Big League Weekend

For the past two days, half of the Los Angeles Dodgers have been in San Antonio, Texas for Big League Weekend. Yesterday, the Dodgers beat the Ranger 11-6 and today the Dodgers beat the Rangers 11-3! Overall the Dodgers scored 22 runs in two games at the Alamodome.

Game 1

In game one five players hit a total of five homeruns. Those players were: Yasiel Puig, Matt Carson, Joc Pederson, Enrique Hernandez, and Justin Turner. Besides homeruns, there were many other scoring plays. The Dodgers scored 8 of their 11 runs in the first inning alone.

Bedard started game 1 and gave up 2 runs on 3 hits. He also struck out 1 and walked 2. He only pitched the first inning but still got the win.

Game 2

In game 2 four players hit a total of five homeruns. Those players were: Enrique Hernandez, Justin Turner, Adrian Gonzalez (2), and Buck Britton. Although the same amount of runs were scored today, they were spread out more over all nine innings.

Greinke pitched 4 innings, gave up 3 hits, struck out 6 and only walked 1. He seems to be ready for the 2015 season.

We're almost to opening day of the 2015 season! Only a couple more weeks!

ST Game 2

Today, the Dodgers had a better outcome, they beat the White Sox 6-1. Kershaw started on the mound in a redemption game for the Dodgers.

Kershaw's line was: 2 IP, 0 H, 0 BB, and 3 K; a great start to the his Spring Training routine.

Kyle Jensen also had his first homerun with the club today!

The lines was Dodgers scored 6 runs on 6 hits with 1 error while the White Sox scored 1 run on 5 hits and 2 errors.

The Dodgers took the lead right out of the box scoring one run in the first inning. Throughout the entire game, until the ninth inning, they kept the White Sox scoreless. The White only scored one in the very last inning, but the Dodgers had already scored their six runs by then.

Tomorrow the Dodgers travel to Maryvale stadium to face the Brewers at 1:05pm MST!

First Spring Training Game

Here we go! Today was the Dodgers' first Spring Training game and it was against the White Sox! Now although this is training, you always want to see your team win however the Dodgers took a loss, 6-4. (Oh well, it's just Spring Training right?)

The line was the White Sox had 6 runs on 9 hits and 0 errors and the Dodgers had 4 runs on 10 hits and zero errors.

The Dodgers were trailing almost the entire game; starting from the top of the second. Although the Dodgers lost, the team played pretty well considering all of the new guys on the squad. Regardless of what happened, the Dodgers will be back on the field tomorrow at noon! This is just the first game, welcome to 2015!

Spring Training is Here!

Today is the day that Dodgers fans have been waiting for! Spring Training has begun for the Dodgers! Pitchers and catchers report today and the facility opens to the public tomorrow at 9am.

The players are excited to get back to work and for the 2015 season to begin! This season will hopefully bring a World Series to Los Angeles. It all starts here, at Camelback Ranch,

Happy Spring Training!

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Camelback Ranch Upgrades

Everyone knows that if you want to watch a Dodgers Spring Training game, you do it at home at Camelback Ranch. This year, fans will notice some upgrades and enhancements to the ballpark. These enhancements are going to highlight the Dodgers history that so many are proud of. They will also enhance the experience of the park.

One enhancement is the Tommy Lasorda bobblehead. Yes, the Tommy Lasorda bobblehead from the right field pavilion has made its way to Camelback Ranch! It will stay in Glendale throughout Spring Training and then be returned back to Dodgers Stadium for the 2015 season. This is so cute. The bobbleheads have seemed to become iconic in their short time with the Dodgers.

There will also be ten All Star panels that line Legends Walk, along the dividing lake. Some included All Stars are Tommy Lasorda, Mike Piazza, Jackie Robinson and Pee Wee Reese. Along Legends Walk will also be three foot in diameter baseballs that highlight all of the Dodgers MVPs. Some are Roy Campanella, Sandy Koufax, Steve Garvey and, of course, Clayton Kershaw.

Another enhacement will be the addition of retired baseball numbers from both the Dodgers and the White Sox. These will be similar to the ones at Dodgers Stadium. It's always nice to see the retired numbers hanging around.

