Losing streaks happen — sometimes even long, horrific ones. But when a team clinches a playoff spot 10 straight seasons and has essentially controlled the National League West for a decade, fans begin getting impatient and overly frustrated when a club is at its worst. There are so many things to digest about the 2023 Los Angeles Dodgers, and we’re not even at the halfway point … [Read more...] about Dodgers Show All Weaknesses in Latest Series Against Giants
Dodgers Make Several Roster Moves Ahead of Series vs. Giants
The Los Angeles Dodgers made several roster moves ahead of the series against the San Francisco Giants on Friday, including recalling infielder Michael Busch and selecting the the contract of pitching prospect Emmet Sheehan. To make room on the active roster, the team option pitcher Michael Grove back to Triple-A Oklahoma City and placed Max Muncy on the injured list with a … [Read more...] about Dodgers Make Several Roster Moves Ahead of Series vs. Giants
How Will Dodgers Address Current Starting Pitching Dilemma?
Using your bullpen to pitch an entire game occasionally isn’t a completely bad idea, especially if your rotation is somewhat taxed and needs a break. However, when you count on your bullpen to throw two games in a hitter-friendly ballpark against one of the better offensive teams in the National League, you’re just asking for trouble. Granted, the Dodgers saw Michael Grove eat … [Read more...] about How Will Dodgers Address Current Starting Pitching Dilemma?
Dodgers Prospect Watch: A Closer Look at Jonny DeLuca
Although the news is not official at the time of this writing, it appears that the Los Angeles Dodgers will promote outfield prospect Jonny DeLuca to the big-league club in place of Trayce Thompson, who apparently suffered an oblique strain when he attempted to check a swing in Saturday night’s middle game against the Yankees. Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic was among the first … [Read more...] about Dodgers Prospect Watch: A Closer Look at Jonny DeLuca
Dodgers Welcome New York Yankees to Dodger Stadium
For the most part, the Los Angeles Dodgers keep plugging away. Plugging in players and pitchers when another has a slump, or has inexplicably imploded on the mound. And yet, the team is still tied for first in the NL West with the (still!) productive Arizona Diamondbacks, tied for best record in the NL, and third in all of the major leagues. It’s really not too bad for … [Read more...] about Dodgers Welcome New York Yankees to Dodger Stadium