The Dodgers open a three-game set against the rival Giants on Friday night at Dodger Stadium, which is Jackie Robinson Day. Clayton Kershaw and Madison Bumgarner will battle it out …
Read More »Joc Pederson, platoon player
At least, that’s what it feels like in the early going. Joc Pederson didn’t start on Thursday night against Robbie Ray. I made note of it in the game thread. …
Read More »Dodgers 5, D-Backs 2: 7th inning outburst rallies Dodgers to series win
The Dodgers beat the Diamondbacks 5-2 tonight to take the series win, but of course it didn’t come as easy as the scoreline would indicate. The Dodgers looked completely lifeless …
Read More »D-Backs @ Dodgers April 14, 2016: Joc Pederson sits against a lefty, again
Ross Stripling is making his home debut, and I wrote earlier about the high expectations he has set for himself. Don’t be upset when he allows a hit or two. D-backs …
Read More »Ross Stripling sets high expectation for home debut
While tonight won’t determine Ross Stripling‘s career path (just as Friday night didn’t), I’m quite interested to see how he handles his second professional outing. Expectations are high after a …
Read More »Dodgers 3, D-Backs 1: Alex Wood bounces back
A solid pitching performance and some timely miscues helped the Dodgers to a 3-1 win Wednesday night at Dodger Stadium. Alex Wood was pretty good in his second start of the …
Read More »D-Backs @ Dodgers April 13, 2016: Wood vs. De La Rosa
After a tough loss yesterday, the Dodgers square off against the Diamondbacks again in the second of three games at Chavez Ravine. Diamondbacks Dodgers 7:10 p.m. PT Los Angeles 2B Segura 2B …
Read More »Early bullpen implosions evidence Dodgers need to pay Kenley Jansen
The bullpen has been bad the first few opportunities this season. One cannot deny that. And if Andrew Friedman and Co., ever needed a reason to extend Kenley Jansen‘s contract, …
Read More »D-Backs 4, Dodgers 2: Offense gets left on the road, bullpen a tire fire
The Dodgers kicked off their home opener with a 4-2 loss to the Diamondbacks to drop the team to .500 on the year. It would be one thing to again …
Read More »D-Backs @ Dodgers April 12, 2016: Home opener
The Dodgers open the home portion of their schedule after a 4-3 road trip to begin the season. A 4-3 road trip is good. If the Dodgers won four of …
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