There will also be some new foods added to concessions. Some of these items will be an 18 inch slice of pizza, bacon-on-a-stick (I'm not kidding), and frozen yogurt. New food is always welcome at baseball games. Many of these new items will be a definite hit with the fans.

These new upgrades sound like they are trying to bring Dodgertown to Arizona, which is wonderful! I think it's great to make the fans feel at home. Although there are many Arizona Dodgers fans, many do travel from Los Angeles to see the Dodgers. Although Camelback Ranch isn't the Dodgers official home, it is "home" for a month and now that the Dodgers are treating it more like a home the fans will definitely have a better experience.

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Kenley Jansen is Out

Today the Dodgers announced that Kenley Jansen underwent surgery to remove a growth from bone in his left foot. His recovery time is estimated to be 8-12 weeks. This mean that, if all goes according to plan, Jansen will be back in action by late-April to mid-May.

With Spring Training beginning in just two days, the Dodgers now need to find a comparable closer to replace Jansen while he recovers. The Dodgers don't have many options currently on the roster while there are still some candidates still on the market. Should the Dodgers look in house for a replacement or spend the cash?

With Jansen being sidelined, this brings back an all too familiar feeling with fans. The Dodgers always seemed to be plagued with injuries every season; this season seems to be starting out just the same. However with a revamped front office and team, many are still hopeful about what the Dodgers can accomplish.

The time has come, the season is about to begin!

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Spring Training 2015

Spring Training is right around the corner and here is what you need to know!

• The Dodgers Spring Training facility is Camelback Ranch!
• You can go and see the Dodgers workout for FREE starting Friday the 20th!

#springtraining starts this week! We open to @Dodgers and @whitesox fans on Friday, 2/20 at 9 a.m. Free parking, no ticket needed to watch!
— Camelback Ranch (@camelbackranch) February 15, 2015

• The first Spring Training game is March 4, 2015 and the last one is March 31, 2015.
• Single game tickets range from $9.00-$44.00 depending on section and game.
• Camelback Ranch is a wonderful facility and you'll have a great time!

 Check out Camelback Ranch at camelbackranchbaseball.com/ and get ready for a wonderful day of baseball!

#WeLoveLA

Happy Valentine's Day!

Happy Valentine's Day from Phoenix Dodgers Girl! I hope you have a wonderful day!!

Pitchers and catchers report to Camelback in FIVE DAYS! Baseball is just around the corner; it's about time!

Today I got a message from the Dodgers wishing me a happy Valentine's Day with this picture:

I know I've been missing but I am going to be back as the season ramps up! I can't wait!!

#WeLoveLA

Spring Training 2015 Reporting Dates

Although the Dodgers team may not be set just yet, the Spring Training reporting dates are!

Pitchers and catchers report to Camelback Ranch on Feb 19, 2015; with their first workout being the next day. The rest of the squad will report Feb 25, 2015 with the first full squad workout being the next day.

This year the Dodgers will have a full Spring Training. Last year Spring Training was cut short because of the Series Down Under in Australia with the Arizona Diamondbacks. However with the many new players that the Dodgers have it is beneficial that the team will have a full length Spring Training. However the Dodgers will be playing a two-game series with the Texas Rangers at the Alamodome beginning March 20, 2015

The first Spring Training game of the year will be against the White Sox on March 4, 2015 and the final exhibition game will be against the Angels at Dodger Stadium one month later, April 4, 2015. 

It's almost Spring Training time already!

Spring Training 2015

We're one step closer to the 2015 season! Today the Dodgers have released their 2015 Spring Training schedule!

Waving at you from Camelback: Here is the #Dodgers 2015 Spring Training schedule ... http://t.co/ZgkXNI3EqO pic.twitter.com/57pCh8DAVy
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) November 11, 2014

They open up their 2015 Spring Training against the Chicago White Sox on February 4, 2015. This means we're less than three months away from Dodgers baseball! It'll be here before you know it so start planning your trips to Arizona to see the Boys in Blue!

Spring Training schedule: http://losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com/spring_training/tentative.jsp?adbid=532237838998183937&adbpl=tw&adbpr=23043294&c_id=la&partnerId=as_lad_20141111_35408147