Yasiel Puig had played every game of the 2018 season so far, so Matt Kemp spelled him in right tonight. This was Kemp’s first start in right since July 29, …
Read More »A’s @ Dodgers April 11, 2018: A winning streak, maybe?
The Dodgers have won two games in a row. With a chance for three in a row, I’m reminded of what the late, great Lou Brown (James Gammon) would say. …
Read More »2018 Dodgers Prospects: Best Tools
You’ve read the entire Top 100, right? Well, now here’s how the players stack up against one another as I go through and name the prospects with the best tools …
Read More »IMPORTANT: Enrique Hernandez uses Walmart Yodeling Kid as walk-up music
While there’s surely a lot of important analysis to be done on the Dodgers so far in 2018, I’m dedicated to providing Dodgers Digest with updates on the key issues. …
Read More »Dodgers 4, A’s 0: Hyun-Jin Ryu deals, Matt Kemp makes us squeal
The Dodgers got things started early in Tuesday night’s 4-0 win over the Athletics. It was their third shutout of the season, matching their total from the offense side through …
Read More »Athletics @ Dodgers April 10, 2018: Hyun-Jin Ryu looks to bounce back in 2nd start
The Dodgers (3-6) limp home after losing four of five games on the road, with one contest being washed out in San Francisco. The Oakland Athletics (4-7) come into town …
Read More »A too-early look at Dodger fastball rates
I hate writing about trends this early in the season. The Dodgers have played eight baseball games. Only one of their starting pitchers has gone more than twice, several have …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 228 – Kershaw, Jansen, poor offense, prospects
On this episode of Dugout Blues, Jared and I review the first 10 or so days of Dodger baseball. It has been, on the whole, quite bad. Clayton Kershaw‘s velocity …
Read More »Dodgers 2, Giants 1: A salvaged win in San Francisco thanks to Kershaw’s gem, defense & Farmer
Vin Scully opened the game at AT&T Park today. It’s time for @Dodgers and Giants baseball! #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/yKUHGki5Ea — San Francisco Giants (@SFGiants) April 8, 2018 The best remedy for …
Read More »Dodgers @ Giants April 8, 2018: Don’t get swept again
The Dodgers lost in 14 innings last night after using every player on the active roster not named Alex Wood. Two of their starting pitchers appeared as pinch hitters, and …
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