Blog Kiosk: 8/29/2019 - Dodgers Links - Some Odds and Ends
Casey Sadler recorded his first save of his career last night. Via Ken Gurnick at MLB.com:
“This was a lot of fun,” said Sadler. “In a word, indescribable. Emotional. I thought Kenley would slam the door. But in the ‘pen, you always have to be ready. This is the first time I’ve ever pitched back-to-back-to-back days. You want to be in those situations where it’s game-changing. When the phone call came, I got up and did what I wanted to do. What makes a championship team is that you pick up the next guy.”Casey ain't wrong. When a teammate struggles others have to pick up the slack. Last night that's exactly what happened -- from Hernandez's overall play to a bullpen that just find a way to get it done on most days.
Photo above via Raymond Gorospe/MLB.com at Dodger Insider. Go here to check out more pics from yesterdays game. Below are more links to check out:
- This Day in Dodgers History:
- Happy Birthday,
- Video: Trevor Bauer of #BauerBytes chats with Walker Buehler about Stadium Celebrations, Summer ball Adventures, & much much more (Video Link).
- He should be fine. Per Ken Gurnick at MLB.com -- "Muncy cautiously optimistic after HBP: Dodgers infielder sustained right wrist contusion in fifth inning."
“Got me good. Everything looks OK for now. Maybe just a bone bruise. We’ll double-check it tomorrow. From everything I’ve been told, we’ll check it tomorrow and keep our fingers crossed. It will still be a timetable for return, but we’re hoping it’s good news.”
- Per Bill Plunkett at The Sun -- "Dodgers’ Julio Urias will begin return from suspension Thursday with Rancho Cucamonga."
Urias will be eligible to rejoin the Dodgers on Monday and is expected to be activated from the restricted list at that time. Players serving suspension are allowed to begin a minor league assignment six days before reinstatement to prepare for rejoining their teams. Urias has been working out at the Dodgers’ training complex in Glendale, Ariz. and threw to hitters Monday, delaying his appearance with Rancho Cucamonga until Thursday.
- Ha Ha! Via Tom Ley at Deadspin -- "The Dodgers' Best Reliever Is Their Backup Catcher."
- I introduce you to Josiah Gray, via a tweet from MLB Pipeline:
With Will Smith graduating from the #MLB's Top 100 Prospects list, another #Dodgers prospect -- 21-year-old RHP Josiah Gray -- enters: https://t.co/aG46Y0calQ pic.twitter.com/L0mDuZ1D9u— MLB Pipeline (@MLBPipeline) August 27, 2019
- Via Michael Wittman at Dodgers Way -- "Dodgers select seven prospects to play in the Arizona Fall League."
The seven Dodgers’ prospects that will play in this year’s Arizona Fall League have been revealed. The prospects are Mitchell White, Omar Estevez, Gerardo Carrillo, Devin Mann, Marshall Kasowski, Brett de Geus, and Jeren Kendall. These prospects will play for the Glendale Desert Dogs starting on September 18th.
- Casey Sadler had some others things on his mind last night, via a tweet from Casey:
I’ve never pitched 3 days in a row. But tonight was for Blake and his family. #LABleedsBlue #BlakeBivens #Raysfamily— Casey Sadler (@sadler_squared) August 29, 2019
- Awesome! Via a tweet from the Dodgers:
It’s what Dad deserves.— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 28, 2019
We love this and love that you’re reppin’ blue! Bring the family out to Dodger Stadium in that new ride – tickets and parking are on us! https://t.co/Er8Hjnyk8E