Here’s me on Twitter, a few days ago: Edwin Jackson‘s ERA is more than 3 runs higher than Josh Beckett‘s. They’re the same pitcher. Have at it. http://t.co/u1m6MDpvxF — Mike …
Read More »Dodgers 5, Cubs 2: Hanley Ramirez Walks Off
A marathon game that frequently teetered on the edge of bitterly disappointing finally tilted in the Dodgers’ direction after twelve innings, leading to a 5-2 victory. We’ll talk about Hanley …
Read More »Cubs @ Dodgers August 2, 2014: The Dodgers, Kind Of
Dan Haren is expected to make his next start against the Angels, says Don Mattingly, per Bill Shaikin. I include it here because it’s a slightly newsy thing coming from …
Read More »Which Starting Pitchers Should The Dodgers Target On Waivers?
Now that the waiver period is upon is, the Dodgers are going to have to dig deep for starters. Dan Haren blew up again last night and seems finished. Josh …
Read More »Paul Maholm Has a Torn ACL
In completely unsurprising news: LHP Paul Maholm‘s MRI showed a tear of the ACL. He will see Dr. Neal ElAttrache and decide on treatment, including surgery. — Los Angeles Dodgers …
Read More »Do the Dodgers have an internal replacement for Dan Haren?
Dan Haren struggled yet again yesterday, surrendering seven runs (six earned) on eight hits and two walks in 4.1 innings. By the time the day was over, his ERA stood …
Read More »Cubs 8, Dodgers 2: Arguably the Weirdest Game Ever
So, here’s the thing about tonight. This game was so dumb. I mean, everything about it was the worst. I could probably just say “nope!” and be done with it, …
Read More »Cubs @ Dodgers August 1, 2014: If It ‘Aint Broke, Don’t Fix It, I Guess
Things that continue to happen that are difficult to believe: Andre Ethier sits again — he hasn’t started or played defense since July 22 — and Carl Crawford, hitting 163/.245/.209 in …
Read More »The Day After Absolutely Nothing
So… how are you feeling after of all yesterday’s insanity? Or, if you want to be specific to the Dodgers, total lack of insanity? I guess all I can come …
Read More »Dodgers 2, Braves 1: Oops
Certain individuals may or may not have forgot to inform a certain writer that nobody was available to recap. The Dodgers beat the Braves, 2-1, making it six in a …
Read More »Braves @ Dodgers July 31, 2014: A Reminder About Waivers
Now that the Dodgers have gone through the July trade deadline without doing anything (unless you count Darwin Barney), the waiver trading process looms on the horizon. There’s an important …
Read More »Congratulations, You Survived the Deadline
…aaaaaand exhale. Was that fun? I don’t know if that was fun. Jon Lester, John Lackey, Andrew Miller and David Price all moved. The Phillies did nothing. The Royals did …
Read More »Two Hours To Go
Lord, remember when this seemed boring? The Red Sox have traded half their team, and though their fans seem very upset, I think they’ve made out extremely well so far. …
Read More »Deadline Day Is Upon Us
Welcome to the final hours of what has been a dreadfully boring July, at least tradewise. (Yes, I suppose the Jeff Samardzija/Jason Hammel deal was in early July, but that …
Read More »Dodgers 3, Braves 2: Welcome Back, Matt Kemp
Here’s a thing I’m not sure I’ve ever seen before: one player taking two bases on an infield grounder more than once in a single game. I don’t know how to look …
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