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Dodgers Becoming a Juggernaut

Like the imaginary creation of Marvel Studios, some believe the Dodgers are putting together a roster that would be considered unstoppable by most pundits and experts, in other words, a baseball juggernaut. The Yankees teams that won four consecutive World Series from 36-39, and…

By Michael "Bear" Norris · January 20, 2026101

Rants

Last year, The Athletic’s Keith Law rated the Dodgers’ farm system the third-best in the game. Not bad, considering they haven’t had a top-10 pick since 2006 or a top-five choice since 1993. That is an amazing thing. The Freddy Peralta Rumors won’t go away. What will it take to…

By Mark Timmons · January 18, 202650

Enjoy it While You Can!

It was both surprising and not surprising to me that the Dodgers signed Kyle Tucker. That they can make it work is a tribute to the true genius of Mark Walter and Andrew Friedman. Enjoy it while you can, because it will end soon. In the upcoming CBA and talks among owners, MLB…

By Mark Timmons · January 16, 202668

Status Quo: Let's Ride!

Last year, Andrew Friedman said he did not want to wait until the trade deadline and then overpay for players to improve the team. That is what he thought as he signed Michael Conforto, Kirby Yates, and Tanner Scott in the offseason, all of whom were major trainwrecks. He also…

By Mark Timmons · January 16, 202634

Baseball Funnies

Got a gift from a friend, a book called, “The Baseball Hall of Shame.” There are some very amusing stories in it pertaining to major league baseball. Some involve some of the better players who ever played the game. And some involve guys you might never have heard of. So here…

By Michael "Bear" Norris · January 13, 202665

In-Season Tournament: Yes or No?

I read today on MLBTR that there have been some discussions about having an in-season baseball tournament. I see no need for this myself. Isn’t that what the post-season is all about? The best in baseball playing each other? Besides, they already have the WBC once every three…

By Michael "Bear" Norris · January 10, 202682

2026 in Preview: The Pitching Staff

I thought about breaking this down into two posts: The Starting Pitchers and the Relief Pitchers, but they are so intertwined that I did not think that was prudent. However, before I get into that, Kyle Tucker and Bo Bichette are still unsigned – their markets simply have not…

By Mark Timmons · January 8, 202648

2026 in Preview: Centerfield and Rightfield

You Can’t Consider CF without Considering RF I don’t think we see what the final alignment of the outfield will be at this time. A move or “moves” have to be made: Kyle Tucker is a long shot. The Dodgers (rightfully) have little interest in Cody Bellinger. Luis Robert, Jr. and…

By Mark Timmons · January 5, 202659

Happy 2026!

Two straight. Can they make it three? That is the question that every single Dodger fan hopes ends with a hell yes. I sincerely hope they do, but I take a cautious approach to saying stuff like that out loud since I know it is not that easy to repeat, let alone make it back to…

By Michael "Bear" Norris · January 2, 202639

Happy New Year!

2025 is History. 2026 is a Mystery. Today is a Gift – That’s why they call it the present. — Mike Ditka (but I am sure someone else much smarter said it first. ) The Dodgers will be set for 2026 and another World Championship IF they just do this: Trade with the Red Sox for…

By Mark Timmons · January 1, 202661

2026 in Preview: Third Base and Leftfield

Barring injury, third base should be easy. Left field is more nuanced. Third Base This one is easy – write Max Muncy’s name on the lineup card. Well, that is, unless there is a tough LHP on the mound or he is injured. In his first five full seasons with the Dodgers, Max averaged…

By Mark Timmons · December 30, 202520

2026 in Preview: Second Base and Shortstop

Today, we will focus our sights on 2B and SS. We will look at potential trades, free-agent signings, and minor-league prospects. Here we go… Second Base Perhaps there is no other position in which the Dodgers could upgrade through trade or free agency than 2B. Bo Bichette…

By Mark Timmons · December 29, 202546