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The 2017 MLB Draft is 27 days away, so it’s probably time to get to writing about some of these youngsters who could be future Dodgers. Last year, I hit …
Read More »2017 MLB Draft Profile: OF Heliot Ramos, Alfonso Casta Martinez HS (P.R.)
Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 197 – Kershaw, Wood, rotation, Toles, Buehler
On this episode of Dugout Blues, Jared and I bring you the hottest of hot Dodger takes from the week. OK, not really. The Dodgers swept the Pirates. That’s good. They …
Read More »Alex Wood’s great start creates stress for front office, rotation crunch for Dodgers
Alex Wood is better than Clayton Kershaw. Well, at least he has been this season. In 20 fewer innings, Wood has been worth 1.6 fWAR, compared to Kershaw’s 1.4. In …
Read More »Josh Fields might be the late-inning reliever the Dodgers need
While the Dodgers don’t have a bullpen tandem like what the Cleveland Indians have in Cody Allen and Andrew Miller, there might not be a better reliever in the game …
Read More »Looking at how the Dodgers might replace Andrew Toles
The news was not good for Andrew Toles on Wednesday, as it was announced he tore the ACL in his right knee and is out for the season. He took …
Read More »Dodgers improved athleticism a glimpse into future success
In most sports, athleticism reigns supreme. Modern day baseball is no exception. The last two World Series champions have been chock-full of athletic players. 2015 Royals Lorenzo Cain Jarrod Dyson Alcides …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 196 – Bellinger, Kershaw, Gonzalez, Hill
On this episode of Dugout Blues, Jared and I record a day early, and it turns out we should have waited, because… Cody Bellinger is a monster. As good as his first …
Read More »Let’s talk about Chase Utley
Speaking of injured players, I present to you Chase Utley. OK, he might not be injured, but there is certainly something not right with him at present. On the season, he …
Read More »It’s time for Dave Roberts to think outside the box regarding bullpen usage
I like Dave Roberts. I really do. He’s in just his second season as Dodgers’ manager, but he’s probably among the most liked and respected of any person to be the captain …
Read More »Cody Bellinger’s hot start making it hard for Dodgers to send him back to OKC
Everyone seems to be talking about Cody Bellinger today, so I suppose I’ll chime in as well. Bellinger is currently hitting .345/.406/.655 with a 175 wRC+ through his first eight games …
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