Author Archive: Phil Gurnee
Corey Seager – anatomy of a sixteen game hitting streak
Corey Seager extended his streak to 16 games yesterday, with two singles. 71 PA, 27 hits, 14 runs scored, 8 doubles, 1 triple, 2 home runs Eight multi-hit games, six times he’s had two hits, one time he’s had three hits, one time he’s had four hits Triple slash line of .415 / .465 / …
LAD – by the numbers 07/04/16
Dodgers starters have figured in the winning decision four games in a row, the last time they accomplished that was May 22nd – May 25. That was done by Stripling, Kershaw, Bolsinger, and Kazmir. Only Kazmir is still in the rotation, and Kazmir was once again part of the current quartet to pull if off, …
Howie Kendrick stealthily stealing his way into LAD history
Howie Kendrick has ways to go to break the LAD record of successful steals without being caught, but Howie has at least put himself on the leaderboard. Howie has stolen seven bases this year without being caught. Jamey Carroll once stole 10 bases without being caught. It is doubtful that Howie can break the record …
Dodgers haven’t lost since losing Kershaw to DL
The Dodgers needed a shot in the arm just as much as Clayton Kershaw needed a shot in the back, and they both got just what they needed. Clayton received his epidural and is awaiting confirmation that he can start progressing toward a return. In the meantime, Bud Norris and Brandon McCarthy were added to the …
LAD – by the numbers 7/3/16 – home cooking hot
A. J. Ellis has now gone two months without scoring a run, after scoring seven in April, and one on May 1st. Following their victory over the Rockies last night, the Dodgers have won eight in a row at home. They are now 16 – 3 at home since May 17th. With the Giants meltdown …
Corey Seager – Anatomy of a 15 game hitting streak
Corey Seager extended his streak to 15 games last night with another single in four at-bats. With just a single in each of his last two games, the strength of the streak is starting to slow down. 66 PA, 25 hits, 14 runs scored, 8 doubles, 1 triple, 2 home runs Seven multi-hit games, five …
Corey Seager – Anatomy of a 14 game hitting streak
Corey Seager extended his streak to 14 games last night pushing his batting average over .300, and has now reached the magical .900 OPS mark. We know all streaks are not created equal. Some are simply a bunch of unproductive singles sprinkled in with a double here and there. This streak is not one of …
James Loney settling in with the NY Mets
The long time LAD ex -first baseman has shockingly filled the void of the Lucas Duda injury for the Mets. James Loney was toiling in AAA for the Padres on May 27th when he was purchased by the NY Mets to replace Lucas Duda who had been placed on the DL. Loney couldn’t even hold …
Corey Seager wins his first NL Rookie of the Month award
Per the press release: Dodgers rookie shortstop Corey Seager led Major League rookies in hitting (.343, 35-for-102), hits, home runs (8), runs (20), total bases (69), and slugging (.676), while pacing National League rookies with a .409 on-base percentage and eight doubles. The 22-year-old slugger’s 13 RBI were the third-most among NL rookies last month. …
Bud Norris 3rd best game score for pitcher traded in-season in LAD history
As Bud Norris was shutting down the Rockies last night, my mind wandered back to Brad Penny and his brilliant debut. Paul Depodesta blew up Los Angeles by trading Paul Loduca, the heart and soul of the team in the middle of a pennant race for Penny. Depo knew the team needed another starter if …
Dodgers, Yesterday and Today 