The Dodgers open a brief weekend road trip with a series in San Diego on Friday night, their first matchup with the Padres at Petco Park this season. Dodgers Padres …
Read More »Let’s talk about Chase Utley
Speaking of injured players, I present to you Chase Utley. OK, he might not be injured, but there is certainly something not right with him at present. On the season, he …
Read More »It’s time for Dave Roberts to think outside the box regarding bullpen usage
I like Dave Roberts. I really do. He’s in just his second season as Dodgers’ manager, but he’s probably among the most liked and respected of any person to be the captain …
Read More »Adrian Gonzalez is hurt & it’s time to come to terms with that
Adrian Gonzalez is hurting. That much has become obvious to anybody watching the Dodgers play this year as he grits through plate appearances and tries to get something out of …
Read More »Giants 4, Dodgers 1: Floodgates open late, Dodgers drown
Vin Scully was back in Dodger Stadium today, and after his ceremony for the Ring Of Honor induction was over, the Dodgers apparently thought it was time to go home …
Read More »Giants @ Dodgers May 3, 2017: Happy Vin Scully Night
Sure, the Dodgers and Giants are playing a rubber game tonight. But let’s be real here: the most exciting thing happening at Chavez Ravine this evening isn’t the game, but rather the …
Read More »Cody Bellinger’s hot start making it hard for Dodgers to send him back to OKC
Everyone seems to be talking about Cody Bellinger today, so I suppose I’ll chime in as well. Bellinger is currently hitting .345/.406/.655 with a 175 wRC+ through his first eight games …
Read More »Dodgers 13, Giants 5: Offense explodes for Dodgers in rare blowout victory
Clayton Kershaw losses are always a bit depressing because you just don’t expect it to happen. But it did happen yesterday, so thankfully the Dodgers bounced back in a big …
Read More »Giants @ Dodgers May 2, 2017: Wood vs. Moore
After last night’s disappointing loss, the Dodgers will send Alex Wood (2.29 ERA, 2.95 FIP, 0.966 WHIP) to the mound to try to even the series. His most recent start, which was …
Read More »Clayton Kershaw’s slider is different right now and that might be a problem
If you’ve noticed recently that we’ve been saying some variation of “Clayton Kershaw‘s slider wasn’t sharp today” in the recaps of games he’s started, you’re definitely not alone. It’s been …
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