After weeks of speculation and amongst a flood of rumors, the Dodgers pulled off yet another walk-off win to add to their 2017 résumé, this one a mere 15 minutes before Monday afternoon’s 1:00 pm PT MLB non-waiver trade deadline when they landed arguably the most sought-after trade deadline prize, soon-to-be 31-year-old Texas Rangers right-hander Yu […]
(Read More)Archive for July, 2017
Dodgers add another walk-off win to their résumé – this one at the trade deadline
We haven’t seen it before because it hasn’t happened before
Some may call it boasting or bragging while others may call it nothing more than just a lucky guess, but whatever you choose to call it, it happened and I did it. Allow me to explain. Those who follow this site with any regularity are well aware that in addition to covering the Dodgers, we […]
(Read More)Everything is coming up seven for Dodgers
The number seven has that magical quality. Seven notes are found in a musical scale. Seven colors make up a rainbow. A navigator aims to sail the seven seas. A traveler wishes to step foot on the seven continents. And reaching a .700 winning percentage in baseball is an accomplishment very few 25-man teams in […]
(Read More)Brandon Morrow – The Dodgers unsung hero
We see him maybe three times a week, yet he is arguably the best reliever in the Dodgers bullpen not named Kenley Jansen. He has quietly appeared in 21 games for the Dodgers and has even more quietly amassed a record of 3-0 and a remarkable 1.66 ERA – third best among all Dodger relievers […]
(Read More)Tim Raines – A reflection of life itself
(Re-posted from January 20, 2017 in advance of Tim Raines’ induction into the Hall of Fame) * * * * * * * * * * * * The video clip being shown with great frequency to coincide with Wednesday’s announcement that Tim Raines has been voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame […]
(Read More)Dodgers to call up catcher Kyle Farmer from OKC
Although there has been no official word from the Dodgers or their Triple-A affiliate in Oklahoma City, Fox Sports’ Ken Rosenthal reported on Thursday evening that catcher / utility infielder Kyle Farmer has been called up to the Dodgers, a report that was further corroborated by LA Times reporter Bill Shaikin a short time later. With […]
(Read More)Procrastinators be warned – Pantone 294 San Diego trip nearly sold out
We hear it all the time, especially on social media: “That looks like so much fun. I’m going to do one of those Pantone 294 trips one of these days.” If you fall into this category, this is your one – and only – warning. The Pantone 294 trip scheduled for Petco Park in San […]
(Read More)Meet Quakes right-hander Sven Schueller
There is no better way to learn about the cultures and the people of the world than by watching a baseball game. There are so many countries represented in the sport by both the players and fans. But one of the countries that fans may not hear about so much is Germany. Having only produced […]
(Read More)Ogden Raptors claim five 2017 All-Star spots
The 2017 mid-season Pioneer League All-Star team was announced on Tuesday. The team will once again square off against the Northwest League’s All-Star Team with the game being played on Tuesday, August 1 at Ron Tonkin Field, the home of the Hillsboro Hops in Oregon. “These players are the best of the best,” Pioneer League […]
(Read More)The guy Justin Turner likens Chris Taylor to may surprise you … or not
It was a simple question really, one asked of Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner in parting after most of his teammates – and most of the media – had already left the Dodgers clubhouse following the Dodgers 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium; a game in which Dodgers utility […]
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