The Dodgers’ pursuit of a fifth straight National League West division title will be challenged by the Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks this season, in what could be a …
Read More »Rockies pitching could be in for rude awakening this weekend in LA
Baseball is a game of attrition. With six months and 162 games, it’s a grind. Often times, true talent wins out. This is why the Dodgers have been successful the …
Read More »Despite popular belief, Chase Utley’s career isn’t over
Remember when Chase Utley was 1 for his first 29 at-bats and everyone wanted him gone? Well, it turns out the reports of his baseball death were highly premature. Since that time …
Read More »The Dodgers did something unusual last night
In last night’s victory over the Cardinals, Kenta Maeda pitched five innings, allowing three runs on seven hits and two walks. When he came out after just 78 pitches, Hyun-Jin Ryu entered to make …
Read More »Dodgers trying their own Christian Bethancourt experiment with Brett Eibner pitching
Brett Eibner was acquired by the Dodgers back in January for Jordan Tarsovich, who you likely have never heard of before and will not again. Eibner has thus far rewarded …
Read More »Alex Wood’s great start creates stress for front office, rotation crunch for Dodgers
Alex Wood is better than Clayton Kershaw. Well, at least he has been this season. In 20 fewer innings, Wood has been worth 1.6 fWAR, compared to Kershaw’s 1.4. In …
Read More »Looking at how the Dodgers might replace Andrew Toles
The news was not good for Andrew Toles on Wednesday, as it was announced he tore the ACL in his right knee and is out for the season. He took …
Read More »Dodgers improved athleticism a glimpse into future success
In most sports, athleticism reigns supreme. Modern day baseball is no exception. The last two World Series champions have been chock-full of athletic players. 2015 Royals Lorenzo Cain Jarrod Dyson Alcides …
Read More »It’s time for Dave Roberts to think outside the box regarding bullpen usage
I like Dave Roberts. I really do. He’s in just his second season as Dodgers’ manager, but he’s probably among the most liked and respected of any person to be the captain …
Read More »Corey Seager and Justin Turner carry Dodgers’ offense in April
The Dodgers’ offense was been up and down in the season’s first month. It ranks as the ninth-best in baseball via wRC+, but that number is 102 — 2 percent better …
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