The news was not good for Andrew Toles on Wednesday, as it was announced he tore the ACL in his right knee and is out for the season. He took …
Read More »Dodgers improved athleticism a glimpse into future success
In most sports, athleticism reigns supreme. Modern day baseball is no exception. The last two World Series champions have been chock-full of athletic players. 2015 Royals Lorenzo Cain Jarrod Dyson Alcides …
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 »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 …
Read More »Cody Bellinger’s hot start making it hard for Dodgers to send him back to OKC
Everyone seems to be talking about Cody Bellinger today, so I suppose I’ll chime in as well. Bellinger is currently hitting .345/.406/.655 with a 175 wRC+ through his first eight games …
Read More »Corey Seager and Justin Turner carry Dodgers’ offense in April
The Dodgers’ offense was been up and down in the season’s first month. It ranks as the ninth-best in baseball via wRC+, but that number is 102 — 2 percent better …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 195 – 3+E, Bellinger, Urias, Maeda, Ryu
On this episode of Dugout Blues, Jared and I recap the week’s action, which included a game that reminded us of one that happened more than 10 years ago. But …
Read More »Dodgers @ Giants April 27, 2017: Happy Julio Urias Day
The Dodgers are looking to split the series with the Giants. They could, easily, be going for a 4-game sweep, but baseball happened. Dodgers Giants 12:45 p.m. San Francisco CF Hernandez …
Read More »About that 10th inning…
The Dodgers lost in 10 innings to the Giants on Wednesday night, but you already knew that. How they lost was perhaps one of them most frustrating ways in recent …
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