Brandon McCarthy was not great today, but he wasn’t terrible, either, in spite of the fact that this was his shortest outing of the year. In four innings pitched, he …
Read More »Dodgers @ Cardinals June 1, 2017: Brunch baseball
The Dodgers take on the Cardinals in a matinee, looking to take three of four from St. Louis. Last night’s loss was annoying (and even more so when you think about …
Read More »Cardinals 2, Dodgers 1: Ryu matches Martinez, but Dodgers beaten by late homer
The Dodgers put their six-game winning streak on the line tonight in what was a dodgy matchup for them between Hyun-Jin Ryu, who was spot starting, and Carlos Martinez, who …
Read More »Dodgers @ Cardinals May 31, 2017: Ryu’s rotation return
Yesterday’s victory was the Dodgers’ sixth in a row. It moved them into sole possession of first place, and put them at a season-high 13 games above .500, at 33-20. …
Read More »Despite popular belief, Chase Utley’s career isn’t over
Remember when Chase Utley was 1 for his first 29 at-bats and everyone wanted him gone? Well, it turns out the reports of his baseball death were highly premature. Since that time …
Read More »Dodgers 9, Cardinals 4: Hey, uh, the Dodgers are in first place
Kenta Maeda faced the Cardinals today for the second time in a row, and I’m guessing he was hoping to get off to a better start than last time when …
Read More »Dodgers @ Cardinals May 30, 2017: Maeda vs. Wacha, take two
The red hot Dodgers, half game back of the Rockies in the NL West, are closing in on first place after five straight wins. They’ll go for their sixth consecutive …
Read More »2017 MLB Draft: Dodgers’ Big Board, v 2.0
This is the second installment of my Dodgers’ draft Big Board. There have been some changes, especially near the top. Expect two more of these before the draft in 13 …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 199 – Good week, Wood, McCarthy, Bellinger
On this episode of Dugout Blues, Jared and I recap a busy week of Dodger baseball. The Dodgers won five of six games against the Cardinals and Cubs, and looked …
Read More »2017 MLB Draft Profile: OF Bubba Thompson, McGill-Toolen HS (Ala.)
The MLB Draft profile series is truckin’ along. Up next is another prep outfielder in Bubba Thompson. He’s athletic, toolsy and has a lot of upside. Previous profiles: Heliot Ramos Evan …
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