Archive for June, 2021

Seager Moved to 60-Day IL – Dodgers Claim Bobby Wahl Off Waivers

As a surprise to no one, the Dodgers announced on Wednesday that they have transferred two-time All-Star and 2020 World Series MVP shortstop Corey Seager to the 60-Day Injured List. This from the Dodgers: “The Los Angeles Dodgers claimed right-handed pitcher Bobby Wahl off waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers and transferred infielder Corey Seager to […]

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Eight Is Enough For Bauer

When you look at the box score from Monday night’s crucial game between the National League West first-place San Francisco Giants and the second-place Los Angeles Dodgers, the thing that immediately jumps out at you are the three Dodgers solo home runs accounting for all three of their runs, and understandably so. In fact, all […]

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With Eyes Wide Open

Remember when we were kids and our dads and Little League coaches used to harp on us (mercilessly) to “Keep your eye on the ball?” Well, somewhere along the way, 26-year-old Dodgers utility infielder/outfielder Zach McKinstry forgot baseball’s Golden Rule. …until a week ago. “I was closing my eyes at contact, which is wild to […]

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Thanks, Belli … We Needed That!

It’s no secret that the defending World Series champion Dodgers have had more than their share of struggles through their first 76 games, a good many of which the result of significant injuries to several key players. Among them was losing soon-to-be (on July 13) 26-year-old All-Star outfielder / first baseman Cody Bellinger; first for […]

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You’ve Got To Start Somewhere

Fact: One win does not a winning streak make … but you’ve got to start somewhere, right? After losing four straight games, including being no-hit by the Chicago Cubs on Thursday night at Dodger Stadium, the Dodgers finally won one – a 6-2 win against Chicago Cubs right-hander Jake Arrieta in front of a Dodger […]

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Dodgers Best Hitter Sits While Team Gets No-Hit

There is no disputing that Dodger players need an occasional day off – or ‘blow,’ as they are often called. This most certainly includes their veteran (old) guys … say, like, 36-year-old Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner. But here’s the thing. Turner also just so happens to be the team’s best hitter with a .283 […]

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Bauer Said What No One Else is Willing To

Fact: If you cannot handle an honest, straightforward, no BS, no fluff, uncensored answer, do NOT ask Dodgers right-hander Trevor Bauer a question. It’s that simple. Following his team’s 5-3 loss to the San Diego Padres at Petco Park on Wednesday night, Bauer was asked what he thought of his performance and about his National […]

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Dodgers Open Six-Game Homestand vs. Cubs, Giants

  *  *  *  First Viva Los Dodgers of the season to be held Sunday in the new Centerfield Plaza   *  *  *  The Dodgers open a six-game homestand against the Chicago Cubs (June 24-27) and San Francisco Giants (June 28-29) starting Thursday at Dodger Stadium. Tickets for all games remain available at Dodgers.com/tickets. […]

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Papa Cantella’s Dodger Dogs Now Available in Stores

  *  *  *  The Dodger Classic Hits Shelves in SoCal Ahead of Fourth of July *  *  *  * Papa Cantella’s, makers of the Official Dodger Dog, is launching the iconic Dodger Dogs in grocery stores across Southern California including Vons, Albertsons, Ralph’s, and others. Selling over 350,000 Dodger Dogs since opening day, the […]

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Roberts No Longer a Fan of the Shift

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts utilizes a defensive shift … a lot. Why? Because he can. But if it were up to the seven-year Dodgers skipper, he would rather see the shift be banned from the game – permanently. “I think that I’ve always kind of been on the side of allowing for shifts, but the […]

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