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.
Dodgers final Arizona Fall League stats
A look at the final Arizona Fall League stats for various Dodgers prospects, including standout performances by Ronan Kopp, Ben Casparius, and Yeiner Fernandez. Plus a look at a pair of minor league free agents who excelled for Double-A Tulsa in 2023.
Vanasco among Dodgers minor league free agents
A look at the list of Dodgers minor league free agents, including infielder Yonny Hernández and pitcher Tyler Cyr, who played briefly in the majors in 2023, and pitcher Ricky Vanasco, who impressed down the stretch in Double-A and Triple-A.
Ronan Kopp, Kendall Williams on Fall Stars Game roster
Dodgers minor league pitchers Ronan Kopp and Kendall Williams are on the National League roster for the Fall Stars Game in the Arizona Fall League on Sunday night at Sloan Park in Mesa.
Checking in on the Arizona Fall League
Checking in on some Dodgers in the Arizona Fall League, including left-handed pitcher Ronan Kopp and infielder/catcher Yeiner Fernandez.
Michael Busch named Pacific Coast League MVP
Dodgers infielder Michael Busch won Pacific Coast League MVP in 2023 for his strong work with Triple-A Oklahoma City.
Dodgers in the Arizona Fall League
A look at the eight Dodgers prospects playing in the Arizona Fall League in 2023.
OKC rally falls short in Triple-A title game
The Dodgers’ minor league affiliate in Oklahoma City made it to the Triple-A championship game, but lost to the Norfolk Tides in the final minor league game of the 2023 season.
Triple-A championship viewing guide
The Oklahoma City Dodgers are vying for the Triple-A championship on Saturday night in Las Vegas, in a game televised by the MLB Network.
Oklahoma City Dodgers win PCL championship
The Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers swept Round Rock in two games to win the Pacific Coast League championship, the first title for OKC since 1996. Gavin Stone struck out 10 and was backed by home runs by Jonny DeLuca and Michael Busch.
Avans, Hurt lead OKC to Game 1 win in PCL championship
Big games by center fielder Drew Avans and pitcher Kyle Hurt led the Triple-A Oklahoma City Dodgers to a Game 1 win over Round Rock in the Pacific Coast League championship series.
Rancho Cucamonga, Great Lakes advance in playoffs
Dodgers minor league teams Great Lakes and Rancho Cucamonga won their division series in the Midwest League and California League, respectively.
Dodgers minors: Great Lakes, Rancho Cucamonga force Games 3
Maddux Bruns (Great Lakes) and Chris Campos (Rancho Cucamonga) both pitched great games to keep their team’s season alive on Thursday in the Dodgers minors.
Minors: David Dahl, River Ryan, Braydon Fisher
A recap of Wednesday in the Dodgers minor leagues, including only two games, both losses by Triple-A Oklahoma City and Double-A Tulsa.
Great Lakes, Rancho Cucamonga shut out in playoff openers
Minor league playoffs started for Dodgers affiliates in Great Lakes and Rancho Cucamonga, but both lost in Game 1. Elsewhere, Miguel Vargas homered for Oklahoma City, and Jake Marisnick started a rehab assignment in Triple-A.
Dodgers minor league awards & Class-A league leaders
No games on Monday in the Dodgers minor leagues, but Kyle Hurt and Jake Gelof won player of the week awards. Plus a look at some league leaders in High-A and Low-A, including Dalton Rushing, Thayron Liranzo, Taylor Young, and Justin Wrobleski.
Minors: Jake Gelof, Jared Karros, Taylor Young, Joe Kelly
A recap of Sunday in the Dodgers minor leagues, including Joe Kelly finishing up his rehab assignment and the end of the regular season for playoff-bound Great Lakes (High-A) and Rancho Cucamonga (Low-A).
