MINORS: Dodgers’ Watson keeps his suitcase packed
RANCHO CUCAMONGA — As Ned Colletti’s assistant general manager in charge of player development, DeJon Watson spends most of his time and energy evaluating the Dodgers’ minor league players. It could be...
View ArticleQUAKES: Kemp’s rehab debut Tuesday is a sellout (Updated)
Matt Kemp (left), with Dodgers manager Don Mattingly, will DH tonight for Rancho Cucamonga. (Photo: The Associated Press) If you were thinking of dropping by the Rancho Cucamonga Epicenter Tuesday...
View ArticleMatt Kemp in the cage in Rancho Cucamonga
Matt Kemp is preparing forTuesday night’s rehab assignment with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes. Pep Fernandez and I are the first media on the scene and we’ll be here all night bringing you updates. Matt...
View ArticleKEMP: Not much attendance bump for Quakes
Matt Kemp (Photo: The Associated Press) RANCHO CUCAMONGA — A major leaguer coming in on an injury rehab stint is usually a bonanza for a minor league team, particularly one whose big league affiliate...
View ArticleCOLUMN: Kemp’s rehab good for him, and for Quakes
Matt Kemp, hitting for Rancho Cucamonga. (Photo: Rodrigo Pena) BY JIM ALEXANDER RANCHO CUCAMONGA — Being back in Class A is a tug from the past for Matt Kemp, even if he knows that his stay this time...
View ArticleDODGERS: Some last words from Ellis, Kemp
Mark Ellis (left) and Matt Kemp. (Photo: Rodrigo Pena) Postgame comments from the rehabbing big leaguers after Rancho Cucamonga’s 4-2 victory over High Desert Tuesday night … Mark Ellis was 2 for 4...
View ArticleCOLUMN: Ethier gives Quakes another taste of the big leagues
Andre Ethier signs autographs for Quakes fans. (Staff photo: Terry Pierson) BY JIM ALEXANDER RANCHO CUCAMONGA — Before each home game, the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes pick a couple of youngsters to run out...
View ArticleCOLUMN: Dodgers/Quakes’ Yasiel Puig — a bargain at $42 million?
Yasiel Puig (left), chatting with a Spanish language interviewer. (Staff photo: Jim Alexander) BY JIM ALEXANDER RANCHO CUCAMONGA — Forget, if you can, the $42 million price tag the Dodgers slapped on...
View ArticleBASEBALL: Dodgers to play exhibition at Rancho
Matt Kemp, during his rehab stint with the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes last June. (Freelance photo: Rodrigo Pena) The Dodgers sent plenty of rehabbing major leaguers to Rancho Cucamonga last summer,...
View ArticleBASEBALL: Dodgers roster at Rancho includes Crawford, Gonzalez, Cruz, Puig
Adrian Gonzalez. (Photo: The Associated Press) The Dodgers’ split squad roster that will face their Rancho Cucamonga Quakes Class A affiliate in a seven-inning exhibition game Thursday night at The...
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