Dodgers News | Rumors: Today’s Game Action, Puig Not Suspended, and More

The Los Angeles Dodgers just defeated the Colorado Rockies by the score of 7-3, but the bigger news to come out of today’s action was that Yasiel Puig will not be suspended by Major League Baseball for his November altercation at a Miami bar. There was other news today, as well, so enjoy today’s Dodgers credits!

Dodgers Nation

• The live spring training game thread was a doozy, and included a live webcast of all the action.
• Our own Brian Robitaille listed the team’s X-Factor Candidates for 2016.
• Scott Kazmir’s dip in velocity this spring has some people worried about the upcoming season.
• Outfielder Yasiel Puig will NOT be suspended by Major League Baseball for domestic violence.
• The team’s lineup today featured Andre Ethier leading off and Zach Lee on the mound.
• Hyun-jin Ryu’s May return is seen as “unrealistic”, according to manager Dave Roberts.

Dodgers Local | Blogs

• One of the questions out there is if MLB can conduct a timely investigation during the year. [Los Angeles Times]
• A.J. Ellis and Kenta Maeda are working their way around the language barrier. [Orange County Register]
• Which of the team’s prospects have the best tools right now? [Dodgers Digest]
• Minor League pitcher Adrian Salcedo was suspended 144 games today. [True Blue LA]
• Kenta Maeda met the challenge on Taco Tuesday. [Dodger Insider]

Dodgers National

• Five questions with prospect Alex Verdugo. [MLB.com]
• Los Angeles has spent big money to build the game’s top farm system. [MLB.com]
• Who has the edge: Miguel Sano or Corey Seager? [ESPN]
• Keith Law had quite a few notes on some of the team’s young prospects. [ESPN]