It isn’t often Clayton Kershaw is cruising through seven innings only to have the Dodgers lose the game, but that happened on Monday in Miller Park as the Brewers won 4-3. A …
Read More »Dodgers @ Brewers May 4, 2015: Transactions, awards, Kershaw
Instead of having individual posts for every transaction, it seems the game threads are going to double as that — you know, since it isn’t the offseason and we aren’t …
Read More »Dodgers’ prowess on base paths leaves a lot to be desired
We all knew that when the Dodgers traded Dee Gordon, they weren’t going to have a legitimate stolen base threat. There is no one in the organization who could swipe …
Read More »Diamondbacks @ Dodgers May 1, 2015: Carlos Frias in Game 22, as expected
Raise your hand if you thought Carlos Frias would be starting a game for the Dodgers on May 1. You’re lying. Raise your hand if you thought it was possible …
Read More »Forget right-handed power, the Dodgers have tons of left-handed power
Just like the front office drew up. The Dodgers lead MLB in home runs with 32, even after trading Matt Kemp (1 HR) and not re-signing Hanley Ramirez (10 HR). …
Read More »Scott Van Slyke could benefit from Carl Crawford injury
Yesterday, I wrote about Brandon McCarthy‘s injury being an opportunity for Zach Lee. Now, Carl Crawford‘s injury is an opportunity for someone — but not a prospect. Scott Van Slyke …
Read More »Giants 2, Dodgers 1: Bumgarner outduels Kershaw
For the second time in less than a week, the Dodgers ran out a “Sunday Special” lineup against Madison Bumgarner, and for the second time, they lost. This time, 2-1 …
Read More »Brandon McCarthy’s torn UCL means it’s Zach Lee time
Well, it was the worst-case scenario with Brandon McCarthy after he left Saturday’s game. He has a torn UCL and probably needs Tommy John surgery. That would put him out …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 117 – Injuries, godlike Guerrero, Seager
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodgers Nation) and I review the good and bad of the past week in both the majors and minors. The Dodgers got …
Read More »Dodgers @ Padres April 25, 2015: Brandon McCarthy and strikeouts
It’s funny what getting out of San Francisco can do for a team. The Dodgers were triumphant last night, and it was a solid performance all-around. Dodgers Padres 5:30 p.m. …
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