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 …
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 …
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