When Chase Utley was re-signed early in the offseason, some folks were confused by it. Not just because Howie Kendrick was still around after being given a qualifying offer, Jose …
Read More »Dodgers need the good Enrique Hernandez to come back
The Dodgers beat the Giants on April 15. That made it a good day (as well as it being Jackie Robinson Day). They got that victory thanks mostly to a …
Read More »Howie Kendrick’s struggles rooted in BABIP, whiffs
When the Dodgers re-signed Howie Kendrick, it looked like a really good deal. They were bringing back one of the most consistent hitters in baseball at a cheaper than expected …
Read More »Dodgers @ Rays May 3, 2016: Scott Kazmir returns to Tampa
Scott Kazmir returns to Tampa Bay for the first time since last May in an attempt to keep the Dodgers’ winning “streak” alive. Dodgers Rays 4:10 p.m. PT Tampa Bay …
Read More »Cause of Chris Hatcher’s struggles hard to pinpoint
Chris Hatcher is bad. It’s hard to admit, seeing as he was good with Miami and good for most of last season. But this season, it’s an entirely different story. …
Read More »Pedro Baez’s strike-zone command needs massive improvement
It isn’t a secret that I’m no fan of Pedro Baez. I really should be, as a lot of his peripheral numbers are good and trending in the right direction. Yet, …
Read More »Julio Urias’ time might come sooner rather than later
Julio Urias is making his fourth start for Oklahoma City today. He has fared pretty well in his first three starts, which isn’t surprising. With some Dodger starters struggling — …
Read More »Yasiel Puig struggling after hot start to season
After a hot start to the season, Yasiel Puig has cooled off — considerably. Through the season’s first 10 games, he was hitting .405/.500/.622 with an 11.4 walk and 13.6 …
Read More »Marlins @ Dodgers April 26, 2016: Welcome back, Carl Crawford
The Dodgers welcome Carl Crawford back from the 15-day disabled list tonight. He’ll start in left field for the first time since April 6. To make room for him, the Dodgers …
Read More »Breaking down Clayton Kershaw’s unique start in Atlanta
Clayton Kershaw‘s start on Thursday morning was an odd one. That’s kind of weird to say seeing as he struck out 10 Braves’ hitters and walked just one over eight …
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