Mar 14 2010
Kershaw thrives with improved control
Kershaw thrives with improved control
Kershaw thrives with improved control Clayton Kershaw credited improving control with his breaking pitches (curve and slider) after firing three shutout innings in his second spring start.
Dodgers drop opener in Taiwan
Dodgers drop opener in Taiwan Although Joe Torre conceded that the goodwill series the Dodgers play this weekend against a Taiwanese All-Star team is a semi-vacation for the guys, some of the guys are trying to win jobs.
Dodgers rained out in Taiwan
Dodgers rained out in Taiwan After a 2 1/2-hour rain delay, organizers reluctantly canceled Saturday’s sold-out goodwill series game between the Dodgers and an All-Star team from the Chinese Professional Baseball League before it ever started.
Ortiz making most of chances for LA
Ortiz making most of chances for LA Veteran right-hander Russ Ortiz is in his third straight camp as a non-roster invitee with as many different teams, trying to pitch his way onto the Dodgers‘ roster and into their rotation.
Torre holds managerial forum in Taiwan
Torre holds managerial forum in Taiwan Joe Torre’s managerial philosophy, evolving from motherly advice at home as much as his 6,300 games in uniform, was passed along to 50 coaches and baseball officials Saturday morning in the Joe Torre Forum held at Tienmou Stadium.
Sarah’s Take: Koufax a legend with class
Sarah’s Take: Koufax a legend with class While I grew up as a Dodgers fan, I heard about the great Koufax. I never saw him pitch because he was in the Hall of Fame when I wasn’t even 2 years old. I have watched many dominating pitchers, and I didn’t understand how special Koufax was. Recently, I saw a couple of short films of him pitching, and now I understand that he was special.
Mattingly isn’t concerned with offense
Mattingly isn’t concerned with offense Dodgers hitting coach Don Mattingly isn’t concerned with the Dodgers‘ recent struggles on offense. He just hopes their learning something as the spring progresses.
Bowa released from hospital
Bowa released from hospital Larry Bowa, the Dodgers‘ 64-year-old third-base coach, was treated and released after being rushed to the hospital during Friday’s game.
LA prospects getting Major exposure
LA prospects getting Major exposure The occasional Spring Training split-squad game can give a few lower-profile kids in a Major League camp a little exposure, but with the Dodgers playing split-hemisphere games, a whole army of kids is getting some prime-time love.
