There isn’t a real baseball fan on the planet who wasn’t thrilled to see future first-ballot Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw back on the mound for the first time since August 30, 2024 – regardless of who their favorite team is – on Saturday evening. Simply put, the three-time Cy Young Award winner, 10-time All-Star, five-time ERA title holder, former Triple Crown winner, former … [Read more...] about All Is Well In The Universe
The Spirit of Don Drysdale
This isn’t about Don Drysdale‘s stats, which earned him entry into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1984. Instead, this recalls his combative spirit – his intensity – the intangibles that characterized his career and helped secure his spot in the sacred Halls Cooperstown. Drysdale was one of the fiercest competitors I have ever watched play a sport – any sport. A couple of his … [Read more...] about The Spirit of Don Drysdale
Dodgers Release Chris Taylor
In a move that was pretty much expected, the Dodgers annouced late Sunday morning that they released utility infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor. But perhaps what wasn’t expected is that the team outrighted the 34-year-old Virginia Beach, VA native and fifth-round draft pick in 2012 by the Seattle Mariners out of the University of Virginia as opposed to designating him for … [Read more...] about Dodgers Release Chris Taylor
The Silver Lining
It’s a simple fact. Any time the Los Angeles Dodgers of Los Angeles lose to the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, it leaves a sour taste in the mouths of Dodgers fans, especially when it happens at Dodger Stadium. Such was the case on Friday night, when LA County’s only Major League Baseball team lost to the “Los Angeles” team that isn’t even located in Los Angeles County – … [Read more...] about The Silver Lining
Now That’s More Like It!
Thursday’s game between the Dodgers of Los Angeles and the Athletics of Oakland Sacramento eventually Las Vegas was much better that Wednesday’s game;. Two touchdowns and a field goal better. (MLB.com) No really. That’s not Photoshopped in. That’s the actual line score. Here’s how it happened: (MLB.com) As you can see, Messrs. Max Muncy and Andy Pages both homered, as … [Read more...] about Now That’s More Like It!