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, …
Read More »Dodgers 10, Padres 2: Somehow screwing up a blowout win
The Dodgers escaped today with what seems like an easy 10-2 win on the surface, but it was actually a lot more tenuous, especially late when odd decision making by …
Read More »Dodgers @ Padres May 6, 2017: Battle of the Claytons
Hey, guys, check this out — both starting pitchers in today’s match between the Dodgers and Padres are named Clayton! How’s that for fun? Clayton Kershaw (2.61 ERA, 3.01 FIP, 0.871 …
Read More »Dodgers 8, Padres 2: Cody Bellinger’s double dongs lead the way
Adrian Gonzalez was placed on the disabled list earlier today due to his injuries, but also because Cody Bellinger deserved a longer look. And boy did Cody start taking advantage …
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