The result of today’s game was meaningless, so we’ll get to how the Dodgers won 6-5 behind Scott Van Slyke‘s unlikely speed in a minute. However, the far more important part was …
Read More »The Return Of Matt Kemp’s Power, Briefly
The return of Matt Kemp‘s power has been one of the most fun stories of the second half of the season. After hitting just six home runs in 2013 and …
Read More »Dodgers 7, Rockies 4: Six Run Sixth Propels Dodgers to Victory
Tonight’s game didn’t actually matter. The only thing that was actually at stake was pride, and the Dodgers did their best to boost their pride, winning by a score of 7-4. The …
Read More »The Recent History Of Dodger Post-Clinch Lineups
One thing I’m looking forward today is seeing who the Dodgers bring out for their post-clinch party lineup. It’s a good time to get the regulars some extra rest and …
Read More »Pedro Baez, Setup Man?
In the 2014 Dodgers’ frustrating and awful bullpen, any positive story is a welcome one. Recently, we’ve been viewing the emergence of Pedro Baez. Converted from third base at the …
Read More »Dodgers @ Cubs Sept. 21, 2014: The Bullpen Game
Dodgers Cubs 11:20 a.m. Chicago 2B Gordon LF Coghlan CF Puig SS Baez 1B Gonzalez 1B Rizzo RF Kemp 3B Valbuena SS Ramirez C Castillo LF Crawford CF Alcantara 3B …
Read More »Cubs 8, Dodgers 7: Adrian Gonzalez Brings The Rain, Bullpen Brings The Pain
Roberto Hernandez wasn’t particularly sharp today, which is becoming a usual trend. The Dodger offense was certainly active and gave the team a big lead, but depending on the bullpen this …
Read More »Dodgers @ Cubs Sept. 20, 2014: More Morning Baseball, And Who Should Start Tomorrow?
More morning baseball… maybe. Check out this forecast: FYI, it's a noon game here. pic.twitter.com/WcStEk3vFa — J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) September 20, 2014 Dodgers Cubs 10:05 a.m. Chicago 2B Gordon LF Coghlan …
Read More »Dodgers Clinch A Postseason Berth
Obviously, the Dodgers are aiming higher, but they are now guaranteed to play after the regular season ends. After the team’s 14-5 victory this afternoon, former (and potentially future) Dodger Russell …
Read More »Dodgers 8, Cubs 4: Greinke Labors, Cubs Bullpen Labors More
The Dodgers won tonight, but the path was certainly rocky. Before tonight’s game, Mike posted a thread called “Finally a real pitcher.” After Carlos Frias turned in one of the …
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