As we all focused, and continue to focus, on the need for help in the rotation and bullpen, something that kept quietly coming up was the Dodger catching situation, which …
Read More »Cubs 7, Dodgers 3: Bad Pitching Is Bad
I think a lot of fans hate hearing about “BABIP” and “regression,” but this is why we talk about it: because it’s real. Just like we all knew that Tim …
Read More »Cubs @ Dodgers August 3, 2014: Josh Beckett, Edwin Jackson and the Death of ERA
Here’s me on Twitter, a few days ago: Edwin Jackson‘s ERA is more than 3 runs higher than Josh Beckett‘s. They’re the same pitcher. Have at it. http://t.co/u1m6MDpvxF — Mike …
Read More »Dodgers 5, Cubs 2: Hanley Ramirez Walks Off
A marathon game that frequently teetered on the edge of bitterly disappointing finally tilted in the Dodgers’ direction after twelve innings, leading to a 5-2 victory. We’ll talk about Hanley …
Read More »Cubs @ Dodgers August 2, 2014: The Dodgers, Kind Of
Dan Haren is expected to make his next start against the Angels, says Don Mattingly, per Bill Shaikin. I include it here because it’s a slightly newsy thing coming from …
Read More »Which Starting Pitchers Should The Dodgers Target On Waivers?
Now that the waiver period is upon is, the Dodgers are going to have to dig deep for starters. Dan Haren blew up again last night and seems finished. Josh …
Read More »Paul Maholm Has a Torn ACL
In completely unsurprising news: LHP Paul Maholm‘s MRI showed a tear of the ACL. He will see Dr. Neal ElAttrache and decide on treatment, including surgery. — Los Angeles Dodgers …
Read More »Do the Dodgers have an internal replacement for Dan Haren?
Dan Haren struggled yet again yesterday, surrendering seven runs (six earned) on eight hits and two walks in 4.1 innings. By the time the day was over, his ERA stood …
Read More »Cubs 8, Dodgers 2: Arguably the Weirdest Game Ever
So, here’s the thing about tonight. This game was so dumb. I mean, everything about it was the worst. I could probably just say “nope!” and be done with it, …
Read More »Cubs @ Dodgers August 1, 2014: If It ‘Aint Broke, Don’t Fix It, I Guess
Things that continue to happen that are difficult to believe: Andre Ethier sits again — he hasn’t started or played defense since July 22 — and Carl Crawford, hitting 163/.245/.209 in …
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