Archive for July, 2023

CT3 Comes Through

Dodgers utility infielder/outfielder Chris Taylor is one of those guys that Dodgers fans seem to either really really like or really really don’t, for whatever their personal reasons. But whichever Chris Taylor camp you are in, it is impossible not be impressed with his uncanny knack for coming up with an insanely crucial hit, run, […]

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Dodgers and Angels ‘Dream Trade’

It would be a true blockbuster deal! Crosstown (but geographically incorrectly named) antagonists making a trade-deadline transaction that would be remembered for decades – or longer – as ‘The Trade.’ The Dodgers would immediately become heavy favorites to win the 2023 World Series – and 2024, 2025… while the Angels position themselves to finally become a […]

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‘That Play’

Even though the Dodgers took two of three from the New York Mets at Citi Field this past weekend, it absolutely positively should have been a series sweep. It wasn’t. Instead, the Mets scored the first run of Sunday’s two hour and 47 minute series finale (following a 20 minute rain delay) in the bottom […]

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Dodgers Trending In Right Direction

The Dodgers have won six straight games and seven of their last 10. The Arizona Diamondbacks have lost three straight games and three of their last 10, the result of which now has the Dodgers in first place in the National League West by a full two games. For the second consecutive day, the Dodgers […]

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How Far Will The Dodgers Go?

With the 2023 trade deadline just over two weeks away (August 1), how far are Dodgers President & CEO Stan Kasten, and President Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman willing to go for this year’s World Series? How much salary are the owners willing to increase payroll, and which untouchable prospects are they willing to trade? Will they marginally […]

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Dodgers To Open 2024 Season In South Korea

On Wednesday afternoon, the Los Angeles Dodgers made a very Dodger-like announcement. It was announced that the Dodgers will kickoff the 2024 regular season against the San Diego Padres for a two game series in Seoul, South Korea on March 20 and 21, 2024. The two-game set will be considered home games for Dodger President […]

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Ohtani Plants the Seed

During Tuesday night’s MLB All-Star game, several members of the Fox broadcasting crew shared their opinions on what they believe will happen with just-turned-29-year-old (on July 5) soon-to-be free agent Shohei Ohtani, the Babe Ruth of our generation. And while the general consensus was that he will probably remain with the Los Angeles Angels of […]

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Dodgers Make Expected and Inevitable Roster Moves

On Sunday afternoon, the Dodgers announced that they had reinstated right-handed pitcher Yency Almonte from paternity leave and optioned left-handed pitcher Bryan Hudson and infielder Miguel Vargas to Triple-A Oklahoma City. Whereas the Almonte-for-Hudson move was most certainly expected, the Vargas move may have come as a bit of a surprise for some, although it […]

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‘Over the Wall’ Mookie

Another day, another page in the history books for 30-year-old Dodgers infielder/outfielder Mookie Betts. In the Dodgers 10-5 pounding of the Angels of Anaheim on Saturday, the (now) seven-time All-Star, six-time Gold Glove winner, five-time Silver Slugger, two-time World Series champion, former MLB MVP, and former MLB Player of the Year hit his 10th leadoff […]

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In Good Company

I hope you are paying very close attention, Dodgers fans, because we are witnessing history right before our very eyes. I’ll cut right to the chase … This: Betts was in good company on Friday night as well. In the Dodgers 11-4 pounding of the Angels of Anaheim, the 30-year-old Nashville, TN native and fifth-round […]

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