Rudy May, a left-handed pitcher who toiled for four teams from 1965-83, passed away on Wednesday at age 80. In 535 career games, of which 360 were starts, the curveball artist was 152-156 with a 3.46 ERA and 1.248 WHIP. His lifetime stats don’t begin to tell the story, however. Very sorry to hear about the passing of former #Expos pitcher Rudy May. Rudy spent 2 years in … [Read more...] about Longtime Major League Pitcher Rudy May, 1980 AL ERA Champ, Has Passed Away
Dodgers Great Fernando Valenzuela Has Died at 63
Legendary Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Fernando Valenzuela died on Tuesday, the team announced. He was 63 years old. Valenzuela’s electric rookie year in 1981 put him at the center of the sports universe, a period remembered to this day as “Fernandomania” in LA and beyond. No cause of death has been announced. The Los Angeles Dodgers mourn the passing of legendary pitcher … [Read more...] about Dodgers Great Fernando Valenzuela Has Died at 63
Five Questions for the Dodgers Heading Into the World Series
The Los Angeles Dodgers have punched their ticket to the World Series for the first time since 2020. They have faced external expectations and internal injuries, and now there is just one test remaining. Here are five questions to consider before they take on the New York Yankees at Dodger Stadium Friday night. Five Questions Facing the Dodgers for the World Series Will Alex … [Read more...] about Five Questions for the Dodgers Heading Into the World Series
Dodgers Win NL Pennant, Setting Up Star-Studded World Series vs. Yankees
The Los Angeles Dodgers knocked off the New York Mets 10-5 in Game 6 of the NLCS Sunday night to win the National League pennant. They now advance to the 2024 World Series, where they will face the American League champion New York Yankees, who secured their 41st AL pennant on Saturday. WORLD SERIES BOUND. pic.twitter.com/dSCoZ7IRJR — Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 21, … [Read more...] about Dodgers Win NL Pennant, Setting Up Star-Studded World Series vs. Yankees
Encouraging Signs From Walker Buehler
Walker Buehler of the Los Angeles Dodgers has had a rocky season in his return from his second Tommy John surgery. His 5.38 ERA and 18.8% strikeout rate were both by far the worst marks of his career. The movement characteristics on his pitches noticeably regressed and contributed to the underwhelming season. However, there were some encouraging signs in his Game 3 start … [Read more...] about Encouraging Signs From Walker Buehler