Dodgers Nation Week In Review: May 11 — May 17
The bullpen has yet again been a source of frustration for the Dodgers. Public enemy No. 1 out of the bullpen has been Brian Wilson as he continues to struggle along in his outings. Wilson’s velocity was low in an appearance Wednesday, but the reliever managed to put forth a better effort in Friday’s win.
Here are the biggest stories of the week:
Wilson calls season ‘trying’ amid struggles, role change
A.J. Ellis enjoys catching ‘imaginative’ Zack Greinke
Ryu throws a simulated game, may return next week
Yasiel Puig told Mark McGwire he wants to be the NL MVP
Josh Beckett credits A.J. Ellis for changing perspective
5K Run and Kids Fun Run Being Held At Dodger Stadium On September 21
A.J. Ellis aware he’ll need to earn new contract
Greinke throwing less sliders in effort to preserve elbow
Don Mattingly expresses concern over Brian Wilson
Ned Colletti doesn’t support trading an outfielder
DirecTV increases fee without carrying SportsNet LA
Mattingly says Puig is ‘growing up before our eyes’
Josh Beckett refuses to reflect until the end of season
Adrian Gonzalez not worried about stats, drop in averages
Chad Billingsley discusses rise in Tommy John surgeries
Mattingly says they are still ‘searching’ in bullpen
Ned Colletti shares thoughts on team this season
Jansen, Mattingly not worried about closer’s struggles
Andre Ethier’s secret approach at the plate
Don Mattingly credits Dee Gordon for sparking turnaround
Instructors revealed for adult baseball camp at Dodgertown
Andre Ethier is taking his current role in stride
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