The Dodgers‘ magic number was reduced to one behind Zack Greinke‘s eight stellar innings of two-run ball in which he struck out five, limited the Giants to six hits, and …
Read More »Mailbag #11: Playoff Rotation, Mattingly’s Effect, Front Office, Joc Concerns
Greg: What would the playoff rotation be? This question still totally depends on Hyun Jin Ryu‘s health. Assuming Ryu is healthy and that the Dodgers win the division, they should …
Read More »Dodgers 14, Cubs 5: That’s 20 Wins For Clayton Kershaw
Demigod Clayton Kershaw showed his mortal side today, giving up three runs in five innings while laboring through 106 pitches. Kershaw uncharacteristically surrendered three walks to go along with seven …
Read More »Dodgers do annual rookie ‘dress up’, fans react like idiots
The Dodgers did their annual rookie hazing (now “dress up” for “reasons”) after the Rockies series, and I always enjoy it because of its potential to be hilarious and also …
Read More »Starting Andre Ethier over Yasiel Puig is stupid & other things I thought were obvious
Yasiel Puig sucks. Well, right now he does. Since August started, his line is an amazing .203/.295/.228/.523, but what’s even more amazing is the predictable hand-wringing by the press every …
Read More »Dodgers 4, Padres 0: Get Used To Seeing Dan Haren
Dan Haren has now allowed four runs (three earned) in his last 26 innings after twirling a seven-inning, four-hit, no-run gem against the Padres today. Yes, all that came against …
Read More »Dodgers 3, D-Backs 1: Clayton Kershaw Wants To Know Where The Pool Is
As you well know by now, the last time Clayton Kershaw visited Chase Field, he lasted only 1.2 innings, having given up seven runs on six hits and two walks. …
Read More »Dee Gordon did indeed make changes in 2014, including recent adjustments
I recently wrote about Dee Gordon and the changes his stance/swing have undergone in 2014, and that article included some worry that he was reverting back to his old form. …
Read More »Mailbag #10: Comebacks, A-Gon Vs. Shift, Puig’s Power, Giancarlo Dreaming
Jorge: “The Dodgers don’t seem to have many “comeback” wins and yet are still at the top of the National League. Is this something to be concerned about?” The Dodgers …
Read More »Zack Greinke’s elbow a ‘creeping concern’ for Dodgers as his command deteriorates
The Dodgers are concerned about Zack Greinke‘s elbow. Panic yet? I’m getting there. In an article about Ned Colletti‘s history of waiver wire pickups, Ken Gurnick seemingly buried the lede …
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