When two of the best pitchers in the National League face-off, that’s about the kind of game you’d expect. The Dodgers were able to squeak out a 1-0 win on Thursday …
Read More »Thank you, J.P. Howell, for being awesome
We’ve spent many hours and keystrokes on how bad the Dodgers’ bullpen has been this season, but it’s time for some praise. J.P. Howell is having a fantastic season, and …
Read More »There is no benefit to the Dodgers trading Matt Kemp
We’re about five weeks from the July 31 non-waiver MLB trade deadline, and Matt Kemp‘s name is predictably — and frustratingly — being brought up in trade rumors. For some …
Read More »Dodgers @ Padres June 22, 2014: Hyun-Jin Ryu trying to stay consistent
This is the rubber game of the series, and the Dodgers send Hyun-Jin Ryu to the mound against the Padres’ “offense.” Dodgers Padres 1:10 pm PT San Diego, CA 2B …
Read More »Dodgers 4, Padres 2: Josh Beckett, still good, bullpen still not
Behind another fantastic outing by Josh Beckett, the Dodgers rebounded from last night’s frustrating loss in San Diego. The offense was good enough against Tyson Ross, who is really good at …
Read More »Dodgers @ Padres June 20, 2014: Top that, Dan Haren
While Dan Haren has no chance of matching, or even coming close to, duplicating what Clayton Kershaw did the other night, but he can go a long way in helping the …
Read More »Chronicling Clayton Kershaw’s journey to Los Angeles
Clayton Kershaw is great, and most everyone knows he’s a true homegrown talent. But there are a lot of factors that went into him being a Dodger. I’m here to chronicle the …
Read More »Dodgers sign 2014 first-round pick Grant Holmes
It was just a matter of time before it happened, but the Dodgers on Tuesday officially inked 2014 first-round draft pick Grant Holmes. Jim Callis of MLB.com tweeted and said …
Read More »Dodgers 4, Rockies 2: Hanley homers, as does his replacement
Hanley Ramirez seems to be rounding into form, but, as has been his problem for seemingly ever, he can’t stay on the field. He left Tuesday night’s victory with an injured …
Read More »DBacks @ Dodgers June 13, 2014: Welcome back A.J. & Hanley, RIP Chad
It seems like the last few game threads I’ve written have involved certain players coming back from injury or a day off, and today is no different. The Dodgers activated …
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