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Back in May, Justin Turner was not a good hitter. He was playing great defense, but the hitting to which the Dodgers and their fans had become accustom was nowhere to …
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Dodgers @ Phillies Aug. 18, 2016: Stripling for the sweep
Turns out, no one claimed today’s game thread. So, enjoy literally the worst thread we have ever “written.” http://twitter.com/Dodgers/status/766408511353860096 Updated #MLB #Lineup #PhilliesHerrera CFGalvis SSFranco 3BHoward 1BRupp CParedes LFAltherr RFFeatherston …
Read More »Joc Pederson is more consistent thanks to improved contact rates
After last year’s second-half collapse, some wondered if Joc Pederson was truly the Dodgers’ long-term center fielder. This year, he’s answering that question with an emphatic “YES”, and he’s doing …
Read More »Jose De Leon might not debut for Dodgers in 2016, and that’s OK
Coming into the season, I had somewhat serious debate with myself whether I’d rank Jose De Leon ahead of Julio Urias in my prospect rankings. While that didn’t happen, the …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 169 – Pitching injuries, Joc hitting, Kershaw
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 …
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