The Dodgers won the first game of the 2019 NLDS by a convincing 6-0 margin, and they did it on the strength of stellar pitching and Max Muncy‘s bat.
Author: Andy Lane Chapman
Position: Columnist
Bats: Right Throws: Right
Height:5'4" Weight: 140 lb.
Born: August 30, 1976 Ft Huachucha AZ
High School: Honesdale High School (Honesdale PA)
College:York College (York PA)
Dodgers Fan Since: 1976
Favorite Dodgers Players: Steve Sax, Brett Butler, Clayton Kershaw
Favorite Band: Dixie Chicks, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church
About: Wedding flower designer, knitter, avid reader and addicted to Twitter. Lover of wine, dance parties in my kitchen, and useless information. Married to a Mets fan, Mom to 2 boys and a golden retriever.
Series Preview: Dodgers Set to Begin 2019 NLDS Against Nationals
The Los Angeles Dodgers‘ hopeful 2019 World Championship run begins tonight.
Continue reading “Series Preview: Dodgers Set to Begin 2019 NLDS Against Nationals”
Dodgers 2019 Regular Season One for the Record Books
It’s hard to believe that the season is over. It’s was just March, and now here we are once again on the cusp of the playoffs. In that time, the Los Angeles Dodgers gave us a regular season for the record books. Record homers, record rookies, and record wins.
Continue reading “Dodgers 2019 Regular Season One for the Record Books”
Dodgers Sweep Padres in Penultimate Series of Regular Season
It’s hard to believe that there are just three games left in the 2019 regular season, but here we are. The Dodgers just finished up their final series against the San Diego Padres, sweeping them in a tidy 1-0 win. They are now have 103 wins on the season, and still have a shot at besting the 2017 who had 104 wins, and beating the Dodgers all-time regular season win total of 105.
Continue reading “Dodgers Sweep Padres in Penultimate Series of Regular Season”
Corey Seager Named NL Player of the Week
The 2016 Rookie of the Year is peaking at the right time. Corey Seager has been named NL Player of the Week for the week ending September 21st. The announcement was made earlier today on MLB Network.
More Thoughts on Dodgers’ Postseason Pitching Staff
After taking two-of-three from the Colorado Rockies in their final home series of the season the Dodgers are now down to their final six games of the regular season, and ever closer to the postseason.
Continue reading “More Thoughts on Dodgers’ Postseason Pitching Staff”
Much Ado About Kenley
The Dodgers have always been the front runners when it come to using analytics to better their baseball team. Using the shift and platooning are just a few of the ways the teams has tried to use statistics to their advantage.
Thoughts on Dodgers’ Injuries and Motivation
There are only two weeks left in the Dodgers regular season, and I want them to go very slowly. If nothing else, the last two seasons have taught me that the postseason is a crapshoot, left up to whether your bullpen and/or bats will actually produce when they need to the most.
Continue reading “Thoughts on Dodgers’ Injuries and Motivation”
Dodgers Injury Notes: Hill, Muncy, Turner, Verdugo & More
The Dodgers have clinched their division, and now are just working on preparing for the postseason. The most important thing they can do now, is get and stay healthy.
Continue reading “Dodgers Injury Notes: Hill, Muncy, Turner, Verdugo & More”
Should Gavin Lux Make the Postseason Roster?
Even though the Dodgers went 4-2 on their home stand, and scored 16 runs in one of the games against the Colorado Rockies, their late season drudgery continues. The starting pitching is tired, and the bats don’t seem to have much pep at the moment.
Continue reading “Should Gavin Lux Make the Postseason Roster?”
Think Blue Planning Committee 