While there’s surely a lot of important analysis to be done on the Dodgers so far in 2018, I’m dedicated to providing Dodgers Digest with updates on the key issues. …
Read More »Dodgers 4, A’s 0: Hyun-Jin Ryu deals, Matt Kemp makes us squeal
The Dodgers got things started early in Tuesday night’s 4-0 win over the Athletics. It was their third shutout of the season, matching their total from the offense side through …
Read More »Athletics @ Dodgers April 10, 2018: Hyun-Jin Ryu looks to bounce back in 2nd start
The Dodgers (3-6) limp home after losing four of five games on the road, with one contest being washed out in San Francisco. The Oakland Athletics (4-7) come into town …
Read More »A too-early look at Dodger fastball rates
I hate writing about trends this early in the season. The Dodgers have played eight baseball games. Only one of their starting pitchers has gone more than twice, several have …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 228 – Kershaw, Jansen, poor offense, prospects
On this episode of Dugout Blues, Jared and I review the first 10 or so days of Dodger baseball. It has been, on the whole, quite bad. Clayton Kershaw‘s velocity …
Read More »Dodgers 2, Giants 1: A salvaged win in San Francisco thanks to Kershaw’s gem, defense & Farmer
Vin Scully opened the game at AT&T Park today. It’s time for @Dodgers and Giants baseball! #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/yKUHGki5Ea — San Francisco Giants (@SFGiants) April 8, 2018 The best remedy for …
Read More »Dodgers @ Giants April 8, 2018: Don’t get swept again
The Dodgers lost in 14 innings last night after using every player on the active roster not named Alex Wood. Two of their starting pitchers appeared as pinch hitters, and …
Read More »Giants 7, Dodgers 5: Offense struggles & Wilmer Font gives up a walk-off in the 14th
Usually days off are welcome, but the scuffling Dodgers surely didn’t want two days off at this point in the season. At least the weather allowed them to play the …
Read More »Dodgers @ Giants April 7, 2018: Finally, baseball again
After a couple days off, the Dodgers finally have a chance to bounce back from getting swept in Arizona. They were outscored 17-8 in the three-game series, but seven of …
Read More »Dodgers @ Giants April 6, 2018: Rained Out
It’s rare for a team to look like they need an off day a week into the season, but yesterday’s off day couldn’t have come at a better time for …
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