On Sunday, we talked about how badly the Dodgers need some help with left-side infield depth, thanks to disabling injuries to Justin Turner & Chone Figgins to go along with a …
Read More »Cleveland 5, Dodgers 4: How Frustrating
As far as “pitchers helping themselves” go, I’m not sure you’re going to do much better than Clayton Kershaw hitting a homer to break a 0-0 tie while pitching a …
Read More »Cleveland Sporting Team @ Dodgers July 2, 2014: House Money Lineup
Well now, that’s certainly a lineup. Hanley Ramirez sits, because Hanley Ramirez in the starting lineup is no longer compatible with the reality we live in. Yasiel Puig sits, because …
Read More »What If An Ump Taught Yasiel Puig How To Bat Flip?
It’s hot where I am right now, really hot, so let me do something fun and silly and lightweight here. Who doesn’t love Yasiel Puig bat flips, right? Literally no …
Read More »Cleveland Sporting Team @ Dodgers July 1, 2014: No Hanleys Ever
Here’s a thing I am completely sick of typing: “Hanley Ramirez is not in the starting lineup tonight.” I’ve lost count of how many times he’s sat, and I honestly …
Read More »Cleveland Sporting Team @ Dodgers June 30, 2014: LOLHanley
Last week, when the Dodgers were in Kansas City, I remember writing about how long it had been since the two teams had last played, all the way back in …
Read More »The Chemistry Of the Dodgers Catching The Giants
Just over two weeks ago, I wrote about “the right and wrong ways to criticize the 2014 Dodgers,” saying that while the Dodgers certainly had their faults, it was ridiculous …
Read More »Cardinals @ Dodgers June 29, 2014: Justin Turner’s Terribly-Timed Injury
Another day, another injury. This time, as very much expected when we saw him limp into second base last night, it’s Justin Turner. That’s obviously 15 days a minimum, but …
Read More »The Dodgers Must Import Infield Depth
Last night’s offensive outburst was a whole lot of fun, but it came with a price, and it’s made one thing extremely clear: As the trade season heats up, adding …
Read More »Cardinals @ Dodgers June 28, 2014: Hanley Ramirez Is Back
Tonight’s original Dodger lineup had Miguel Rojas hitting eighth and playing shortstop, as we all happily grumbled about Hanley Ramirez spending his fifth consecutive day on the bench thanks to …
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