Author Archive: Phil Gurnee
Bud Norris notches 7th best start in career in LAD debut
Does it bode well for the LAD that Bud Norris has pitched two of the best games of his career in back to back starts? You couldn’t have asked Bud Norris to do any more than what he did on Friday night in place of Clayton Kershaw. Norris not known as a strikeout pitcher struck …
Corey Seager – Anatomy of a 13 game hitting streak
Corey Seager has a 13 game hitting streak, and as 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 those: 58 PA, 22 hits, 11 runs scored, 8 doubles, 1 triple, 2 home runs …
Ten reasons why the Dodgers are probably toast
I can go positive and I can go negative. Jon Weisman already made the case for staying positive, so I thought to myself, can I find nine reasons not to be optimistic? Heck, I could probably find 20 but I’ll limit myself to ten. The best hitter on the team is a rookie who has …
Julio Urias making history
Link to the Julio Urias category page: [2016 Postseason Update] Urias appeared as a relief pitcher on Oct 13th making him the youngest pitcher to pitch in an NLDS game. Urias threw two shutout innings, partial because of a 3rd base coach boner. It was the game that inspired the “Kershaw Saves ” T-Shirt and …
Can Bud Norris and the cavalry save the Dodger season?
Depth replaces adequacy, it doesn’t replace brilliance. Jon Weisman gives nine reasons why Dodger fans should not dispair. As usual, Jon hits the right notes but is the case convincing? Does it have to be? If you are a fan you should be a fan, even when the chips are down. With Clayton Kershaw on …
I want to, but I can’t find any reason not to like the Bud Norris acquisition
A few minutes ago the Dodgers addressed the holes in their rotation by acquiring Bud Norris from the Braves. The whole deal is a five-team deal: LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers today acquired right-handed pitcher Bud Norris, minor league outfielder Dian Toscano, a player to be named later and cash considerations from the …
Finally a trade rumor that makes sense, come on down Erasmo Ramirez
I typically discount trade rumors because, for the most part, they make little sense for at least one of the two teams, and sometimes both teams. That said, this rumor being floated by Ken Rosenthal makes perfect sense for both teams. To that end, they are talking to the Rays about Erasmo Ramirez, according to …
Better a shot than a knife, Kershaw gets an epidural
Multiple reports from LAD beat writers have Clayton Kershaw getting an epidural shot which would put him on the DL and leave the Dodgers scrambling for a starter on Friday. In a best case scenario, the shot does what it needs to do allowing Clayton to rejoin the team right after the all-star break.
Baseball Notes
The Indians have won twelve in a row to take a six-game lead over the World Champion Royals. Once Carlos Carrasco rejoined the team on June 2nd, the team has taken off with a rotation of Kluber / Salazar / Carrasco / Bauer / Tomlin giving teams fits. Kendry Morales shook off a horrendous early …
Dodgers, Yesterday and Today 