The Dodgers go for the series win this morning as they send Zack Greinke to the mound. Everyone knows how good he has been this season, but the funny thing …
Read More »Dodgers 4, Phillies 3: Yasiel Puig Homer Helps Lead LOB City To Win
The Dodgers scraped together a win against the Phillies, 4-3, despite leaving a billion men stranded on the bases (or 12, whatever). The offense did get off to a fast …
Read More »Dodgers @ Phillies August 5, 2015: Remember Aaron Harang?
Yesterday, I warned not to sleep on the Phillies, and you all slept on the Phillies, and look what happened. DON’T SLEEP ON THE PHILLIES. That town will destroy you …
Read More »What Does Your Optimal Bullpen Look Like?
This is more about asking a question than about doing any deep, Brim-like analysis, but the bullpen has been a source of concern lately, and while there’s definitely some room …
Read More »Phillies 6, Dodgers 2: Not the best way to start a road trip
There was ample opportunity to score tonight, but Jerome Williams wouldn’t let the Dodgers do so in their 6-2 loss to the Phillies. The Dodgers got seven hits and coaxed three walks …
Read More »Dodgers @ Phillies August 4, 2015: Don’t Sleep On The Phillies
After a quick five games back home, the Dodgers once again find themselves on the east coast, lined up for three in Philadelphia and three in Pittsburgh, before heading back …
Read More »Alex Wood’s Disappearing Strikeouts
After the 2014 season, Alex Wood was one of the most exciting young pitchers in the game. Before turning 24, he turned in a season that was worth nearly 3 …
Read More »The case for keeping Austin Barnes around when A.J. Ellis returns
A.J. Ellis is due back from the disabled list on Tuesday. Yay-J! That likely means the end Austin Barnes on the 25-man roster for the time being. But it shouldn’t …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 127 – Kershaw, trade deadline, prospects
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodgers Nation) and I return from a recent absence to recap — mostly — the Dodgers’ doings at the trade deadline. But first, …
Read More »Here’s To You, Mike Bolsinger
I know this happened a few days ago, but it’s still worth noting now, I think. After Mat Latos and Alex Wood came to town, you knew Mike Bolsinger‘s job in the rotation …
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