So, how ’bout that Dodgers’ bullpen? It has been rather remarkable at times this season, despite the perception that it’s the worst one ever constructed. It got off to a rough …
Read More »Evan Longoria makes some sense for Dodgers, but maybe in the offseason
You knew this was coming. With Andrew Friedman formerly being charge in Tampa Bay and the Rays struggling, there’s a natural match between them and the Dodgers when it comes …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 164 – Jharel Cotton interview, Grandal, Puig
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodger Blue) and I wrap up the first “half” of the season. Clayton Kershaw threw a “light” bullpen session on Sunday. There’s no …
Read More »2016 Dodgers Prospects: Midseason Top 30 update
It’s the All-Star break and there won’t be much Dodger news for the next few days (probably). So, I’ve decided to bring you a midseason prospect update. This is my …
Read More »Jharel Cotton ‘excited’ to be selected for Futures Game
Jharel Cotton and Willie Calhoun are representing the Dodgers in the Futures Game later today. Both are having strong seasons at their respective levels of the minor leagues. Calhoun is doing …
Read More »Padres @ Dodgers July 9, 2016: Brandon McCarthy makes second start
The Dodgers got even in the series with a 10-6 win on Friday night over the Padres. Today, Brandon McCarthy makes his second start of the season after a fantastic …
Read More »Dodgers place six prospects in BA’s midseason Top 100 prospects
Baseball America released its midseason Top 100 prospects update, and the Dodgers placed six players on said list. Amazingly, none of them were named Julio Urias. That’s because Urias fell …
Read More »Hyun-Jin Ryu is back, but expectations should be tempered
Hyun-Jin Ryu is back. Well, in a sense. He’s back insofar as he’s going to start tonight’s game against the Padres against Drew Pomeranz. But it remains to be seen …
Read More »Julio Urias’ first MLB stint successful, but development must take priority
After Monday’s 7-5 win over the Orioles, Dave Roberts told the media that Julio Urias would be heading back to Triple-A. It isn’t terribly surprising, but it’s still a tad …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 163 – Kershaw hurt, Seager good, McCarthy back
Happy Independence Day. On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodger Blue) and I reflect on the 2016 Dodger season, as it is clearly over after Clayton Kerhsaw‘s back …
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