We’re not all that far away from September 1, and that means roster expansion is looming. Teams will no longer be restricted to 25 active players, and can activate as many members …
Read More »Padres 4, Dodgers 1: The Dog Days Of August
This game was pretty bad, and I’m annoyed at everyone that I actually stayed up to watch it. Roberto Hernandez pitched basically how you’d expect a fungible starter to pitch, …
Read More »Padres @ Dodgers Aug. 20, 2014: Time To Panic, Probably
You know, we’ve been talking a lot about Zack Greinke‘s elbow lately, but there was still the possibility of burying your head in the sand and pretending it wasn’t a …
Read More »Attention, Japan: Yasiel Puig Is Coming For You
In news that isn’t “oh god oh god oh god please let Zack Greinke‘s elbow be okay,” there’s this: Los Angeles Angels slugger Albert Pujols was among four players named …
Read More »Mailbag #10: Comebacks, A-Gon Vs. Shift, Puig’s Power, Giancarlo Dreaming
Jorge: “The Dodgers don’t seem to have many “comeback” wins and yet are still at the top of the National League. Is this something to be concerned about?” The Dodgers …
Read More »Dodgers 8, Padres 6: Ugly win is ugly, and Carl Crawford lives
The night started off poorly for the Dodgers, but the offense showed up to lead them to an 8-6 win over the Padres on Tuesday night. Kevin Correia served up …
Read More »Padres @ Dodgers Aug. 19, 2014: Don’t Underestimate the Padres
It’s only been a little over a month since the Dodgers last saw the Padres, but this is a very different San Diego team. Padres Dodgers 7:10 p.m. PT Los …
Read More »Brandon League And Symmetry
One story we have been tracking for most of the season at Dodgers Digest is the resurgence of Brandon League. I wrote a story about him being actually useful in …
Read More »Zack Greinke’s elbow a ‘creeping concern’ for Dodgers as his command deteriorates
The Dodgers are concerned about Zack Greinke‘s elbow. Panic yet? I’m getting there. In an article about Ned Colletti‘s history of waiver wire pickups, Ken Gurnick seemingly buried the lede …
Read More »Dee Gordon quietly changed his stance heading into 2014
Dee Gordon was terrible and something had to change. From his debut in 2011 to being given the starting job in 2012 to fighting for a bench role in 2013, …
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