who saw his nine-inning scoreless streak come to a swift end when he allowed a solo home run to Matt Wieters, the first batter he faced. McFarland settled down over his final three innings, but he was ultimately saddled with loss after the Arizona offense couldn't get much going against the Washington pitching staff. It seems likely that the Diamondbacks will require a replacement for Ray the next time his turn in the rotation comes up Friday against the Astros, but McFarland seems unlikely to warrant any serious consideration for a spot start.
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April 30, 2018 11:26 am
Diamondbacks' Nick Ahmed: Puts up three hits Sunday
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Ahmed went 3-for-4 with a double in the Diamondbacks' 3-1 loss to the Nationals on Sunday.
With the lefty-hitting Jarrod Dyson receiving the day off against Nationals southpaw Gio Gonzalez, Ahmed moved into the two hole and was Arizona's most productive batter Sunday, finishing with his third three-hit performance of the season. Ahmed is expected to plummet to the bottom half of the order Monday with the Dodgers bringing righty Ross Stripling to the hill, but the shortstop should still make for a decent option in NL-only formats during the upcoming week while he continues to hold down a full-time role. Ahmed is hitting just .241 on the season but owns a respectable .794 OPS, 77 points greater than the career-best mark he posted in 2017.
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Post by puigout on Apr 30, 2018 17:47:29 GMT
"From ESPN Stats & Info: If the Dodgers lose tonight at Arizona, they will finish April eight games behind the Diamondbacks in the NL West. During the divisional play era (since 1969), Los Angeles has never finished April seven or more games out of first."
Time to get after it, Blue!........Go Dodgers!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2018 18:49:29 GMT
The lineup ought to be interesting. Hope The Verdugo Kid has a big night.
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Post by dodger1214 on Apr 30, 2018 22:17:01 GMT
Taylor SS
Utley 2B
Grandal C
Bellinger 1B
Pederson LF
Verdugo RF
Hernandez CF
Muncy 3B
Stripling P
This is interesting. Cody back in the lineup, but Seager out against Greinke.
Edit: Seager on the DL.
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Post by Blunashun on Apr 30, 2018 22:30:07 GMT
"Edit: Seager on the DL."
Oh! I just got back in. His elbow?
Dbacks...
1. David Peralta (L) LF
2. Jarrod Dyson (L) RF
3. Paul Goldschmidt (R) 1B
4. A.J. Pollock (R) CF
5. Daniel Descalso (L) 3B
6. Chris Owings (R) 2B
7. Nick Ahmed (R) SS
8. Jeff Mathis (R) C
9. Zack Greinke (R) P
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Post by dodger1214 on Apr 30, 2018 22:34:16 GMT
He's not even listed as a reserve. Breyvic Valera is. Has to be a DL situation, unless there's a family issue. But we'll definitely know more soon. Not lying, I'm holding my breath a little bit.
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Post by dodger1214 on Apr 30, 2018 22:38:36 GMT
Yup
"Today, the Dodgers recalled Breyvic Valera from Triple-A Oklahoma City and placed Corey Seager on the 10-day DL with a right UCL sprain. Seager will undergo Tommy John surgery and will miss the remainder of the season."
Wow. Just wow.
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Post by puigout on Apr 30, 2018 22:57:30 GMT
NOOOOOO!!!
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Post by Deleted on Apr 30, 2018 23:02:43 GMT
Bummer forsure, he was just starting to hit so much better too 🤕 |
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2018 0:23:43 GMT
Good that Chase is in Seag's spot.
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Post by villigeedeeot on May 1, 2018 0:26:02 GMT
Just great! Testing the resiliency of my boot straps!!
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Post by azulblues on May 1, 2018 0:41:29 GMT
Interesting that Taylor gets the start at SS, not Kikë and that Kiké takesTaylor's spot.
I wonder if they will go on like that?
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Post by Deleted on May 1, 2018 1:09:12 GMT
Platoons at SS and 2B both might be too much, weakens D? CT gives some stability there as everyday player possibly.
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