The Dodgers played in a stress-free game that they were on the right side of! A comfortable, never-in-doubt 12-1 victory over the Pirates? It’s a miracle! —– So about that …
Read More »Pirates @ Dodgers May 8, 2017: Wood starts; Bellinger bats cleanup
The Dodgers are back home to open a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night after rain postponed their series finale in San Diego on Sunday. Pirates Dodgers …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 196 – Bellinger, Kershaw, Gonzalez, Hill
On this episode of Dugout Blues, Jared and I record a day early, and it turns out we should have waited, because… Cody Bellinger is a monster. As good as his first …
Read More »Yasiel Puig is hitting into a lot of double plays
In the Dodgers’ blowout victory against the Giants on Tuesday, Yasiel Puig went 3-for-5 with four RBI and two runs scored. On the whole, it was a very good game for him, …
Read More »Dodgers 10, Padres 2: Somehow screwing up a blowout win
The Dodgers escaped today with what seems like an easy 10-2 win on the surface, but it was actually a lot more tenuous, especially late when odd decision making by …
Read More »Dodgers @ Padres May 6, 2017: Battle of the Claytons
Hey, guys, check this out — both starting pitchers in today’s match between the Dodgers and Padres are named Clayton! How’s that for fun? Clayton Kershaw (2.61 ERA, 3.01 FIP, 0.871 …
Read More »Dodgers 8, Padres 2: Cody Bellinger’s double dongs lead the way
Adrian Gonzalez was placed on the disabled list earlier today due to his injuries, but also because Cody Bellinger deserved a longer look. And boy did Cody start taking advantage …
Read More »Dodgers @ Padres May 5, 2017: Maeda brings new cutter to Petco; Gonzalez to DL
The Dodgers open a brief weekend road trip with a series in San Diego on Friday night, their first matchup with the Padres at Petco Park this season. Dodgers Padres …
Read More »Let’s talk about Chase Utley
Speaking of injured players, I present to you Chase Utley. OK, he might not be injured, but there is certainly something not right with him at present. On the season, he …
Read More »It’s time for Dave Roberts to think outside the box regarding bullpen usage
I like Dave Roberts. I really do. He’s in just his second season as Dodgers’ manager, but he’s probably among the most liked and respected of any person to be the captain …
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