This game was so dumb. This was so, so stupid. Just everything about this game was the worst thing that ever happened, and know that I’m saying this despite the much-maligned …
Read More »Dodgers @ Pirates, July 22, 2014: Welcome Back, Josh Beckett
You don’t ever want to put too much importance on a single game, especially one in the middle of the season against a team that isn’t even in your division. …
Read More »If Not David Price, What Starter Can The Dodgers Target?
I think we all know the Dodgers want a starting pitcher before the July 31 deadline, and for some obvious reasons. Josh Beckett, who starts tonight, has been fantastic, but …
Read More »Dodgers 5, Pirates 2: Finally, Edinson Volquez Is Good For Something
When your offense is struggling what do you do? Well, you just find one of the worst pitchers in baseball, of course. Old friend (I guess) Edinson Volquez certainly fits …
Read More »Dodgers @ Pirates, July 21, 2014: Pick An Outfield Out Of A Hat
Sometimes, game threads can get a bit tedious. “Here’s the lineup. This guy has done well against that pitcher. That guy gets a day off.” And so on. Dodgers Pirates …
Read More »Dodgers sign Mexican 1B Eric Meza, Venezuelan C Keibert Ruiz
The Dodgers may have found the next Adrian Gonzalez. Well, not really. But they did sign Mexican first baseman in Eric Meza. They did so late on July 2, which is …
Read More »Dodgers 4, Cardinals 3: Costliest Win Of The Year
…aaaaaand exhale, because wow, did a lot just happen there. Clayton Kershaw was fine, but hardly up to his usual standards. I know that sounds weird when you consider that …
Read More »Dodgers @ Cardinals July 20, 2014: Joc Pederson And The 25 Man Roster
As the Dodgers struggle and as their untenable center field situation marches on, Joc Pederson‘s name gets mentioned a lot, and rightfully so. It’s not a guarantee that he will immediately …
Read More »Cardinals 4, Dodgers 2: Greinke Struggles, Puig Hurt, Another Frustrating Loss
The Dodgers are starting the second half of the season in a continuously frustrating pattern. Again struggling with runners in scoring position (1-for-5 today), they dropped the second game against …
Read More »Dodgers @ Cardinals July 19, 2014: The Magic Of The Outfield Rotation
There’s a fine magic that goes into trying to sort out an outfield situation that has Yasiel Puig, Matt Kemp, Andre Ethier, Carl Crawford, and Scott Van Slyke. It takes …
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