So things went about as poorly as they possibly could for the Dodgers in this afternoon’s 11-3 loss to the Pirates. Not only did starter Brett Anderson exit injured after …
Read More »Pirates @ Dodgers Aug. 14, 2016: Welcome back, Brett Anderson
Happy Brett Anderson day! It’s been awhile, but Anderson is making his season debut after undergoing back surgery in early March. Pirates Dodgers 1:10 p.m. PT Los Angeles 2B Harrison …
Read More »Dodgers 8, Pirates 4: Bullpen & offense help out an injured McCarthy
After a frustrating game to open the series coming off a rare day off while staying at home, the Dodgers came back and beat the Pirates ace Gerrit Cole this …
Read More »Pirates @ Dodgers Aug. 13, 2016: Gerrit Cole vs. Brandon McCarthy
The Dodgers dropped the first game of the series to the Pirates on Friday night in pathetic fashion. Here’s hoping today goes a lot better. Pirates Dodgers 1:05 p.m. PT Los …
Read More »Pirates 5, Dodgers 1: Offense fails, as does Corey Seager on D
The Dodgers fell to the Pirates tonight, 5-1, in what was a winnable game had they not beat themselves the entire time. As the final score indicates, though, they did …
Read More »Pirates @ Dodgers Aug. 12, 2016: Ivan Nova vs. Ross Stripling
The Dodgers open a 3-game series with the Pirates tonight behind Ross Stripling. He’s coming off one of his more impressive outings of the season, holding the Red Sox scoreless …
Read More »Cause of Brandon McCarthy’s command struggles not apparent
Brandon McCarthy sounded extremely frustrated after his outing on Sunday against the Red Sox, and rightfully so. He lasted just 3 2/3 innings and walked five hitters. It was one …
Read More »Corey Seager a lock for Rookie of the Year and bonafide MVP candidate
Most knew Corey Seager would be a really good Major League Baseball player, but I don’t think many thought he’d be this good this soon. Seager, 22, is having an historic season …
Read More »Postgame notes on Scott Kazmir, Corey Seager, failed double steal
Prior to today’s game, Dave Roberts noted that we would see early on whether or not Scott Kazmir felt “good physically as far his fastball command and locating that changeup.” …
Read More »Phillies 6, Dodgers 2: Second place
Scott Kazmir has been a lot of things this season, but “consistent” is not one of them. After three straight outings of sub-50 Game Scores, though, it was good Kaz who …
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