Four starts into his 2017 season, it was being seriously debated whether Kenta Maeda should be demoted to the bullpen. The concerns were valid at the time, but after twirling …
Read More »Pirates @ Dodgers May 10, 2017: Maeda for the sweep; Toles out for season with torn ACL
Following last night’s exciting extra-innings walkoff, the Dodgers have the chance to sweep the Pirates, and they’ll send Kenta Maeda (5.81 ERA, 4.56 FIP, 1.323 WHIP) to the mound to try …
Read More »Dodgers improved athleticism a glimpse into future success
In most sports, athleticism reigns supreme. Modern day baseball is no exception. The last two World Series champions have been chock-full of athletic players. 2015 Royals Lorenzo Cain Jarrod Dyson Alcides …
Read More »Dodgers 4, Pirates 3: A game almost lost in the lights saved by Bellinger & Barnes
Talk about a roller coaster of emotions in the 4-3 win for the Dodgers today over the Pirates. A game that looked in complete control for the Dodgers was coughed …
Read More »Pirates @ Dodgers May 9, 2017: Urías vs. Nova
After trouncing the Pirates last night, the Dodgers now have the challenge of facing one of the most successful pitchers in baseball so far this year. Iván Nova (2.14 ERA, 2.48 FIP, …
Read More »Chris Taylor’s making more contact and making most of call-up
When you’re OPSing 1.205 and your slugging percentage is 179 points higher than Justin Turner, perhaps it’s time you get a dedicated article. Many argued that Chris Taylor should have …
Read More »Dodgers 12, Pirates 1: I, for one, welcome our new Chris Taylor overlord
The Dodgers played in a stress-free game that they were on the right side of! A comfortable, never-in-doubt 12-1 victory over the Pirates? It’s a miracle! —– So about that …
Read More »Pirates @ Dodgers May 8, 2017: Wood starts; Bellinger bats cleanup
The Dodgers are back home to open a three-game series against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday night after rain postponed their series finale in San Diego on Sunday. Pirates Dodgers …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 196 – Bellinger, Kershaw, Gonzalez, Hill
On this episode of Dugout Blues, Jared and I record a day early, and it turns out we should have waited, because… Cody Bellinger is a monster. As good as his first …
Read More »Yasiel Puig is hitting into a lot of double plays
In the Dodgers’ blowout victory against the Giants on Tuesday, Yasiel Puig went 3-for-5 with four RBI and two runs scored. On the whole, it was a very good game for him, …
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