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Down On The Farm: 7/14 – 7/20 – Pederson back with bang, Bellinger can’t be stopped
Joc Pederson‘s shoulder? Just fine, thanks. Meanwhile, Julian Leon and Devan Ahart still can’t be stopped down in Rookie-ball. But even their weeks couldn’t compete with Cody Bellinger and Justin Chigbogu, who were on fire in Ogden. Also, Scott Elbert, Justin Turner, Chone Figgins, and Alex Guerrero continued their rehab. July 14 Hitter Of The…
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If Not David Price, What Starter Can The Dodgers Target?
I think we all know the Dodgers want a starting pitcher before the July 31 deadline, and for some obvious reasons. Josh Beckett, who starts tonight, has been fantastic, but he’s also 34, coming off the disabled list, and pitching in a way that seems pretty unsustainable. Dan Haren has been awful and has a…
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Dodgers 5, Pirates 2: Finally, Edinson Volquez Is Good For Something
When your offense is struggling what do you do? Well, you just find one of the worst pitchers in baseball, of course. Old friend (I guess) Edinson Volquez certainly fits the bill, and he provided just what the Dodgers needed: terrible, terrible pitching that’s conducive to offense. Volquez allowed 13 baserunners (10 hits) in 5.2…
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Dodgers @ Pirates, July 21, 2014: Pick An Outfield Out Of A Hat
Sometimes, game threads can get a bit tedious. “Here’s the lineup. This guy has done well against that pitcher. That guy gets a day off.” And so on. Dodgers Pirates 4:05 p.m. PT Pittsburgh, Pa. 2B Gordon 3B Harrison SS Turner LF Marte 1B Gonzalez CF McCutchen RF Kemp 1B Sanchez CF Ethier 2B Walker…
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Dodgers sign Mexican 1B Eric Meza, Venezuelan C Keivert Ruiz
The Dodgers may have found the next Adrian Gonzalez. Well, not really. But they did sign Mexican first baseman in Eric Meza. They did so late on July 2, which is why he wasn’t in the first post about July 2 prospects. Meza’s bonus amount is unknown. Odds are, it wasn’t a significant amount of money…
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Dodgers 4, Cardinals 3: Costliest Win Of The Year
…aaaaaand exhale, because wow, did a lot just happen there. Clayton Kershaw was fine, but hardly up to his usual standards. I know that sounds weird when you consider that he struck out eight, walked one, and allowed three earned runs in seven innings. For most any other pitcher in baseball, that’s a pretty great…
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Dodgers @ Cardinals July 20, 2014: Joc Pederson And The 25 Man Roster
As the Dodgers struggle and as their untenable center field situation marches on, Joc Pederson‘s name gets mentioned a lot, and rightfully so. It’s not a guarantee that he will immediately help the Dodgers, but it’s starting to look like a pretty good bet. But is there actually room for him on the roster? Dodgers Cardinals…
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Cardinals 4, Dodgers 2: Greinke Struggles, Puig Hurt, Another Frustrating Loss
The Dodgers are starting the second half of the season in a continuously frustrating pattern. Again struggling with runners in scoring position (1-for-5 today), they dropped the second game against the Cardinals by a score of 4-2. The day did not start well for Dodger starter Zack Greinke, who is usually so dependable. He walked…
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Dodgers @ Cardinals July 19, 2014: The Magic Of The Outfield Rotation
There’s a fine magic that goes into trying to sort out an outfield situation that has Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, Carl Crawford, and Scott Van Slyke. It takes a deft touch, an innate ability to read the locker room, divine the attitude and atmosphere, and ever so carefully craft a lineup that will…
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Dodgers have signed 33 of their 40 2014 draft picks, including Godbold & Ferguson
Yesterday, July 18, was the last day for teams to sign their draft picks from the 2014 MLB Draft, and the Dodgers ended up inking 33 of 40 draftees. Late additions to the Dodger family include 23rd rounder Andrew Godbold and 38th rounder Caleb Ferguson. Godbold was listed as signed by Baseball America and also…