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http://www.dodgersfanproshop.com/authentic-max-muncy-jersey , and a lot has happened so far. Some good, and some bad."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections 2019 Spring TrainingProspectsCommentaryNews and NotesCommentary2019 Spring TrainingEarly surprises from first week of Spring TrainingNew,111commentsPSTShareTweetShareShareEarly surprises from first week of Spring TrainingJoe Camporeale-USA TODAY SportsSpring Training has a week in the books, and a lot has happened so far. Some good, and some bad.On Sunday night, I took to Twitter, and asked the fans what some of their early surprises are from the first week of Dodger baseball. Oh, by the way. If you haven’t already, make sure you head on over and follow @TrueBlueLA on Twitter. DJ PetersComing into spring, many Dodgers fans were well aware of the power that 23-year-old DJ Peters was capable of. He hit 29 homers last season in double-A, and has a total of 69 during his minor-league career.He’s put his power on full display so far during the spring, already having hit two homers in 15 at-bats. Manager Dave Roberts spoke highly of Peters, really liking what he has seen early on. “This winter he really worked on some things mechanically in the batters box,” Roberts said. “His intent, how much he cares and how much he competes, we all talk about it. The at-bats he puts on guys, the hustle down the line. It seems like every time he gets out there, he makes something happen.”Errol Robinson Though he only has five at-bats, Errol Robinson has caught the eyes of many Dodgers fans. He’s played two games Maury Wills Jersey , having dazzled in both. In his second game, he led off the third inning with a triple, ultimately coming in to score shortly after. He also has a ground-rule double and single. Not only that, he’s shown off in the field as well, showing he’s an above-average infielder. “He is [a fun player to watch]”, Roberts said when asked about Robinson. ““He’s been on our side in the organization for three years and I just like his energy and he can catch the ball at shortstop.. he’s going to be fun.” Austin BarnesNobody is going to want and forget their 2018 season more than Austin Barnes. He hit .205 with only four home runs, and just couldn’t seem to figure things out at the plate.With Yasmani Grandal gone, Barnes is likely going to be the starting catcher come Opening Day. With a lot of question marks surrounding whether or not he’s fit for the job, he has quieted the naysayers over the first week.Barnes is hitting .286 with a .333 on-base percentage, but is currently tied with Cody Bellinger for the team lead with five RBI. Tied for sixth in hits, Barnes has looked like a more confident hitter at the plate. With Russell Martin already dealing with an injury, Barnes looks poised to be the starting catcher for the first game of the season. Matt Beaty One of the more underrated players in the Dodgers’ organization over the last few seasons has been Matt Beaty. Over 342 minor-league games, the 25-year-old is hitting .309 with an OPS of .812. He’s showed his hitting ability this past week, as he currently is tied for the team-lead with six hits. One of those hits was a home run, and he’s driven in three as well. Beaty will likely begin the season in triple-A with Oklahoma City, but don’t be shocked if this is a guy that finds himself on the every day big-league roster by the middle of the season.Yimi GarciaAfter battling and overcoming many injuries over the last few seasons, Yimi Garcia heads into 2019 fully healthy and looks poised for a breakout season this year. Garcia has appeared in three games so far, throwing only one inning in each appearance. He has yet to allow a hit, and has six strikeouts Fernando Valenzuela Jersey , which is the second most on the team. “With last year being abbreviated, he’s on a mission,” Roberts said about Garcia. “You just see it every time he takes the ball. The ball’s coming out, his command is really good and he’s sequencing the right way. He’s using his slider when he needs to. He’s pitching down, but then he goes up when he needs to, too. His sequencing is really good.”Joc PedersonSo far we’ve had pleasant surprises. Now, we get to the worrisome surprises. With the Dodgers not signing Bryce Harper, an outfield spot is officially up for grabs. The favorite coming into spring to win that third spot was Joc Pederson. That may not be the case anymore.On top of Alex Verdugo hitting .333 and leading the ball club in hits, Pederson has been the worst hitter so far this spring. He’s hitting .077 (1-for-13), and leads the team with eight strikeouts. Though he gave the Dodgers their first home run of the spring, he’s done essentially nothing since then. With Verdugo young and hungry, it’ll be interesting to see if Joc can find enough playing time this upcoming year. —————Kenley Jansen saw his first action of the spring on Sunday afternoon. He threw one scoreless inning, striking out one and not allowing a base hit. “[I] Feel great. [I] Feel awesome,” he said after his appearance. “Everything felt right. I wasn’t trying as hard. Just good effort and making sure I hit my spots.”He appeared in the third inning, and aside from a runner reaching on an error, the Rangers looked as if they had no answer for him.