By the second inning of tonight’s game, I was all but certain that we’d never see Dan Haren in Dodger blue again. His recent struggles have been well-documented, but this was something else. In the first four pitches, Haren allowed hits to Gregory Polanco and Travis Snider, then let Andrew McCutchen rip a liner that…
Let’s update the “Hanley Ramirez run of games missed,” shall we? I should probably just link you to the last time I did this rather than using up a lot of space on what’s become an increasingly long list. And yet! I’m doing it anyway. Dodgers Pirates 4:05 p.m. PT Pittsburgh, Pa. 2B Gordon RF…
While we’re easily frustrated by the Dodgers’ inconsistent offense, they actually can score some runs, even while missing Yasiel Puig and Hanley Ramirez. The Dodgers are 10th in the majors in runs scored — no small feat. They also have the sixth-best walk rate in the league (9.5 percent). While there needs to be more…
This Dodger bullpen, it is, well, not good. Kenley Jansen isn’t the problem, of course, and neither is J.P. Howell. We’ve talked a few times about how Brandon League is at least adequate; Brian Wilson has been up and down, but obviously isn’t going anywhere with that 2015 player option. Chris Perez has been awful….
This game was so dumb. This was so, so stupid. Just everything about this game was the worst thing that ever happened, and know that I’m saying this despite the much-maligned Dodger offense scoring seven runs. So much happened. So little happened. Forget this ever happened. If Josh Beckett was hoping to prove he’s healthy and…
You don’t ever want to put too much importance on a single game, especially one in the middle of the season against a team that isn’t even in your division. Dodgers Pirates 4:05 p.m. PT Pittsburgh, Pa. 2B Gordon RF Polanco SS Turner LF Snyder 1B Gonzalez CF McCutchen RF Kemp 2B Walker CF Ethier…
Joc Pederson‘s shoulder? Just fine, thanks. Meanwhile, Julian Leon and Devan Ahart still can’t be stopped down in Rookie-ball. But even their weeks couldn’t compete with Cody Bellinger and Justin Chigbogu, who were on fire in Ogden. Also, Scott Elbert, Justin Turner, Chone Figgins, and Alex Guerrero continued their rehab. July 14 Hitter Of The…
I think we all know the Dodgers want a starting pitcher before the July 31 deadline, and for some obvious reasons. Josh Beckett, who starts tonight, has been fantastic, but he’s also 34, coming off the disabled list, and pitching in a way that seems pretty unsustainable. Dan Haren has been awful and has a…
When your offense is struggling what do you do? Well, you just find one of the worst pitchers in baseball, of course. Old friend (I guess) Edinson Volquez certainly fits the bill, and he provided just what the Dodgers needed: terrible, terrible pitching that’s conducive to offense. Volquez allowed 13 baserunners (10 hits) in 5.2…
Sometimes, game threads can get a bit tedious. “Here’s the lineup. This guy has done well against that pitcher. That guy gets a day off.” And so on. Dodgers Pirates 4:05 p.m. PT Pittsburgh, Pa. 2B Gordon 3B Harrison SS Turner LF Marte 1B Gonzalez CF McCutchen RF Kemp 1B Sanchez CF Ethier 2B Walker…