Dodgers minor league news
An extensive overview of the entire minor league system of the Los Angeles Dodgers, including news and notes from the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers, the Double-A Tulsa Drillers, the High-A Great Lakes Loons, the Low-A Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, plus the rookie league teams in Arizona and the Dominican Republic.
Minors: Imanol Vargas, Emmet Sheehan, Maddux Bruns
In the Dodgers minors, Imanol Vargas drove in 5, including a grand slam in Double-A. Emmet Sheehan and Maddux Bruns shined on the mound. And Gavin Stone struggled in his first start back in Triple-A.
Minors: Devin Mann, River Ryan, Gabe Emmett
Friday in the Dodgers minors saw two scoreless, hitless outings over five innings, by River Ryan in Double-A and Gabe Emmett in Low-A. In Triple-A, Devin Mann doubled and drove in five for Oklahoma City.
Diego Cartaya homers again Tulsa’s comeback win
Dodgers top prospect Diego Cartaya has now homered in four straight games for Double-A Tulsa. Plus, Jonny DeLuca remains hot for Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Minors: Thayron Liranzo, Diego Cartaya, Yonny Hernández
The Dodgers across the minors got home runs on Wednesday from Yonny Hernández (Triple-A), Diego Cartaya (Double-A), and Thayron Liranzo (Low-A).
Chris Newell powers up in High-A Great Lakes debut
Dodgers minor league outfielder Chris Newell homered twice and doubled, driving in five runs in his High-A debut for Great Lakes, part of a team-record 20 runs, which also included three doubles from catcher Daulton Rushing.
Austin Gauthier wins week award, gets promoted to Double-A
Dodgers minor league utility man Austin Gauthier was named Midwest League player of the week for the second time in 2023 after hitting .350/.519/.600 for High-A Great Lakes. For his efforts, he was promoted to Double-A Tulsa.
Nick Frasso returns, Emmet Sheehan dominant for Tulsa
For the Dodgers’ Double-A affiliate Tulsa, Nick Frasso pitched three scoreless innings in his first appearance in three weeks. Emmet Sheehan followed on the mound with nine strikeouts in a season-high six innings, and even drove in a run while batting.
Brandon Lewis hits two 3-run home runs for Tulsa
Saturday in the Dodgers minors, Brandon Lewis hit a pair of three-run home runs for Double-A Tulsa, and Chris Newell had three extra-base hits for Low-A Rancho Cucamonga.
Michael Grove scoreless in second Triple-A rehab start
Dodgers pitcher Michael Grove struck out seven, pitching into the sixth inning without allowing a run for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Saturday, in his second minor league rehab start following a groin injury.
Busch drives home winner for OKC Dodgers
All four Dodger affiliates win on Friday night
Minors: Hyun-il Choi, Ben Casparius, Joel Ibarra
Dodgers pitching was at the forefront in the minors on Thursday. Hyun-il Choi made his season debut with three scoreless innings for Great Lakes. Kyle Hurt pitched four scoreless innings for Tulsa, and Ben Casparius followed with four scoreless innings in his Double-A debut. Plus a look at hard-to-hit Quakes right-hander Joel Ibarra.
Emmet Sheehan, Maddux Bruns put up zeroes
Tuesday in the Dodgers minors, Emmet Sheehan struck out nine in four scoreless innings in Double-A, Maddux Bruns struck out five in four scoreless innings in High-A, and Eddys Leonard had three hits, including two doubles and the walk-off winner for Tulsa.
Rule 5 pick Gus Varland back with Dodgers
The Dodgers got pitcher Gus Varland back from the Brewers after the Rule 5 Draft pick was designated for assignment by Milwaukee last week and cleared waivers.
Michael Grove starts rehab assignment with OKC
Dodgers pitcher Michael Grove started a rehab assignment yesterday with Oklahoma City, and Alex Vesia struck out 16 of his last 29 batters in Triple-A.
