On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodger Blue) and I are back to discuss the week that was for the Dodgers. Turns out it was pretty good on the field. …
Read More »Julio Urias is getting better, but it’s almost time to shut him down
After Saturday’s performance it was confirmed: Julio Urias is really, really good. It wasn’t much of a question to some, but there were others who wondered if the kid was …
Read More »Cubs @ Dodgers Aug. 26, 2016: Welcome aboard, Carlos Ruiz
The Dodgers begin a 3-game weekend set with the Cubs, and the newest Dodger Carlos Ruiz is in town and starting tonight. Cubs Dodgers 7:10 p.m. PT Los Angeles CF Fowler …
Read More »Dodgers have many options for expanded September rosters
Active rosters expand from 25 players to 40 on Thursday, and the Dodgers will certainly do their fair share of promotions. This season seems to be a bit more interesting …
Read More »In a heartbreaker, the Dodgers trade A.J. Ellis to Philly for Carlos Ruiz
In a day that will live in infamy, the Dodgers today traded A.J. Ellis, right-handed pitcher Tommy Bergjans and a player to be named later or cash to the Phillies for …
Read More »Dodgers 1, Giants 0: Rich Hill makes great first impression
Rich Hill‘s Dodger debut couldn’t have gone any better, as he showed exactly why the team traded for him in a 1-0 Dodger win on Wednesday night. Hill, who hadn’t pitched in …
Read More »Walker Buehler’s professional debut impressive and encouraging
It’s never safe to make assumptions off such a small sample size — say, two innings of Arizona Rookie League ball — but Walker Buehler‘s professional debut on Tuesday was …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 170 – Urias, offense good, Kershaw back?
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodger Blue) and I review your first-place Los Angeles Dodgers. That’s right, the Dodgers are in first place. DEAL WITH IT. Not sure if …
Read More »Dodgers 18, Reds 9: Adrian Gonzalez’s power is back
I called this a “trap game” in the game thread earlier, and it almost was. But the offense produced enough in a 18-9 win against the Reds on Monday afternoon, …
Read More »Dodgers @ Reds Aug. 22, 2016: Trap Game
Thus ends an odd series in Cincinnati, with a 9:30 a.m. game on a Monday. Sure, why not. The Dodgers send Scott Kazmir out against Homer Bailey — yes, he still …
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