Before you know it, Cactus League play will be here and Los Angeles Dodgers fans will be debating the 2023 Opening Day lineup with fervor. There are a number of positions up for grabs and a lot of young talent ready to make an impact.
With the exception of catcher, first base and right field, the Dodgers will have a combination of starting position competitions/pecking order competitions. Let's run down the list.
Second Base: Gavin Lux, Chris Taylor, Max Muncy
Shortstop: Gavin Lux, Miguel Rojas
Third Base: Max Muncy, Miguel Vargas
Left Field: Chris Taylor, Trayce Thompson, James Outman
Center Field: Chris Taylor, Trayce Thompson, James Outman, Jason Heyward
So much is undefined beyond Will Smith, Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts. Don't forget about the bullpen, either! A number of roles will be up for grabs thanks to Blake Treinen's injury and the departures of Chris Martin, Tommy Kahnle, Craig Kimbrel and David Price.
Spring training isn't usually this eventful for Dodgers fans, who might be accustomed to one, maybe two, position battles. With so many changes following the 2022 campaign (unfortunately another disappointing one), the Dodgers are seemingly looking to see what they have in their up-and-coming young talent before they splurge once again in free agency prior to the 2024 season.
In order to be prepared for what's to come, here's everything fans need to know about the spring training slate.
Dodgers Spring Training Schedule 2023
Matchup | Day/Time | Location |
Dodgers @ Brewers | Feb. 25, 12:10 PST | American Family Fields of Phoenix |
Dodgers vs Cubs | Feb. 26, 12:05 PST | Cambelback Ranch |
Dodgers @ Padres | Feb. 27, 12:10 PST | Peoria Sports Complex |
Dodgers vs Reds | Feb. 28, 12:05 PST | Camelback Ranch |
Dodgers @ Rangers | March 1, 12:05 PST | Surprise Stadium |
Dodgers vs D-backs | March 2, 12:05 PST | Camelback Ranch |
Dodgers @ Angels | March 3, 12:10 PST | Tempe Diablo |
Dodgers @ Royals | March 4, 5:05 PST | Surprise Stadium |
Dodgers vs White Sox | March 5, 12:05 PST | Camelback Ranch |
Dodgers vs Padres | March 6, 12:05 PST | Camelback Ranch |
Dodgers vs Mariners | March 8, 5:05 PST | Camelback Ranch |
Dodgers @ Athletics | March 9, 12:05 PST | Hohokam Stadium |
Dodgers vs Angels | March 10, 12:05 PST | Camelback Ranch |
Dodgers @ Giants + Dodgers vs Cubs | March 11, 12: 05 PST | Surprise Stadium |
Dodgers @ Reds | March 12, 1:05 PST | Goodyear Ballpark |
Dodgers vs Guardians | March 13, 1:05 PST | Camelback Ranch |
Dodgers vs Rockies | March 15, 6:05 PST | Camelback Ranch |
Dodgers vs Rangers | March 16, 6:05 PST | Camelback Ranch |
Dodgers @ Cubs | March 17, 1:05 PST | Surprise Stadium |
Dodgers @ White Sox | March 18, 1:05 PST | Camelback Ranch |
Dodgers vs Athletics | March 19, 1:05 PST | Camelback Ranch |
Dodgers @ Rockies | March 20, 6:10 PST | Talking Stick |
Dodgers vs Giants + Dodgers @ Guardians | March 21, 1:05 PST | Surprise Stadium |
Dodgers @ Mariners | March 22, 6:40 PST | Peoria Sports Complex |
Dodgers @ D-backs | March 23, 1:10 PST | Surprise Stadium |
Dodgers vs Brewers | March 24, 1:05 PST | Surprise Stadium |
Dodgers vs Royals | March 25, 12:05 PST | Camelback Ranch |
Dodgers vs Angels | March 26, 6:10 PST | Dodger Stadium |
Dodgers @ Angels | March 27, 6:07 PST | Angel Stadium |
Dodgers @ Angels | March 28, 6:07 PST | Angel Stadium |
How to Watch Dodgers Spring Training 2023
Last year, every spring training game was broadcast via SportsNet LA. It's yet to be confirmed, but Dodgers fans can hope for the same in 2023.
SportsNet LA is the regional sports network for those in the Los Angeles area. It's available to Charter Spectrum, AT&T TV, DirecTV, U-verse TV, and AT&T TV NOW subscribers.
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