It’s never safe to make assumptions off such a small sample size — say, two innings of Arizona Rookie League ball — but Walker Buehler‘s professional debut on Tuesday was …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 170 – Urias, offense good, Kershaw back?
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodger Blue) and I review your first-place Los Angeles Dodgers. That’s right, the Dodgers are in first place. DEAL WITH IT. Not sure if …
Read More »Dodgers 18, Reds 9: Adrian Gonzalez’s power is back
I called this a “trap game” in the game thread earlier, and it almost was. But the offense produced enough in a 18-9 win against the Reds on Monday afternoon, …
Read More »Dodgers @ Reds Aug. 22, 2016: Trap Game
Thus ends an odd series in Cincinnati, with a 9:30 a.m. game on a Monday. Sure, why not. The Dodgers send Scott Kazmir out against Homer Bailey — yes, he still …
Read More »How Justin Turner turned his 2016 season around
Back in May, Justin Turner was not a good hitter. He was playing great defense, but the hitting to which the Dodgers and their fans had become accustom was nowhere to …
Read More »Dodgers @ Phillies Aug. 18, 2016: Stripling for the sweep
Turns out, no one claimed today’s game thread. So, enjoy literally the worst thread we have ever “written.” http://twitter.com/Dodgers/status/766408511353860096 Updated #MLB #Lineup #PhilliesHerrera CFGalvis SSFranco 3BHoward 1BRupp CParedes LFAltherr RFFeatherston …
Read More »Joc Pederson is more consistent thanks to improved contact rates
After last year’s second-half collapse, some wondered if Joc Pederson was truly the Dodgers’ long-term center fielder. This year, he’s answering that question with an emphatic “YES”, and he’s doing …
Read More »Jose De Leon might not debut for Dodgers in 2016, and that’s OK
Coming into the season, I had somewhat serious debate with myself whether I’d rank Jose De Leon ahead of Julio Urias in my prospect rankings. While that didn’t happen, the …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 169 – Pitching injuries, Joc hitting, Kershaw
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodger Blue) and I have a discussion about the Los Angeles Dodgers, as we do every week. Brandon McCarthy came back, pitched well, got hurt, pitched …
Read More »Pirates @ Dodgers Aug. 14, 2016: Welcome back, Brett Anderson
Happy Brett Anderson day! It’s been awhile, but Anderson is making his season debut after undergoing back surgery in early March. Pirates Dodgers 1:10 p.m. PT Los Angeles 2B Harrison …
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