This is the second in my series of 2016 MLB Draft profiles. This time, I turn to projectable prep right-hander Matt Manning. Previous entries Josh Lowe Vitals 6’6, 195 pounds Position: Pitcher Bats: Right …
Read More »Dodgers 5, Angels 1: Clayton Kershaw + Dingers = Win
Clayton Kershaw‘s masterful performance and three home runs propelled the Dodgers to a 5-1 win over the Angels on Tuesday night. It’s a pretty simple equation, really. Your browser does …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 156 – Kershaw, Kazmir, Seager, Urias
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodger Blue) and I are back to talk everything Clayton Kershaw … and the Dodgers, I guess. Yes, it turns out Kershaw is …
Read More »2016 MLB Draft Profile: 3B/OF/RHP Josh Lowe, Pope HS (Ga.)
It’s draft season! Seriously, the draft is in 24 days. The Dodgers have three of the first 36 picks, so there’s a chance to land some premium talent early on. …
Read More »Cardinals 5, Dodgers 2: LA done in by intentional walks
No sweep for the Dodgers as they fall to the Cardinals 5-2 on Sunday night, despite a strong outing by Alex Wood. Wood continued to be great at Dodger Stadium, …
Read More »Cardinals @ Dodgers May 14, 2016: Carlos Martinez vs. Scott Kazmir
Good win last night. Turns out, scoring runs is a good thing. With Scott Kazmir going against one of MLB’s most potent offenses, the Dodger bats will probably need to …
Read More »Cardinals @ Dodgers May 13, 2016: Former college teammates clash
After splitting four games with the Mets, the Dodgers welcome the always-pesky Cardinals in for a 3-game weekend series. Cardinals Dodgers 7:10 p.m. PT Los Angeles 3B Carpenter 2B Kendrick …
Read More »Ross Stripling is an average starting pitcher, and that’s OK
Ross Stripling is now best-known for firing 7 1/3 innings of no-hit ball in his MLB debut last month. That’s understandable. But aside from a couple of “meh” starts, Stripling …
Read More »Mets @ Dodgers May 12, 2016: Clayton Kershaw’s 250th start
It doesn’t seem like that long ago when Clayton Kershaw made his MLB against the Cardinals. Then you realize 2008 was eight years ago. From start No. 1 through 249, he …
Read More »Dodgers’ offensive struggles tied to lack of homers, launch angle
Trayce Thompson‘s walk-off home run was a welcome sight on Tuesday night. Any time the Dodgers hit a home run, it’s a welcome sight (no matter what Steve Lyons might …
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