Chris Hatcher is bad. It’s hard to admit, seeing as he was good with Miami and good for most of last season. But this season, it’s an entirely different story. …
Read More »Pedro Baez’s strike-zone command needs massive improvement
It isn’t a secret that I’m no fan of Pedro Baez. I really should be, as a lot of his peripheral numbers are good and trending in the right direction. Yet, …
Read More »Julio Urias’ time might come sooner rather than later
Julio Urias is making his fourth start for Oklahoma City today. He has fared pretty well in his first three starts, which isn’t surprising. With some Dodger starters struggling — …
Read More »Yasiel Puig struggling after hot start to season
After a hot start to the season, Yasiel Puig has cooled off — considerably. Through the season’s first 10 games, he was hitting .405/.500/.622 with an 11.4 walk and 13.6 …
Read More »Marlins @ Dodgers April 26, 2016: Welcome back, Carl Crawford
The Dodgers welcome Carl Crawford back from the 15-day disabled list tonight. He’ll start in left field for the first time since April 6. To make room for him, the Dodgers …
Read More »Breaking down Clayton Kershaw’s unique start in Atlanta
Clayton Kershaw‘s start on Thursday morning was an odd one. That’s kind of weird to say seeing as he struck out 10 Braves’ hitters and walked just one over eight …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 153 – Puig, Maeda, Grandal, bullpen
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodger Blue) and I try to enlighten the listeners with our witty banter and baseball “knowledge.” Yasiel Puig showed again why he’s one …
Read More »Yasmani Grandal’s importance to Dodgers cannot be overstated
Yasmani Grandal is a really good baseball player. That isn’t exactly breaking news, but his presence in the lineup is unmistakably important, as is his presence behind the plate. It’d …
Read More »Dodgers @ Rockies April 24, 2016: Alex Wood looks to rebound
Like they did in Atlanta, the Dodgers are going for a series win in the rubber game against the Rockies on Sunday afternoon. Dodgers Rockies 1:10 p.m. PT Denver, Colo. …
Read More »Dodgers @ Rockies April 23, 2016: Kenta Maeda’s first taste of Coors
The Dodgers are back at it trying to make up for last night’s loss in Colorado. This time, Kenta Maeda gets his first look at Coors Field. Dodgers Rockies 5:10 …
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