Dodgers notes: Garret Anderson, Hyeseong Kim, bullpen improvement

TL;DR

Garrett Anderson, former MLB player, passed away at 53, remembered for his contributions to the Angels and Dodgers. Hyeseong Kim is making strides in his performance after being optioned to the minors, while the Dodgers' bullpen shows significant improvement early in the season.

Key points

Garrett Anderson passed away at age 53.
Anderson was a key player for the Angels and briefly played for the Dodgers.
Hyeseong Kim is improving after being optioned to the minors.
The Dodgers' bullpen has allowed only one run in 22 2/3 innings.
Manager Dave Roberts praised Kim's swing improvements.

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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 02: Garret Anderson #9 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates after hitting the game winning base hit in the 14th inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium on June 2, 2010 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jeff Gross/Getty Images) | Getty Images Garrett Anderson, who played the first 15 seasons of his career with the Angels and finished up with the Dodgers in 2010, died at age 53, the Angels announced on Friday. Anderson was born and raised in Los Angeles, and played at Kennedy High School before getting drafted by the Angels in 1990. I first saw him play with the Class-A Palm Springs Angels in 1992. Anderson made three All-Star teams and drove in the go-ahead runs in Game 7 of the 2002 World Series to help clinch the Angels’ only championship. With the Dodgers, a 38-year-old Anderson played sparingly, but did notably drive in the only run of a 14-inning win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on June 2, 2010. It marked the first time the Dodgers had won back-to-back 1-0 games for the first time in 26 years. Freddie Freeman, who grew up in Orange County, told Jack Harris of the California Post that Anderson was his favorite player:

Q&A

What were Garrett Anderson's major achievements in MLB?

Garrett Anderson made three All-Star teams and drove in the go-ahead runs in Game 7 of the 2002 World Series, helping the Angels win their only championship.

How has Hyeseong Kim performed since returning to the Dodgers?

Hyeseong Kim has shown improvement in his swing and performance since returning from the minors, as noted by manager Dave Roberts.

What is the current status of the Dodgers' bullpen?

The Dodgers' bullpen has shown significant improvement, allowing only one run in 22 2/3 innings with a 27.7-percent strikeout rate in the first three weeks of the season.