Dodgers News | Rumors: Exit Velocity, Stripling Belongs, and More

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks will be concluding their three-game series this evening when right-hander Ross Stripling takes the mound. News out there today had to do with him feeling that he belongs in the big leagues, exit velocity at Dodger Stadium, and a whole lot more. Enjoy today’s Dodgers Credits!

Dodgers Nation

• Justin Russo gave his daily Five Takeaways from yesterday’s 3-1 victory over Arizona.
• Our own JD Miller says that this year’s club can draw inspiration from the 2013 version.
• Dodger Stadium has added a new feature at the ballpark, and it’s to display exit velocity.
• There have been several hit batters so far in this series, and the bad blood is evident.
• Rookie right-hander Ross Stripling had a super debut, and now he feels that he belongs here.
• Various players honored Lakers star Kobe Bryant during his final game.

Dodgers Local | Blogs

• Ross Stripling has set a high expectation for his home debut. [Dodgers Digest]
• Right-hander Jharel Cotton was roughed up in his second Triple-A start. [True Blue LA]
• Kenley Jansen carried an extra load in the team’s win last night. [Los Angeles Times]
• Justin Turner was hit twice by pitches last night, but he is fine. [Dodger Insider]
• Dave Roberts went to the versatile Howie Kendrick in left field. [Orange County Register]

Dodgers National

• Is Jackie Robinson the greatest second baseman in history? [ESPN]
• For Los Angeles, it is how you start and how you finish. [ESPN]
• Get a little preview of today’s game with starters Robbie Ray and Ross Stripling. [FOX Sports]
• It looks like Los Angeles is seeking to finally cash in. [Forbes]

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