“If you only knew what you’re putting me through
There’s that heart attack
You’re givin’ me a heart attack
A heart attack, you’re givin’ me a heart attack
I must have died and gone to heaven
What a way to go”
~Olivia Newton-John
Category: Dodgers Game Recaps
Don’t Stop Believin’
“Don’t stop believin’
Hold on to the feelin’
Streetlights, people”
~Journey
Dodgers’ Victory Forces Decisive Game 5 Against Nationals
(Photo Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea/USA TODAY Sports)
The good news is that the Dodgers ultimately did what they needed to do, defeating the Nationals 6-5 and forcing a decisive Game 5 in the nation’s capital on Thursday. The bad news is both the starting rotation and bullpen are nearly exhausted, outside of a 20-year-old rookie southpaw just waiting to have his shot at stardom.
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Maybe
“Yesterday the odds were stacked
In favor of my expectations
Flyin’ above the rest
Never fallin’ from the nest
Tuesday came and went and now
I’m in a little situation”
~Alison Krauss
Dodgers Hope Bats Reignite in Return to Los Angeles
Whenever the Dodgers‘ bats decided to hibernate with runners in scoring position during the regular season, they seemed to do so with a vengeance. Such was the case in Game 2 of the NLDS on Sunday afternoon. The Boys in Blue had control through three innings behind a Corey Seager solo home run and an RBI single by Josh Reddick, but were lulled to sleep shortly thereafter, eventually falling 5-2 to the Nationals and seeing the series become tied at one game apiece.
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Dodgers Will Open 2016 Playoffs on Road Against Nationals
After finishing up the final series of the regular season on the road in San Francisco this weekend, the Dodgers will have four full days to strategize and prepare before opening the 2016 postseason on Friday, October 7 at Nationals Park in Washington, D.C.
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Vacation
“Vacation
All I ever wanted
Vacation
Had to get away
Vacation
Meant to be spent alone”
~The Go-Go’s
Dodgers Fans Pleased with Rich Hill’s Masterful Debut
(Photo Credit: Brian Rothmuller)
Although it took a little more than three weeks in the Dodgers‘ organization to battle through the final stages of an agonizing blister on his throwing finger, lefty starter Rich Hill made an extremely impressive debut on Wednesday evening that left fans feeling a little bit better about an otherwise questionable starting rotation.
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Livin’ On The Edge
“Livin’ on the edge
You can’t help yourself from fallin’
Livin’ on the edge
You can’t help yourself at all
Livin’ on the edge
You can’t stop yourself from fallin’
Livin’ on the edge”
~Aerosmith
Today’s game was a microcosm of the entire season. It was one of the weirdest games I’ve seen in a while, in a season of weird happenings. There was worry, elation, worry…
Have Ross Stripling and Grant Dayton Earned Permanent Roster Spots?
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Each time rookie Ross Stripling has been recalled to the big league roster this season, it seems as if the 26-year-old righty has elevated his skills to an entirely new level. And while fellow rookie Grant Dayton has impressed out of the bullpen in his two trips to the bigs, it may be time the Dodgers consider the duo as permanent fixtures on the pitching staff.
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Think Blue Planning Committee 