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Yasiel Puig has been terrible lately. Just so, so bad, really, with a line of .211/.301/.239 since Aug. 1. I wish I knew why. I don’t. D’Backs Dodgers 6:10 p.m. Los …
Read More »D’Backs @ Dodgers Sept. 5, 2014: Ill Puig Gives Pederson A Chance
Brian Wilson Is Losing Velocity
When Brian Wilson went on the disabled list for elbow issues in April, one of the curious things was that his velocity was more or less fine. In April, he …
Read More »Dodgers 2, D’Backs 1: Dan Haren Is Good Again?
If Dan Haren looks a little derpy in that picture above, I apologize, because he’s been, well… really good lately. I know! I can’t believe it either. Since he got …
Read More »D’Backs @ Dodgers Sept. 5, 2014: Take A Seat, Dee Gordon
Let’s get it out there and move on: Don Mattingly stands by his decision to not pinch-run for A.J. Ellis at second base in Wednesday’s extra inning game, mostly because …
Read More »My 2014 Dodgers’ Minor League Players of the Year
This was one of the more interesting minor-league seasons in the Dodgers’ system in quite some time. There were offensive prospects who were expected to perform — and did. There …
Read More »Another Reason To Not Worry About Dodgers Bases Loaded Troubles
In the aftermath of Wednesday’s ludicrous extra-innings loss to Washington that was terrible for all the wrong reasons, I wanted to write about the ongoing Dodger problems with the bases …
Read More »Dodgers’ bullpen needs saving, but don’t expect Pedro Baez to do it
We all know the Dodgers missed a chance at the non-waiver trade deadline to add a relief pitcher (Joaquin Benoit). They also lost a chance to add one at the …
Read More »Reliving Bryce Harper vs Clayton Kershaw
Following last night’s marathon, today might be a bad time for a “baseball is great, isn’t it?” kind of article. It might be the best time, too. I’m not sure. …
Read More »Nationals 8, Dodgers 5: The Game That Broke Baseball
You probably already know that this game was crazy-pants insane. I could, and perhaps should, just throw this all away and start from scratch, focusing on the high points rather …
Read More »Nationals @ Dodgers Sept. 3, 2014: Joc Pederson Rides Again
Day baseball! Such a glorious thing. It’s the final weekday home day game of the regular season, though the Dodgers do play during the day twice during the week of …
Read More »Mo’ne Davis throws out first pitch, meets Clayton Kershaw & Yasiel Puig
Best night ever? If not, it’s definitely a contender. Not only did Clayton Kershaw spin a gem on Tuesday night, Little League Baseball’s most famous pitcher made an appearance at …
Read More »Dodgers 4, Nationals 1: Clayton Kershaw gives an MVP-esque performance
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Clayton Kershaw was great and the Dodgers won. That’s precisely what happened on Tuesday night in the Dodgers’ 4-1 win against the …
Read More »Nationals @ Dodgers Sept. 2, 2014: Joc! Joc Pederson!
Housekeeping: Erisbel Arruebarrena, Miguel Rojas and Carlos Frias have been added to the active roster, which now stands at 33. Frias will start tomorrow’s matinee. Nationals Dodgers 7:10 p.m. Los …
Read More »Dodgers sign outfielders Yadir Drake and Federico Giordani
The Dodgers continued to sign international talent, as they on, Aug. 26, inked Cuban outfielder Yadir Drake and Italian teenager Federico Giordani. Drake, 24, was signed by scouts Mike Tosar, …
Read More »Investigating The Hyun-Jin Ryu Rest Effect
As Hyun-jin Ryu returns from a strained gluteus muscle, he will be an integral part of the Dodgers’ success in 2014. He pitched extremely well on Sunday, so everything looks …
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