Category Archives: 2016 Dodgers
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.
Brock Stewart has one bad inning, the Dodger offense has nine of them
Brock Stewart wowed Dodger fans for all of six batters. At that point, he had struck out two, gotten five outs, and given up two bleeding hits. That would be as good as it gets. Seven of the next eight batters would get on base, and when it was over five runs had scored amid …
Julio Urias wins the first of a possible four game stretch of Dodger rookie starts
On Tuesday night Julio Urias won the first game of a bizarre stretch of games. It is very possible, the Dodgers will start four straight rookies over four games. Yesterday I tweeted to Eric Stephen if any Dodger rookies had started three straight games, eventually, Eric found that the last time the Dodgers used three …
You just can’t get enough Brock Stewart updates
Brock is such a unique story that I’m trying to post what is being said around the baseball universe. Earlier today David Laurila from Fangraphs weighed in. He too was caught off guard when the Dodgers brought up Brock sooner than was what expected. On rare occasion, I’ll interview a player and end up not writing …
Howard Cole of Forbes feels the Dodgers should get Lucroy
I have, to be honest, I go to Forbes for business information, certainly did not expect to run into a fairly well-written Dodger article. If you click the link you will find that Howard Cole feels the Dodgers should do what it takes to acquire Jonathan Lucroy and either Sonny Gray or Julio Tehran. Now …
Brock Stewart has little use for the prospect ladder
When Brock Stewart makes his debut tonight he can be excused for being light headed after climbing the prospect ladder so fast. This will be the last time someone can only reference the baseball reference minor league Brock Stewart page. Tomorrow at this time he will have joined the big boys and have his own Brock …
Julio Urias wins the first of many
It took Julio Urias seven starts to notch his first victory, but that will probably be the longest stretch between wins in his career going forward. Eric Stephen broke down all the first time achievements for Julio , and I must admit I’m having a hard time picking my favorite. Was it the first major league …
Cole Figueroa adds to Dodger AAA infield depth and brain power
Light hitting, good defensive infielder, future engineer Cole Figueroa was added to the Dodgers 40 man roster today. Cole had been released by the Pirates just a few days ago. Figueroa, 28, has appeared in 48 Major League games in three seasons with the Rays (2014), Yankees (2015) and Pirates (2016), batting .208 with nine …
Dodgers, Yesterday and Today 