Although the Dodgers have been inconsistent in just about everything this season, the one area in which they have been consistent is losing games (and series) to teams that they should have absolutely dominated. Well the Dodgers get another opportunity to right their ship in this department beginning tonight at the Ravine as they host the […]
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Down on the Farm – Quakes Pounded by JetHawks in 10-0 Shutout
August 24th, 2012 at 6:17 am 
by Ron Cervenka Although the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes’ playoff hopes are still alive, their condition is critical. Playing without two of their best hitters, the Quakes fell victim to their Cal League-leading ninth shutout of the season in a 10-0 pounding by the Lancaster JetHawks (Astros) on Thursday night at the Hangar. After escaping a scoreless first inning, […]
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A Silver Lining to an Otherwise Dismal Series
August 23rd, 2012 at 12:09 am by Ron Cervenka This week’s series sweep of the Dodgers (on their home field, no less) by the hated Giants could very well be the series that knocks them out of playoff contention. Although the Dodgers arrived at friendly Dodger Stadium after an extremely successful 7-3 road trip, their bats did not. But even as devastating as this 3-game series […]
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September Call-ups
August 22nd, 2012 at 8:02 am by Harold Uhlman It’s that time of year again when major league baseball rosters will soon expand. Players from the minor leagues may be added to the parent team roster, swelling the number of bodies on the bench. The purpose of the call-ups is to provide some flexibility with the roster, add specific skills such as pinch running, […]
(Read More)De La Rosa Activated from DL – Guerra Optioned to Albuquerque
August 21st, 2012 at 3:42 pm by Ron Cervenka The Dodgers have reinstated right-handed pitcher Rubby De La Rosa from the 60-day disabled list and optioned right-handed pitcher Javy Guerra to Triple-A Albuquerque. Guerra appeared in 44 games for Los Angeles, posting a 2-3 record with eight saves and a 2.66 ERA (13 ER/44.0 IP). De La Rosa, the Dodgers’ 2010 Branch Rickey Minor […]
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Luis Cruz Isn’t Going Anywhere – For Now
August 21st, 2012 at 12:54 pm by Ron Cervenka As might be expected, Luis Cruz was the hot topic during Monday’s pre-game press conference with Dodgers manager Don Mattingly – and why wouldn’t he be? Cruz is coming off of a phenomenal 10-game road trip which saw him hit .448 (13 for 29) with 2 home runs and 7 RBIs. During the press conference, Mattingly […]
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Is Ted Lilly About to be Shut Down?
August 20th, 2012 at 6:52 pm by Ron Cervenka I knew something was up when I arrived at Lake Elsinore last night for the Quakes vs. Storm game and Ted Lilly was nowhere to be found. Lilly had been scheduled to make another rehab start for the Rancho Cucamonga Quakes, yet he was not there. When I asked Quakes manager Juan Bustabad what was […]
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Down on the Farm – It’s Playoff Time
August 20th, 2012 at 7:45 am by Harold Uhlman As difficult as it is to believe, the baseball season is starting to wind down, especially at the minor league levels. I absolutely love the anticipation of a new baseball season when all things seem to be possible. I equally dread the season coming to a close with the world standing still for the next […]
(Read More)Dodgers Reinstate Scott Elbert from DL – Option Elian Herrera Back to Albuquerque
August 19th, 2012 at 9:07 am by Ron Cervenka The Dodgers have reinstated left-handed reliever Scott Elbert from the disabled list and optioned infielder/outfielder Elian Herrera to Triple-A Albuquerque. Herrera appeared in just two games during his six-day recall, going 1-for-3 at the plate. Elbert had been on the disabled list since July 26 with left elbow inflammation and made three rehab appearances with […]
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The Forgotten Play
August 19th, 2012 at 6:41 am by Ron Cervenka Ok, I admit it. I was one batter away from turning off Saturday’s Dodger game in disgust; one pitch, in fact – and it was only the bottom of the first inning. Dodgers right-hander Aaron Harang had already given up three walks in the inning, one of which had scored and the bases were loaded […]
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