Brock Stewart draws what could be final start of the season against the Diamondbacks tonight. He’s starting in place of Bud Norris, who is not a good pitcher. Dodgers D’backs …
Read More »A look at some left-handed pitchers the Dodgers could see in October
Since I wrote about the Dodgers’ struggles against lefties being tied to under-performing players, things haven’t gotten better. They’ve gone 4-6 against southpaws (18-20 overall) and, more troubling, they’ve lost …
Read More »Mailbag #31: Julio Urias innings limit, Yasiel Puig plan, Trevor Oaks comp
Bet you thought the mailbag was dead, huh? Well, it’s still alive and we’re planning to use it more frequently going forward. Use the form to the right to send …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 173 – Hill, Kershaw, Kazmir, injuries
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodger Blue) and I weren’t satisfied with the first recording, so we re-recorded the episode. That or the first recording didn’t properly save …
Read More »Cautious optimism surrounds Clayton Kershaw’s return to Dodgers
Today’s the day. Today’s the day the Dodgers and the fan base get the best pitcher in the game back. There is reason to be (cautiously) optimistic. Clayton Kershaw hasn’t pitched …
Read More »About that Dodgers’ postseason rotation…
The Dodgers have a 99.6 percent chance of making the playoffs. They have a 93.4 percent chance of winning the division. It’s a fair time to talk about the postseason rotation. Five-plus …
Read More »Josh Reddick’s struggles with Dodgers tied to plate discipline
Stacie wrote about Josh Reddick‘s struggles a couple weeks ago, and she did a good job covering all the bases. With Yasiel Puig getting demoted in favor of bringing in Reddick, …
Read More »2016 Dodgers’ Minor League Players of the Year
The regular season portion of Minor League Baseball ended on Monday, and what better time to look at the best of the best in the Dodgers’ minor-league system. The organization …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 172 – Kershaw, De Leon, Puig, Urias
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodger Blue) and I prepare our bodies for the return of Clayton Kershaw. Yes, Kershaw is supposed to return on Friday from his …
Read More »Padres @ Dodgers Sept. 3, 2016: Perdomo vs. Hill
The Dodgers, after an embarrassing performance last night, take on a young fireballing Padre pitcher who is coming off the best start of his career. Padres Dodgers 6:10 p.m. PT …
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