Category: Dodgers Opinions

How Will Dodgers Handle Their Starting Rotation Issues?

Published on by Andy Lane Chapman25 Comments

Things are looking dire in the city of Los Angeles at the moment, at least if you’re a fan of the Dodgers.

It may seem silly to say things are dire when the team is in possession of the second most wins in the MLB, just a game and a half out of first. They still have many of their 2020 World Series championship team on the squad. But things are not looking good at all for the Boys in Blue, especially in the starting pitching department.

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3 Pitchers Dodgers Could Target Before 2021 MLB Trade Deadline

Published on by Dennis Schlossman32 Comments

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As far as major storylines go this season, it’s been one significant development after another for the Los Angeles Dodgers.

No question, a plethora of injuries dominated the first half of the year. Consequently, over the last full week, the circumstances surrounding the future of starting pitcher Trevor Bauer were the primary topics of most baseball outlets. Now, as we move through July, all the attention seems to be pointing to the days and weeks leading up to the 2021 MLB Trade Deadline.

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What Should Dodgers Do About Trevor Bauer?

Published on by Andy Lane Chapman70 Comments
(Darren Yamashita/USA TODAY Sports)

Content warning — the following includes discussions of sexual abuse.

The Los Angeles Dodgers and their biggest offseason signing have found themselves in a difficult situation, and it isn’t because of sticky stuff on the field.

Over the winter, the Dodgers landed the biggest free agent pitcher on the market, right hander Trevor Bauer. Fresh off of a Cy Young Award with the Cincinnati Reds, Bauer dominated the baseball news cycles while ‘deciding’ with which team to sign. It came down to the New York Mets and Los Angeles, with Bauer ultimately signing with the Dodgers.

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Who Is Dodgers’ MVP for First Half of 2021?

Published on by Jose G. Quevedo18 Comments
(AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

With a little over two weeks until the 2021 All-Star break, teams will look to prepare for the second half of the season. So far this year, the Los Angeles Dodgers are 48-31 and two and a half games back behind the San Francisco Giants, who currently have the best record in the majors.

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Should Dodgers Seek Offensive Help at 2021 Trade Deadline?

Published on by Dennis Schlossman4 Comments

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Just when you think the Los Angeles Dodgers are putting things together offensively, they’ll go on a streak when they’re barely able to plate any runners. Yet, right when it seems like they’re one of the worst offensive clubs in the league, they’ll roll out double-digit offensive bursts that suggest their immense might with the lumber.

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Thoughts on Dodgers’ Latest Dry Spell

Published on by Jose G. Quevedo8 Comments

This week for the Dodgers has been one of the worst in recent memory. Not only have they not won a game (I’m writing this on a Friday), but they were swept by division rival San Diego Padres, and on Thursday, no-hit by the Chicago Cubs at home.

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Thoughts on Dodgers/Padres Series, Looking Ahead to Cubs Matchup

Published on by Andy Lane Chapman13 Comments

“We got outplayed.”

These words uttered by Los Angeles Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts after being swept by the Padres succinctly described what happened to his team while they were in San Diego. They got outplayed, in all facets of the game.

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A Few Random Thoughts About 2021 NL West Offenses So Far

Published on by Dennis Schlossman10 Comments
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With a run differential of +98, the Dodgers still find themselves leading the pack among all National League clubs. However, will inconsistent production end up hurting the team come playoff time in the fall?

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What Will Dodgers Do at 2021 Trade Deadline?

Published on by Jose G. Quevedo13 Comments

We are just a little over a month away from the 2021 summer trade deadline when some teams look to trade players as they gear up for potential playoff runs. The Dodgers obviously will be one of the contenders, but will they add anyone or stay pat?

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Dodgers and Padres Set to Start Another Important Series

Published on by Andy Lane Chapman30 Comments

Despite continued bullpen issues, the Los Angeles Dodgers are back to their consistent winning ways.

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