A contending team — let alone a team 2 1/2 games out of first place in its division and 2 1/2 games up in the wild card standings — would …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 166 – Kershaw, Piazza, trade rumors
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodger Blue) and I talk all things Dodgers, including a lot about the upcoming trade deadline (Aug. 1). But first, Clayton Kershaw suffered a …
Read More »Dodgers’ resurgence fueled by vets, but a significant trade still needed
The Dodgers are a better team without Clayton Kershaw. Of course, that’s a silly statement to make, but it’s surprising how well they have done without their ace. Since June …
Read More »Mike Piazza going into Hall of Fame, but not as a Dodger
Mike Piazza and Ken Griffey Jr. are being inducted to the Hall of Fame today. It’s unfortunate Piazza won’t go in the Hall as a Dodger, but it’s still amazing …
Read More »Dodgers 6, Nationals 3: Justin Turner stays red hot
Justin Turner was the star of the day in the Dodgers’ 6-3 win over the Nationals on Thursday afternoon. The win was the Dodgers’ fifth in six games against Washington. …
Read More »Dodgers @ Nationals July 21, 2016: Julio Urias vs. Stephen Strasburg
The Dodgers are looking for the series win today, but it isn’t going to be easy. They’re facing one of the game’s best pitchers in Stephen Strasburg. They’re countering with …
Read More »Yasiel Puig is more valuable than you think
With all these Yasiel Puig trade rumors, it’s hard to know exactly (or even approximately) how much trade value he actually has. The reality is likely that he has more …
Read More »Dodgers 8, Nationals 4: Scott Kazmir was good, and so was the offense
The Dodgers really needed that from Scott Kazmir. He had one of his most efficient outings of the season on Tuesday night to take down the Nationals 8-4. Kazmir was …
Read More »Dodgers @ Nationals July 19, 2016: Kershaw has setback, everything is awful
The Dodgers begin a 3-game set with the Nationals after receiving a ton of bad news — including some that may determine the rest of the season. Dodgers Nationals 4:05 …
Read More »Hyun-Jin Ryu has elbow issue, is DL-bound
Hyun-Jin Ryu is back, until he isn’t. After one start, it sounds like he’s going to miss his second. From Jon Heyman: “Sources have told Today’s Knuckleball that left-handed pitcher Hyun-Jin …
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