Over the last 24 hours, we asked two questions about this game. We wanted to know how the Dodgers would assemble an outfield from a collection of outfield-like substance, and …
Read More »A.J. Ellis Has to Start Over Yasmani Grandal Tonight, Right?
A.J. Ellis usually doesn’t catch Zack Greinke, and he usually doesn’t start against righty pitchers. That’s what Yasmani Grandal is for, and for most of the year, that worked out …
Read More »How Do the Dodgers Assemble an Outfield for Game 5?
When I wrote at FanGraphs, it became kind of a recurring thing that I’d write about the overstuffed Dodgers outfield. In November 2013, it was “The Dodgers and Too Many …
Read More »Dodgers @ Mets Oct. 12, 2015: NLDS Game 4
Well, here it is. Here’s possibly the final game of the Dodger season. Here’s possibly more fuel on the “Clayton Kershaw can’t win in the playoffs” fire. Here’s potentially the …
Read More »The Clayton Kershaw Plan For Game 4
I don’t fault the Dodgers for deciding to go with Clayton Kershaw on three days rest in Game 4. It’s better than relying on Alex Wood, right? And you can …
Read More »Should The Dodgers Start Chase Utley In Game 3?
Chase Utley has appealed his two-game suspension, and with the appeal not going to be heard in time for tonight’s game, he will be available. The question is: Will he …
Read More »Chase Utley Suspended for Games 3 and 4
Chase Utley has been suspended for the next two games of the NLDS. LAD INF Utley has been suspended for Games 3 & 4 of NLDS as a result of …
Read More »Mets @ Dodgers Oct. 9, 2015: NLDS Game 1
Hey, Corey Seager: No pressure. Just over a month ago, you were playing in Triple-A. Now you’re not only starting in a playoff game, you’re hitting third. Mets Dodgers 6:45 …
Read More »Here’s Your NLDS Roster, and Why Joel Peralta Is On It
After plenty of speculation, the official NLDS roster is out. Enjoy: Hitters (14) C/1B Yasmani Grandal C A.J. Ellis 1B Adrian Gonzalez 2B Howie Kendrick 2B/UT Chase Utley SS/3B Corey …
Read More »Cubs @ Pirates Oct. 7, 2015: NL Wild Card
After last night’s AL warm-up, this is the main event. This is Jake Arrieta vs. Gerrit Cole. This is one of the most-anticipated games in years, I think. Enjoy. Ready? …
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