Earlier this month, there was a brief stir when Don Mattingly indicated that despite the immediate impact of Corey Seager, Jimmy Rollins would remain the starting shortstop: “At this moment, …
Read More »Pirates 4, Dodgers 3: Game Of (Many) Feet
Last night’s game came down to inches. Today’s game was decided by hundreds of feet. In the mid-September heat the ball was carrying out of Dodger Stadium, where the Dodgers eventually …
Read More »Pirates @ Dodgers Sept. 20, 2015: So Many Injury Updates
At this point of the season, as the Dodgers play mostly meaningless baseball, the most important question is “who will be healthy and ready for the playoffs?” There are plenty …
Read More »Pirates 3, Dodgers 2: Game Of Inches
It always stings when the Dodgers manage to lose a Clayton Kershaw start, doesn’t it? Tonight, thanks to a little bad luck and a lot of puzzled bats, the Dodgers …
Read More »Pirates @ Dodgers Sept. 19, 2015: Never Too Much Kershaw
The magic number, with San Francisco losing to Arizona today, is seven. Seven! The Dodgers have 16 games left. It’s been over for a while, but man, it’s really over. Pirates …
Read More »Dodgers 6, Pirates 2: #Zanky, Bat Flips, And Corey Seager
The Dodgers prevailed over the Pirates, 6-2, and the victory was thanks to Zack Greinke, Corey Seager, and the bullpen not giving up 10 runs in an inning. —– Zack …
Read More »Pirates @ Dodgers Sept. 18, 2015: Welcome Back, Howie Kendrick
People love to complain about Chris Heisey. They just love it. To be fair, he’s not exactly done much as a Dodger — .167/.327/.214 in 55 plate appearances — but …
Read More »MLB changes rule on Cuban signings, benefits Dodgers
Some news about signing Cuban players broke late on Thursday, courtesy of Baseball America’s Ben Badler. “Today, the commissioner’s office declared that 16-year-old outfielder Jonatan Machado and 17-year-old second baseman …
Read More »Dodgers DFA Mat Latos, Because Why Not Right Now
Well, then: Sources: Dodgers have designated Mat Latos for assignment. — Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) September 18, 2015 You know what? While surprising, that makes a good deal of sense. Latos …
Read More »Mets Bullpen Issues Provide Dodgers Playoff Roster Flexibility
Dario Alvarez strained his left groin on Tuesday night. You don’t know who that is, and why should you? His Major League career to date consists of 22 batters faced. …
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