As Dodgers fans, it is difficult to flip on the TV to watch a World Series that should include our beloved team but doesn’t. As such, the best that we can do is root for former Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager and former Dodgers relievers Nathan Eovaldi, Josh Sborz and Andrew Heaney, all of whom are […]
(Read More)Archive for October, 2023
Decisions, Decisions
At risk of criticism and ridicule, I’ll say (ask) what many Dodgers fans are thinking but no one wants to come right out and say (ask): Should the Dodgers keep 26-year-old outfielder James Outman, who was signed through the 2023 season and becomes arbitration eligible in 2026 and a free agent in 2029, or should they […]
(Read More)Arlington, You Have A Problem
Apologies to the City of Houston (not really) for stealing your popular phrase, but the Texas Rangers, who are based in nearby Arlington, could be in for some very difficult times for the remainder of the 2023 World Series. If what we witnessed from Arizona Diamondbacks right-hander Merrill Kelly and their incredible offense in Game-2 […]
(Read More)Joe Davis’ Best Call Yet
It is an undeniable and indisputable fact that there will never again be another sports broadcaster better than – or even as good as – beloved Hall of Fame Dodgers broadcaster Vin Scully. Not ever. That being said and fully understood and accepted by everyone, it is hard to argue that current Dodgers SportsNet LA […]
(Read More)Just Like They Wrote It Up
Let’s be honest here. As Dodgers fans, it’s hard to get fired up about the 2023 World Series between the Texas Rangers and the Arizona Diamondbacks. The same Arizona Diamondbacks that swept the Dodgers out of the postseason in three games. Then again, it is impossible not to root for arguably the most popular (ugh) […]
(Read More)High-Fives and Cooperstown
It was widely reported this past week that former Dodgers great and longtime MLB manager Dusty Baker was retiring after 19 seasons as a player (eight with the Dodgers) and another 26 as an MLB manager. I mean, who does that, right? Needless to say, five years from now, the extremely popular and well-respected Riverside, CA […]
(Read More)Betts Win Prestigious Bible Award
Dodgers future Hall of Fame utility infielder/outfielder Mookie Betts has won the 2023 multi-position Fielding Bible Award. It is the sixth such award for the 31-year-old Nashville, TN native and fifth-round draft pick in 2011 by the Boston Red Sox out of Overton High School in Nashville but first as the multi-position recipient, with his […]
(Read More)It’s Not What You Think
Remember when Dodgers left fielder David Peralta was hit by a pitch on his left inner elbow in the top of the second inning of the game against the Washington Nationals back on September 10 at Nationals Park? The one where former Dodger and current SportsNet LA broadcaster Orel Hershiser said an expletive on the […]
(Read More)Former Dodger Steve Sax to Honor Late Son’s Foundation
Former Los Angeles great Steve Sax, who lost his son in a tragic military training accident, will hold the inaugural golf tournament at Tierra Rejada Golf Course and a luncheon at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley CA on Sunday, November 5. The golf tournament and luncheon will benefit the Captain John J. […]
(Read More)Baker Expected to Step Down as Astros Manager
Former Dodgers outfielder (1976-1983) and longtime MLB manager Dusty Baker hinted that he may retire from the game following his team’s elimination from the 2023 postseson on Monday night. The very first question asked of the 74-year-old Riverside, CA native during his postgame interview immediately following the Astros ugly 11-4 loss to the Texas Rangers […]
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