Chris Newell homers twice for Rancho, again
Outfielder Chris Newell homered twice for Rancho Cucamonga for the second time in three days. Plus, Dodgers 40-man-roster players Jorbit Vivas, Eddys Leonard, and Diego Cartaya all contributed in Tulsa’s win.
Six run rally keys 10th straight OKC win
A walk-off for Great Lakes while Tulsa wins big
Landon Knack strikes out 9 for Tulsa
Dodgers pitcher Landon Knack struck out nine for Double-A Tulsa, Jonny DeLuca had three hits, drove in four runs, and stole two bases in his third game in Triple-A.
Bobby Miller, Emmet Sheehan shine on the mound
Dodgers pitching prospect Bobby Miller pitched six strong innings in his best start of the season for Triple-A Oklahoma City, and Emmet Sheehan struck out 10 in five scoreless innings for Double-A Tulsa.
Gavin Stone strikes out season-high 10 for OKC
Gavin Stone struck out 10 for Triple-A Oklahoma City, and he got new teammates with Dodgers minor league outfielders Andy Pages and Jonny DeLuca promoted from Double-A.
Andy Pages, Jonny DeLuca promoted to Oklahoma City
Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages and Jonny DeLuca, both on the 40-man roster, were promoted from Double-A Tulsa to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Michael Busch homers, doubles to finish OKC sweep
Michael Busch had a home run and double in his third game back with Triple-A Oklahoma City, after his first stint in the big leagues with the Dodgers.
Minors: Kyle Hurt, Ben Casparius, Jonny DeLuca
Dodgers minor league affiliates are winning at an incredible clip. Kyle Hurt racked up the strikeouts in Tulsa on Saturday, Ben Casparius was solid again for Great Lakes. Jonny DeLuca homered to cap a seven-run inning in Double-A.
Dodgers minors: Good night for Dodger affiliates
OKC shutout, Tulsa and Rancho Cucamonga score big and Great Lakes wins in 10 innings
Minors: Luke Williams, Eddys Leonard, Maddux Bruns
A recap of the action from Thursday night in the Dodgers minor leagues.
Dalton Rushing homers twice for Great Lakes
Dodgers minor league catcher Dalton Rushing hit two home runs and reached base four times on Wednesday for High-A Great Lakes, and leads the Midwest League with seven home runs this season.
DeLuca homers, reaches base 4 times for Tulsa
Dodgers right-hander Gavin Stone pitched into the sixth inning for the first time in 2023 in Triple-A, and Jonny DeLuca, Dalton Rushing, and David Freitas all had big games.
Three Dodgers minor leaguers trending upward
A closer look at Dodgers minor leaguers Nick Frasso, Yeiner Fernandez, and Jorbit Vivas after strong starts to the 2023 season.
Leonard, Gamboa, Gauthier win minor league player of week awards
Dodgers minor leaguers Eddys Leonard, Alec Gamboa, and Austin Gauthier won player of the week awards in the Texas League and Midwest League, respectively.
Minors: Yeiner Fernandez, Devin Mann doubles, Ben Casparius
Highlights from Sunday in the Dodgers minor leagues, including a four-hit game by High-A catcher Yeiner Fernandez, and Low-A Rancho Cucamonga giving up seven runs in the ninth inning to lose.
Nick Frasso dominant again, but leaves after trainer visit
Dodgers minor league pitcher Nick Frasso was dominant in his start for Double-A Tulsa, striking out six while allowing no runs. But he left with two outs in the fifth inning after a visit from a team trainer.
Bobby Miller gives up seven runs in loss to El Paso
Tulsa Drillers sweeps doubleheader
Nick Frasso wins Texas League pitcher of the month
Dodgers pitcher Nick Frasso won the Texas League pitche of the month for April after a 1.23 ERA for Double-A Tulsa. Also on Thursday, Yon Castro had another strong start for High-A Great Lakes, and two Dodgers affiliates got rained out.