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 …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 155 – Kershaw, Fien, Ryu, Urias, De Leon
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodger Blue) and I fawn over Clayton Kershaw, which isn’t uncommon for us on this podcast. Kershaw was great in San Diego and …
Read More »Dodgers @ Blue Jays May 6, 2016: Kenta Maeda vs. Powerful Jays
The last time the Dodgers were in Toronto, they were smack-dab in the middle of their historic 42-8 streak. That was fun! Dodgers Blue Jays 4:07 p.m. PT Toronto 2B Utley …
Read More »Dodgers benefiting from Chase Utley’s early season production
When Chase Utley was re-signed early in the offseason, some folks were confused by it. Not just because Howie Kendrick was still around after being given a qualifying offer, Jose …
Read More »Dodgers need the good Enrique Hernandez to come back
The Dodgers beat the Giants on April 15. That made it a good day (as well as it being Jackie Robinson Day). They got that victory thanks mostly to a …
Read More »Howie Kendrick’s struggles rooted in BABIP, whiffs
When the Dodgers re-signed Howie Kendrick, it looked like a really good deal. They were bringing back one of the most consistent hitters in baseball at a cheaper than expected …
Read More »Dodgers @ Rays May 3, 2016: Scott Kazmir returns to Tampa
Scott Kazmir returns to Tampa Bay for the first time since last May in an attempt to keep the Dodgers’ winning “streak” alive. Dodgers Rays 4:10 p.m. PT Tampa Bay …
Read More »Cause of Chris Hatcher’s struggles hard to pinpoint
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 — …
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