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…
The Dodgers may have found the next Adrian Gonzalez. Well, not really. But they did sign Mexican first baseman in Eric Meza. They did so late on July 2, which is why he wasn’t in the first post about July 2 prospects. Meza’s bonus amount is unknown. Odds are, it wasn’t a significant amount of money…
…aaaaaand exhale, because wow, did a lot just happen there. Clayton Kershaw was fine, but hardly up to his usual standards. I know that sounds weird when you consider that he struck out eight, walked one, and allowed three earned runs in seven innings. For most any other pitcher in baseball, that’s a pretty great…
As the Dodgers struggle and as their untenable center field situation marches on, Joc Pederson‘s name gets mentioned a lot, and rightfully so. It’s not a guarantee that he will immediately help the Dodgers, but it’s starting to look like a pretty good bet. But is there actually room for him on the roster? Dodgers Cardinals…