The Dodgers were trying to get a road sweep of the Phillies tonight, but ended up falling late, 5-4. While the Dodgers jumped out to an early lead, the bats …
Read More »Dodgers @ Phillies Aug. 18, 2016: Stripling for the sweep
Turns out, no one claimed today’s game thread. So, enjoy literally the worst thread we have ever “written.” http://twitter.com/Dodgers/status/766408511353860096 Updated #MLB #Lineup #PhilliesHerrera CFGalvis SSFranco 3BHoward 1BRupp CParedes LFAltherr RFFeatherston …
Read More »Joc Pederson is more consistent thanks to improved contact rates
After last year’s second-half collapse, some wondered if Joc Pederson was truly the Dodgers’ long-term center fielder. This year, he’s answering that question with an emphatic “YES”, and he’s doing …
Read More »Dodgers 7, Phillies 2: A-Gon powers the offense forward (no, really)
The Dodgers offense didn’t slow down tonight after yesterday’s outburst, and it helped them prevail over the Phillies tonight, 7-2. Adrian Gonzalez was the primary reason for that, as he …
Read More »Dodgers @ Phillies August 17, 2016: Kazmir vs. Thompson
Dodgers Phillies 4:05 p.m. PT Philadelphia 2B Utley 2B Hernandez SS Seager CF Herrera 3B Turner LF Altherr RF Reddick 1B Joseph 1B González 3B Franco C Grandal C Ruiz …
Read More »Jose De Leon might not debut for Dodgers in 2016, and that’s OK
Coming into the season, I had somewhat serious debate with myself whether I’d rank Jose De Leon ahead of Julio Urias in my prospect rankings. While that didn’t happen, the …
Read More »Dodgers 15, Phillies 5: Chase Utley homers twice in amazing return to Philly
The Dodgers beat the Phillies tonight, 15-5, and have temporarily vaulted themselves into first place in the NL West. However, nothing about the game matters more than Chase Utley‘s return …
Read More »Dodgers @ Phillies August 16, 2016: Maeda vs. Velasquez Rematch
Fueled by a three-run Freddy Galvis homer and a pinch-hit bases-clearing double by Ryan Howard, the Phillies stunned the Dodgers last Wednesday in their 6-2 win pushing them back to second …
Read More »First-round draft pick Will Smith quickly moving up Dodgers’ system
Will Smith has quickly moved up the Dodgers’ minor league system since they selected him in the supplemental first round (No. 32 overall) of the 2016 MLB Draft with the compensatory pick …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 169 – Pitching injuries, Joc hitting, Kershaw
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodger Blue) and I have a discussion about the Los Angeles Dodgers, as we do every week. Brandon McCarthy came back, pitched well, got hurt, pitched …
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