“First time back, just ease my way back into it,” he said. “You don’t muscle up and try to create some power too early. I just tried to make sure I stayed behind the ball make pitches.”Jansen said he’ll be on two days rest, and then he’ll get back into another game. Mentioned earlier http://www.dodgersfanproshop.com/authentic-max-muncy-jersey , but one of the hottest hitters at the plate this spring has been Alex Verdugo. Having checked in as the Dodgers No. 1 prospect for 2019, Verdugo hopes to see more playing time in 2019.He’s making a solid case so far, as he’s tied for the team lead early on with six hits. On Sunday he helped his cause, going 2-for-3 with two doubles, including two runs driven in. “I just stuck with my approach,” he said. “Found a hole and was able to get some runs in.”The 22-year-old said he’s putting his emphasis at the plate on staying back and away, hoping he’s able to get more barrel on the ball for some line drives. With a starting outfield spot up for grabs, Verdugo doesn’t find himself under any pressure, and is just going out and playing the game he loves. “I don’t put any [pressure] on myself,” he said. “I just come out here and have fun, try and make an impact for the team. Base-running, offense, defense, I try and make it easier for the guys to play.” The New York Yankees (100-62) will host the Oakland Athletics (97-65) as clear home favorites at sportsbooks for Wednesday's American League Wild Card game. The Yankees will send righthander Luis Severino (19-8, 3.39 ERA) to the mound against the A's and reliever Liam Hendriks (0-1, 4.13 ERA).MLB betting line: The Yankees opened as -148 favorites (wager $148 to win $100); the total is at 8.5 runs, according to sportsbooks monitored by OddsShark. (Line updates and matchup report)MLB betting pick, via OddsShark computer: 5.2-3.1, Athletics (MLB picks on every game)Check out the OddsShark podcast on iTunes or at OddsShark.libsyn.com for more odds information Kenley Jansen Jersey , betting picks and a breakdown of this week's top sports betting news. Why the Athletics can pay on the MLB linesWhile Hendriks may not be the ideal candidate to make a start in this key spot with Oakland's season on the line, he has pitched well in September to earn the nod. The Australian, 29, is pitching for his fourth different team and was outstanding down the stretch, allowing just two runs in 12 relief appearances totaling 13 innings with three walks and 10 strikeouts.Hendriks has not given up a run in his past 11 outings, seeing his ERA drop more than 3.5 runs from 7.82. In addition, the A's have won seven of the previous 10 meetings in the series, according to the OddsShark MLB Database.Why the Yankees can pay on the MLB linesSeverino turned things around toward the end of the regular season to put himself into position to start this Wild Card game, and he was also great at home this year with a 10-2 mark and 2.74 ERA in 15 starts at Yankee Stadium.In his last two starts overall, the 24-year-old surrendered three runs and 10 hits in 12 innings versus the Boston Red Sox and Tampa Bay Rays, walking four batters and striking out 13 over that period. Severino has allowed more than three runs only once in his previous seven outings as well, making him one of the top options for New York. If he struggles, look for J.A. Happ (17-6, 3.65 ERA) to take over.Smart betting pickHapp would have been a much better choice to start here for the Yankees, who must be counting on a win so he can pitch Game 1 of the AL Division Series instead. Severino has struggled against Oakland this season with a 1-1 mark and 6.23 ERA in two starts after giving up six runs and six hits in 2.2 innings of an 8-2 defeat on September 5. The A's have no pressure on them, so they will advance with another win. MLB betting trendsThe total has gone over in 10 of Oakland's last 14 games.Oakland is 7-3 in its last 10 games against New York.The total has gone over in four of New York's last five games at home.All MLB odds and betting trends according to Bleacher Report's official odds partner, OddsShark. Check out OddsShark on Twitter and Instagram or head to YouTube for more betting picks and analysis on this week's top games. You can also download the free odds tracker app.