While Andre Ethier‘s absence has allowed Trayce Thompson to make his name known and Howie Kendrick to play more frequently, the Dodgers have missed his bat immensely. And they’ll continue …
Read More »Dodgers 13, Diamondbacks 7: An offensive outburst led by … Chris Taylor
The Dodgers beat the Diamondbacks, 13-7, to start the second half of the season off on the right foot and extend their winning streak to four games. The offense was …
Read More »Dodgers @ D’Backs July 15, 2016: Short Bench Already
Dodgers D’Backs 6:40 p.m. PT Phoenix LF Kendrick 2B Segura SS Seager CF Bourn 3B Turner 1B Goldschmidt 1B González 3B Lamb RF Puig C Castillo CF Van Slyke LF Herrmann …
Read More »How the Drew Pomeranz deal impacts the Dodgers’ trade plans
The Red Sox and Padres made a significant trade on Thursday when Boston acquired left-handed starter Drew Pomeranz for right-handed pitching prospect Anderson Espinoza. It isn’t often an All-Star left-handed …
Read More »Dodgers’ bullpen has been great, but overwork is concerning
So, how ’bout that Dodgers’ bullpen? It has been rather remarkable at times this season, despite the perception that it’s the worst one ever constructed. It got off to a rough …
Read More »Evan Longoria makes some sense for Dodgers, but maybe in the offseason
You knew this was coming. With Andrew Friedman formerly being charge in Tampa Bay and the Rays struggling, there’s a natural match between them and the Dodgers when it comes …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 164 – Jharel Cotton interview, Grandal, Puig
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodger Blue) and I wrap up the first “half” of the season. Clayton Kershaw threw a “light” bullpen session on Sunday. There’s no …
Read More »Yasmani Grandal’s value goes beyond his batting average
Catching is hard, and good catching is hard to find. Yasmani Grandal‘s 2016 season has not gone well, at least by batting average, but when Grandal is healthy, he is valuable …
Read More »2016 Home Run Derby Thread
The 2015 Home Run Derby was radically different from the contests that preceded it. Rather than having rounds based on “outs,” the rounds were timed. Therefore, participants could take as many …
Read More »2016 Dodgers Prospects: Midseason Top 30 update
It’s the All-Star break and there won’t be much Dodger news for the next few days (probably). So, I’ve decided to bring you a midseason prospect update. This is my …
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