Archive for May, 2021

Kershaw Talks Jansen and Pujols

Although Dodgers future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw didn’t get the win on Wednesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium, he should have. Unfortunately, the Dodgers bats didn’t come alive until the 33-year-old Dallas, TX native and Dodgers first-round draft pick in 2006 out of Highland Park High School in University Park, TX had […]

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Urías – Like Fine Wine

Just as he has been throughout the 2021 season, 24-year-old Dodgers left-hander Julio Urías was once again outstanding in his MLB-leading ninth start of the season on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. “I think with Julio now it’s he’s a lot more efficient with his secondary, whether it’s the change-up or the slurve that he […]

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It’s About Time

When the Angels of Anaheim’s decided to release 41-year-old future Hall of Fame first baseman Albert Pujols, it was the equivalent of Christmas in May for Dodgers President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman. Shortly after the 2020 World Series, Friedman indicated that one of the team’s offseason priorities was to add an additional right-handed hitter […]

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Pujols ‘Surreal’ In Dodgers Debut

When it was announced late last week that the Dodgers had signed 41-year-old first baseman Albert Pujols after he was unceremoniously released by the Angels of Anaheim, it was met with mixed reviews among Dodger fans. After all, their beloved defending World Series champions had finally snapped out of their near monthlong slump and actually […]

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Series With Dbacks Most Important of Season for Dodgers

One can certainly argue that the standings in May will have little bearing on what the standings will be in September. Then again, first place is first place, regardless of when it happens, right? As of today, May 17, 2021, the San Francisco Giants are in first place in the National League West, and the […]

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Dodgers Make Pujols Signing Official

The Dodgers signed infielder Albert Pujols to a one-year contract. Right-hander pitcher Tony Gonsolin was transferred to the 60-day injured list to make room on the 40-man roster. Pujols, 41, was designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels on May 6 after slashing .198/.250/.372 with five homers and 12 RBI in 24 games for […]

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Baseball Fans Save the Pups

An extraordinary collaboration came to light on May 15, 2021. Baseballism, a beloved baseball fan online and brick-and-mortar store, joined forces with former seven-time Emmy Award-Winning SportsNet LA sideline reporter Alanna Rizzo and her popular Guidry’s Guardian Foundation. In January, Rizzo posted on Twitter that she was leaving the Dodgers and SportsNet LA to put […]

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Dodgers Dodge a Bullet

Although there is absolutely nothing good about Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager sustaining a fracture to the metacarpal bone in his right hand when hit by a pitch from Miami Marlins left-hander Ross Detwiler on Saturday night, there was some good news about it on Sunday afternoon. During his pregame Zoom media scrum on Sunday, Dodgers […]

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Just What the Dodgers Didn’t Need

It was one of those things that you immediately knew was bad … Very bad. This from the Dodgers: Los Angeles Dodgers infielder Corey Seager had x-rays tonight that revealed a fracture in his right hand. Seager left tonight’s game in the bottom of the fifth inning after being hit in the right hand by […]

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Armed Forces Weekend Has Special Meaning For Dave Roberts

If you were wondering why the Dodgers were sporting special camouflaged hats this weekend, wonder no more – it’s Armed Forces Weekend throughout Major League Baseball. 2021 marks the second season that MLB has recognized Armed Forces Weekend with special camouflage caps, having also done so in 2019. Before that, teams wore camo caps and […]

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