*  *  *  “The Mendoza Line is an expression in baseball deriving from the name of shortstop Mario Mendoza, whose low [.200] batting average is taken to define the threshold of incompetent hitting.” – Wikipedia.   *  *  *  *  The Dodgers have had a rough go on their just-concluded six-game road trip. They […]

When Angels of Anaheim (not Los Angeles) owner Arte Moreno unceremoniously released 41-year-old Albert Pujols on May 13, 2021, it created quite a buzz in the baseball world, especially among die-hard Angels fans. I mean, we’re talking about a future first-ballot Hall of Famer here who, with every at-bat, seemingly sets some new MLB record. […]

The Dodgers entered Saturday’s game against the National League West last-place Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field 3.0 games behind the division-leading San Francisco Giants. Three hours and 33 minutes later, and with their 8-3 win over the snakes, they came out of the game 3.0 games behind their fiercest rivals, who also won their game […]

With the 2021 MLB trade deadline now in the review mirror, a few thoughts, observations, and opinions: Dodgers definitely were bold at the deadline, including their number one and two-ranked prospects (catcher Keibert Ruiz and pitcher Josiah Gray) in the trade for Washington Nationals stars Max Scherzer and Trea Turner — two of the very […]

No one wants to come right out and say it, including – and especially – Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, but 2019 National League MVP, two-time All-Star, former Gold Glover and Silver Slugger, and 2017 National League Rookie of the Year outfielder / first baseman Cody Bellinger is broken. After missing 46 games earlier this season […]

“Stuff Happens,” as they (sort of) say. That ‘stuff’ happened in the bottom of the eighth inning at Oracle Park on Tuesday night in Game-1 of a crucial three-game series between the National League West first-place San Francisco Giants and the second-place Los Angeles Dodgers, who entered Tuesday’s contest 2.0 games behind the division leaders […]

Dodgers All-Star utility infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor has been named the National League Player of the Week presented by Chevrolet. The announcement came on Monday morning on MLB Network. During the week of July 19-25, all the 30-year-old Virginia Beach, VA native and fifth-round draft pick in 2012 by the Seattle Mariners out of the University of Virginia did was: Slash .414/1.000/.433 with […]

There are things in life – many, actually – that you simply cannot put a value on; things like hearing the love of your life say the words “I do,” or hearing your newborn child’s first gasp of air and first cry, or having your kids walk up to you and say – completely unsolicited […]

There is no disputing that Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen has had a rough couple of weeks. In fact, over his last five appearances, he is 1-2 with three blown saves; this since July 11. There is also no disputing that when he was removed from Thursday night’s ugly 5-3 loss to the NL West first-place […]