Author Archive: Phil Gurnee
Dodger Series Preview – Rockies – a horrible team in all facets of the game
On May 7th, the Rockies were 22 – 14, and tied for first place. Since that time they have gone 37 – 76 for an overall record of 59 – 90. Sure they lost Tulo and Cargo but they were sinking long before they lost two of the best players in the game. Tulo actually …
Grienke six total bases on Saturday ties him with fourth best total base performance by a LA Dodger pitcher
The Dodgers have had thirteen games in which a pitcher has had at least six total bases, putting Zach Grienke’s performance on the leaderboard. It was a little surprising when I created this list to find that Chad Billingsley was on the list twice. I expected Don Drysdale to dominant the list. I do remember …
Alex Cora!!!! Greatest Dodger games at Coors
Most of us only remember Alex Cora for his great defensive skills at 2nd base, and his 17 pitch at bat that ended with a home run. Yet, here he is with some the greatest Dodgers of all time. Below is a list of all Dodger games at Coors that resulted in one individual having …
Dodger / Giant Series Preview – Panik in Detroit
Been a long time since the opening day series preview, and much has changed for both teams. I expected the Giants to be in second place, but I didn’t expect them to be this close. Plenty of time to widen the lead but for now they are legit contenders to take the NL West. Given …
No matter which All-Star plays CF for the Dodgers in 2014, “putrid” is the word
The Dodgers have had three major league all-stars, and one minor league Pacific Coast League player of the year take their turn in CF, and all have been found wanting in various degrees. First up was Matt Kemp, who did the job offensively even if it was not at the level of his previous offensive …
Sept 9th, 1965 – Sandy Koufax is perfect
Ninth inning audio Text of the 9th inning Vin Scully call Perfect game program Perfect game ticket stub Our consignor’s accompanying handwritten LOA reads, “Here is the Koufax perfect game ticket. Holes in ticket designate that the tickets were complimentary, which makes sense. My father was given the tickets by his company. Needless to say …
18 – 3 as purty as it looks
Wins have gone out of style, but when your ace of aces is putting up a record of 18 – 3, you can’t help but wonder how he stacks up historically against some of the greatest winning percentages since the Dodgers moved West. Clayton would need one more win to match Orel with the best …
NFBC Update – Kershaw pitches MoustacheBall into 7th out of 450 teams
With only 18 games left, time is running out to make a significant move, but last night the trio of Kershaw / Kemp / Uribe added 25 points to the team, popping the NFBC Moustachball team entry from 10th to 7th in a matter of three hours. Needing to make a move in WHIP and …
MLB Standings snapshot on Sept 8th, 2014 – Carlos Carrasco edition
MLB Standings snapshot on Sept 8th, 2014 Orioles cruising to AL East pennant with 9. 5 game lead Royals continue to hold off the Tigers with a 1.5 game lead. The new Indian rotation is keeping the Indians within shouting distance of both the AL Central and the wild card. Everyone knows what Corey Kluber …
Dodger History Today – 1955 Brooklyn Dodgers clinch pennant on Sept 8th – Karl Spooner last hurrah
MLB Standings on Sept 8th, 1955 The only Brooklyn Dodger World Championship team did things in style in 1955, with a 10 – 2 thumping of the Braves, clinching the NL Pennant on Sept 8th. This was the earliest a NL pennant had ever been clinched. The game featured three hits by Jackie Robinson and …
