It happens every season right about now – you start hearing “It’s still early.” But the ironic part about “It’s still early” is that you rarely hear it from or about teams that are playing well to start the new season but often hear it from or about teams that are not – say, like the 2025 Dodgers, who have made some world-class blunders through their first 25 games this … [Read more...] about Is It Really ‘Still Early?’
What Would Tommy Say?
For those who still consider Dave Roberts among the best managers in the Dodgers storied 156-year history, ask yourself this one simple question: What would Hall of Fame former Dodgers manager Tommy Lasorda have said following his team’s (thankfully) just concluded 2-5 road trip that took his team through Texas (Rangers) and Chicago (Cubs)? What Hall of Fame former Dodgers … [Read more...] about What Would Tommy Say?
Dodgers Let Another One Get Away
It has become the rule rather than the exception for the Dodgers this season: a Dodgers starter struggles after being given an early lead. In this case, it was a top-of-the-first-inning 3-0 lead for 27-year-old Dodgers right-hander Dustin May, only to have the popular Justin, TX native and Dodgers third round draft pick in 2016 out of Northwest High School in Justin … [Read more...] about Dodgers Let Another One Get Away
Who Ya Gonna Call: Tie-Buster
If there’s something strange in your neighborhood Who ya gonna call – ghostbusters If it’s something weird and it won’t look good Who ya gonna call – ghostbusters “Ghostbusters” – Ray Parker Jr. * * * * It wasn’t a ghost but instead a scoreless game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, TX on Sunday … [Read more...] about Who Ya Gonna Call: Tie-Buster
It ‘Could’ Happen Today
Don’t want to put the cart in front of the horse (or jinx it), but it could happen today: First pitch is scheduled for 11:35 AM PT from Globe Life Field in Arlington,TX with a pair of right-handed California Tylers on the hill – 31-year-old Glasnow from Newhall for the Dodgers and 30-year-old Mahle from Newport Beach for the Rangers. Tyler Glasnow(Jesse Johnson – USA … [Read more...] about It ‘Could’ Happen Today