Minors: Thayron Liranzo, Tyson Miller, Austin Gauthier
Thayron Liranzo, the Dodgers’ 20-year-old catcher, homered on Saturday and will lead the California League this season in home runs, slugging percentage, OPS, extra-base hits, and total bases.
Dodgers-Nats delayed by rain for 2nd day in a row
The start of the game between Dodgers and Nationals is delayed by rain on Saturday at Nationals Park in Washington D.C.. The two teams had a 94-minute rain delay in Friday night’s series opener.
Joe Kelly starts rehab assignment with Rancho
Joe Kelly pitched a scoreless inning for Low-A Rancho Cucamonga on Friday night, the first game of his minor league rehab assignment as he works his way back from right elbow/forearm inflammation.
Minors: Jorbit Vivas, Michael Grove, Kyle Hurt, River Ryan
Jorbit Vivas hit for the cycle. Dodgers pitcher Michael Grove started a rehab assignment. And Thursday saw strong pitching performances from Kyle Hurt, River Ryan, and Jerming Rosario.
Minors: Josue De Paula, J.D. Martinez, Dalton Rushing
J.D. Martinez continued his rehab assignment with a three-run double for Triple-A Oklahoma City. Dalton Rushing hit his sixth home run in nine games for High-A Great Lakes. And 18-year-old Josue De Paula had three hits and scored three runs for Low-A Rancho Cucamonga.
Minors: J.D. Martinez, Gavin Stone, Jake Gelof
Dodgers designated hitter J.D. Martinez started a rehab assignment with Oklahoma City on Tuesday. Elsewhere in the minors, an award for Gavin Stone, a grand slam for Jake Gelof, plus excellent pitching performances by Jared Karros, Peter Heubeck, and Christian Romero.
Dodgers minor league playoff schedule & scenarios
Three full-season Dodgers minor league affiliates are in the postseason this year, with High-A Great Lakes and Low-A Rancho Cucamonga beginning their playoff schedules on Tuesday, September 12. Here’s a look at the postseason schedule and dates.
Gavin Stone cruises in 6 scoreless innings in OKC
Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler appeared in his first game in 451 days, on a rehab assignment for Triple-A Oklahoma City. He was followed by six scoreless innings by Gavin Stone. In Double-A Tulsa, Ben Casparius impressed on the mound as well.
Walker Buehler pitches 2 scoreless innings first rehab start
Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler retired all six batters he faced in a rehab start for Triple-A Oklahoma City on Sunday, his first game action since June 2022, before undergoing Tommy John surgery and flexor tendon repair in August 2022.
Minors: Jonny DeLuca, Miguel Vargas, Roque Gutierrez
Highlights in the Dodgers minor leagues for Saturday, including Jonny DeLuca and Miguel Vargas doing well for Oklahoma City, and 20-year-old Roque Gutierrez stellar on the mound for Rancho Cucamonga.
Minors: Orlando Ortiz-Mayr, Yusniel Díaz, Taylor Young
A recap of the Dodgers minor leagues for Thursday.
Minors: Dalton Rushing, Jared Karros, Yusniel Díaz
Jared Karros struck out six in five strong innings in his first game since getting promoted to High-A Great Lakes, backed by another home run by Dalton Rushing, the Dodgers’ top prospect. In Double-A Tulsa, Yusniel Díaz homered again, continuing his red-hot August.
Minors: Kolten Wong, Kendall George, Josue De Paula
Kolten Wong had hit and hit in three games in Triple-A. 18-year-old outfielders Kendall George and Josue De Paula thrived in Low-A. Also, injured Dodgers veteran pitchers Blake Treinen and Jimmy Nelson continued their minor league rehab with Oklahoma City.
Nick Frasso dazzles in OKC debut, Yusniel Díaz has 5 hits, 2 HR
Dodgers pitcher Nick Frasso pitched six scoreless innings in his Triple-A debut for Oklahoma City. Yusniel Díaz had a career-high five hits, including two home runs for Double-A Tulsa, and is hitting over .400 in August.