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The Dodgers lost to the Milwaukee Brewers by a score of 8-7 in front of a sold out Dodger Stadium crowd of 53,540 on Saturday evening, but despite some awful pitching by 25-year-old Dodgers starting right-hander Emmet Sheehan, it shouldn’t have happen. Oh sure, the Brewers put up eight runs on 13 hits (seven allowed by Sheehan), but the Dodgers scored seven runs on 10 hits … [Read more...] about Can’t Happen

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

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

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?

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!