We’ve sung the praises of depth on this blog since the Andrew Friedman/Farhan Zaidi regime has taken over. Depth is a great thing, when used correctly. But when it isn’t …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 193 – Kershaw, Hill, Puig, Buehler, White
On this episode of Dugout Blues, Jared and I talk about the second week of Dodger baseball. Some was good, some was not so good. Clayton Kershaw was part of …
Read More »2017 Dodgers prospects: RHP Mitchell White scouting report
I had the pleasure of seeing Dodgers’ prospect Mitchell White make his 2017 season debut in Stockton. He looked the part of a future MLB pitcher — either in the …
Read More »Cubs 4, Dodgers 0: Hyun-Jin Ryu, offense struggle in Wrigley finale
The Dodgers had multiple opportunities on offense, but were ultimately shutout in the final game of their 3-gamer against the Cubs on Thursday by a score of 4-0. The game …
Read More »Dodgers @ Cubs April 13, 2017: Classic Wrigley matinee
The Dodgers and Cubs finish up their 3-game series in Chicago with a classic matinee — no more of this night game stuff at Wrigley Field. Dodgers Cubs 11:20 a.m. Chicago …
Read More »Dodgers @ Cubs April 12, 2017: Series resumes after odd day off
The Dodgers and Cubs had an off day in the middle of the series on Tuesday. It was odd, but whatever. Now, here’s hoping the ring ceremony the Cubs are …
Read More »2017 Dodgers Prospects: Best Tools
Here is probably the last scheduled installment (for now) of my 2017 prospect series. We conclude with the best tools in the system. Previous installments of “Best Tools”: 2014 Best …
Read More »Dodgers @ Cubs April 10, 2017: NLCS Rematch, Part 1
After going 4-3 to open the season, the Dodgers return to the place their 2016 season ended — Wrigley Field in Chicago — to take on the World Champion Cubs. …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 192 – Opening week, Kershaw, Puig, White
On this episode of Dugout Blues, Jared and I recap the Dodgers’ first week of action. It started off better than it ended, but they are 4-3 after one week …
Read More »Dodgers @ Rockies April 7, 2017: Welcome back, Hyun-Jin Ryu
The Dodgers embark on their first road trip of the season that will see them travel to Colorado and the horrific Coors Field and Chicago to take on the world …
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