The Dodgers sent 29 batters to the plate against the Milwaukee Brewers at Dodger Stadium on Friday night. Ten of them struck out, one of them walked, and only three managed to get a hit. As a result, they scored zero runs. On the other side of the ledger, the Brewers sent 38 batters to the plate. Eight of them struck out, two of them walked, and they got nine hits, including … [Read more...] about The Perfect Storm
The Other All-Star Game MVP
This year’s All-Star game was one for the books – the record books. When the game ended in a 6-6 tie after nine innings, it meant that a Home Run Derby-style swing-off would be used to determine the All-Star Game winner, similar to penalty kicks used in soccer or a shootout used in hockey. American League (and New York Yankees) manager Aaron Boone picked Brent Rooker … [Read more...] about The Other All-Star Game MVP
Is It Friday Yet?
There is no denying that the 2025 MLB All-Star Game was not only exciting, but also historic. There is also no denying that the four-day All-Star Break was very much needed to give team officials, players, coaches, umpires, and fans a bit of a breather from the grind of a 162-game regular season. That said, going four days without a game has been a bit rough for die-hard … [Read more...] about Is It Friday Yet?
Let The Second Half Begin!
The Dodgers will come out of the 2025 All-Star break as the National League West Division leaders with a 58-39 record and a 5.5-game lead over the second place San Diego Padres. That said, there is zero room for Dodgers manager Dave Roberts‘ team to let up even slightly: The Dodgers will kick off the second half as the best team in the National League and are only one … [Read more...] about Let The Second Half Begin!
A Good/Bad Omen?
During the 2017 season, the Dodgers endured a painful seven-game losing streak but finished the season with an MLB-best 104-58 record. That’s the good news. The bad news is that although they made it to the Fall Classic, they lost to the Houston Astros four games to three. On Saturday, the Dodgers snapped their painful seven-game losing streak with a 2-1 win over their … [Read more...] about A Good/Bad Omen?