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(Via) Never has a 4-inning, 90-pitch outing from a starting pitcher been so impactful and important. OK, never might be stretching it, but Walker Buehler showed shades of his former …
Read More »Welcome back(ish), Walker Buehler
Walker Buehler’s disappearing whiffs, 4-seam fastball have been a problem
After the 2021 season, Walker Buehler looked like a bonafide ace. He posted a 2.47 ERA, 3.16 FIP, 19.6 K-BB% and logged 207 2/3 innings. Since then, though, he has …
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 »2024 NLDS Preview: Dodgers vs. Padres
Well everyone, after 162 regular season games, the playoffs now begin for the Dodgers in the National League Division Series, up against the San Diego Padres. The Padres gave the …
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 »Examining the Jack Flaherty health and velocity concerns
Starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, whom the Dodgers acquired from the Tigers just before Tuesday’s trade deadline, is considered by many to be the best starter moved at the deadline. His …
Read More »Chris Taylor’s adjustments at the plate have led to a big comeback over the last month
(Photo: Stacie Wheeler) Chris Taylor has been a staple of Dodgers baseball since his breakout 2017 season, which culminated in his sending the first pitch Dallas Keuchel threw in the …
Read More »Where can the Dodgers turn at shortstop with Mookie Betts out?
This was a terrible weekend for the Dodgers. It started with Yoshinobu Yamamoto exiting his start early Saturday night. It ended with Mookie Betts taking a 97.9 mph fastball to …
Read More »Gavin Stone’s revamped slider has helped him reach new heights
(Photo: Stacie Wheeler) Just over a third of the way into the 2024 season, the top of the Dodger rotation has been one of their biggest strengths. The high-profile additions …
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