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“Anticipation – the action of anticipating something; expectation or prediction” 2017 Opening Day is here, and once again, hope springs eternal in the heart of this Dodgers fan. I have been a baseball fan since the Expos lost the NLCS to the Dodgers in October 1981, when I felt so bad for nice guy Expos manager […] More
Carl Crawford was an immense disappointment in his L.A. tenure. That time may be the final memory of Crawford’s career. Crawford is likely retiring, according to Nick Cafardo of the Boston Globe, who cites his information from a Dodgers source. The 35-year old was cut from the Dodgers on June 13. He had $35 million […] More
In an unsurprising development, the Los Angeles Dodgers have the largest luxury tax bill in Major League Baseball, according to the Associated Press. L.A. will pay an additional $31.8 million for its payroll. It is the fourth consecutive season the Dodgers passed the tax threshold. Franchises are taxed for spending in excess of $189 million. […] More
It was the trade heard around the world, and seemingly a signal of a changing of the guard in Major League Baseball. The Los Angeles Dodgers were just a year removed from bankruptcy. Frank and Jamie McCourt’s divorce the first sign that the team was about to experience some financial difficulties. The Dodgers officially filed for […] More
In case you haven’t heard (or solely rely on a newspaper for the news), Kevin Durant, who is a top five player in the NBA, signed with the Golden State Warriors in free agency. This massively chances the NBA landscape, as the NBA has its new “villain” team. These free agency bombshells don’t happen in […] More
The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off of a 6-1 loss against the Colorado Rockies. Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff threw out the first pitch and buried the hatchet with Dodgers’ outfielder Yasiel Puig. The Dodgers will take on the Rockies tonight with 19-year-old Julio Urias on the mound. Don’t be left out of the conversation! […] More
In late May, Los Angeles Dodgers’ starter Ross Stripling was optioned back to Triple-A Oklahoma City after pitching three innings of emergency relief in the 17-inning game against the Padres. He picked up the win with three scoreless innings and 38 pitches. Due to the extra innings, he was unable to make his start the following […] More
The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to make moves within their roster. Catcher/infielder Austin Barnes was recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City today, and outfielder Carl Crawford has been designated for assignment. Barnes has batted .306 with a .413 on-base percentage for OKC. The 26-year-old made the Dodgers’ Opening Day roster, where he went 2-for-15 with an […] More
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Trayce Thompson is making a name for himself. Being one of the teams home run leaders, Thompson continues to produce on the biggest stages. During the Dodgers loss to the Padres, he hit his 7th home run of the year as well as saving the team from another walk0ff home run […] More
When news first broke that the Dodgers were part of a three-team trade which included All-Star third baseman Todd Frazier, fans thought that the front office had finally made that big move. Dodgers fans assumed that if the Dodgers were involved in that type of trade, they would surely walk away with the best player […] More
The LA Times released an article this morning that had a rather aggressive approach to getting Yasiel Puig to start producing; Send him to the minor leagues and re-learn how to hit. The article suggested that when Scott Van Slyke and Andre Ethier return from injury, it should be the likes of Puig and Carl […] More
Dodgers reporter David Vassegh sounded off on the Crawford-vs-all-other-outfielders debate earlier this week on Dodger Talk, stating simply that “It is time for Crawford to have a seat. He should not be the starter right now.” This remark coming off the heels of young Trayce Thompson’s walk-off dinger earlier that Tuesday night vs The Mets. […] More
