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The Dodgers, being as historic of a franchise as they are, have a long list of Hall of Famers. From Sandy Koufax to Duke Snider and Jackie Robinson to Don Drysdale, the Dodgers have always embodied class and demonstrated immense talent. This year, former Dodgers first baseman Steve Garvey, pitcher Tommy John, and former manager […] More
Chris Taylor will be headed to Japan this Fall, to represent the Dodgers in the 2018 MLB All-Star Tour. Taylor was among the first 8 roster selections, in a group that also includes Yadier Molina, Rhys Hoskins, Christian Yelich, Eugenio Suarez, Ronald Acuña Jr., Whit Merrifield, and Carlos Santana. Under former Dodgers’ manager Don Mattingly, […] More
The following is excerpted from The Big Chair, by Ned Colletti. This book is a baseball lover’s dream, and chronicles many of the times inside the Dodgers front office during Colletti’s reign as general manager. This is an excerpt from the chapter titled ‘The Wild Horse’ and details the early days of Yasiel Puig. The […] More
Once a Dodger, always a Dodger; even if for just one disappointing season. Shortstop Jimmy Rollins is attempting a revival with the San Francisco Giants. He will go to spring training with the team and receive a $1 million base salary if he makes the roster, according to FanRag Sports’ Jon Heyman. It’s somewhat of […] More
Kenley Jansen is one of the most wanted closers in the majors this off-season. According to Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, the Miami Marlins have ranked Jansen as their top target in free agency. But why is he the top closer in baseball? During his season with the Dodgers, Jansen was the most reliable pitcher in their […] More
“Hi everybody, and a very pleasant good afternoon to you, wherever you may be.” ~Vin Scully Welcome to the third and final part of this three-part series, where we explore a timeline of the history being made on and off the field during Vin Scully’s 67 year tenure. This time period, from 1994 through the […] More
The last time the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the Tampa Bay Rays from Aug. 9-11 of 2013, Don Mattingly was the manager, Matt Kemp was still a prominent force in the lineup, and Andrew Friedman had no idea that Chavez Ravine would be his stomping grounds in two seasons. What a difference a couple of years make. […] More
Last week, Dodgers Nation ran a poll asking if Dave Roberts has met expectations as Dodgers manager. 65% of the people voted said he’s met expectations. My first reaction to seeing this poll is agreeing with the majority, but come to think of it, what has Dave Roberts done to really separate himself from Don […] More
The Los Angeles Dodgers drop the first of a three-game series vs. the San Diego Padres 5-1, and look to bounce back and snap their five-game losing streak. Dropping to 12-12 the Dodgers still find themselves holding on to first place in the NL West, as no team in the division currently has a winning […] More
The Los Angeles Dodgers begin a three-game series tonight vs. the San Diego Padres and look to bounce back after being swept by the Miami Marlins. Dropping to 12-11 the Dodgers still find themselves holding on to first place in the NL West. Still some Dodger fans are upset following the sweep by the Marlins […] More
The Los Angeles Dodgers were swept by the Miami Marlins Thursday in L.A. for the first time ever. Former skipper, Don Mattingly, leaves with a 10-11 record, and learning that they will be without Dee Gordon for 80 games. Dee Gordon was suspended 80 games about an hour after he hit the game-tying RBI here […] More
We wrote about Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts last week and his historical hiring with the Organization. We wrote more in depth about Roberts as a Managerial Candidate some time ago. We also discussed Don Mattingly in that article. As you may know, Mattingly is now the Manager of the Miami Marlins. The timing […] More
