On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodger Blue) and I have a discussion about the Los Angeles Dodgers, as we do every week. Brandon McCarthy came back, pitched well, got hurt, pitched …
Read More »Pirates @ Dodgers Aug. 14, 2016: Welcome back, Brett Anderson
Happy Brett Anderson day! It’s been awhile, but Anderson is making his season debut after undergoing back surgery in early March. Pirates Dodgers 1:10 p.m. PT Los Angeles 2B Harrison …
Read More »Pirates @ Dodgers Aug. 13, 2016: Gerrit Cole vs. Brandon McCarthy
The Dodgers dropped the first game of the series to the Pirates on Friday night in pathetic fashion. Here’s hoping today goes a lot better. Pirates Dodgers 1:05 p.m. PT Los …
Read More »Pirates @ Dodgers Aug. 12, 2016: Ivan Nova vs. Ross Stripling
The Dodgers open a 3-game series with the Pirates tonight behind Ross Stripling. He’s coming off one of his more impressive outings of the season, holding the Red Sox scoreless …
Read More »Cause of Brandon McCarthy’s command struggles not apparent
Brandon McCarthy sounded extremely frustrated after his outing on Sunday against the Red Sox, and rightfully so. He lasted just 3 2/3 innings and walked five hitters. It was one …
Read More »Corey Seager a lock for Rookie of the Year and bonafide MVP candidate
Most knew Corey Seager would be a really good Major League Baseball player, but I don’t think many thought he’d be this good this soon. Seager, 22, is having an historic season …
Read More »Dodgers’ struggles vs. lefties tied to underperformers who hope to improve
It’s no secret the Dodgers have struggled mightily this season against left-handed pitching. They’re 14-14 against lefty starters, even after taking down Eduardo Rodriguez and David Price over the weekend, …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 168 – Trade deadline, Puig, Urias, Alvarez
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodger Blue) and I recap what turned out to be a pretty active trade deadline for the Dodgers. They landed Rich Hill and Josh …
Read More »Red Sox @ Dodgers Aug. 5, 2016: Welcome back, Hanley Ramirez
This should be a fun series. The Dodgers are hosting one of the best offenses in the game, and it also includes a return. Red Sox Dodgers 7:10 p.m. PT Los …
Read More »Dodgers’ rotation bending but not breaking … yet
The Dodgers have acquired massive amounts of depth since the end of last season, and we’ve sung the praises of the front office for that. Even though that depth was …
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