Things started off relatively well for Julio Urias and the Dodgers, but he and the offense faltered in Thursday’s 7-2 loss in Chicago at the hand of baseball’s best team. …
Read More »Dodgers @ Cubs June 2, 2016: Julio Urias, take two
Julio Urias‘ first taste of the majors on Friday night didn’t go exactly as planned. He was facing a team that went to the World Series last year. Now, he’s facing …
Read More »2016 MLB Draft Profile: RHP Jordan Sheffield, Vanderbilt
The sixth profile in my MLB Draft profile series is on a player who has bloodlines and a ton of talent in Jordan Sheffield. Previous entries Josh Lowe Matt Manning …
Read More »Dodgers survive tough May but still lose ground in standings
Chad penned a post back on May 2 that basically said the Dodgers were in for the toughest month they’d have all season (you know, save those pesky September games). …
Read More »2016 MLB Draft Profile: RHP Cody Sedlock, Illinois
Fifth up in my 2016 MLB Draft profile series is another college reliever-turned-starter in Fighting Illini Cody Sedlock. Previous entries Josh Lowe Matt Manning Justin Dunn Nolan Jones Vitals 6’4, …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 158 – Urias, Kershaw, Utley troll job
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodger Blue) and come to you on Memorial Day. And after a nice week of Dodger baseball. Julio Urias made his MLB debut …
Read More »2016 MLB Draft Profile: SS/3B Nolan Jones, Holy Ghost Prep (Pa.)
Fourth up in my 2016 MLB Draft profile series is an athletic prep infielder named Nolan Jones. He’s listed as a shortstop, but might end up at third base … …
Read More »Dodgers @ Mets May 27, 2016: The Julio Urias era begins
We’ve written many words about Julio Urias ’round these parts. He’s been a phenom since he debuted as a 16-year-old in Low-A all the way back in 2013. Now, he’s …
Read More »Attempts by Dodgers to acquire premiere relievers have fallen short
The Dodgers’ bullpen has been a point of much contention for many years — but it’s been especially true in recent years. While lamenting the lack of upgrades, some have …
Read More »2016 MLB Draft: Dodgers’ Big Board, v 2.0
This is the second installment of my 2016 MLB Draft Big Board. There have been some changes up and down the board, with some new names. But there are some familiar …
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