The last time Joc Pederson was in Cincinnati, just about six weeks ago, he was flying high on the national stage after a thrilling second-place finish at the Home Run …
Read More »The Astros Prove There’s No Right Way To Assemble A Bullpen
So obviously I’ve been thinking about bullpens a lot, because that’s all anyone is thinking about. (Other than whether Joc Pederson is “benched” or not, which isn’t going to go …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 130 – Terrible week, Utley, prospects
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodgers Nation) and I talk about the train wreck of a for the Dodgers. Ugh, do we have to talk about this? There …
Read More »Your Annual Reminder About Postseason Eligibility
It kind of feels like I need to write this article every season, and I guess I do. The rules for postseason eligibility are among the most misunderstood in baseball, …
Read More »Astros 3, Dodgers 2: Winless week
Clayton Kershaw pitched great, the Dodgers had a lead in the ninth inning and still lost in extra innings to the Astros 3-2. Houston swept the series and the Dodgers’ …
Read More »Dodgers @ Astros Aug. 23, 2015: As Clayton Kershaw starts, so does A.J. Ellis
This weekend has been pretty awful for the Dodgers. They were no-hit and Scott Kazmir outdueled Zack Greinke (the latter not nearly as bad as the former). But the Astros …
Read More »Astros 3, Dodgers 1: They Got A Small-Ball Run, Which Is What Counts!
The Dodgers fell to the Astros, 3-1, marking their second four-game losing streak of the season and making for a generally depressing showing at this time of year. Zack Greinke …
Read More »Dodgers @ Astros August 22, 2015: Maybe Get a Hit Tonight
Well, look at it this way: Tonight has to go better than last night. It just has to. (All the more frustrating is that the scouting report on Mike Fiers …
Read More »If You Squint Hard Enough, Chris Hatcher Looks Better
I’m not sure there’s really enough here to devote a full post to; in fact, I’m certain there’s not. However, the only thing I’m more sure of than that is …
Read More »Astros 3, Dodgers 0: Dumpster Fiers
The Dodgers were no-hit by Mike Fiers tonight, which … well it’s certainly depressing and enthusiasm sapping. Brett Anderson surrendered three runs on seven hits and no walks in six …
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