Clayton Beeter We’re nine days away from the 2020 MLB Draft, and this profile is on one of the higher-risk, higher-reward prospects on my list. It’s Clayton Beeter of Texas …
Read More »OOTP 21: May 31, 2020 – Mets 5, Dodgers 4 – Joe Kelly’d
Welcome back to Joe Kelly and to Dave Robots‘ reliance on him, as the much maligned reliever allowed a walk-off homer to Dominic Smith. Having already pitched a scoreless eighth …
Read More »OOTP 21: May 30, 2020 – Dodgers 7, Mets 4 – Joc celebrates with some ice cream
A three-run homer in the top of the 10th inning saved the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday in New York, as they beat the Mets, 7-4, though no thanks to …
Read More »OOTP 21: May 29, 2020 – Mets 6, Dodgers 1 – Ok, f*** this
Rick Fucking Porcello outpitched Walker Buehler and the Los Angeles Dodgers made a bunch of odd roster moves Friday, giving me a thrilling recap to post. At least if they …
Read More »2020 MLB Draft Profile: SS Jordan Westburg, Mississippi State
Jordan Westburg The next prospect in the MLB Draft Profile series is another shortstop. This time, it’s an athletic college type who isn’t as polished as some of the others …
Read More »OOTP 21: May 28, 2020 – Rockies 8, Dodgers 6 – Bullpen (not Ferguson) falters late
It was too good to be true. The Los Angeles Dodgers failed in their attempt to sweep the Rockies in Colorado, falling 8-6 on Thursday. Yonathan Daza — a real-life …
Read More »2020 MLB Draft Profile: SS Ed Howard, Mount Carmel HS (Ill.)
Ed Howard Next up in the MLB Draft Profile series is prep shortstop Ed Howard, who might be one of the most under-talked about prospect in the draft. He’s going …
Read More »OOTP 21: Dodgers acquire Brandon Kintzler for Michael Busch, Jared Walker
(Via) The Dodgers and Marlins — no strangers when it comes to trades — consummated one on Thursday. Miami sent right-handed reliever Brandon Kintzler to LA for prospects Michael Busch …
Read More »OOTP 21: May 27, 2020 – Dodgers 6, Rockies 4 – Kenley replaced at closer by … uh, Kolarek (?)
Alex Wood (Photo: Cody Bashore) The Los Angeles Dodgers picked up a win at Colorado Field, knocking off the Colorado Rockies, 6-4. Starting pitcher Alex Wood played a key role …
Read More »On COVID-19, baseball, and risk
(Via) Nearly every decision made in the COVID-19 era is ultimately about risk. It’s a risk to go to the grocery store. It’s a risk to go for a walk. …
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