Shoulder injuries for pitchers are about the worst possible scenario. Shoulder injuries for 39-year-old pitchers are just downright terrifying. From Ken Gurnick: “Dodgers reliever Joel Peralta, sidelined by shoulder stiffness, …
Read More »Chad Gaudin Is In Dodgers Camp, And You Won’t Like It
Two things I’ve said in the recent past: I’m not going to write about every non-roster invite. The new front office hasn’t yet made a move I’ve disliked. So while …
Read More »A look at Dodgers’ pitchers and ‘pace of play’
Pace of game is all the rage, or something. While the average pace between which pitchers has increased over the last six years, it’s really not that big a deal in …
Read More »When To Call Up Julio Urias? Remember The Lesson Of Adrian Beltre
When Dodger fans talk about “the one that got away,” at least over the last 30 years, they generally mean one of two things. They mean Pedro Martinez, dealt to …
Read More »Brandon McCarthy & Molly Knight had an insightful Twitter convo while you were sleeping
Besides his pitching, Brandon McCarthy also has value of another sort, which is his entertaining Twitter account and just generally being more accessible than most professional athletes. Late last night, …
Read More »Podcast: ‘Dugout Blues’ episode 110 – Jansen, prospects, Moncada, Olivera
On this episode of “Dugout Blues,” Jared Massey (Dodgers Nation) and I rejoice as spring training has finally arrived. Baseball will be happening soon. Kenley Jansen had foot surgery, and …
Read More »Dodgers miss out on Yoan Moncada, possibly to spend big on July 2
Well, this was quite the bummer for most Dodger (and Yankee) fans to wake up to this morning. BREAKING – Source: Cuban INF prospect Yoan Moncada agrees with Red Sox …
Read More »Dustin McGowan Might Be A Dodger, Maybe
Next up in the “hey, I’ve heard of that guy” brigade, Dustin McGowan, apparently: Expect the Dodgers to sign free-agent reliever Dustin McGowan, who is at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. The club …
Read More »No, The Dodgers Aren’t Trading A Starting Pitcher
Guys. Guys. Come on. Beachy, 28, was non-tendered by the Braves in December after missing the entirety of last season due to Tommy John surgery. He is likely to miss …
Read More »Dodgers Sign Brandon Beachy, A Risk Very Much Worth Taking
Don’t think any of us saw this coming, but man do I like it: Source: #Dodgers sign Brandon Beachy to 1-yr, major-league deal with club option for 16. Likely to …
Read More »