While the Braves trot out the same lineup we’ve seen the last two nights, the Dodgers’ definitely has a “we’re in the middle of a really long time between days off” …
Read More »Dodgers 6, Braves 2: Nice To Meet You, Kevin Correia
Three days after castoff Roberto Hernandez was really, really good, castoff Kevin Correia was… really, really good. This sport is so, so dumb sometimes. I love it. I hate it. …
Read More »Dodgers @ Braves August 11, 2014: The Kevin Correia Era
Kevin Correia. Really. 34 years old in two weeks, a fourth-round pick of the Giants (of course) 12 years ago, a pitcher with a total inability to miss bats, good …
Read More »Dodgers @ Brewers August 10, 2014: Hanley Out, Barney In
The last few days have been so much fun around Dodger-land — Roberto Hernandez! Kevin Correia, who might start tomorrow! — that it’s easy to forget that if they don’t win …
Read More »Dodgers @ Brewers August 9, 2014: Hanley Ramirez Is Hurt, Rinse, Repeat
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Hanley Ramirez is injured and not in tonight’s lineup. I know. Dodgers Brewers 4:10 p.m. PT Milwaukee, Wi. 2B Gordon CF Gomez …
Read More »Brandon League Was Actually Very Good Last Night
Brandon League faced six hitters last night in the 9-3 loss to Milwaukee. He retired exactly one of them. Three runs scored while he was on the mound. He got hung …
Read More »Dodgers @ Brewers August 8, 2014: Get Used To Seeing The Brewers
I think I’m already sick of talking about Roberto Hernandez, and he hasn’t even thrown a pitch for the Dodgers yet. Dodgers Brewers 5:10 p.m. PT Milwaukee, Wi. 2B Gordon …
Read More »Which One Of These Pitchers Could Be A Dodger Soon?
As I said yesterday after discussing Roberto Hernandez, “Some other starter is going to appear, potentially soon. I don’t know who it will be, of course, because waivers are going …
Read More »Dodgers @ Angels August 7, 2014: Win That World Series Preview
Zack Greinke didn’t pitch particularly well against the Angels. Clayton Kershaw, by his lofty standards, didn’t either. Dan Haren did. Baseball is weird, and it hates you. Dodgers Angels 7:05 p.m. …
Read More »Roberto Hernandez Is Starting on Friday Instead Of Josh Beckett
When word arrived earlier today that the Dodgers had acquired Roberto Hernandez from the Phillies, it seemed clear that it was more than just about adding depth to a bullpen …
Read More »