If you want to know what has made Shohei Ohtani the hottest hitter in the majors the last three weeks, look no further than his ninth-inning at-bat Tuesday. … [Read more...] about How better plate discipline has helped Shohei Ohtani become more dangerous for the Dodgers
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Bottom of the order swings the game the Dodgers’ way
James Outman’s key pinch-hit double gave the Dodgers a 2–1 lead in the eighth inning on Tuesday. (Alyssa Howell/MLB)by Cary OsborneAmong the numbers the Dodgers are counting on swinging the other way are the combined output of the bottom of the lineup, pinch-hitting success rate, efficiency with runners in scoring position and efficiency with runners in scoring position and … [Read more...] about Bottom of the order swings the game the Dodgers’ way
Carl Erskine Passes Away
Former big league right-hander Carl Erskine passed away today after a brief illness, per multiple sources, including Dana Hunsinger Benbow of The Indianapolis Star. He was 97 years old. Erskine was born in Anderson, Indiana in 1926. As a boy, he was friends with Johnny Wilson (Wikipedia link), who was black and would go on to play baseball in the Negro leagues as well … [Read more...] about Carl Erskine Passes Away
Shohei Ohtani ‘Thankful’ For Dodgers’ Support During Ippei Mizuhara Investigation
Shortly after the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the San Diego Padres in the Seoul Series opener, Shohei Ohtani and former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara became entangled in a scandal due to illegal sports gambling. Mizuhara was fired by the Dodgers for allegedly stealing millions of dollars from Ohtani to pay off gambling debts. The two-way superstar maintained he never bet on … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani ‘Thankful’ For Dodgers’ Support During Ippei Mizuhara Investigation