Despite a two hour rain delay, the Dodgers and Reds got in a full game today. The Dodgers won by a score of 6-1 behind another great start by Josh Beckett. …
Read More »Dodgers @ Reds June 10, 2014: RIP Bob Welch & rain in June?
Because the weather sucks everywhere outside of California (mostly), it appears there’s weather inbound to Cincinnati, which will likely cause (at least) a delay in the start of the game, …
Read More »A Glance At Dodgers Hitter Fly Ball Distance
Now that we’re a couple of months into the season, it’s worth looking into position player fly ball distance. This distance, available on baseballheatmaps, is the average distance of home runs …
Read More »Dodgers 6, Reds 2: Reminder That Scott Van Slyke Is Also A Dodger Outfielder
It should be remembered that Reds lefty Tony Cingrani got the first two outs of the fifth inning, getting Chone Figgins to ground out and Hanley Ramirez to strike out …
Read More »Dodgers @ Reds June 9, 2014: Yasiel Puig back, lefties sit
After a 1-game absence due to a hip flexor injury, Yasiel Puig returns to the Dodgers’ lineup. Aside from Chone Figgins, the other eight hitters in the Dodgers’ starting lineup are …
Read More »Setting Expectations On Matt Kemp
On May 21 in New York, Matt Kemp doubled for his only hit in four plate appearances in a 4-3 Dodger win over the Mets. At the time, his slash …
Read More »Dodgers 6, Rockies 1: Thanks, Rain Gods
Gee, was it wet in Colorado today? I couldn’t tell. Before the game, I looked at the lineup, and realized that thanks to injuries to Yasiel Puig, Dee Gordon, Juan …
Read More »Dodgers @ Rockies June 8, 2014: The Results of Coors Field’s Wrath
As the Dodgers face the Rockies in a rubber game of a series behind the left arm of Clayton Kershaw, normally you can be be confident in the Dodgers’ chances. However, yesterday’s series …
Read More »Dodgers picks Sylvester, Bain, Moore highlight rounds 26-40 of the 2014 MLB Draft
The Dodgers continued their trend of experience over upside late in the draft, as the team selected 11 collegiate players and four prep players in rounds 26-40 of the 2014 …
Read More »Dodgers picks Vanegas, Freeman, Allen highlight rounds 11-25 of the 2014 MLB Draft
The Dodgers selected a whopping 14 collegiate players and only one prep player in rounds 11-25 of the 2014 MLB Draft. Time to temper expectations in these rounds, so only …
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