The Dodgers have won two games in a row. If they win one more in a row, that’ll be a winning streak. Fortunately, the Mariners are throwing a right-hander, even …
Read More »The curious case of Chris Taylor’s batted ball profile and plate discipline
When Chris Taylor was recalled last season, no one was expecting much of anything, but he soon established himself as one of the more valuable players on the team and …
Read More »Hyun-Jin Ryu is back and is succeeding with his mysterious fastball
The Dodgers got an encouraging start from Hyun-Jin Ryu last night against the Giants. After missing 3 1/2 months with a “strained” groin, he came back and looked like he …
Read More »Manny Machado’s struggles contributing to Dodgers’ recent ‘slide’
The Dodgers acquired Manny Machado the day after the All-Star Game expecting him to be the superstar the team was missing in the lineup with the loss of Corey Seager. …
Read More »Giants @ Dodgers Aug. 14, 2018: Please stop losing
The last four games of Dodger baseball have sucked. It would be great if that streak of suck ended tonight. Or at least, don’t let the game end the same …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 243 – Struggles, Maeda/Stripling bullpen, drafts
On this episode of Dugout Blues, Jared and I are a bit concerned about the Dodgers. The Dodgers split with the A’s (and could have won both). The lost 3-of-4 …
Read More »Dodgers are under-performing, and it’s almost too late in the season for that
Last week started so well. The Dodgers beat one of the best teams in baseball in the A’s and were in position to “sweep” the 2-game series before Yasmani Grandal …
Read More »Looking at closer options for the Dodgers while Kenley Jansen is out
After not being available to close out last night’s game in Colorado, it was reported that Kenley Jansen was out because of an irregular heartbeat — something that has been …
Read More »Luxury tax concerns could limit Dodgers’ trade options in August
It’s waiver trade season, and we’ve already seen some players change teams. But don’t expect the Dodgers to be involved too much this month. Jordan Lyles went from San Diego …
Read More »Dodgers shouldn’t rely on Julio Urias for significant bullpen innings this season
The Dodgers’ bullpen is still a question mark, and with the non-waiver trade deadline having come and gone, it’s going to be hard for them to upgrade this month. They …
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