It kinda felt like this was inevitable, and it’s looking more and more likely. Hyun-jin Ryu is set to undergo shoulder surgery this week and will miss the 2015 season, reports …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 119 – Youngsters struggle, De Leon, Holmes
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodgers Nation) and I discuss the mediocre week that was for the Dodgers. Last episode, we were praising Joc Pederson and what …
Read More »2015 MLB Draft: Dodgers’ Big Board, v 1.0
This is the first of at least three Big Boards I will do leading up to the MLB Draft. This year’s draft isn’t nearly as deep as it has been in …
Read More »Rockies @ Dodgers May 16, 2015: Lefties get the night off
That looks awfully like a Sunday Special lineup, yet here we are on a Saturday. That must mean a left-handed pitcher is on the bump. Luckily for the Dodgers, it’s …
Read More »Dodgers 6, Rockies 4: Rollins busts slump, Kenley Ks four in return
Of course, Kenley Jansen‘s first night on the active roster in 2015 called for him to save the game — but he didn’t. Instead, he appeared in the eighth inning, …
Read More »2015 MLB Draft profile: RHP Dakota Chalmers, North Forsyth HS (Ga.)
It is officially draft season. Like I did last year, I’m going to profile some of the talent in the 2015 draft — specifically, guys I think the Dodgers have …
Read More »Dodgers 11, Marlins 1: Kendrick and Ethier lead the way
Sure, the Dodgers’ offense was, again, amazing, but did you see that home run by Giancarlo Stanton? Yeah, it moved. He became just the fourth player to hit a ball …
Read More »Marlins @ Dodgers May 11, 2015: Welcome back, Dee Gordon
Hey, Dee Gordon is hitting really, really well. That’s great. Now, people can stop saying the Dodgers shouldn’t have traded him. Marlins Dodgers 7:10 p.m. Los Angeles 2B Gordon CF …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 118 – Joc, Urias, pitching injuries
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodgers Nation) and I pick it back up after a week off. I’m so sorry. We recorded on Saturday, so we didn’t …
Read More »Dodgers’ reliance on home run for scoring evident early in the season
The Dodgers are leading the major leagues in home runs with 47. They’re on pace for 272 home runs. They cannot keep up this pace (right?), so the amount of …
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