There was a lot of discourse about the Dodgers’ bullpen usage — specifically Landon Knack — during Monday’s the 7-3 Game 2 loss. Naturally, people blame Dave Roberts for punting …
Read More »Mood has shifted in the right direction for the Dodgers, thanks to Dave Roberts
Well, well, well, how the turntables. When I wrote about the whole Manny Machado throwing ball incident last week, it came from a place of emotion — mostly anger. It …
Read More »On Dave Roberts, the Game 5 pitching plan, the offense and shades of 2021
Dave Roberts managed Game 4 of the NLDS masterfully on Wednesday night. It was probably his best managerial job since Game 6 of the 2020 World Series (which was perfection). …
Read More »Dodgers (and baseball) have a starting pitcher velocity problem
The Dodgers face yet another NLDS early exit tonight when they try to save their season in San Diego. While the offense has done a little more than in recent …
Read More »Dodgers reaction to Manny Machado throw shows lack of self-confidence
The Dodgers on Sunday looked like the Dodgers of recent playoffs disappointments. It’s especially disappointing coming off Saturday’s victory, in which they looked more like the 2017 and 2020 versions …
Read More »Predicting the Dodgers roster for the 2024 NLDS
This was such a strange season for the Dodgers. They added the best baseball player to ever play, dealt with a multitude of injuries to key players, and still ended …
Read More »Dodgers 2, Rockies 1: LA ends regular season with win, MLB’s best record
In what has, arguably, been the most trying season for the Dodgers since 2018 — which is really saying something considering that team won 92 games and the White Sox …
Read More »Brewers 6, Dodgers 4: Daniel Hudson’s meltdown leads to series split for LA
Daniel Hudson (Photo: Cody Bashore) The Dodgers dropped the final game of the 4-game series with the NL Central-leading Brewers by a score of 6-4 on Thursday afternoon at American …
Read More »Dodgers (again) acquire Amed Rosario from the Rays for Michael Flynn (no, not that one)
(Via) The Dodgers have acquired their second utility player of the day. This time, he’s a more familiar face. They’re reacquiring Amed Rosario from the Rays for right-handed relief prospect …
Read More »Dodgers acquire Tommy Edman & Michael Kopech in 3-team trade with Cardinals & White Sox
(Via) Not exactly the big trade we were all hoping for, but it appears the Dodgers are bolstering their bench and bullpen in a three-way trade by acquiring Cardinals utility …
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