Estevão is a sportswriter from Brazil. You can also find his work at Diamond-Digest and Pinstripe Alley. Or perhaps you might have seen his work at FanGraphs, where he wrote about Clayton Kershaw’s heavy breaking ball usage among other things. You can follow him on Twitter at @estevao_maximo.
New stars provide new blood to 2024 Dodgers
With so many new faces, the 2024 Dodgers feel like a wholly unique team in comparison, even with recent campaigns. The big-time additions create a sense of excitement ahead of Opening Day
Miller scoreless, Muncy HBP again, Dodgers blanked by Angels
Bobby Miller pitched three scoreless innings in his second start of spring training, as the Dodgers were shut out by the Angels. Max Muncy was hit by a pitch in his right knee in the game.
Yamamoto excellent in debut, Muncy HBP on left hand
Yohinobu Yamamoto struck out three in two scoreless innings in his Dodgers spring training debut. Also agains the Rangers, Max Muncy was hit by a pitch on his left ring finger and will get X-rays.
A look at some of the best pitchers from Japan
The Dodgers have been known to benefit from Japanese imports boosting their pitching staff. Yamamoto will look to carry and build on the legacy of names such as Hideo Nomo and Hiroki Kuroda
Scouring the market for potential Dodgers bullpen additions
The Dodgers have a nice bullpen, but like almost any, it could receive a boost or two. Adam Ottavino and other intriguing relievers are still looking for a home in 2024
How Teoscar Hernández signing affects the Dodgers lineup & playing time
Teoscar Hernández gives the Dodgers another impactful everyday bat. With his signing, which players will lose the most playing time in this powerful attack?
When Clayton Kershaw was Shohei Ohtani for a day
The Dodgers hosted the Padres for a weekend series in May of 2016. Clayton Kershaw performed one of the more dominant outings you’ll ever see in the big leagues
Dodgers have the pitching depth to afford losing Ryan Pepiot
Ryan Pepiot showed promise in 2023, but there were enough caveats to understand why it was ok for LA to move him for Tyler Glasnow. Especially considering the amount of pitching depth in the upper minors.
Assessing the Dodgers pitching needs after the Ohtani signing
Shohei Ohtani is here, but he won’t take the mound until 2025. The need for starting pitching remains for the Dodgers, and so will the team address that?
The trickle effect of Mookie Betts at second base
One of the best players in the sport over the last decade. Mookie Betts now has a new full-time position, moving permanently from right field to second base.